The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that the first ever BSc Honours Veterinary Nursing degree will be also be available at its Huntingdon and Leeds campuses from this October.
This new opportunity follows 17 years of collaborative working with Middlesex University in running a veterinary nursing degree programme at the University’s Hendon Campus.
The expansion of the degree programme to Huntingdon and Leeds will open up new opportunities to those wishing to study veterinary nursing to the highest level; particularly to those students in the local area who prefer not to relocate to London to study.
Barbara Cooper, Principal at The College of Animal Welfare, said “We are delighted to have the opportunity to offer graduate veterinary nursing at Huntingdon and Leeds. There is a significant nationwide shortage of veterinary nurses, so the job prospects on graduation are extremely good. Of the Middlesex University student veterinary nurses graduating this summer, over 90% had already secured jobs months ahead of their graduation”.
She continued “We must not forget, that in order to train veterinary nurses, it is essential that veterinary practices support veterinary nurse training by offering vital work placements to students. With the support of the veterinary profession we can increase the number of veterinary nurses in the UK and ensure that all animals have access to qualified staff and receive the highest possible care. Any veterinary practice that contacts us looking to support veterinary nursing training will be welcomed and supported”.
To find out more about the programme, or if your practice is interested in offering a student work placement, please visit www.caw.ac.uk/mdx or call the College on 01480 422060.