By Ellen Landale, News Subeditor

The animal career advice drop-in session will take place between 2pm – 4pm at the University of Bristol’s Hartcliffe ‘micro-campus’, based in the Gatehouse Centre, Withywood.

The community event is open to anyone curious about a career working with animals, whether leaving school, returning to work, or looking for something new.

Representatives from the Bristol Veterinary School and Bristol Animal Rescue Centre (Bristol A.R.C) will be available to discuss different career routes and opportunities in the animal care sector.

Attendees will also be able to take part in a range of hands-on activities using animal care models, designed to give a realistic insight into the type of tasks involved in working with animals.

The University of Bristol’s ‘micro-campus’, where the session will take place, was opened earlier this year and is based in the Gatehouse Centre.

The campus, located on Hareclive Road, offers ‘short courses, youth training, space for new businesses, and a nursery’ in order to increase opportunities for the local community, according to a press release from the university.

The August 13 drop-in session is part of a wider two-year program run in partnership by the University of Bristol Veterinary School, Bristol A.R.C, Langford Vets and the Bristol Paws Project, which aims to explore ways of supporting pet owners in the Hartcliffe and Withywood communities of Bristol.

Alongside the session on careers, the project hosts regular drop-in sessions for local pet owners, offering advice on pet care and the chance to collect free pet food supplies.

Sheena Warman, Professor of Veterinary Education and Deputy Head of the Bristol Veterinary School, said in a press release:

‘If you’ve ever dreamed of working with animals – whether you’re just starting out or thinking about a change – this is your chance to explore the possibilities.

‘Come along, get hands-on experience, and speak to real professionals to help you take the next step into a rewarding career in animal care.’

The community event is free and does not require pre-registration.

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