This course is an introduction to Veterinary Nursing and can prepare you for a career as a Veterinary Nurse within a veterinary practice, it can also lead to employment as an Animal Nursing Assistant within a vets.
This is a very specific course aimed at those who wish to work as a Veterinary Nurse or Animal Nursing Assistant. If you are unsure of your career path working with animals the Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care may be more beneficial in guiding you towards a career working with animals.
Throughout your studies, you will cover units from the following list:
Deliver basic treatments to animals
Principles of basic animal nursing assistance
Companion animal parasitology and zoonosis
Companion animal nutrition
Provide feed and water to animals
Plan the handling and restraint of animals
Principles of infection control for animal nursing assistants
Maintain animal accommodation
Companion animal anatomy and physiology
Control and restrain animals
You will attend college three days per week and one day on an animal related work placement.
During your free time you will be expected to complete assignments, this can be done within college or at home. English and Maths may be timetabled within the 3 college days depending on your current qualification.
Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants (RQF)
Assessment is continual over the year mainly by the completion of assignments, practical work and one extended examination, students are also assessed practically on the Animal Care Centre.
You will need to complete your application and attend a College interview.
Four GCSE passes at Grade D/3 to include Science (Physics, Biology and Chemistry) English Language and Maths OR,
Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care in which a Merit grade or higher is expected.
In addition to either of the above you also require:
- A suitable character or tutor reference
- A copy of your latest school/college/employer report (if applicable)
- A successful College interview
You will need to purchase a pair of steel toe cap boots, College boiler suit and a work placement polo shirt. There may also be various trips throughout the year. The price of these will become available upon application.
A good standard of English and Maths are essential for your success in your course, your chosen vocation and life. Throughout your course you will continue to develop your English and Maths skills in your vocational classes.
If you haven't achieved an A*/9 - C/4 grade in English or Maths at GCSE, or a Level 2 Functional Skill, you will also be working towards a qualification in English or Maths at a level that will enable you to progress towards these grades.
If you have a learning difficulty or disability, please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too.
Solihull College is an inclusive and diverse learning environment offering offers full time and part time courses to people from anywhere in the UK
This course can lead to an animal nursing career within the industry or allow progression onto the RCVS Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. Other course options include: BTEC Level 2 Diploma, BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate, Level 3 Practical Skills in Animal Care, BTEC Foundation Diploma, Level 3 Veterinary Nursing, Animal Nursing Assistants or Work-based Diploma Level 2/3 Apprenticeship in Animal Care. For the Apprenticeship you will need to be in employment for approximately 30 hours per week, this can be discussed at your interview.
Blossomfield Campus
Sept-2025
Various
TBC
N/A For 16 to 18 Year Olds
ANAZA033BCF0
Full Time
Workers in this unit group care for animals held in kennels, stables, zoos and similar establishments, provide specialised training, grooming, clipping and trimming services for animals and perform a variety of animal care tasks.
