Veterinary Nursing (Animal Care)
Level 5
Certification
QQI Animal Care Level 5, Code 5M2768
Overview
This is the first year of a two year programme accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Students that complete this course and the progression (Animal Science – Veterinary Nursing at QQI Level 6) are eligible for registration as Veterinary Nurses.
Our Mission Statement
To create a supportive learning environment that encourages excellence and facilitates every student to reach their full academic and professional potential.
We emphasize the scientific, social, and environmental aspects of the Veterinary Nursing profession using academic literature, practical classes, and extramural studies.
We produce graduates who will become central members of their communities of practice and for whom the attainment of Day One Competencies is just the beginning of their life long professional development as Veterinary Nurses.
CORE COMPONENTS |
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|---|---|
| Code | Title |
| 5N1363 | Veterinary Assisting Skills |
| 5N0750 | Animal Anatomy & Physiology |
| 5N0753 | Animal Welfare |
| 5N0690 | Communications |
| 5N1356 | Work Experience |
INTEGRATED COMPONENTS |
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| Code | Title |
| 5N1898 | Small Animal Husbandry |
| 5N0752 | Animal Grooming |
| 5N0751 | Animal Behaviour |
| 5N0783 | Database Method |
| 5N0972 | Customer Service |
STUDENT CHARGES |
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|---|---|
| Registration | € 50 |
| TOTAL | €50 |
Contact Details
Tel: 021 4255500
email: Reg.Connolly@corketb.ie
Veterinary Council of Ireland
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent
For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Work experience in Animal Care is of an advantage in application
Duration
One year full time
Work Placement/Experience
Participants will be required to undertake:
One day work experience per week and four block weeks.
The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
Education Progression Opportunities
Dundalk IT: BSC (Hons) Veterinary Nursing (Top Up)
MTU Cork: Some Science Courses*
MTU Kerry: MT881 Veterinary Bioscience, MT781 Animal Bioscience
TUS Limerick: LC26 Applied Biology
TUS Athlone: AL842 Bioveterinary Science*
SETU Waterford: WD177 Science
(*maths requirement or QQI)
Tralee IT: TL748; TL758; TL858
WIT: 176
We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie and https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&s=fetac to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions
QQI Level 6 awards may have advanced entry options into some Higher Education Institutions.
Career Opportunities
The veterinary nursing profession has varied and important duties to support veterinary surgeons in safeguarding the health and welfare of animals. Career opportunities in a number of areas as outlined below:
- General Practice
- Education
- Head Nurse/Practice Management
Benefits for veterinary nurses
Veterinary nurses who graduate from an ACOVENE-accredited programme have attained a known minimum standard of knowledge and skills. Their programme has been subject to expert visitation and ongoing monitoring by the Board, which is recognised and endorsed by the Federation of Companion Animal Veterinary Associations. This means they have highly employable skills within European veterinary practice, providing opportunities to work in many member states. Veterinary nursing is a regulated profession in an increasing number of countries. Achievement of an ACOVENE-accredited programme is recognised by most registration bodies, thus speeding the process of professional registration where this is required.