Duchy College Veterinary Nursing

19/10/2026

Rhi is a former Duchy student, good to see you Rhi!

👥️ MEET THE TEAM MONDAY 👥️

Rhi is a Registered Veterinary Nurse and has been working at the practice since June 2024. She qualified as an RVN in 2019!

❓️What is your favourite part of your job role?
Anaesthesia and surgical nursing

❓️What pets do you have at home?
One collie - Florence

❓️What is your drink of choice (at work!)?
Teapigs

❓️Do you have a hidden talent or party trick?
I can play the flute!

❓️If your life had a theme song, what song would it be?
Better get to livin' - Dolly Parton

13/10/2026

ANA students on Skinny Pig pampering duties, learning how to provide oil baths for these delicate animals. 🥰

13/10/2026

First Mock OSCE of this academic year, such great training for our Clinical Supervisors and Y3 students. This is an excellent example of the support we provide to our students which includes coaching for the Professional Discussion and for the final OSCE.

29/09/2026

Saturday 24 October, 10am - 12pm

29/09/2026

ANA students getting to know the occupants of the Rodent Room at Rosewarne!

26/09/2026

Some of you may recognise Imogen 💙

Over the past year, Imogen has completed her Animal Nursing course with us and has now taken the next exciting step in her journey, progressing onto her Student Veterinary Nursing qualification. 🐾✨

Our student nurses play such an important role within our practice, gaining valuable hands-on experience while helping to provide the very best care for our patients.

We’re incredibly proud of how far Imogen has come and look forward to supporting her as she continues to develop her skills and work towards becoming a qualified Veterinary Nurse. 💙🐾

25/09/2026

A very VERY proud team moment! 🎓🐾

A huge congratulations to Kasia and Sophie, who have officially qualified as Registered Veterinary Nurses! 🥳

We’ve had the pleasure of watching them learn, develop and grow throughout their time as student nurses, so seeing all of their hard work pay off is pretty special.

We’re incredibly pleased to have them continuing their journey with us, now as RVNs.

Well done Kasia and Sophie, so very well deserved! 🥂🐾

16/09/2026

Veterinary Receptionist course starts again in November . If you think this may be the career for you , sign up below! You don’t need to be working as a receptionist to study the course.

Calling receptionists at Vet Practices or aspiring receptionists 📢🐶 Join our short Veterinary Receptionist course at our Rosewarne campus!

Further develop your front-of-house skills for veterinary practice, including terminology, client care, and bereavement support.

🐾 6 week course, run on Thursdays
✅ Manageable alongside work
📅 Starting 12 Nov 2026 and 4 Feb 2027

Find out more & apply here ➡️ https://duchy.ac.uk/courses/veterinary-receptionist/

16/09/2026

We have Open Mornings and Taster days coming up. If you think you may like to study with us these are the best way to find out all the information you need. See you there!!

10/09/2026

Very well deserved!!

🏆 WE WON! 🏆

Yesterday, we were absolutely thrilled to win the BBC Cornwall Make a Difference Award in the Animal category! 💚🦔🐾

We are incredibly humbled to have been nominated, let alone to have won. This award is a testament to the amazing team of staff, volunteers and supporters who make everything we do possible.

Without all of you, Prickles & Paws simply wouldn’t exist — and we certainly wouldn’t be able to make the difference we do for the hedgehogs of Cornwall 💚🦔🐾

Cofounders Diane and Katy were very proud to collect the award on behalf of the whole Prickles & Paws family yesterday.