Level 2 SEG Awards ABC Certificate Animal Nursing Assistants Jan

About the course

The ANA course is an online course designed for those students currently working in veterinary practice who wish to expand their knowledge and practical skills; it provides a recognised and valued qualification. Students must have obtained a placement within a veterinary practice or be currently employed to ensure they meet the criteria of 1 day (8hours) per week practically working within the veterinary practice.

Key Information

Location: Preston Campus

Course length: Two Years

Start date: January 2025

Interested in taking this course? Click here to apply for this course online

Course Modules

Companion Animal Parasitology and Zoonosis

Introduction to Animal Anatomy and Physiology

Maintain Animal Accommodation

Principles of Animal Nursing Assistance

Principles of Companion Animal Anaesthesia and Fluid Therapy

Principles of Companion Animal Pharmacology

Principles of Infection Control for Animal Nursing Assistants

Provide Basic Nursing Treatments to Animals

Provide Nutrition to Animals

Companion Animal Parasitology and Zoonosis

Introduction to Animal Anatomy and Physiology

Maintain Animal Accommodation

Principles of Animal Nursing Assistance

Principles of Companion Animal Anaesthesia and Fluid Therapy

Principles of Companion Animal Pharmacology

Principles of Infection Control for Animal Nursing Assistants

Provide Basic Nursing Treatments to Animals

Provide Nutrition to Animals

Entry requirements & additional information

There are no qualification pre-requisites for those 19 and over, qualification requirements only apply to under 19’s. GCSE (Level 2) English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (equivalents will be accepted upon review). If not employed in a veterinary practice, the student must secure a minimum of one day per week (8 hrs) in a small animal/mixed veterinary practice - this can be voluntary (un-paid). This is required in order to develop the practical nursing skills required to successfully complete the practical assessments. The veterinary practice does not need to be an RCVS Training Practice.

Veterinary Nursing

Myerscough School of Veterinary Nursing has been an established provider of education and training for veterinary nurses for more than 35 years, with approval from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons granted in 1975. In this time the College has successfully taught many small animal and equine student nurses from all parts of Britain and Europe.

Veterinary Nurses (VNs) work alongside veterinary surgeons and provide a high standard of care and treatment for animals. This includes skilled supportive care for ill animals as well as undertaking minor surgery, monitoring animals during anaesthesia, providing medical treatments and carrying out diagnostic tests