Veterinary Nursing Assistant

Level 2

The Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants qualification provides a pathway to veterinary nursing.

This programme supports and prepares learners for a career as a veterinary nursing assistant by giving them the opportunity to gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to work safely and competently in a veterinary environment.

As well as studying animal anatomy and physiology, and the principles of animal handling and care, learners will obtain key administrative skills.

Learners will undertake this qualification on a part-time basis and clinical placement within a veterinary practice is essential.

Veterinary nursing assistants are able to go on to study for the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.

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Entry Requirements:	We will only consider applications from applicants who have an existing placement, of at least 3 days a week, at a Veterinary practice Minimum age 18 2-3 GCSEs between Grade 9-3 (previous grade structure A-D) Paid clinical placement within a veterinary practice is essential* for a minimum of 3 days a week. Mature students without the above exam requirements will be considered.
Dates & Location:	January 2022 1 day a week for 1 year Plumpton College
Duration:	12 months

Entry Requirements:

We will only consider applications from applicants who have an existing placement, of at least 3 days a week, at a Veterinary practice

Minimum age 18
2-3 GCSEs between Grade 9-3 (previous grade structure A*-D)
Paid clinical placement within a veterinary practice is essential for a minimum of 3 days a week.

Mature students without the above exam requirements will be considered.

Dates & Location:

January 2022

1 day a week for 1 year

Plumpton College

Duration:

12 months