Thompson is also certain she too has grown because of the job and her confidence levels have increased.
"I was never really good at talking to groups in public, but the job teaching something I am so passionate about has allowed me to grow. I didn't think I was ready to try and keep a group of young people under control and engaged, but I can and do, probably because they are as passionate about it as me," Thompson said.
The course is for those who want to make animals like dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and other small companion animals their specialty.
It covers small animal anatomy and physiology, breeding and feeding, health and well-being, clinical, and surgical diagnostic skills along with many other tasks that will allow the graduate to work in a veterinary clinic or other animal-related facility.
The course is also delivered within the confines of a working veterinary practice at Wanganui Veterinary Services on Somme Parade.
The course is fulltime, five days a week over 40 weeks and while it begins again in February, AGC Training's rolling intake policy allows students to enrol at any time throughout the year.
"We are actively encouraging people to enrol for next year's course while there are still spaces available," Thompson said.
