Student Veterinary Nursing Congress to launch in 2024

We’re delighted to announce our upcoming Student Veterinary Nursing Congress on Thursday 11 January 2024! New for 2024, this virtual event is exclusive to student veterinary nurses, and aims to provide valuable insights to help students gain more confidence in their role in practice, boost study skills, prepare for OSCEs, and gain further advice and […]

Get Ready for Rehab Congress 2024 – Tickets Now Available!

We’re thrilled to announce that ticket sales for Rehab Congress 2024 are officially open! This event promises to be an incredible gathering of professionals in the field of veterinary rehabilitation. Whether you’re a veterinary nurse or a member of the veterinary profession looking to develop their knowledge and understanding of different veterinary rehabilitation techniques and […]

International Women’s Day 2023: Embrace Equity

This International Women’s Day, the theme is #EmbraceEquity, a campaign that aims to not only illustrate the differences between equity and equality but also to get people talking about why equal opportunities are not enough. As the International Women’s Day website states, “People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action”. […]

Head Nurse Congress Returns for 2023!

That’s right, Head Nurse Congress is back virtually for another year; this year’s event takes place on Thursday 4 May 2023 from 8:30am to 5pm and since we’re coming to you virtually, you can join from anywhere! What is Head Nurse Congress? Head Nurse Congress is an event solely focused on head veterinary nurses and […]

National Apprenticeship Week 2023

National Apprenticeship Week is back for another year! We started out this week at the Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair and we got to talk to so many people about apprenticeships. To keep the conversation going, we thought we’d round up some key resources on apprenticeships and why they’re a great option for further education! What […]

Careers With Animals Day is back!

That’s right, Careers With Animals Day has returned for another year! Do you want to work with animals or perhaps want some guidance on the different training options in the veterinary and animal industries? Join us on Saturday 4 March for a whole host of talks from an amazing range of speakers including Cats Protection, […]

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 […]