CAO Applicants

Applicants must normally have at least 60 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling. This must include experience with at least two of the following four animal categories: Pets, Horses, Farm Animals, Wildlife/Zoos

Special Arrangements for Applicants Seeking Entry in 2021 and 2022: Due to the difficulties applicants are experiencing in getting placements as a result of the pandemic, the requirement has been reduced to 15 hours and it will only be necessary to have experience in one animal category. However, we would strongly encourage applicants to get as much experience as possible across all categories.

The practical experience must have been undertaken between in the last three years i.e. for 2021 entry between 1 February 2018 and 6 July 2021 and all details must be submitted by 6 July 2021 at 5pm to be taken into consideration.

Further information about this requirement and how to submit your experience for consideration, please visit the UCD Admissions website here. Additional information can also be found on the Veterinary Medicine FAQ here. 

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UCD School of Veterinary Medicine provides an opportunity for relevant experience in the form of a Summer School; however, places are limited. Participation in the Summer School will count for one week of the requirement. It will not entitle an applicant to a place, nor will it rank applicants higher than those who complete the requirements elsewhere. Click here for information on the Summer School.

For more information please see FAQs