{"id":5431,"date":"2021-12-16T11:20:16","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T11:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/?page_id=5431"},"modified":"2026-11-04T10:52:50","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T10:52:50","slug":"stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.listing-item {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;\n    grid-template-rows: 6ch 2ch 1fr;\n    margin-bottom: 30px;\n    grid-column-gap: 20px;\n}\n\n.listing-item > .date {\n\ttext-align: right;\n\tgrid-row-start: 4;\n\tgrid-column-start: 2;\n}\n\n.listing-item > .title {\n    font-size: 32px;\n    color: #EE7F00;\n    font-family: Lato;\n    font-weight: 400\n}\n\na.image.listing-item {\n    grid-row-end: 2;\n    display: none !important;\n}\n\nspan.excerpt-dash {\n    grid-column-start: 2;\n    display: none;\n\n}\n\nspan.excerpt {\n    grid-column-start: 2;\n}\n\na.image {\n    grid-row-start: 1;\n    grid-row-end: 5;\n}\n\n.listing-item > .image > img {\n    width: 240px;\n    height: 240px;\n}\n\n.listing-item{\n    padding:30px\n}\n\n.listing-item a.title {\n    line-height: 1.0;\n}\n\n.listing-item .content p {\n    margin-top: 10px;\n}\n\n.listing-item:nth-child(even){\n    background-color: rgb(232, 232, 232) !important;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"display-posts-listing\"><div class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/exeter-students-explore-careers-in-wildlife\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/727479493_122297182730241208_4942957887336976623_n-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/exeter-students-explore-careers-in-wildlife\/\">Exeter students explore careers in wildlife<\/a> <span class=\"date\">Published: 22nd June, 2026<\/span><div class=\"content\"><p>Our Exeter Year 1 Student Veterinary Nurses recently had the fantastic opportunity to visit West Hatch Wildlife Centre to learn more about careers in wildlife veterinary nursing and rehabilitation.<\/p><p> <a class=\"excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/exeter-students-explore-careers-in-wildlife\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/a-sunny-suffolk-show\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/a-sunny-suffolk-show\/\">A sunny Suffolk Show<\/a> <span class=\"date\">Published: 1st June, 2026<\/span><div class=\"content\"><p>We've just returned from the Suffolk Show, and what a brilliant event it was this year! The sun was shining, and we had a wonderful two days meeting members of the public and getting to know some of their four-legged friends, too.<\/p><p> <a class=\"excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/a-sunny-suffolk-show\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/a-special-day-with-ipswichs-youngest-animal-helpers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/698784435_122291199836241208_3833962019815502783_n-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/a-special-day-with-ipswichs-youngest-animal-helpers\/\">A special day with Ipswich\u2019s youngest animal helpers<\/a> <span class=\"date\">Published: 13th May, 2026<\/span><div class=\"content\"><p>We loved welcoming the 19th Ipswich Brownies group and Rainbows last week as they worked towards their Animal Helper Badge.<\/p><p> <a class=\"excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/a-special-day-with-ipswichs-youngest-animal-helpers\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/celebrating-our-2026-graduates\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CQ-Grad-2026_CCOAS11-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/celebrating-our-2026-graduates\/\">Celebrating our 2026 graduates<\/a> <span class=\"date\">Published: 31st March, 2026<\/span><div class=\"content\"><p>We had a wonderful day in London on March 28 marking the incredible achievements of our students at the Central Qualifications (CQ) graduation and awards ceremony.<\/p><p> <a class=\"excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/celebrating-our-2026-graduates\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/ccoas-attends-vet-centre-open-day\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-open-day-5-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/ccoas-attends-vet-centre-open-day\/\">CCOAS attends vet centre open day<\/a> <span class=\"date\">Published: 17th October, 2025<\/span><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Visitors gain a glimpse the life of a veterinary nurse.<\/strong><\/p><p> <a class=\"excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/ccoas-attends-vet-centre-open-day\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/ccoas-attends-suffolk-show-2025\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-suffolk-show-4-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/ccoas-attends-suffolk-show-2025\/\">CCOAS attends Suffolk Show 2025<\/a> <span class=\"date\">Published: 17th October, 2025<\/span><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>A busy day at the Suffolk Show\r\ndemonstrating key veterinary nursing skills.<\/strong><\/p><p> <a class=\"excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/ccoas-attends-suffolk-show-2025\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/vet-practice-gives-abandoned-puppies-second-chance\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Before\u2013puppy_Ivy-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/vet-practice-gives-abandoned-puppies-second-chance\/\">Vet practice gives abandoned puppies second chance<\/a> <span class=\"date\">Published: 16th August, 2024<\/span><div class=\"content\"><p>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.<\/p><p> <a class=\"excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/vet-practice-gives-abandoned-puppies-second-chance\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/ccoas-attends-suffolk-show\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0133-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/ccoas-attends-suffolk-show\/\">CCOAS attends Suffolk Show<\/a> <span class=\"date\">Published: 21st June, 2024<\/span><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Showcasing core skills to the future of veterinary nursing.<p><\/p><p> <a class=\"excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/ccoas-attends-suffolk-show\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/ccoas-students-celebrate-at-westminster-graduation\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image00029-1-1-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image00029-1-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image00029-1-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image00029-1-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image00029-1-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/ccoas-students-celebrate-at-westminster-graduation\/\">CCOAS students celebrate at Westminster graduation<\/a> <span class=\"date\">Published: 12th March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"content\"><p>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.<\/p><p> <a class=\"excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/ccoas-students-celebrate-at-westminster-graduation\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/ccoas-tutor-wins-national-award\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CQ-Educator-Donna-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CQ-Educator-Donna-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CQ-Educator-Donna-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CQ-Educator-Donna.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/ccoas-tutor-wins-national-award\/\">CCOAS tutor wins national award<\/a> <span class=\"date\">Published: 12th March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"content\"><p>We\u2019re delighted that Donna Green, one of our senior tutors, has won a Central Qualifications (CQ) Veterinary Nursing Educator Award.<\/p><p> <a class=\"excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/ccoas-tutor-wins-national-award\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re delighted that Donna Green, one of our senior tutors, has won a Central Qualifications (CQ) Veterinary Nursing Educator Award.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Part of the CCOAS team since 2020, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/ccoas-tutor-wins-national-award\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read more <\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5431","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5431","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5431"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5431\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6330,"href":"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5431\/revisions\/6330"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccoas.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}