Level 3 Veterinary Nursing Course in Godmanchester

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 Godmanchester. Classes run at CAW Huntingdon, with a mix of classroom sessions and live online lessons you can join from home.

The course takes around 30 to 36 months to complete. You study one day a week. You also gain hands-on experience in an approved veterinary practice, either through employment or a work placement. Topics include animal nursing care, clinical skills, anatomy, and veterinary procedures. A virtual reality headset is loaned to you to help build your clinical skills.

You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, Maths, and a Science. You 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 clinical nursing skills for companion animals.
  • You'll study animal anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll learn how to assist with veterinary procedures and surgery.
  • You'll practise patient care, monitoring, and recovery support.
  • You'll understand pharmacology and how medicines are used in practice.
  • You'll develop diagnostic and laboratory skills.
  • You'll gain real experience in an RCVS approved veterinary training practice.

How you will learn

You learn through a blend of classroom sessions at CAW Huntingdon and live online lessons you can join from home or work. Practical training takes place in an approved veterinary practice. Assessment includes six theory exams and an OSCE practical examination. You must also register with the RCVS and enrol with VetSkill as part of the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. A virtual reality headset is loaned to you for the duration of the course. CAW Huntingdon 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 Nurse, working with companion animals in a private clinic.
  • Veterinary Practice Manager, overseeing day-to-day operations in a practice.
  • Veterinary Nurse Educator, training the next generation of vet nurses.
  • Animal Welfare Officer, supporting animal health in a regulatory or charity role.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Veterinary Nursing or Animal Science, for those wanting to move into advanced clinical or research roles.
  • Postgraduate certificates in specialist areas such as anaesthesia, emergency care, or oncology, recognised by the RCVS.
  • RCVS Advanced Practitioner status, for experienced registered veterinary nurses looking to specialise further.