This course is designed for those who want to work as qualified veterinary nurses, supporting registered veterinarians in caring for animals. You’ll gain the skills to assist with medical procedures, surgery, and client education to help maintain the health and well being of animals.
You'll will gain access to a real or simulated veterinary practice environment with animals, clients, surgical and medical cases, and veterinary staff to complete the practical components of this course.
By completing this qualification, you’ll be able to:
Provide nursing care to a variety of animals
Assist vets with medical and surgical procedures
Prepare animals, equipment, and facilities for treatment
Support clients by explaining animal care and health needs
Follow practice procedures and infection control protocols
With this course, you’ll be ready to work as a veterinary nurse in:
Veterinary clinics and hospitals
Animal emergency centres
Specialist veterinary practices
Animal shelters or wildlife rehabilitation centres
To successfully complete this qualification, you are expected to:
✔ Participate in both online learning and workplace training
✔ Follow veterinary practice policies, procedures, and safety standards
✔ Develop and demonstrate hands-on skills in a clinical setting
✔ Submit assessments on time and follow instructions carefully
✔ Ask your trainer or workplace supervisor if you need support
This course equips veterinary nursing students with the knowledge and practical skills required to coordinate surgery schedules, prepare surgical environments, and support veterinarians before, during and after surgical procedures. Students will learn to maintain aseptic technique, assist with anaesthesia, monitor animals under sedation, and carry out post-operative care routines.
