Ann Foster joins Central College as lecturer
Ann Foster
Experienced veterinary nurse and lecturer Ann Foster has joined the Central College of Animal Studies as lecturer in veterinary nursing.
Ann has joined the College's centre in Folkestone, Kent, which opened in September this year, bringing with her extensive experience of veterinary nursing, both as a nurse working in practice and in education.
Central College provides a range of training programmes for the veterinary profession, including diplomas in Veterinary Nursing Small Animal, Equine and Animal Nursing, and the Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants.
Having qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1996, Ann worked in mixed and small animal practice before being promoted to the position of head nurse.
After completing a D32/33 and A1 NVQ Assessor qualification, Ann moved from practice into training, taking on the role of team leader for veterinary nursing at an agricultural college.
She also achieved a Certificate in Education and held positions at a further education college as a work-based assessor and lecturer in animal care, lecturer in veterinary nursing, internal verifier for animal care and internal verifier for animal management and veterinary nursing.
More recently, she worked as veterinary nursing, dog grooming and commercial manager. Ann has taught a wide cross section of the veterinary nursing syllabus, and is known for getting the best out of students of all abilities.
Commenting on her new appointment, Ann said: "I'm very pleased to be joining the Central College of Animal Studies team, working with Donna [Lewis] and meeting our new students. I am also excited about the unique college experience that Central College offers at Folkestone; with small groups and a working veterinary practice on site."
Additionally, Ann has a keen interest in psychology and communication, and is currently in the process of completing her training in transactional analysis (psychotherapy).
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