Veterinary student teaching
Final year clinical rotations and student placements at Leahurst Equine Practice.
Final year clinical rotations
As part of the School of Veterinary Science, Leahurst Equine Practice plays a vital role in the education of final-year veterinary students.
Our vets are all academic staff, experienced instructors who have undergone training in teaching, and are responsible for the training and supervision of veterinary students alongside their duties as veterinary surgeons.
In the final (fifth) year of their degree, veterinary students undergo clinical rotations, which are blocks of clinical placements within each department of the veterinary school, including the Department of Equine Clinical Science.
The final year of studies is a practical hands-on year where our students learn and have a chance to practice the practical clinical skills that will be essential for them in their future careers.
Our students rely on our vets to teach them whilst on placement, to demonstrate techniques, and to allow students to perform and practice their clinical skills. Leahurst Equine Practice is responsible for the 'Equine Practice' rotation and we have students with us for most weeks of the year, some of whom are also from other veterinary schools within the UK and from overseas.
Our vets will always ask your permission before allowing students to perform techniques (e.g. vaccinating your horse) and students are always under veterinary supervision. If you have any concerns regarding students performing techniques on your horse (e.g. if your horse is very needle-shy), please inform the vet at the time of the visit.
We are extremely grateful that our clients understand this crucial role that our practice plays in the education of our future vets. Please say hello to our students when you see them out on calls with our vets - students are usually the ones dressed in green overalls.
Extramural study (EMS) placements - veterinary students
We welcome EMS students on placement at the practice though we only accept placement bookings during weeks where we do not have final years on clinical rotations. These weeks usually fall over term holidays (e.g. Easter and Christmas) or during the summer months.
If you would like to book a placement at Leahurst Equine Practice please contact us via email at equinepr@liverpool.ac.uk and include your name, year of study, University, and which dates you have available.
Work experience placements
Due to insurance reasons we are unable to accept students under the age of 18 at the practice, though school and college students are welcome on placement at the Equine Hospital (Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital).
Thinking of studying Veterinary Science?
We are passionate about and committed to the education of new generations of vets. If you are thinking of studying Veterinary Science at the University of Liverpool please have a look at our undergraduate admissions website - information for prospective applicants and how to apply pages.