Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti
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Ella Cooke, 19, is currently studying Year One of the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing.
A love for animals and a desire to work as a rural animal technician is what is driving an EIT student to succeed.
Ella Cooke, 19, is currently studying year one of the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing. She has grown up with animals and currently lives on an orchard outside Hastings with her parents.
She attended Iona College last year and came into EIT with a number of scholarships. One was a Year-13 Scholarship from EIT, which is offered annually, and covers one year of tuition fees. The Scholarship supports school leavers across the Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti regions to study any one of EIT’s degrees or selected level 5 diploma programmes that lead into a degree by providing one year FREE study.
She also won a scholarship from Vet Services Hawke’s Bay, as well as a Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award.
“I just love animals and love to care for animals and I’ve had four dogs and a cat in my life.”
Ella says that she is loving the programme, especially the hands-on work with animals.
“It is not just about attending lectures, but we also actually get to work with animals. We get to learn how to handle the animals properly.”
“I want to get my qualification, and then I eventually want to work with large animals – livestock – and visit farms.”
One of the things that Ella loves about EIT, is that it is close to home and she did not have to move out of Hawke’s Bay to achieve her tertiary education dreams.
Work experience is an important part of the programme, and Ella is due to return to Vet Services in Hastings, where she has been before.
Emma Martin, EIT’s Veterinary Nursing Programme Co-ordinator said: “Ella has been a pleasure to have in the programme this year. She has come out of her shell, taking full advantage of every learning opportunity and making the most of her experiences. “
“Ella has received excellent feedback from her clinical placement at Vet Services in Hastings, where she has impressed with her skills and professionalism. She works exceptionally well in a team and has built a strong network of classmates, combining fun with learning experiences. We are excited to see what the future holds for Ella as we continue to support her in reaching her final goals.”
