Level 3 Veterinary Nursing Course in Tingley

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 Tingley. Classes run at CAW Leeds, one day per week, with the option to attend in person or join live online sessions from home.

You'll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Maths, and a Science. Alternative qualifications may also be accepted. The course combines academic theory, clinical skills training, and hands-on experience in an RCVS-approved veterinary practice. You can complete the practice hours through employment or a work placement. The course typically takes 30 months if you're employed in a practice, or 36 months if you're on placement.

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 the clinical knowledge needed to care for companion animals before, during, and after procedures.
  • You'll learn how to assist with anaesthesia and monitor patients during surgery.
  • You'll study animal anatomy, physiology, and common diseases.
  • You'll practise nursing care skills, including wound management and medication administration.
  • You'll build diagnostic skills, including taking samples and supporting imaging procedures.
  • You'll develop your understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities in veterinary practice.
  • You'll use virtual reality tools to prepare for your practical clinical examinations.

How you will learn

The course uses a blended format. You attend one day per week, either at CAW Leeds or via live online sessions. Alongside this, you gain hands-on experience in an RCVS-approved veterinary training practice. Assessment includes six theory exams and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination, known as the OSCE, which tests your practical skills. 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. CAW Leeds 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 theatre nurse, assisting with surgical procedures and anaesthesia.
  • Veterinary practice manager, overseeing the day-to-day running of a practice.
  • Referral centre nurse, working in specialist or emergency veterinary settings.
  • Veterinary nurse educator, training the next generation of vet nurses.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Veterinary Nursing, for those who want to deepen their clinical knowledge and take on more advanced roles.
  • A postgraduate certificate in a specialist area such as emergency and critical care or anaesthesia, for nurses looking to specialise.
  • A practice management qualification, for those moving into leadership roles within a veterinary business.

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