Veterinary Nurses
Description
Veterinary nurses assist veterinarians in the treatment and care of sick or injured animals.
Tasks
- Advises clients on preventative medicine to maintain appropriate animal health and welfare.
- Maintains the biosecurity of the veterinary premises.
- Cares for animals in hospital accommodation and keeps accurate records.
- Collects and analyses blood, urine and other samples.
- Handles animals during treatment.
- Dispenses and administers medication and applies dressings to animals under direction from the veterinarian.
- Prepares operating theatre, sterilises equipment and assists in theatre as required.
- Assists the veterinary surgeon during surgical and medical treatments of animals.
Entry Requirements
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Active Learning
- Speaking
- Learning Strategies
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Mathematics
- Science
Related Courses
- Access to HE Diploma - Landbased (Animal Science Welfare) - Level 3
- Access to HE Diploma (Veterinary Science) - Level 3
- Animal Care - Level 1
- Animal Care Assistant - Level 2
- Animal Management - Level 3 - Part-time
- Animal Management Behaviour- T Level - Level 3
- Animal Management Science - T Level - Level 3
- Bridge to Animal Care - Entry Level 3
- Certificate in Horse Management - Level 3
- Diploma in Animal Care - Level 2
- Dog Grooming - Level 2 Certificate - Part-time
- Dog Grooming - Level 3 Diploma
- Dog Grooming - Level 3 Diploma - Part-time
- Equine Management - Level 3 Extended Technical Diploma
- Horse and Dog Care - Level 1
- Introduction to Horse Care Equine - Certificate Level 1
- Practical Animal Management - Level 3