Module 1 – Introduction to Animal Care Careers

Welcome to Module 1 of your virtual work experience module with Rackheath Vets! This module explores working in animal care. During this session, you’ll discover how the team at Rackheath Vets care for animals, and the important skills they use every day to keep pets healthy and happy. This module is part of the Developing Experts’ Virtual Work Experience series, designed to help you explore different careers and build confidence in your own skills. Make sure you have the work booklet with you, either printed to write on or a digital copy. Let’s get started with your day at Rackheath Vets!

240 minutes
62 steps
2 documents
Agriculture & Animal Care

What You'll Learn

By completing this module, you will:
Meet the team: Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Nurse, Receptionist, and Practice Manager
Learn what each person does and how they help animals
Explore the skills used in animal care, like teamwork, communication and having a caring nature
Discover what it's like to work in a real veterinary practice
Think about which role might suit you in the future

Module 1 – Introduction to Animal Care Careers
9 students Aug 2025

Course Content

Introduction

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How to use the course

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Rackheath Vets introduction video

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What do you want to learn?

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Good morning

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Meet the team - Task!

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Meet the team

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360 Virtual Tour

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Who's who?

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What to wear

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What to wear

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Writing a job description - Receptionist

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Writing a job description - Receptionist

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Writing a job description - Veterinary Nurse

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Screen break

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Writing a job description - Practice Manager

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Writing a job description - Veterinary Surgeon

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Writing a job description - Veterinary Surgeon

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Writing a job description - Task!

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Example job description

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Writing a job description - Task!

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Working as a team

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Working as a team - Task!

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Working as a team - Task!

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Curveball activity!

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Curveball activity!

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Curveball activity!

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Match the professionals to their tools - Mini task!

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Match the professionals to their tools

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Match the professionals to their tools - Mini task!

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Lunch

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Spotlight role - Veterinary Nurse

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Spotlight role - Veterinary Nurse - Task!

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Spotlight role - Veterinary Surgeon

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Spotlight role - Veterinary Surgeon - Task!

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Spotlight role - Veterinary Surgeon - task!

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Spotlight role - Veterinary Surgeon - Task!

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Curveball activity!

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Curveball activity!

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Spotlight role - Receptionist

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Spotlight role - Receptionist - Task!

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Spotlight role - Receptionist - Task!

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Spotlight role - Receptionist - Task!

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Spotlight role - Practice Manager

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First Aid simulator - Spotlight role - Practice Manager - Task!

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Spotlight role - Practice Manager - Task!

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Reflection activity

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Role play

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Careers investigator

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Careers investigator

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Careers investigator - Task!

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Screen break

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Closing webinar - Chris

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Closing webinar - Piene

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Closing webinar - Jackie

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Closing webinar - Teresa

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Closing webinar - Summary

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Closing webinar - reflection

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End of shift

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Look back: What did you learn?

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Feedback

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Congratulations!

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Course Materials

Rackheath Vets VWE Handouts

Handouts to complement the online programme

Powerpoint Download

Rackheath Vets VWE Handouts - PDF

Handouts to complement the online programme - PDF format

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