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Had the predicted grades but didn't get those in the exams. Could resit (I think this would also result in a gap year but someone correct me if I'm wrong, it would also require research into which universities do or don't accept resits) or look to a course with lower entry requirements.
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Don't have the predicted grades - consider a course with lower entry requirements.
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It's worth considering eligibility for foundation year vet courses. I think all have specific criteria for their applicants and I can't remember which universities offer them, but e.g. Nottingham have a gateway course for widening participation.
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Like you said, there are careers such as vet nursing. Ones off my head that will provide that animal contact are things like physiotherapy (for dogs/cats and/or horses, the qualification allows you to do all but you can choose which you would like to work with), behaviourists and trainers, zoo staff, marine workers, wildlife workers, conservation workers, rescue/charity workers. I'm not sure how much animal contact a nutritionist could get. Another couple in the equine industry are dental technician, farrier/podiatrist or chiropractor. These each have their own way in, such as college and university courses or apprenticeships/specific training. The UK government website has quite a nice list of animal care-related careers: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-categories/animal-care.
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I think quite commonly people choose to do a related degree such as biology/zoology/bioveterinary science/etc. that could help lead to one of the above careers or something else in the field, but also opens the door to graduate veterinary medicine. This is a big consideration as it's more competitive than the standard 5 year course for places, and I believe the student loan system is different. However, it's not an impossible route and allows people to study to be a vet if they didn't sit the required A levels or get the required results.
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I don't meet the entry requirements for my GCSEs, what should I do?