Animal Nursing Assistants Certificate

The ANA is the most widely recognised qualification for support staff in veterinary practice.

This qualification will:
- give an excellent start to school leavers who have an interest in working as a veterinary nurse but want to have a good insight as to what the veterinary industry has to offer.
- open up the way to the RCVS veterinary nurse training scheme for mature students and those without the required entry qualifications *.
- allow those who are working in practice but who have no wish to undertake the veterinary nursing scheme to gain a recognised and relevant qualification that befits their role.
- enable those practices that worry about the level of commitment required to offer the RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Nursing to have their staff trained to an industry recognised standard.

The course is also suitable for:
- those currently employed as veterinary nurses but not ready for the RCVS, or those aspiring to go into veterinary nursing
- animal enthusiasts wanting a 'recreational course'
- those looking more broadly about job opportunities in the animal welfare sector

The role of an ANA is to assist qualified staff in the general husbandry and care of patients **.
ANAs may play an active role in the day to day running of the practice including reception and client communication.

Modules include:
- anatomy and physiology
- basic animal nursing assistance
- companion animal anaesthesia and fluid therapy
- deliver basic treatment to animals

* The student must also hold GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C or functional skills level 2 in maths and English.

** Students and qualified ANAs are not permitted to carry out Schedule 3 procedures under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966.

End Qualification:

ABC Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants (ANA)

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

Students must be at least 16 years old.

Progression from this course:

This course is a recognised qualification for alternative entry onto the RCVS Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing *.

* The student must also hold GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C or functional skills level 2 in maths and English.

Locations:

Cambridge Campus (Milton) - CB24 6DB

Duration:

28 Weeks

Start times:

Please enquire

• Cambridge Campus (Milton): Thursday 15:00-20:00;

How to Apply:

Please fill in the online enquiry form

Course Costs:

Course Fee: £880

Discounted Fee: £40