Veterinary Nurse
Course overview
Veterinary nursing is the supportive care of animals receiving treatment within a veterinary practice.
A veterinary nurse works as a member of the veterinary team, providing expert nursing care for sick animals. Veterinary nurses also play a significant role in educating owners on maintaining the health of their pets.
They carry out technical work and are skilled in undertaking a range of diagnostic tests, medical treatments and minor surgical procedures, under veterinary direction. Veterinary Nurses are registered professionals and work within the standards and scope of practice defined by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
Successful apprentices will be eligible to apply for professional registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
What apprentices will learn How to handle animals calmly and safely Clinical skills Looking after injured or sick animals Preparing and maintaining veterinary practices How to be tactful and sympathetic with pet owners For more information on the skills, knowledge and behaviours associated and learnt on this apprenticeship, please download the file attached to this link: Veterinary Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship Qualifications Apprenticeship Certificate Licence to Practise Veterinary Nursing qualification at Level 3 Delivery model
A mix of online teaching and in college learning 1 day a week for 35 weeks per year along with regular workplace competency and efficiency observation and assessments.
End Point Assessment A professional discussion A practical assessment in the form of an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) Apprenticeship Graded Fail, Pass, Distinction
A veterinary nurse works as a member of the veterinary team, providing expert nursing care for sick animals. Veterinary nurses also play a significant role in educating owners on maintaining the health of their pets.
They carry out technical work and are skilled in undertaking a range of diagnostic tests, medical treatments and minor surgical procedures, under veterinary direction. Veterinary Nurses are registered professionals and work within the standards and scope of practice defined by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
Successful apprentices will be eligible to apply for professional registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
What apprentices will learn How to handle animals calmly and safely Clinical skills Looking after injured or sick animals Preparing and maintaining veterinary practices How to be tactful and sympathetic with pet owners For more information on the skills, knowledge and behaviours associated and learnt on this apprenticeship, please download the file attached to this link: Veterinary Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship Qualifications Apprenticeship Certificate Licence to Practise Veterinary Nursing qualification at Level 3 Delivery model
A mix of online teaching and in college learning 1 day a week for 35 weeks per year along with regular workplace competency and efficiency observation and assessments.
End Point Assessment A professional discussion A practical assessment in the form of an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) Apprenticeship Graded Fail, Pass, Distinction
Apprenticeship
Typically 36 months (some apprentices could complete sooner depending on their previous experience and qualifications, their perfomance during the apprenticeship and the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in the workplace) practical period with 3-month End Point Assessment window.
Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, near Lewes, East Sussex
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