Level 3 Veterinary Nursing Course in Basildon

Cost£13,000.00
Duration3 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVETSKILL

About this course

Level 3 Veterinary Nursing Course in Basildon. Classes run at CAW Basildon, with a mix of in-person sessions and live online lessons you can join from home.

This veterinary nursing qualification takes around three years to complete. You'll study animal anatomy, clinical nursing care, and veterinary procedures. You'll also spend time gaining hands-on experience in an approved veterinary practice. A virtual reality headset is loaned to you to help build your clinical skills. Entry requires at least five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English, Maths, and a Science.

Completing the course lets you apply to register as a Registered Veterinary Nurse with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.

Who this course is for

As the largest provider of vet nurse training in the UK, we have a commitment to promoting animal welfare and raising the standards of veterinary nurse care. Our veterinary nursing lecturers are registered veterinary nurses or veterinary surgeons with strong industry experience, and they all share a common trait; their enthusiasm for helping the next generation of students to achieve their formal veterinary nursing qualifications and be the best vet nurses that they can be. You will join a community of like-minded students who all share a passion for animals and a desire to join an exciting and rewarding profession.

College sessions offer diverse teaching, learning and assessment approaches catered for the individual needs of learners, enabling you to develop the required knowledge and skills needed to work as a qualified, Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN). In addition to the academic theory you will learn from college, you will gain significant industry experience in an RCVS approved veterinary training practice. This practical experience can either be gained through employment or through an unpaid work placement. We have our own dedicated placement liaison team who will make use of connections with over 700 practices across the UK to help you find an unpaid work placement if you are not employed in a veterinary practice.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English Language, Mathematics and a Science. Scottish qualifications are required to have 5 subjects at a National 5 or Higher/Advance Higher at level A, B or C; to include Maths, English and a Science. Alternative accepted qualifications such as Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants, Level 2 Certificate in Veterinary Care Support along with GCSEs grade C or above (or Level 2 Functional Skills) in English Language and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll study animal anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll learn clinical nursing skills for companion animals.
  • You'll develop knowledge of veterinary surgical procedures.
  • You'll practise patient monitoring and anaesthesia support.
  • You'll understand pharmacy and medicines management in a veterinary setting.
  • You'll build practical skills through placements in a veterinary practice.
  • You'll prepare for professional registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

How you will learn

The course blends classroom sessions at CAW Basildon with live online lessons you can attend from home or work. You attend one day per week on a day-release basis. Assessment includes six theory exams and an OSCE practical examination. You also complete a period of supervised work in an approved veterinary training practice, either through employment or a placement arranged with support from the centre.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. CAW Basildon will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered Veterinary Nurse, providing clinical care in a veterinary practice.
  • Veterinary nursing team leader, supervising nursing staff in a busy practice.
  • Veterinary receptionist, a common entry role while completing placements.
  • Animal welfare officer, working with rescue or welfare organisations.
  • Veterinary practice manager, moving into operational management over time.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Veterinary Nursing or Animal Science, for those wanting to deepen specialist knowledge.
  • Postgraduate certificates in areas such as emergency and critical care or anaesthesia, for qualified RVNs seeking to specialise.
  • A practice management qualification, for those moving into leadership roles within a veterinary business.

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