Animal Medicines Advisors (SQP - Companion Animal) (Level 4 Award) (subject to awarding body approval)

Course Overview

The VetSkill VTEC Level 4 Award for Animal Medicines Advisors (SQP – Companion Animal) is a nationally-recognised qualification designed for learners wishing to become Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs) authorised to prescribe and supply POM-VPS and NFA-VPS veterinary medicines for companion animals. This qualification equips learners with the specialist knowledge, professional competencies, and legal understanding required to support responsible medicines use in veterinary practices, pet retail environments, and other premises registered to supply veterinary medicines.This award is ideal for:Those working in veterinary practice, SQP-approved retailers, pet shops, or veterinary pharmacies. Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) wishing to expand their professional responsibilities.Individuals entering the sector who wish to gain accredited authority to advise on and supply medicines for dogs, cats, rabbits, and ferrets. No prior veterinary qualification is required, although experience in a VMD-registered premises is beneficial. Successful learners gain eligibility to be listed on the VetSkill Register of Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs) as a Companion Animal SQP (C-SQP).