Level 2 Certificate Veterinary Care Support
Introduction
Develop your knowledge of veterinary care by attending Writtle College one day a week, while building your practical industry experience in a relevant role.
Course highlights
- Take your first step towards becoming a registered veterinary nurse.
- Gain on-the-job experience and qualifications.
- Benefit from training in a real work setting.
If you're 16-18 and considering a career as a veterinary nurse, but have not yet achieved the English and Maths grades for an apprenticeship, our one-year course is for you. It's a progression route to the Level 3 diploma, which allows you to qualify as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) registered veterinary nurse.
As well as receiving top-quality training at Writtle College, you'll gain experience in a real work setting.
Our Level 2 course has been shaped through consultation with experienced animal welfare professionals and registered veterinary nurses, so you get the skills you need to work in veterinary practices or animal-based businesses. It's ideal if you have a keen interest in working with animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits or horses.
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Key facts
Entry requirements
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Fees and funding
Facilities
Hands-on learning
You'll study on our countryside campus, where facilities include:
- a dedicated small animal unit, home to around 200 species
- Superlab Science Centre
- equine and canine centres.
Outstanding student support
Join our student community and:
- learn from experienced tutors, who'll provide encouragement and feedback
- make full use of facilities including library and IT resources
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.
Awarding body
VetSkill
Our course is regulated by VetSkill, a professional body that helps to set and maintain standards in veterinary nursing.
Careers and educational progression
When you complete this qualification, you’ll be in a good position to work in a veterinary practice or animal-based business.
Alternatively, you may consider continuing your studies with a Veterinary Nurse apprenticeship, which will allow you to apply for Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons registration and practice as a fully registered veterinary nurse.
