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Professional Studies Veterinary Nursing (Equine or Small Animal) Diploma

Entry requirements A typical offer is 64-80 UCAS tariff points You’ll need to have experience working alongside RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurses and be employed full-time in an RCVS-approved veterinary nursing training practice Find out more on page 158 or at www.hartpury.ac.uk

Train to be a Veterinary Nurse whilst working in an RCVS-approved veterinary nursing training practice. You’ll be able to specialise your training in equine or small animal veterinary nursing. You could benefit from access to outstanding facilities alongside your diploma, including a Veterinary Nursing Clinical Skills Centre, equine and canine therapy centres, small animal house, hydrotherapy treadmill and pool, and commercial farm. Our teaching team is both qualified and experienced – all RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurses with industry experience. Industry opportunities You’ll spend a minimum of four days each week working in your practice, supported by your clinical coach and personal tutor. Your learning will then be delivered on campus for one day each week. You'll also complete between three and five hours of learning per week via our virtual learning hub. This course is ideal for those who want to qualify as a Veterinary Nurse whilst working full time in an RCVS-approved Veterinary Nurse training practice. working in practice. Specialise in equine or small animal. Benefit from outstanding facilities and teaching. Qualify and be eligible to join the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Register of VeterinaryNurses, while

Direct application only 2 years of blended learning

Completion of this programme will give you eligibility to join the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Veterinary Nursing Register and allow you to practise as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.*

100% student satisfaction (NSS 2020)

Employment destination  • Veterinary Nurse

*Due to the professional nature of this programme, students will incur some additional costs. Please see website.