Articles with the Tag: "veterinary nursing"
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I want to study veterinary nursing, but I’m not employed in a veterinary practice. What are my options?
If you’re not employed in a veterinary practice, you may be eligible to apply for one of our programmes as a non-employed applicant. We consider applications from non-employed students for some of our programmes, on condition that you meet all other requirements (these will be outlined on the individual course pages below). However, please be […]
I’m interested in studying the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing – what’s the difference between block and day release?
Our Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing is delivered using two different delivery models: day release and block release. Successful completion of the programme on either model allows you to enter the RCVS Register of VNs, and there is no difference in course content. Both models are also available to study as part of an […]
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 […]
How to Build Resilience as a Veterinary Nurse
Many of us will experience challenges and adversity throughout our lives – this could be anything from illness, job loss or financial instability. There is also the shared reality of stressful world events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. As challenges are a common part of life, it is important that we develop our ability to […]
Veterinary Nurse Training Just Got More Affordable!
It’s no secret that there appears to be a shortage of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) in the UK. Yet did you know that there is no shortage of people wishing to train to become an RVN? The opportunity to become an apprentice veterinary nurse is highly sought after, yet few veterinary practices offer this as […]
Huge reduction in cost for the new Veterinary Nursing Apprenticeship Standard – Now Available!
Great news – the new Veterinary Nursing Apprenticeship Standard has just been released by the Institute for Apprenticeships! If you are a small employer (you have an annual payroll bill of less than £3 million) you can now train a VN apprentice for just £1,500 (only £750 per year!). If you are part of a […]