Animal Nursing Assistants Certificate
Duchy College Rosewarne - 8 September 2025
1 Year
Part-time
Course information
This one-year course will give you the basic knowledge and skills needed to work as an Animal Nursing Assistant in a veterinary practice. It is excellent preparation for our Level 3 Veterinary Nursing Diploma.
During the course you will learn the practical skills and the underpinning knowledge for all aspects of work in an assisting role within a veterinary practice, including animal handling and care of in-patients such as feeding and exercising. It will also include client interaction and administrative duties.
If you are between 16 and 18-years-old you will be attending the college one day a week, unless you need to study maths or English GCSEs, when you will be required to attend an extra day a week.
You will need a two days a week voluntary placement in a veterinary practice, making three days in all for your study programme.
If you are 19 and over, you would be required to attend the college one day a week and a veterinary placement a minimum of one day a week.
A work experience placement of 1 - 2 days per week in a veterinary practice is also necessary before interview.
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If you’re aged 16-18 when you begin your course, you will usually be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support section. Financial support for School Leavers Tuition Fees: £1088.00
If you are aged 19+, the cost of the course will depend on your circumstances. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support Section. Financial support for ages 19+ |
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Course Code 10121-DRW-25
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