Veterinary Nursing

5 GCSEs at Grade C/Grade 4 or above Including English Language, Maths and Science are required. Alternative equivalent Level 2 qualifications will also be considered.

Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) will be considered on an individual basis.

If you have any queries in relation to entry qualifications, then please contact the University Centre directly.

Interview

You may be required to attend an interview or applicant day. We will be contacted directly if this is the case.

Other

You are required to demonstrate both experience of working with animals and a sound appreciation of the role of a veterinary nurse by supplying evidence of a minimum of: • 10 days (70 hours) current work experience in one or more UK-based small animal veterinary practice(s) AND • 10 days (70 hours) current work experience in one or more non-clinical working environments with live animals. Examples include, but are not limited to: kennels / catteries / animal shelters / stables / pet shops / zoos etc. (Please note: non-clinical experience cannot include pet ownership). If you complete 20 days (140 hours) of work experience in one or more UK-based small animal veterinary practice(s), then the non-clinical work experience evidence will not be required. Important - We will require evidence of your work experience, stating hours and dates. This should be emailed from the practice manager/head nurse/manager directly to he@myerscough.ac.uk as soon as you have completed your work experience.