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“The best bit aboutmy job is seeing the improvements in rehabilitation cases – fromyoung dogswith hip dysplasia progressing fromnervous and lame to excited and pain free, to neurological cases being able to standwithout support. It’s rewarding to know that my skills as a Canine Hydrotherapist help to make that difference. I always wanted to be a veterinary surgeon, but I didn’t get the A-level grades I needed. I wasn’t aware of the alternative career paths. But when I came to Hartpury, I volunteered at the Canine Hydrotherapy Centre during my degree and secured my job there after graduation.” Zoe Miles BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science | Veterinary Physiotherapist and Canine Hydrotherapist, Canine HydrotherapyCentre (Cotswold Dog Spa)

Bryan Chan BSc Equestrian Sports Science Racing Curriculum Assistant, Hong Kong Jockey Club

“I first came to Hartpury as a para-equestrian athlete, competing in the Festival of Dressage as a qualifier for the 2012 London Paralympics.While I didn’t qualify, I did find my dreamuniversity and an exciting career in racing. Equestrian Sports Science appealed to me as an athlete, but it also sparked a passion for anatomy and dissection. I’m currently researching and writing the world’s first accredited course for racing instructors. By translating scientific knowledge into practical training for future jockeys, we can improve welfare, performance, and enhance racing for both horse and rider.”

Hannah Smith (n é e Blake) FdSc Veterinary Nursing Referral Small Animal Nurse, Vale Vets and Referrals

“I love animals andwanted a careerwhere I couldmake a difference. Every day brings a different animal and a new challenge. If you’re passionate and driven, the profession can take you anywhere and that's the best part. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the placement year. I put the skills I’d learned in Hartpury’s Veterinary Nursing Centre into practice and gained a full-time job. I used to find anaesthetics challenging, but now I support with open chest surgery. It’s a great feeling when you see the animal get better and go home, but there's always room to improve and that's what keeps the role interesting.”