Diploma in Veterinary Nursing

This qualification will prepare you to be a veterinary nursing professional, providing you with the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to help animals attain, maintain or recover optimal health and quality of life. As a graduate, you will also be able to practice sustainably and engage in on-going learning in the field.

This qualification is targeted at individuals who have already completed the Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) level 5, or equivalent and who seek to further their veterinary nursing education. This qualification will provide you with technical veterinary nursing skills in a clinical environment as well as the ability to manage patients and clients and follow protocols in all aspects of clinical veterinary practice.

The Diploma in Veterinary Nursing recognises competence in a wide range of skills that enable you to become a functioning part of a veterinary team in a clinic or hospital.