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CQ Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Small Animal Practice

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Course Code
LA99785
Location
Distance Learning
Duration
Part Time, 2.5 – 3 years
Department
Animal Care & Management
Start Date
Roll On, Roll Off
End Date
Roll On, Roll Off
Course Overview
If you love animals and are passionate about improving their health and welfare, it’s well worth considering a career in veterinary nursing.
The Level 3 Apprenticeship in Veterinary Nursing is vital to becoming a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN). You will develop essential clinical and employability skills within workplace settings, and be supported to prepare for the responsibilities of being a registered veterinary nurse.

You must complete a mandatory minimum of 2,990 hours of training. This will include attendance at college 1 day per week and being in employment with a veterinary training practice (approved by RCVS) for a minimum of 1800 hours over the duration of the 2 and a half - 3 year apprenticeship.

Some of the units covered include:
● Operational requirements of a veterinary practice
● Anatomy and physiology
● Animal welfare, health and husbandry
● Infection control
● Nursing support
● Nursing emergency and critical care
● Supply of medicines
● Diagnostic skills
● Anaesthesia
● Laboratory
● Operating theatre practice
● Assignments, examinations and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
● Online Central Skills Log completed in practice with your clinical coach
● All elements must be completed to gain this qualification.
Must be employed within a Veterinary Training Practice in Wales for a minimum of 16 hours per week

Must have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grade C / 4 or above, which must include Maths, English language and science

Other qualifications at level 2 or above may be accepted – this will be discussed at interview.
Completion of this qualification entitles you to apply to Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Career opportunities include:
● Veterinary nurse in a practice / hospital
● Animal welfare roles
● Other veterinary industry roles, for example as a representative for a veterinary pharmacological, nutritional, equipment manufacturer
● Specialisation for example as a theatre nurse / medical nurse
● Laboratory technician / research
Please contact our employer engagement team on 0300 30 30 006 or email employers@cambria.ac.uk to discuss funding eligibility.
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