Student Handbook 2024/25
Veterinary Care Assistants (Level 2 Diploma)
City and Guilds
Science
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Limavady Main St
Course Modules
- Principles and Practices of Animal Handling and Care in the Veterinary Environment
- Principles and Practices of Assisting with Care in the Veterinary Environment
- Principles and Practices of Administrative Duties in the Veterinary Care Environment.
- (Optional) : n/a
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
No formal academic entry requirements. However, securing a work placement or being employed by a Veterinary Practice is a mandatory entry requirement for this course. An Unconditional Offer will not be issued until proof of placement/employment is provided.ROI Requirements
No formal academic entry requirements. However, securing a work placement or being employed by a Veterinary Practice is a mandatory entry requirement for this course. An Unconditional Offer will not be issued until proof of placement/employment is provided.Work Placement
Over the course of the year, students will work in a veterinary setting, under the supervision of a fully qualified Veterinary Surgeon. Students will need to complete a minimum of 600 hours in a veterinary practice.
Securing a work placement or being employed by a Veterinary Practice is a mandatory entry requirement for this course. An Unconditional Offer will not be issued until proof of placement/employment is provided.
Please note that while the Employer Liaison Officer can assist prospective students in finding a placement, it is ultimately the students responsibility to secure their own placement.
What's Next?
Further Study
On completion of this qualification students could potentially progress into employment or to the following qualifications: • Vetskill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing at NWRC • City & Guilds Level 2 and 3 Awards in Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines • Other related Level 3 qualificationsCareer Prospects
These qualifications can help you to progress in your career as a veterinary care assistant.Enquiry
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