FdSc Veterinary Nursing at Nottingham Trent University

A foundation degree accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) that trains students to nurse small animals in a veterinary setting, covering in-patient care, surgical assistance, laboratory tests, X-rays, consultations and medicines. Graduates can apply to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses. It is taught at the Brackenhurst Campus Veterinary Nursing Centre.

Faculty: School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences  |  Department: Veterinary Nursing  |  Duration: Three years full-time including a learning in the workplace year  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Animal Husbandry, Introduction to Animal Disease, Applied Functional Anatomy, Essential Veterinary Nursing Skills, Practice Administration and Communication Skills, and Clinical Behaviour. Students complete at least 1,800 hours of clinical practice in approved small animal practices: a 12-week block between years one and two and a 37-week block in the final year. Assessment uses reports, presentations, exams and practical tests.

Career pathways

Graduates can register as Registered Veterinary Nurses and work in practices and groups such as Medivet, Vets4Pets, Linnaeus Group and Companion Care Vets, or progress to the BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing Science top-up. Recent graduates typically earn around 25,000 pounds within 15 months of graduating.

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