The long-running annual event aims to showcase some of the opportunities available to those interested in pursuing a career in veterinary science. As well as a tour of the Vet School's Langford campus and talks on admissions criteria and alternative courses to the Veterinary Science degree, participants had a chance to get involved in practical activities led by staff and students.

Hands-on sessions in the clinical skills lab included a mock surgery scenario with students preparing for surgery by scrubbing up, putting on a surgical gown and draping a canine patient. Elsewhere students honed their suturing and bandaging skills, examined the different feedstuffs that affect milk yields in cattle, and took turns at milking a life-sized cow mannequin.

Admissions Tutor, Dr Louisa Slingsby, said: ‘The event was a huge success, with the practical sessions – a new feature of this year’s VetQuest – being especially popular with students. Our Veterinary Science course, albeit rewarding, is a demanding one, and delegates, including parents and carers, appreciated the opportunity to find out what we expect from applicants and what it’s like to be a vet.’