Veterinary Nursing

What Will I Learn

The topics you will study include:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Essential Nursing Skills
• Laboratory Techniques
• Client Relations
• Advanced Nursing Skills
• Information Technology
• Professional Responsibility
• Pharmacology
• Theatre and Surgical Practice
• Practice Operations
• Infection Control
• Small Animal Health Conditions
• Supervised Practice

In addition to the above you will also be scheduled to undertake practical theatre duties in our purpose built operating suite which also facilitates regular practical examination training sessions delivered by college staff who are qualified RCVS examiners. You will also have opportunity to work with our wide range of small animals and reptiles in our Animal Care Training Centre.

How Will I Learn: The programme itself combines college time with clinical placement within an approved veterinary practice, of which sixty weeks of practical training must be achieved to allow for registration as a qualified Veterinary Nurse.

Progression Opportunities: Upon successful completion of this course, students may apply to join a BSc in Veterinary Nursing at Napier University.