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Veterinary nursing & therapies

Veterinary Nursing & Therapies at Plumpton College

If you are passionate about animal health and welfare, Plumpton College offers specialist training in veterinary nursing and animal therapies to help you build the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed for a rewarding career.

Our courses are designed for those looking to work in veterinary practice, canine hydrotherapy, veterinary physiotherapy support, and wider animal rehabilitation therapies. Whether you are starting out, developing existing industry experience, or looking to progress into higher-level study, Plumpton College can help you take the next step.

Our brand new state-of-the-art Veterinary Studies Centre

Plumpton College’s Veterinary Studies Centre gives students access to a professional learning environment designed to support the development of clinical and therapy skills.

Facilities include:

  • A Clinical Veterinary Nursing Training Suite
  • Modern technological equipment such as an Anatomage Table
  • A commercial hydrotherapy pool & underwater treadmill

Browse our Veterinary Nursing & Therapies Courses

Browse our Veterinary Nursing, Animal Therapies and Canine Hydrotherapy courses and discover pathways into animal healthcare, rehabilitation and welfare. Gain industry-relevant skills through practical training and prepare for a rewarding career supporting animal wellbeing.

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Looking for canine rehabilitation services?

Our Animal Rehabilitation Therapies Centre offers professional canine hydrotherapy, physiotherapy and laser therapy from Plumpton’s Veterinary Studies Centre, supporting dogs with recovery, mobility and long-term wellbeing.

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The veterinary nursing & therapies sector

With more than 24,000 registered veterinary nurses in the UK and a national pet population including 10.6 million dogs and 10.8 million cats, the demand for skilled professionals in veterinary nursing, rehabilitation and animal therapies continues to grow. This is creating career opportunities in veterinary practices, referral hospitals, rehabilitation centres and specialist canine hydrotherapy settings.

As animal care becomes more advanced, employers increasingly need people who can support clinical treatment, post-operative recovery, mobility and long-term wellbeing, making this a strong career path for students who want to combine hands-on practical skills with animal health expertise.

Sources: RCVS Facts 2024, PDSA PAW Report 2024, 2024 Survey of the Veterinary Nursing Profession.

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Why Study Veterinary Nursing & Therapies at Plumpton College?

  • Train in the state-of-the-art Veterinary Studies Centre
    Learn in a specialist environment designed to reflect professional veterinary and animal therapy settings, helping you build confidence with industry-standard practice
  • Access outstanding specialist facilities
    Build your skills using industry-relevant resources including a hydrotherapy pool, Clinical Veterinary Nursing Training Suite, Anatomage table and underwater treadmill, helping you learn in a practical environment that reflects modern veterinary and rehabilitation settings.
  • Learn within a real commercial hydrotherapy and physio setting
    Build industry-relevant experience in Plumpton College’s commercial hydrotherapy and physiotherapy environment, giving you insight into real rehabilitation and therapy practice.
  • Explore specialist pathways in animal rehabilitation and therapy
    Build knowledge across veterinary nursing, canine hydrotherapy and rehabilitation-focused practice, preparing for a range of roles in animal health and welfare.
  • Learn from industry-experienced staff
    Be taught by knowledgeable tutors with sector expertise who understand the skills, standards and professionalism needed in veterinary and therapy-based careers.
  • Prepare for employment and progression
    Whether you want to move into veterinary practice, specialist therapy roles or further study, our facilities and teaching help you develop career-ready skills for the animal care industry.

Our Personal Development Programme supports students

We ensure students have the knowledge needed surrounding personal finance, health, wellbeing and careers. Furthermore, we seek to develop their skills in being able to put that knowledge into practice in their daily and future lives. We aspire to develop their attitudes and values so that they have opinions about key aspects of society and know how to appropriately share their own and also challenge other people’s opinions.