Student Handbook 2024/25
Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) (Yr 1 of 2.5) (Level 3 Diploma)
Vetskill
Science
Important Message
Applications/Enrolments for part time courses commencing September to December 2025 are now closed
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: VetSkill VTEC Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) (Yr 1 of 2.5) Ref L061Campus: LimavadyType: Part TimeStart Date: 02/09/2024
(Mon:9:00AM-8:30PM)Fees:
Full £588.00
Concession £235.00
Examination £700.00
CLOSED
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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