Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistant Course. Study online at your own pace, from anywhere in the UK or overseas.
You must be working or volunteering in a veterinary practice for at least 10 hours a week while you study. The course combines online learning with a minimum of 600 hours of practical experience in a veterinary setting. It typically takes 12 months to complete. You can start at any time.
You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants.
The Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants (VCA) is an online course that can be undertaken alongside employment, or voluntary work, in a veterinary practice. The course is ideal for those looking to gain a formal qualification in veterinary care, whilst training with qualified professionals in a veterinary practice.By choosing to study with The College of Animal Welfare - one of the largest providers of veterinary care training in the UK - you are joining a community of like-minded students and staff, who all share a passion for animal welfare.
In addition to the academic theory you will gain from online study, an emphasis on practical experience (a minimum of 600 hours) in a veterinary practice means that you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to prepare you for a career in the veterinary care profession.
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