VetSkill Level 2 Diploma in Patient Care Assistance
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* Fee remission may be available for this course, visit Fees and Funding for further information
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Are you passionate about animals and eager to work in a veterinary environment? Our Vetskill course is the perfect stepping stone to a rewarding career in the veterinary industry.
The course is designed to equip you with the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in a veterinary environment. The course covers essential topics including:
- Animal health and welfare
- Legislation and Safe Working Practices
- Patient care
- Anatomy and physiology
- Veterinary care support
- Lab procedures
- Diagnostic imaging
- Techniques in medical and surgical patient care
You will gain valuable hands-on experience, preparing you to work alongside veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses. On successful completion, you will be ready to pursue employment as a veterinary care assistant or progress to further training in the veterinary sector. This course offers an excellent foundation for those passionate about animal care within the veterinary setting it is designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in the veterinary field.
This course will be a mixture of practical tasks, theory and online learning. You will compile a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your practical skills, knowledge, and understanding.
Entry Requirements
- There are no formal academic entry requirements for this course.
- However, you must be working (paid or voluntary) in a veterinary practice to complete the practical elements of the qualification
Careers
This can be a stand-alone qualification or help with progression onto veterinary nursing
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £25,000 living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
