Veterinary Nursing

As the range of responsibilities held by veterinary nurses increases, practices are looking for veterinary nurses qualified at degree level to fulfil this requirement. If you have the motivation and commitment to build a career within the veterinary nursing profession, this degree is for you.

Accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), this course enables you to develop a range of professional skills, knowledge and competencies needed in the veterinary nursing profession. You will enjoy a unique combination of academic study and practical learning, utilising our animal centre and dedicated clinical training facility to advance your skills and knowledge. This will be reinforced through the completion of a clinical placement* in an approved veterinary training practice.
*Travel arrangements at your own cost.

Programme Modification - Approved
In response to student and stakeholder feedback, the course has been reviewed and changes made for September 2025 entry to the course structure and modules of study.

Course Features

• Learn in our medical and clinical skills suite, diagnostic imaging suite, dedicated OSCE practice suite and modern laboratories

• Practical handling session with live animals at our onsite zoo

• Work with our industry-standard anaesthetic, radiography and theatre equipment

• Use ultrasound imaging, endoscopy and prep facilities

• Accredited by RCVS

• Clinical placement for 52 weeks

Career Options

• Veterinary nurse

• Lecturer

• Clinical coach

• Practice manager

• Drug representative

• Head nurse

• Referral and specialist nurse

• Training practice liaison

• Workplace assessor