Level 3 Veterinary Nursing Course in Pulborough

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 Pulborough. Classes run at CAW Pulborough, with the option to join live online lessons from home instead.

You'll study anatomy, animal nursing care, surgical support, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and pharmacy. The course takes around 30 months if you're employed in a practice, or 36 months if you're on a work placement. You'll also use a virtual reality headset to develop clinical skills and prepare for practical assessments.

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 develop knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll learn how to provide nursing care for companion animals.
  • You'll practise surgical preparation and theatre support skills.
  • You'll study anaesthesia monitoring and patient recovery.
  • You'll gain skills in diagnostic imaging and sample collection.
  • You'll learn about pharmacy, dispensing, and medicines handling.
  • You'll build clinical skills through hands-on practice in a veterinary setting.

How you will learn

You'll study one day per week at CAW Pulborough or via live online lessons. The rest of your learning takes place in an RCVS approved veterinary training practice. Assessment includes six theory exams and an OSCE practical examination. Non-employed students complete some full-time placement blocks alongside their weekly study day.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered Veterinary Nurse, the primary role this qualification leads to.
  • Veterinary practice nurse, providing clinical care in a small animal practice.
  • Anaesthesia nurse, monitoring patients during surgical procedures.
  • Surgical nurse, supporting vets in theatre and recovery.
  • Veterinary receptionist with nursing duties, combining clinical and client-facing work.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Veterinary Nursing, for those wanting to move into advanced clinical or academic roles.
  • Postgraduate certificates in areas such as anaesthesia, emergency care, or internal medicine, for nurses looking to specialise after registration.
  • RCVS Advanced Practitioner status, a recognised route for experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses seeking formal specialist recognition.

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