Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants (RQF).

Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants (RQF)

Key Points

• Learn how to perform health checks on a variety of animals 
• Discover first aid skills and how to manage emergency situations 
• Practical placement required - organise your own or we have one available to purchase! 
• Gain a recognised Level 2 Diploma 
• Complete this course at your own pace with a 2 year enrolment period 
• Qualify as a Veterinary Nursing Assistant 

Studying Your Diploma 

During this qualification, you will learn a range of skills and develop your knowledge in a variety of different areas related to animal health and the administrative side of animal care. This includes discovering how best to care for animals to ensure that they receive the best quality care.  

You will gain experience in how to safely handle and move a range of animals and carry out health checks. You will have the opportunity to learn about medical equipment and the use of medicines in animal care along with learning about first aid procedures and how to respond in an emergency situation. 

With online learning, you can study from the comfort of your home, at your own pace with no need to wait for term time to begin!  

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is a leading UK distance learning provider, allowing you to start learning from the moment you enrol. This also provides you with the freedom to plan your studies around your existing job or family commitments. 

You will be assigned a dedicated tutor who can advise and guide you through the course, as well as provide constructive feedback on assignments.  

There are flexible payment methods available and you can start learning from the moment you enrol. Start working towards a life-changing career in veterinary nursing today! 

Practical Placement 

As part of this qualification, you will need to organise your own placement at a registered Veterinary Practice, or an organisation that has an element of veterinary care such as animal care charities, zoos and some animal care businesses. The placement is for a minimum of 2 weeks and needs to be supervised by a qualified VNA or RVN.  

You are free to arrange this placement yourself, but if you prefer, we have a placement available to purchase with Abbey House Vets - a leading veterinary practice in Leeds and a respected name in West Yorkshire veterinary care. Their highly trained and caring teams of vets, nurses and support staff are proud of the standard of care they have provided to pet owners in Leeds and surrounding areas for over 40 years. The clinic is situated in Batley and has operating facilities so many day procedures can be carried out on site. 

Should this interest you, add the course placement to your basket when purchasing this course. Please note, you will need to be aged 18 or over to access this placement. 

Starting Your Career 

This qualification will help you to progress into a career in animal care or Veterinary Nursing within a veterinary practice. Once you have completed this Ofqual regulated qualification, you will have a clear understanding of how to provide quality care to animals in need and how to support qualified veterinary staff.  

On completion of this qualification, you may decide to progress directly into employment within the animal care sector, or onto higher level animal care qualifications.  

This qualification provides an alternative route to GCSE's and enhances your opportunity to progress onto the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.