Two students at an animal hospital near Wellington are celebrating exam success and have become registered veterinary nurses.
Anna Sharland and Amy Burrough from Linnaeus-owned Cave Veterinary Specialists passed with flying colours.
The pair completed their theory studies at Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing after three years.
Nele Van den Steen, clinical director at Cave, said: "Anna and Amy have shown tremendous dedication and commitment, and their hard work is paying off.
"They have consistently demonstrated a high level of excellence in everything they do and are fantastic members of our team."
They have recently enrolled on the Linnaeus referral nursing post-registration programme (PRP).
Ms Sharland shared her enthusiasm for the PRP, saying: "This course enables us to build on our experiences within each area and work on tasks that provide invaluable experience."
Meanwhile, Ms Burrough revealed her ambitions post-qualification: "Once I have completed my post-registration programme I would like to rotate throughout the hospital."
Also enrolled on the PRP is Connor Nicholls, who has returned to Cave after a stint in a first opinion practice.
He said: "I am hoping once I have finished the PRP and have gained experience in the many rotations this course may give me, I will have a better idea on the route I want to take,"
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