CCOAS students celebrate at Westminster graduation

We were proud to see 15 of our students among the graduates at the Central Qualifications Graduation and Awards Ceremony at Central Hall, Westminster, on Saturday, 9 March.

Dressed in their ceremonial gowns, the graduates received their scrolls from adventurer, broadcaster and writer Ben Fogle while friends and family proudly watched on.

Ben Fogle also gave the keynote speech, in which he spoke about growing up in a veterinary household … Read more

CCOAS tutor wins national award

We’re delighted that Donna Green, one of our senior tutors, has won a Central Qualifications (CQ) Veterinary Nursing Educator Award.

Donna received the award at the CQ Graduation and Awards Ceremony, held at Central Hall, Westminster, on Saturday, 9 March. The annual awards celebrate the commitment and hard work of teaching staff who support veterinary nursing students, recognising their talent, skill, and dedication.

Part of the CCOAS team since 2020, … Read more

A night in the life of a veterinary nurse

Registered veterinary nurses play a crucial role in not only the day-to-day responsibilities within a practice, they’re an essential part of the team providing out of hours care. Along with the veterinary surgeon on call, the RVNs make sure the sick and injured animals are monitored throughout the night. Former CCOAS graduate, Scott Norman spoke to PetFocus about working as a night nurse. No two nights are the same and … Read more

Prickly patients – CCOAS students visit hedgehog rescue charity

First-year veterinary nursing students from CCOAS visited Suffolk Prickles Hedgehog Rescue recently as part of their training. They met some of the sick and injured patients currently being looked after by the charity and learned how to handle and care for hedgehogs.

Although veterinary nurses spend most of their time helping pets such as cats and dogs, rescue organisations and members of the public will often bring wildlife in need … Read more

08/05/24

Considering a career in Veterinary Nursing? CCOAS offers full and part-time veterinary nursing programmes that combine learning with practice-based training in a professional environment. Join us on an open day in 2024 to find out more about training with CCOAS and a career in Veterinary Nursing.

Book your place today!

Email: donna.green@ccoas.org.uk

Session times: 6pm and 7pm

Location: Unit 7, Manaton Court, Manaton Close, Matford Business Park, Exeter, EX2 8PF… Read more

03/04/24

Considering a career in Veterinary Nursing? CCOAS offers full and part-time veterinary nursing programmes that combine learning with practice-based training in a professional environment. Join us on an open day in 2024 to find out more about training with CCOAS and a career in Veterinary Nursing.

Book your place today!

Email: donna.green@ccoas.org.uk

Session times: 9.30am and 10.30am

Location: Unit 7, Manaton Court, Manaton Close, Matford Business Park, Exeter, EX2 8PF… Read more

06/03/24

Considering a career in Veterinary Nursing? CCOAS offers full and part-time veterinary nursing programmes that combine learning with practice-based training in a professional environment. Join us on an open day in 2024 to find out more about training with CCOAS and a career in Veterinary Nursing.

Book your place today!

Email: donna.green@ccoas.org.uk

Session times: 6pm and 7pm

Location: Unit 7, Manaton Court, Manaton Close, Matford Business Park, Exeter, EX2 8PF… Read more

17/04/24

Considering a career in Veterinary Nursing? CCOAS offers full and part-time veterinary nursing programmes that combine learning with practice-based training in a professional environment. Join us on an open day in 2024 to find out more about training with CCOAS and a career in Veterinary Nursing.

Book your place today!

Email: lynette.overing@ccoas.org.uk

Session times: 7pm

Location: Central College of Animal Studies, 1 Donald Mackintosh Way, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3LQ

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13/03/24

Considering a career in Veterinary Nursing? CCOAS offers full and part-time veterinary nursing programmes that combine learning with practice-based training in a professional environment. Join us on an open day in 2024 to find out more about training with CCOAS and a career in Veterinary Nursing.

Book your place today!

Email: lynette.overing@ccoas.org.uk

Session times: 7pm

Location: Central College of Animal Studies, 1 Donald Mackintosh Way, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3LQ

***BOOKING … Read more

15/02/24

Considering a career in Veterinary Nursing? CCOAS offers full and part-time veterinary nursing programmes that combine learning with practice-based training in a professional environment. Join us on an open day in 2024 to find out more about training with CCOAS and a career in Veterinary Nursing.

Book your place today!

Email: lynette.overing@ccoas.org.uk

Session times: 7pm

Location: Central College of Animal Studies, 1 Donald Mackintosh Way, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3LQ

***BOOKING … Read more

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