Veterinary nursing is the supportive care of animals receiving treatment within a veterinary practice. A veterinary nurse works as a member of the veterinary team, providing expert nursing care for sick animals. Veterinary nurses also play a significant role in educating owners on maintaining the health of their pets. They carry out technical work and are skilled in undertaking a range of diagnostic tests, medical treatments and minor surgical procedures, under veterinary direction.
Veterinary Nurses are registered professionals and work within the standards and scope of practice defined by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Please double check the entry criteria and additional requirements before applying. Day release and Block release options are offered. This qualification leads to professional registration and licence to practice veterinary nursing on the register of veterinary nurses held by the RCVS. It is a requirement of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Byelaws that such qualifications be subject to independent assessment and examination.
Farming + Technology
Starts November 2025
From January 2026, ALL users of professional-grade rodenticides will need an approved training certificate in rodenticide use. In conjunction with John Jones Training Ltd, the Farmer Network have organised LANTRA Level 2 Award in Rodent Management training.
Farming + Technology
Starts October 2025
From January 2026, ALL users of professional-grade rodenticides will need an approved training certificate in rodenticide use. In conjunction with John Jones Training Ltd, the Farmer Network have organised LANTRA Level 2 Award in Rodent Management training.
Starts September 2025
From January 2026, ALL users of professional-grade rodenticides will need an approved training certificate in rodenticide use. In conjunction with John Jones Training Ltd, the Farmer Network have organised LANTRA Level 2 Award in Rodent Management training.
Starts September 2025
If your job involves applying pesticides in a commercial role then you are legally required by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) (Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986) (as amended) to take this CoC qualification.Anyone who wishes to take this course must have already completed and…
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