City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma Veterinary Care Assistant

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

VCA1

Application Fee

GBP 25

Campuses

Aberdeen

Oatridge

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 2,000 / credit

Next Intake September-2023

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma Veterinary Care Assistant

About

The Level 2 Diploma Veterinary Care Assistant leads to a nationally recognised City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma, takes one year and will provide you with an introduction to the principles of animal nursing and care.

This course is also available to study by online distance learning, for those already working in a relevant position.

If you're looking to pursue a career as a veterinary assistant this is an ideal course.

In this course you will cover:

an introduction to general animal nursing
anatomy
assisting with anaesthesia
surgical nursing
radiograph

In addition the course includes core skills certification and a work placement in a veterinary practice for two days a week.

It will provide you with the essential practical experience and knowledge you need to ensure you are well prepared for work as an assistant in a veterinary practice, as well as for further study.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You'll be expected to have a minimum of 4 National 5s (A-C) (preferably English, Maths and a science - equivalent qualifications will be considered).

A minimum of two weeks work experience in an animal related environment with experience in a veterinary practice giving a distinct advantage.

For distance learning, you must be employed in a veterinary practice.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 2,000

Application Fee

GBP 25

How to Apply

Those wishing to apply for college courses such as National Certificates (NC), National Progression Awards (NPA), Certificates and Diplomas, and Professional Development Awards (PDA) should do so via the SRUC website.

Find your course in our course catalogue. Under Apply now, select the correct campus, start date, and mode of study. You will then be taken into our online applications system.

It is also possible to download a paper application form, either as PDF or Word document. But your application will be processed more easily if it is entered online.