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Veterinary Practice - small animals
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Veterinary Practice - small animals

Dalston
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9am to 1pm

Overview

We welcome school students wanting placements and the occasional older student needing hours etc before going to uni. These are normally a week's placement and there are relevant forms to complete on the website before applying. The work experience is open to anyone, and is from 9am to 1pm each day being in the small animal hospitals whether that be at Dalston or Newbiggin.

Paragon

Veterinary Practice - small animals

Paragon welcomes all students although the calendar can become quite busy so please make your request as early as you can.

At a glance

  • We encourage students to be keen, enthusiastic, ask questions and be involved in cases, assisting with routine animal care, and tasks around the practice.
  • We are here to help you gain practical experience. If you show an interest then so will we!
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