Exploring Life As A Vet:

• Discover the breadth of veterinary careers, from farm and equine practice to companion animal care, research, rehabilitation, and wider animal science pathways.

• Understand the differences between species and settings, exploring how approaches vary between livestock, equine, companion animals, and wildlife.

• Compare clinical practice with fieldwork, gaining insight into the realities of working within a veterinary clinic versus providing care in rural and farm environments.

• Explore postgraduate pathways and progression routes, including specialisation, internships, residencies, and academic careers.

• Hear directly from experienced professionals, who will share honest perspectives on the rewards, pressures, and responsibilities of the profession.

• Identify the skills and attributes required to succeed, from clinical reasoning and resilience to communication, teamwork, and ethical decision-making.

Small Animal Clinical Skills:

• Carry out structured clinical examinations on companion animals, learning how to assess health, identify abnormalities, and formulate reasoned differential diagnoses.

• Develop core emergency response skills, including the principles of first aid and practising CPR techniques using clinical training models.

• Work through realistic case scenarios, analysing patient histories, interpreting clinical findings, and proposing appropriate treatment plans under guidance.

• Strengthen professional communication skills, learning how to explain clinical findings clearly, build trust, and respond confidently to client questions.

• Receive personalised feedback from experienced veterinary professionals, helping you refine your clinical reasoning, communication style, and decision-making.

The Farm Vet:

• Discover the essential role farm vets play in managing livestock health, supporting sustainable farming, and protecting public health.

• Observe large animal care in action on our working farm, including work with cattle, sheep, goats and poultry.

• Explore how vets support and advise farmers, contributing to herd and flock health planning, welfare standards, and responsible land management.

• Examine routine farm procedures, including blood sampling, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, ultrasound use, and national disease control measures such as TB monitoring.

• Learn how preventative care, nutrition, housing, and behaviour management underpin the long-term health and productivity of farm animals.

The Equine Vet:

• Experience equine practice within our BHS Equestrian Centre, exploring the close partnership between horse and veterinary professional in a structured, welfare-focused environment.

• Understand the responsibilities of an equine vet, from assessing performance and investigating lameness to supporting rehabilitation and long-term care.

• Explore a range of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches used in equine medicine, and how treatment plans are adapted to suit individual horses and disciplines.

• Examine the varied career pathways within equine practice, including work with private owners, competition yards, breeding programmes, and specialist referral centres.

• Develop confidence working around horses, gaining practical insight into the precision, communication, and professionalism required in this highly respected field.

Vet School Preparation:

• Make informed subject choices at GCSE, A-level, IB, and beyond, understanding what leading veterinary schools expect from competitive applicants.

• Plan and secure meaningful work experience, learning how to build a balanced and relevant portfolio across small animal, farm, equine, and wider animal care settings.

• Develop a strong personal statement, with guided support, model examples, and clear advice on demonstrating reflection, resilience, and commitment.

• Master interview technique, practising structured responses, ethical scenario discussions, and Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) style stations.

• Explore how to choose the right veterinary course and university, considering entry requirements, course structure, and special interests.

• Understand what life is really like at vet school, from academic demands to clinical placements and professional expectations.

• Discuss the challenges facing modern veterinary applicants, including competition ratios, work experience access, and academic pressure.

• Receive tailored coaching from experienced veterinary professionals, helping you refine your approach and stand out in a highly competitive field.