Veterinary Nurse

Course overview

Duration
Typically 36 months (some apprentices could complete sooner
depending on their previous experience and qualifications, their perfomance
during the apprenticeship and the opportunity to develop their skills and
knowledge in the workplace) practical period with 3-month End Point Assessment
window.

Veterinary nursing is the supportive care of animals receiving treatment
within a veterinary practice.

A veterinary nurse works as a member of the veterinary team, providing expert
nursing care for sick animals. Veterinary nurses also play a significant role in
educating owners on maintaining the health of their pets.

They carry out technical work and are skilled in undertaking a range of
diagnostic tests, medical treatments and minor surgical procedures, under
veterinary direction. Veterinary Nurses are registered professionals and work
within the standards and scope of practice defined by the Royal College of
Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

Successful apprentices will be eligible to apply for professional
registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

What apprentices will learn

• How to handle animals calmly and safely


• Clinical skills


• Looking after injured or sick animals


• Preparing and maintaining veterinary practices


• How to be tactful and sympathetic with pet owners


• For more information on the skills, knowledge and behaviours
  associated


• and learnt on this apprenticeship, please download the file attached to
  this link: Veterinary Nurse Level 3
  

Apprenticeship Qualifications

Apprenticeship Certificate
Licence to Practise Veterinary Nursing
qualification at Level 3

Delivery model

A mix of online teaching and in college learning 1 day a week for 35 weeks
per year along with regular workplace competency and efficiency observation and
assessments.

End Point Assessment

A professional discussion
A practical assessment in the form of an
objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)
Apprenticeship
Graded
Fail, Pass, Distinction
Entry Requirements
Maths and English
assessment
Apprenticeship programme interview
5 GCSEs of grade A-C or 4-9
(or equivalent e.g. functional skills level 2) to include Mathematics, English
and Biology.

Level 3 Animal Management or Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistant qualifications
may provide Biology and 2 additional GSCEs, however, Maths and English would
need to be in addition of these qualifications

International students will be required to provide an Enic Statement of
Comparability for Maths and English Language, and prove their Right to Work
status

6 months minimum full-time employment as a student veterinary nurse (svn)
within  a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) approved training
practice.

To enrol onto an apprenticeship programme you need to be employed
with a contract of employment. If you have an employer lined up or are already
employed please contact our Apprenticeship Team on 01273 892127 or via
email.

If you do not currently have an employer please visit the main
Apprenticeships page for guidance on how to find and apply for an apprenticeship
opportunity.