25/03/26

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 2026 to find out more about training with CCOAS and a career in Veterinary Nursing.
Book your place today!

For bookings email: enquiries@ccoas.org.uk

Session time: 7pm

Location: The Library, Park Farm, Bradbourne Lane, Ditton, East Malling, Kent ME20 6SN… Read more

25/02/26

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 2026 to find out more about training with CCOAS and a career in Veterinary Nursing.
Book your place today!

For bookings email: enquiries@ccoas.org.uk

Session time: 7pm

Location: The Library, Park Farm, Bradbourne Lane, Ditton, East Malling, Kent ME20 6SN… Read more

22/04/26

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 2026 to find out more about training with CCOAS and a career in Veterinary Nursing.
Book your place today!

For bookings email: donna.green@ccoas.org.uk

Session time: 6.00pm or 7.00pm

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

25/03/26

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 2026 to find out more about training with CCOAS and a career in Veterinary Nursing.
Book your place today!

For bookings email: donna.green@ccoas.org.uk

Session time: 6.00pm or 7.00pm

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

25/02/26

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 2026 to find out more about training with CCOAS and a career in Veterinary Nursing.
Book your place today!

For bookings email: donna.green@ccoas.org.uk

Session time: 6.00pm or 7.00pm

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

Vet practice gives abandoned puppies second chance

Veterinary nurses at Stowe Veterinary Group, including former CCOAS students, have played a crucial role in helping to look after three puppies that were found abandoned just before Christmas.

The dogs were discovered in bushes near a lay-by in Colchester on 21 December 2023 by the driver of a broken-down lorry. The driver alerted the partner of a CCOAS student who was on placement at Moreton Hall Veterinary Centre in … Read more

CCOAS attends Suffolk Show

Showcasing core skills to the future of veterinary nursing.

This year, CCOAS was invited to have a stand in the Farm4Future section of the very reputable and well attended Suffolk Show.

Karen Lee and Lynette Overing, along with a number of our current students from the college, went along to showcase the diverse and impressive range of skills that veterinary nurses bring to the welfare of animals and to speak … Read more

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

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