Higher Education Animal Health - Duchy College SC

26/05/2026

TOP UP YOUR CAREER IN ANIMAL HEALTH

Qualified Vet Nurses: Take the Next Step with Duchy College

Join a team passionate about advancing animal health and welfare through higher education and professional practice.

If you’re a Qualified Veterinary Nurse looking to build on your Foundation Degree, our BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Health Top-Up offers the opportunity to enhance your knowledge, develop your career, and make an even greater impact in the animal sector.

✔ Two days a week attendance
✔ Industry-focused learning
✔ Supportive academic team
✔ Designed for qualified professionals
✔ Study in beautiful Cornwall

Be part of a community invested in improving the future of animal care and welfare.

Interested or want to find out more?

Contact Michelle Chappell
[email protected]

18/05/2026

It's getting towards the end of the academic year and you are in exam week. Good luck in your end of year exams, just do your best and remember to read the questions and breathe. Bestest wishes from us all.

08/05/2026

Happy Birthday Sir David.

FdSc Animal Health and Management students, like many animal science enthusiasts around the world, took a well-earned break from exam revision to celebrate a truly extraordinary milestone: the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough. A renowned natural historian, pioneering filmmaker, passionate conservation advocate, and—quite simply—an icon, Sir David’s influence on our understanding of the natural world is unparalleled.

To mark the occasion, students gathered to reflect on the profound impact of his work, sharing their favourite clips that have inspired generations to appreciate and protect the planet. From breath taking encounters with wildlife to the gentle, unmistakable narration that has become synonymous with natural history storytelling, these moments reminded us all why his legacy endures.

In what felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience, we were incredibly fortunate to be joined if only in cardboard by the man himself, as we revisited scenes of him at his very best: engaging with animals, bringing ecosystems to life, and communicating complex environmental issues with clarity and passion. His work has not only shaped our academic journeys but continues to guide our aspirations as future professionals in animal health and management.

Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s centenary was more than just a tribute; it was a reminder of the responsibility we carry forward—to continue learning, advocating, and caring for the natural world with the same dedication and curiosity that he has embodied throughout his remarkable life.

Happy Birthday David - have a fabulous day 😊

02/05/2026

May be of interest to students due to graduate this year and past students considering a career in wildlife rehab.

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🐾Exciting opportunity: Hedgehog Care Graduate Intern – 5 Month Contract 🐾

Gain hands-on experience in wildlife rehabilitation at one of the Southwest’s busiest hedgehog hospitals.

📍 Near Newquay
📅 Late June / early July start
⏰ Full-time (40 hrs/week, includes weekends & some late shifts)

✔️ Relevant degree required
✔️ Must have driving licence + access to a vehicle

Perfect for graduates looking to build practical skills before further study or a career in wildlife care 🌿

🗓️ Apply by: Friday 22 May, 8pm

👉 Find out more & apply: https://www.pricklesandpaws.org/vacancies

Role is part funded by The Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust 💚🦔🐾

02/04/2026

We've made it to Spring - I hope yu all have a lovely Easter.

06/03/2026

Really useful day spent attaining CPD, students and staff had a full day update of welfare considerations in farm animal settings organised by the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund. A wealth of renowned industry specialists held a variety of seminars on multiple animal species including poultry, donkeys and mules, cattle, sheep, goats and alpacas, horses and ponies, rabbits, guineas pigs and reptiles. Speakers from British Hen Trust, The Donkey Sanctuary, World Horse Welfare, Specialist Vets disseminated interesting and insightful information ensuring the students are now all current in legislation, biosecurity and overall management of these species. Really good opportunity for students to receive industry CPD and certification for the day.

02/03/2026

Might suit a student within easy access of Tavistock.

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Join Our Team at Ron’s Pet Supplies!

We are currently seeking a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join our team on a part-time basis.

This role is ideal for someone looking to supplement their income with weekend work, or for a student undertaking part-time study—particularly in animal management or a related field.

Working Hours:
• Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
• Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Additional hours may also be available to cover holidays and sickness when required.

What we would like from you:

• Previous retail experience is preferred but not necessary (full training will be provided).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• A good working knowledge of animals and their care especially Reptiles and Fish
• A positive attitude and ability to work well as part of a team.

We can offer you:

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Staff Discount
• Opportunities to do online and in house training courses
• A supportive and friendly team environment.

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV to Gavin Ayling or Bethan Ayling at [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you.

27/02/2026

Excellent week engaging with industry. Monday we visited the Veterinary Investigation Laboratory at Exeter, where the students were given a talk on the work carried out and prevalent disease, a tour of the analysis labs and observed a post mortem of a calf and goose brought into investigate cause of death. Incredibly interesting and gained an insight into the valuable work carried out. Thursday we were visited by two reindeer owned by one of our 2nd year students Danni who gave an informative talk on their cultural history, husbandry and there use in modern society whilst encouraging students to discuss ethical use and welfare of the species as part of their Contemporary Issues module. Great opportunity to handle and learn more about this species.

17/02/2026

Happy New Year here's hoping the year of the Horse brings success in your studies, good health, wealth and happiness.

30/01/2026

Yesterday we battled a windy and rainy A30 to visit the British Divers Marine Life Rescue Seal Hospital. Excellent informative talk delivered by Dan Jarvis of the BDMLR and then a tour of the facilities, meeting the in patients with Yum Yum one of the latest casualty's of the current storms hitting the South West stealing our hearts. Excellent trip engaging with industry and evaluating welfare of sea mammals.

28/01/2026

It's EXAM week - Goodluck all - you'll smash it, remember to breathe and read the questions!!