Dr Eric Long, the Head of Education Service at CAFRE, offered a special welcome to guest speaker Gemma Daly, the Director of Enzootic Control, Animal Welfare and Field Delivery Division at DAERA, to the graduation event.
Congratulating graduates in Veterinary Care Support and Veterinary Nursing, Mr Martin McKendry, the Director of CAFRE, said: “With over half of all households in the UK owning a pet, the demand for skilled veterinary care support and veterinary nursing staff is at an all-time high. This rise in the need for pet care is a testament to the significance of your chosen profession, and I have no doubt that you will excel in your field.”
Manus McHenry, the Head of Agriculture Education at CAFRE, highlighted the achievement of the Level 3 graduates. On completion of their written examinations, assignments and portfolios students complete an additional Objectively Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE).
“We are delighted 38 students have successfully completed their OSCEs. A significant achievement this year for the college was the ability to host these practical assessments at CAFRE, Greenmount Campus. This enabled Northern Ireland students to complete their OSCE locally instead of travelling to the England,” commented Mr McHenry.
5. Campus Celebration
Megan Andrews (Crumlin) was awarded the VSSCO Cup for first overall on the Level 2 Certificate in Veterinary Care Support by Fiona McFarland, Senior Vice President, Northern Ireland Veterinary Association and was congratulated by Louise Taylor, Lecturer, CAFRE. Photo: Submitted by DAERA
6. Campus Celebration
Faith Adair (Newtownards) graduated with a Level 2 Certificate in Veterinary Care Support. Faith is employed at Gortlands Veterinary Clinic, Belfast. Photo: Submitted by DAERA
7. Campus Celebration
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Prize was awarded to the best Veterinary Care Support student, Amy Patterson (Magherafelt). Congratulating Amy on her outstanding achievement was guest speaker Gemma Daly and Dr Eric Long, Head of Education, CAFRE. Photo: Submitted by DAERA
8. Campus Celebration
Orla Brady (Fivemiletown) was presented with the Norbrook Cup, awarded for the first overall achievement on the Level 3 Veterinary Nursing course by Clare Sheil, Territory Manager, Norbrook; Julie Marner Bilchak, Commercial Technical Manager Companion Animal, Norbrook, and Bethan Pinhey, Senior Lecturer, CAFRE. Photo: Submitted by DAERA