Veterinary care nurse with a dog

Veterinary Nursing college courses

With over half of UK households owning a pet, becoming a veterinary nurse will help you make a difference to the lives of animals every single day. Start your career with a course at Writtle College.

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18 Jun 25

Why Veterinary Nursing at Writtle College

Veterinary Care Support

College course - Level 2 Certificate

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
12 months full-time
Course features
  • Develop your knowledge of veterinary care
  • Attend college one day a week, while also gaining practical work experience
  • Take your first step towards becoming a registered veterinary nurse

Veterinary Nurse

College course - Level 3 Apprenticeship

Advanced Apprenticeship

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
30-36 months
Accredited by:

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

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Veterinary nursing student Charlotte

Charlotte

"We’re really lucky at Writtle because we have an on-site animal unit, as well as the facilities and equipment we need to study for things like our OCSEs. The lecturers have all been in industry so they understand and can relate to you as a practise-based student."

Charlotte

Veterinary Nursing apprentice

Veterinary nurse treating a black labrador

Careers

After completing a course with us, you could continue on to a university degree or explore career opportunities including:

  • Veterinary Nurse
  • Head Nurse/Practice Manager
  • Animal Nutritionist
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Researcher
  • Charity work
  • Teaching or Visiting Officer
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