- Three-year full time FdSc programme designed to meet

and

for Veterinary Nurses. -

, working in collaboration with over 60 local registered training veterinary practices. - Build vital

through handling skills, clinical skill development, extensive work placements and strong links with industry. - Be eligible to register as a veterinary nurse upon graduation with

.

University Centre Sparsholt has a very strong provision for teaching and training Veterinary Nurses. Our teaching staff bring experience and expertise in all areas of animal work including vet nursing, health and welfare work as well as animal training. Our purpose-built

boasts radiology, consultation preparation and theatre rooms and is stocked with all the equipment veterinary nurses use on a daily basis. In addition, our

is stocked with a diverse and extensive range of animals that allows you to develop your practical animal handling and husbandry skills.

The programme is designed to equip you for the veterinary industry, studying in a supportive environment with

. Throughout the course you will be taught a wide range of science-based subjects, vital in developing your knowledge of companion animal nursing within

including anatomy and physiology, analytical techniques, professional skills of the veterinary nurse, anaesthesia, pharmacology and animal behaviour. You will learn through a combination of formal lectures, laboratory sessions, animal handling and clinical practicals, along with guided and independent study. Work placements are key to your professional development and benefit from the University Centre’s

within the veterinary and animal professions. To meet RCVS clinical placement requirements you will spend a minimum of 1800 hours in veterinary practice in a year placement. We also offer students the chance to participate in optional

including

and in

. You will be encouraged to undertake challenging and innovative research. Previous student projects include: - Does obesity in canines affect the rate of recovery after an anaesthesia? - Comparing the effectiveness of warming methods used in anaesthesia to improve clinical practice. - Do veterinary professionals and the general public perceive clinical signs of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) to be "Normal" for the Breed?

work as a RVN