Dun Laoghaire College of Further Education
Cumberland St. Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Tel:01-2809676 Fax: 01- 2843767

 
School of Health & Sport
VN6 Veterinary Nursing Assistant

 

Course Description

The Level 6 Veterinary Nursing Assistant course is a multi-disciplined course. It equips learners with the general nursing, clinical and surgical skills that will allow them participate in a very active way in the operation of a busy veterinary practice or similar environment. Learners will also learn the requirements for the day to day running of a veterinary practice

 
Course Content

Animal Science
Veterinary Management Practice
Veterinary Medical Nursing
Surgical Theatre Management
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Veterinary Surgical Nursing
Radiography
Human Animals & Society
Animal Anatomy & Physiology
Small Animal Breeds
Maths (option

 
Career prospects / progresssion

Students will be well qualified to seek employment in the areas of
Veterinary Practices/Hospitals Laboratories
Pharmacy Industry
Animal Welfare and Care Organisations

Students may apply to Veterinary degree programmes at
Athlone I.T.
Dundalk I.T.
U.C.D.
Letterkenny I.T.
U.K.

Certification

FETAC Level 6 CASXX

 
Entry Requirements:
Students should have successfully completed the Level 5 Animal Health Care CASAC with distinction in at least 3 subjects which should include Veterinary Nursing and Animal Anatomy & Physiology or a similar qualification. Mature students with relevant life experiences may also qualify. Mature applicants should bring to interview any relevant material that shows experience in the veterinary area.