Nursing Assistants in a Veterinary Environment

Framework:

Nursing Assistants in a Veterinary Environment

Level:

2

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Nursing assistants in a veterinary environment aid with the care of animals under direction of qualified veterinary staff. The work involves the provision of basic veterinary care, including handling animals, upkeep of accommodation, provision of food & water and assisting in veterinary procedures.

Pathway options and levels

Further information

Duration

Level 2: 18 months

Progression routes

• Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Small Animal Practice
• Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal)
• Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Equine Practice
• Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Equine)
• Apprenticeship in Veterinary Nursing
• Apprenticeship in Animal Care
• Level 3 Diploma in Animal Care.

Qualifications

CQ Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants

What are the entry requirements for this pathway?

All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);

Level 2

There are no specific entry requirements to enter the Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship for Nursing Assistants in a Veterinary Environment, however, the industry highly recommends as minimum entry requirements:

• 3 GCSEs of at least grade D (or 3), including English, Mathematics and Science or equivalent qualifications

Additionally, there are qualifications or experience that will help learners understand the sector prior to starting:

• Voluntary experience within a regulated veterinary or appropriate animal care environment
• Have previously worked in, or are currently working within the industry
• Level 1 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care
• Level 1 Certificate in Work-based Animal Care
• Level 1 Award in Work-based Animal Care
• Level 1 NVQ in Animal Care
• Level 1 Award in Animal Care Skills
• Level 1 Award in Practical Small Animal Skills
• Level 1 Certificate in Practical Small Animal Skills

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