Student Handbook 2024/25
Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) (Yr 1 of 2.5) (Level 3 Diploma)
Vetskill
Science
Important Message
Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Limavady Main St

Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
UK: Applicants must currently be employed within a RCVS approved Veterinary Surgery and hold 5 GCSE’s or Standard grade passes at Grade C or above in: English Language, Mathematics, a Science Subject plus two further subjects (or equivalent qualifications at Level 2 or Higher). ROI: Applicants must currently be employed within a RCVS approved Veterinary Surgery and hold 5OLC’s or Standard grade passes at Grade O5 or above in: English, Mathematics, a Science Subject plus two further subjects (or equivalent qualifications).Additional Information
This course is part time and delivered across 2.5 years. There will be additional fees and costs associated with year 2.5 Please contact the course co-ordinator for full details. Core Modules: Year 1 VN01 - Professional Veterinary Nursing Responsibilities VN02 - Diagnostic Principles VN03 - Principles of Veterinary Nursing Care 1 VN04 - Pharmacology and Dispensary Management VN05 - Practical Veterinary Nursing Skills and Professional Behaviours Year 2 VN06 - Anaesthesia and Theatre Nursing Skills VN07 - Life Stage Medical Nursing Care and Support VN08 - Principles of Veterinary Nursing Care 2 VN09 - Surgical Nursing and Patient Care Learners must be currently employed by a RCVS Approved Training Practice. Students are required to undertake 1800 hours in the RCVS approved training practice.
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