Approx. duration: 30 months
Start Date: September
Attendance: One day a week at the Rural Campus
Entry requirements:
- Individual employers will set their selection criteria for applicants.
- Apprentices need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours a week and have a contract of employment
- Entry onto the Apprenticeship is subject to a thorough skills scan assessment to clarify course suitability
- It is a requirement to have 5 GCSE’s which include Maths, English and Science at grade 4/C and above or equivalent.
On-programme learning:
- Veterinary Nurse consisting of 18 modules
Progression:
On successful completion of the End Point Assessment and practical exams the Apprentice will qualify as a Veterinary Nurse at Level 3. Apprentices achieving this Apprenticeship standard will be eligible to apply for professional registration with the RCVS
Course Summary:
Veterinary nursing involves providing supportive care to animals receiving treatment in a veterinary practice. A veterinary nurse works as part of the veterinary team, delivering expert nursing care to sick animals. They also play a key role in educating pet owners on how to maintain their pets’ health. Veterinary nurses perform technical tasks and are trained to carry out various diagnostic tests, medical treatments, and minor surgical procedures under the guidance of a veterinarian. As registered professionals, veterinary nurses work within the standards and scope of practice set by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) RCVS