Veterinary Nursing students celebrate course completion with a trip to London Zoo

A group of Veterinary Nursing students visited London Zoo to learn about career opportunities and gain insight into the organisation’s conservation work.

To celebrate reaching the end of their two-and-a-half year course, a group of Level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing students visited London Zoo. The trip, which took place on 6 February, was organised by the Veterinary Nursing department and aimed to expand students’ view of the opportunities available for Registered Veterinary Nurses.

The group is the first cohort of students to complete the Level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing course under the new awarding body LANTRA, which is one of the leading awarding bodies for land-based industries in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. 

During the visit, the group of nine students had the chance to meet London Zoo staff and discuss their roles. They were also given a special tour of the Veterinary department and were able to spend time with the Head Veterinary Surgeon, who told them about the veterinary work carried out at the zoo and described the zoo’s involvement in conservation projects around the world.

The students enjoyed hearing from both Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses about their work and were able to discuss job roles and career progression. The visit has also inspired some of the students to consider a career working in a zoo environment or with exotic species.

Congratulations to the Level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing students on completing your course!

At CCCG, we offer a range of Animal Care and Veterinary Nursing courses and Apprenticeship training for learners of all levels.

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