Veterinary Nursing Level 3 -

Veterinary Nursing Level 3

Course Details

  • Department

    Veterinary Nursing
  • Qualification

    Level 3
  • Course Type

    Full Time
  • Length

    30-36 months
  • Location(s)

    Gateshead
    York

Course at a glance

This programme is for students with paid employment in a veterinary practice, teaching the theory underpinning veterinary skills at an approved centre with outstanding facilities.

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs

5 GCSEs to include English Language, Maths and Science and two others achieved at a minimum of grade 4/C, equivalent qualifications will be considered.

Students must have secured employment within a training practice in order to be eligible to enrol on this course.

Cost for students aged Under 19

Free

for students over the age of 19 please contact us

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Key Information

Askham Bryan College is an approved centre for vocational training for veterinary nursing.

There are a range of internal and external assessments, including assignments, examinations and the RCVS associated Day One Clinical Skills and Competencies. To complete the professional regulatory requirements all students must complete a minimum of 1,800 hours in an approved training practice. Upon successful achievement of all assessment elements, including completion of the RCVS Day One Skills and Competencies, students are entitled to apply to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses and use the post nominal title description of RVN.

 

Modules of study include:

Unit VN01 – Professional Veterinary Nursing Responsibilities
Unit VN02 – Diagnostic Principles
Unit VN03 – Principles of Veterinary Nursing Care 1
Unit VN04 – Pharmacology and Dispensary Management
Unit VN05 – Practical Veterinary Nursing Skills and Professional Behaviours
Unit VN06 – Anaesthesia and Theatre Nursing Skills
Unit VN07 – Life Stage and Medical Nursing Care and Support
Unit VN08 – Principles of Veterinary Nursing Care 2
Unit VN09 – Surgical Nursing and Patient Care

York

Year 1 – Two days attendance at college.
Year 2 – 1 day at college, and 1 day working remotely on college assigned and teaching sessions (home-based).
Year 3 – Assigned to the completion of outstanding assessments, Nursing Progress Log (RCVS Day One Skills and Competencies and Mandatory Training Hours (1,800hrs).

Gateshead

Year 1 – Two days attendance at college.
Year 2 – One day at college, and one day working remotely on college assigned and teaching sessions (home-based).
Year 3 – Assigned to the completion of outstanding assessments, Nursing Progress Log and Mandatory Training Hours

 

 

5 GCSEs to include English Language, Maths and Science and two others achieved at a minimum of grade 4/C, equivalent qualifications will be considered.

 

Students must have secured employment within a training practice in order to be eligible to enrol on this course.

The typically duration for this programme is 30-36 months.

Years 1 and 2 will be attended teaching delivery with the final 6 to 12 months of study working through end point assessment.

Students who have successfully completed this qualification will enter the register of veterinary nurses and will work in veterinary practice. Those wanting to continue in education can complete specialist qualifications in further and higher education.

Potential Career Pathways:

  • Potential Career Pathways:
  • Registered veterinary nurse – general practitioner
  • Head veterinary nurse
  • Practice manager
  • Advanced veterinary nurse
  • Sales representative
  • Rehabilitation (i.e. physiotherapy or hydrotherapy)
  • Roles in the pharmaceutical or animal health industry
  • Academia

 

 

Progression and Development Sessions

All students enrolled on a Level 2 or Level 3 course will be required to attend Progression and Development sessions every week. These sessions will cover a wide range of topics from careers and employability, British Values and equality and diversity to essential life skills such as mental health and wellbeing, drugs and alcohol and personal safety.

The fees charged for the apprenticeship include:

  • Awarding body registration costs
  • All on-programme teaching
  • Assessment and support delivered by the college
  • Support material
  • Access to college facilities such as the Learning Resource Centre
  • Student Moodle
  • Wider college student support services where required

 

 

 

 

 

 

If over 19 please contact us to advise you on tuition costs. Email: naomi.allan@askham-bryan.ac.uk

 

  • York Campus

    York is one of the College's two residential campuses and is located just four miles from York city centre. At York we offer a full range of subject areas and levels including Apprenticeships, Level 1-3 Diplomas, Foundation, Top Up and BSc Honours Degrees.

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  • Gateshead (formerly Newcastle Centre)

    The Centre benefits from its location near the Metro Centre. The Centre solely runs Veterinary Nursing and holds a range of specialist equipment and expert staff to enable plenty of practice/preparation for qualification completion and exam completion.

    Askham Bryan College Gateshead

Student Stories

Siobhan’s Story

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