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!

Beginner
240 minutes
32 steps
1 document
Agriculture & Animal Care

What You'll Learn

By completing this module, you will:
Meet the team: vet, 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
2 students Aug 2025

Course Content

1. Introduction

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Rackheath Vets Introduction Video

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2. How to use the workbook

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3. What do you want to learn?

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What do you want to learn?

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4. Meet the team

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360 Virtual Tour

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Who's who?

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Meet the team - task!

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5. 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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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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6. 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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7. 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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8. Spotlight role - Veterinary nurse

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Spotlight role - veterinary nurse - task!

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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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8. Task: First Aid Stock Take

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Course Materials

Rackheath Vets - Module 1 Work Booklet

Rackheath Vets Virtual Work Experience Workbook – Summary The workbook is designed to be used alongside the Rackheath Vets online Virtual Work Experience programme. It guides learners through each module with a mix of videos, questions, and activities that can be completed individually or in groups. Learners begin each section by watching a short video, then use the workbook to reflect on what they’ve seen, record their answers, and explore their own skills and interests. Some activities are completed directly in the workbook, while others are done online. Module 1 is expected to take around four hours, but students can progress at their own pace. The activities encourage learners to think about career pathways in animal care and to consider which roles might suit them in the future.

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