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Veterinary Care Assistants (Level 2 Diploma)

City and Guilds
Science

Course Overview

If you are passionate about animals and their health and wellbeing then this is the course for you. The modern veterinary care service provider employs Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants. This qualification is designed for those tasked with providing care to animals in a veterinary care environment under the direction and/or supervision of a Veterinary Surgeon. It is designed to provide practical competence and the underpinning knowledge that is relevant to the role of veterinary career in a modern veterinary practice while containing additional skills and knowledge which go beyond the scope of the National Occupational Standards. It provides a valuable alternative for those learners who do not have access to other qualifications.
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Campus
    Limavady

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma Veterinary Care Assistants
    Campus: Limavady
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2025
    Fees:
    -

Course Offering

  • Site location Limavady Main St

Course Modules

  • Principles and Practices of Animal Handling and Care in the Veterinary Environment
  • Principles and Practices of Assisting with Care in the Veterinary Environment
  • Principles and Practices of Administrative Duties in the Veterinary Care Environment.
  • (Optional) : n/a
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

No formal academic entry requirements. However, securing a work placement or being employed by a Veterinary Practice is a mandatory entry requirement for this course. An Unconditional Offer will not be issued until proof of placement/employment is provided.

ROI Requirements

No formal academic entry requirements. However, securing a work placement or being employed by a Veterinary Practice is a mandatory entry requirement for this course. An Unconditional Offer will not be issued until proof of placement/employment is provided.

Work Placement

Over the course of the year, students will work in a veterinary setting, under the supervision of a fully qualified Veterinary Surgeon. Students will need to complete a minimum of 600 hours in a veterinary practice. Securing a work placement or being employed by a Veterinary Practice is a mandatory entry requirement for this course. An Unconditional Offer will not be issued until proof of placement/employment is provided. Please note that while the Employer Liaison Officer can assist prospective students in finding a placement, it is ultimately the students responsibility to secure their own placement.

What's Next?

Further Study

On completion of this qualification students could potentially progress into employment or to the following qualifications: • Vetskill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing at NWRC • City & Guilds Level 2 and 3 Awards in Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines • Other related Level 3 qualifications

Career Prospects

These qualifications can help you to progress in your career as a veterinary care assistant.

Enquiry

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    I’ve always been interested in construction and architecture. My HND was the perfect stepping-stone to university. The knowledge I gained at NWRC helped me understand elements of my Degree course much more easily and I was able to complete my assignments to a higher standard.
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