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I teach a subject that I am passionate about and transfer my knowledge and skills to our students. I also work with an amazing team, every day is different and a unique challenge - the job is never boring!
Courses Taught: Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Animal Studies
What brought you to LMC?
Before coming to LMC I was a Science Teacher in a secondary school. I had always wanted to work with animals, as I’d grown up with a family pet shop business. I started in 2008 as the first animal studies technician. Soon after starting at LMC a position became available as an Animal Studies tutor, which I applied for and was successful.
What is your favourite thing about the job?
I really enjoy working with the wide range of animals, especially the exotic species. Seeing our students become more confident with the animals over their time at LMC is very rewarding.
What is the best thing about the course you teach?
I get to teach about a subject that I am passionate about and transfer my knowledge and skills to our students.
What are the best things about working at college?
I work with an amazing team, plus every day is a different and unique challenge - the job is never boring!
We have a very knowledgeable and dedicated team from different areas of the animal industry. We offer a range of courses in Animal Studies at different levels to cater for a wide range of students. Practically, you will work with a range of animals on site, spend time in our laboratories and hone your skills further during independent work-related experience. Working with animals can be a fun and rewarding career but it does involve hard graft and dedication!
I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience of animals with students and seeing a learners journey as they make progress. The best part of teaching the course would definitely be the experience we offer learners, it's a unique and hands on way of developing their knowledge of working with animals.
If you are interested in working with animals, this is a great course for you! As not only do you gain the knowledge and practical skills to work with animals, but you also gain the employability skills to be able to work in teams and work within the industry. It's important to remember that jobs in the animal industry are not just about working with animals, you need to have the skills to deal with people too!
My role is to work alongside the tutors and students to ensure the work placements are secured, completed and recorded in line with procedural requirements. This is a simple description, as there is a lot of work behind the scenes to ensure this happens! I see good communication, administration, attention to detail and patience as key attributes of the role.