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Level 2 Veterinary Nursing Assistant Course in Monmouth – Abbeydale Vetlink Veterinary Training Monmouth

Cost£5,000.00
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCQ
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About this course

Level 2 Veterinary Nursing Assistant course in Monmouth. Classes run at Abbeydale Vetlink Veterinary Training Monmouth, combining online study with practical sessions at the centre.

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work safely in a veterinary practice. You'll study in the context of small animal care, learning how to support clinical teams and handle animals competently. The course takes 18 months part-time. You must be employed or on placement in a veterinary practice to enrol.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants.

Who this course is for

The VNA aims to prepare and support students for a career as a veterinary nursing assistant. All units taught will be in the context of small animals. The key purpose is to give students the ability to gain knowledge and skills necessary to work safely and competently, to allow students to grow as individuals and give them the chance to learn life skills essential for working in a veterinary practice environment, and other similar environments and to provide a progression onto other courses or employment.

Entry requirements

Employment or placement within a veterinary practice.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to handle and restrain small animals safely.
  • You'll develop knowledge of veterinary practice procedures and protocols.
  • You'll learn how to support veterinary surgeons and nursing staff during consultations.
  • You'll understand animal health, welfare, and basic anatomy.
  • You'll learn how to maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working in a veterinary practice team.

How you will learn

The course uses a blended approach. You'll complete online study in your own time and attend practical and academic sessions at the centre in Monmouth. All exams are held at the centre too. Assessment covers both your theoretical knowledge and your practical competence in the workplace, observed while you work in your veterinary practice or placement.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Abbeydale Vetlink Veterinary Training Monmouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Veterinary Care Assistant, supports clinical staff in a veterinary practice.
  • Animal Care Assistant, assists with the daily care and welfare of animals.
  • Veterinary Receptionist, handles client communication and practice administration.
  • Kennel Assistant, looks after animals in a boarding or veterinary kennel setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, the next step toward becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
  • Level 3 Animal Management qualifications, for those wanting to broaden into wider animal care roles.
  • Clinical coaching qualifications, for experienced practitioners who want to support and train others in practice.
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