How to Choose a Veterinary Nursing Course

Choosing the right veterinary nursing course is a crucial step towards building a successful career in the profession. Taking the time to choose the right course will help ensure that your training meets your needs and prepares you for the challenges and rewards of the veterinary nursing profession. With a variety of veterinary nursing courses […]

Is A Veterinary Nursing Career Right For You?

If you’re contemplating a veterinary nursing career, it’s important to assess whether it aligns with your skills, interests, and long-term goals. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you determine if a career in veterinary nursing is the right fit for you. Understand the veterinary nurse job role First and foremost, it’s essential to have a […]

10 Things You Need to Know about Veterinary Nursing

Veterinary nursing is a profession that can be misunderstood by those outside the field. Whilst it’s a career filled with rewarding moments, it’s also one that requires dedication, skill, and resilience. To shed light on what the veterinary nursing profession truly involves, here are ten veterinary nursing facts you should know that debunk some of […]

5 Benefits of Becoming a Training Practice (TP)

In order to train veterinary nurses, veterinary practices have to be approved as either a Training and Assessment Practice (TP) or an Auxiliary Training Practice (aTP) by an Approved Centre (Primary Centre). Becoming a Training Practice offers veterinary practices the chance to grow and strengthen their team in a cost-effective, sustainable way. From developing your […]

Roll-On Roll-Off – Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roll-on, Roll-off (RORO)? The RORO study programme has been put in place for those students who are already employed in an approved training practice and ready to start studying the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal). You can enrol at any time and, once enrolled with the Royal College of Veterinary […]

Becoming a Veterinary Nurse in Scotland

If you’re based in Scotland (or wish to live and study there), have a passion for animals and are considering a career that combines science, care, and compassion – becoming a veterinary nurse might be the perfect path for you. Here, we’re exploring how you can become a veterinary nurse in Scotland… Why choose veterinary […]

What soft skills can help you succeed as a veterinary nurse?

Working as a veterinary nurse is both demanding and rewarding, requiring a unique combination of technical ability and soft skills to provide the best care for animals and support for their owners. Whether you’re looking to train as a veterinary nurse in the future, or currently working as an RVN, take a look at the […]

Interested in training as a veterinary nurse, but not employed in a veterinary practice? Explore our training route for non-employed applicants

We have recently introduced a new, three-year training option for those who wish to study the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal), but who are not employed in an RCVS approved veterinary practice. Whether you’re looking to change careers but are unable to find a position as a student veterinary nurse in your […]

Exploring the path from Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) to Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

If you’re working as a Veterinary Care Assistant and looking to progress in your career, have you considered going on to train as a veterinary nurse? Veterinary nursing is a popular progression route for VCAs, and what’s more – your experience and qualifications may already meet the entry requirements needed to apply for the Level […]

Can I become a veterinary nurse without any GCSEs / formal qualifications?

The role of the veterinary nurse involves a high level of scientific knowledge relating to animal health, regular communication with both clients and their pets, as well as numeracy skills to deal with high-importance tasks such as monitoring anaesthesia and administering the correct level of medication. Therefore, it is important that students have the required […]