Small Animal Courses
Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing – Small Animal pathway (apprenticeship)
Veterinary nursing is the supportive care of animals receiving treatment within a veterinary practice. A veterinary nurse works as a member of the veterinary team, providing expert nursing care for sick animals.
Veterinary nurses also play a significant role in educating owners on maintaining the health of their pets. They carry out technical work and are skilled in undertaking a range of diagnostic tests, medical treatments and minor surgical procedures, under veterinary direction.
Full funding may be available subject to previous qualifications and location.
Course Length: Up to 27 months
The Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Small Animal) is a Level 3 qualification designed to prepare and support those who wish to pursue a career as a veterinary nurse.
The key purposes of the qualification are:
To give students the ability to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to practice veterinary nursing, safely and competently.
To allow students to grow as individuals and give them the chance to learn life skills essential for professional development.
Designed to support employers and meet industry needs.
The programme comprises a balance of practice-based learning and theoretical teaching to enable learners to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to practise veterinary nursing safely and competently.
Level 2 Apprenticeship in Animal Care & Welfare, Veterinary Care Assistant Route
This Level 2 qualification is designed for students currently employed in a veterinary practice.
Today’s fast paced Veterinary industry requires knowledgeable support staff to assist the veterinary surgeons and compliment the veterinary nurses role in all areas of the practice.
This standalone qualification delivers a wealth of knowledge to really allow support staff to get the most from their role in practice, as well as providing a huge stepping stone to those wanting to progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.
Full funding may be available subject to previous qualifications and location.
Course Length: 15 months
Apprenticeship Routes: Veterinary Care Assistant /Interaction & Handling
This qualification is designed for those interested in developing a career in animal care or veterinary nursing, based within a veterinary practice. Full funding may be available subject to previous qualifications.
BGT offers this award via the apprenticeship route, and therefore It is a requirement of the course that apprentices attend lessons, every 4-6 weeks (depending on timetable). Most of the learning and development will be at the employer’s veterinary practice. Progress will be regularly assessed, and progress reviews will confirm the whole breadth of your development.
Units will be internally assessed, internally and externally moderated via a learner’s portfolio and other related evidence, against unit outcomes and assessment criteria. The assessment of some knowledge and understanding will take place at college, however it will link directly to workplace performance and include performance evidence.
A portfolio of evidence will be completed during the course that shows achievement of all the required learning outcomes and assessment criteria. All practical assessment activities must be supervised appropriately.