Hartpury College Prospectus

Our students spend time learning the theory of animal management and science in the classroom, before putting their lessons into practice in our large animal collection – home to domestic and exotic species. Our Animal Management Centre houses our reptile and aquatic species, while our Walled Animal Garden is home to rodents, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, meerkats, prairie dogs and our giant Sulcata, Millie, in our new tortoise enclosure. You’ll find emus, llamas, goats and poultry in the orchards. Depending on your course, we’ll teach you about animal health, biology, welfare and husbandry. Our well-equipped laboratories and classrooms provide the ideal learning environment. You’ll be able to evidence your knowledge and practical skills to employers through your work experience. Previous students have worked in veterinary surgeries, rescue centres, kennels and catteries, equine yards, farms, canine enterprises and zoological collections. Alongside that, our commercial animal businesses on campus – canine and equine therapy centres, our livestock farm and dog grooming – provide additional opportunities to gain practical and business experience. You’ll take part in trips for first-hand industry experience, including the incredible opportunity to visit Borneo*, and hear from animal management experts. veterinary professionals – so you’ll benefit from their considerable experience in the commercial animal industry. We host the UKA dog agility competition each year, which you could get involved in – you could even do a dog first aid qualification. 70 Our lecturers have worked as animal trainers, coaches, behaviourists and

domestic and exotic species on campus

*Students in their second year of a Level 3 qualificationwill have the opportunity to go on this two-week trip. Fees apply

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