Free Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistant in Woodford Green

CostFREE
Duration17 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDay or block release
Awarding bodyVETSKILL

About this course

Free Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistant Course in Woodford Green. Classes run at Goddard Veterinary Nursing College, with a mix of online study and time at the centre.

The course is designed for people working in small animal veterinary practice in a supporting role. You might be a receptionist, kennel assistant, or care assistant looking to build on your role. It covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to support veterinary care. Maths and English sessions are included for those who need them. The course runs over 17 months, full-time, on a day or block release basis.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Veterinary Care Support.

Who this course is for

Level 2 apprenticeship qualification which allows entry on completion to a qualification allowing progression onto the Level 3 diploma in Veterinary Nursing, alongside the relevant Maths and English qualifications at Level 2 and above, which are provided alongside this Level 2 qualification.

This qualification is suitable for those who are working in small animal veterinary practice in a supporting role e.g. receptionist, care/ kennel role and who wish to become a Veterinary Care/ Nursing Assistant, this course would provide you the required additional knowledge, skills and behaviours to upskill.

We train apprentices across London, the home counties and beyond due to our flexible hybrid / remote learning approach which allows for those living further away from our college site on the North East London / Essex borders. All learners will be provided with a Team Educate account allowing access to their own platform which contains all the learning materials, access to their own email, and Office 365 package.

We too have an 'Earn while you learn' program for those who may not already be working in veterinary practice allowing those who are interested in a career in veterinary nursing to apply directly for an apprenticeship place with us, providing an exciting employment opportunity as well as gaining a valuable apprenticeship qualification.

Our college has access to your own training room, clinical skill building which is a chance to practice your new skills in a mock veterinary practice environment, kitchen, common room and outdoor space to relax during break times. During your training you will have at least 1 excursions to enhance your curriculum including an exotic animal workshop.

The course covers all the new knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to have an excellent future career in veterinary practice and beyond.

Entry requirements

There are no official entry requirements. Those that requires Maths and English to progress onto Level 3 will be provided sessions during their time on the course to lead onto the required functional skills qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to support veterinary professionals during consultations and procedures.
  • You'll understand animal anatomy and common health conditions in small animals.
  • You'll develop skills in handling and restraining animals safely.
  • You'll learn how to maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.
  • You'll understand infection control and basic nursing care.
  • You'll develop client communication skills for a veterinary reception or care setting.
  • You'll build the knowledge needed to progress toward veterinary nursing.

How you will learn

The course uses blended learning. You'll study some topics online in your own time and attend the centre for practical sessions on a day or block release basis. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, practical observation in a veterinary setting, and written tasks. Maths and English are taught alongside the main qualification for those who need them.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Goddard Veterinary Nursing College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Veterinary care assistant, supports the clinical team in a small animal practice.
  • Veterinary receptionist, manages client appointments and front-of-house duties.
  • Kennel assistant, cares for animals staying at a veterinary practice.
  • Animal care assistant, provides day-to-day support for animals in a clinical or care setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, the qualification needed to work as a registered veterinary nurse, taken alongside a Level 3 apprenticeship in veterinary nursing.
  • Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2, included within this course for those who need them, and required for progression to Level 3.

Related courses at Goddard Veterinary Nursing College

More courses near you