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Veterinary Care Assistants (Level 2 Diploma)

City and Guilds
Science

Course Overview

This qualification is designed for learners providing care to animals in a Veterinary Care environment under the direction of a Veterinary Surgeon. On successful completion of the course, learners could potentially progress to the Vetskill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) at NWRC or gain employment as a Veterinary Care Assistant.
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    35 Weeks
  • Campus
    Limavady

Important Message

The College’s course offering and timetabling for the 2026/27 academic year will be confirmed mid-May 2026.

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  • Course: City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants Ref L057
    Campus: Limavady
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2025
    (Mon:9:00AM-5:00PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £448.00
    Concession £179.00
    Examination £278.00
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You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Limavady Main St
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

UK: Students must currently be employed within a suitable Veterinary Care environment.ROI: Students must currently be employed within a suitable Veterinary Care environment.

Additional Information

Do you really enjoy working with animals but lack a formal qualification in veterinary care? This part-time course is designed for individuals currently employed by a Veterinary Practice and enables them to develop the knowledge and skills required by a Veterinary Care Assistant.

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Meet our students

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    I have always enjoyed Engineering and Computer Science. My course at NWRC has helped me secure a place at Queens University.
    Joycie Rajan
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    I progressed from NWRC directly into final year of a degree programme at Glasgow School of Art, along with my twin sister.
    Tipsudar Cochrane

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