Veterinary Nursing (Animal Science)

Level 6

Certification

QQI Animal Science Level 6, Code 6M5153

Overview

This is the progression course for students who have completed the QQI level 5 Animal Care – Veterinary Nursing course at St. John’s Central College. Theoretical and college based practical studies are complimented by extramural placements with approved Veterinary Clinics or Hospitals throughout the year. Completion of the (Level 5 & 6) course, allows the students to be eligible for registration as Veterinary Nurses with the Veterinary Council of Ireland.

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.

COURSE CONTENT
Code	Title
6N5565	Animal Science & Health
6N1950	Communications
6N1949	Personal & Professional Development
6N5986	Veterinary Surgical Theatre Management
6N6006	Veterinary Surgical Nursing
6N5925	Clinical Laboratory Techniques
6N6005	Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
6N5985	Veterinary Nursing Pharmacy
6N5926	Medical Veterinary Nursing
6N6225	Veterinary Practice Management
6N5567	Large Animal Husbandry

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STUDENT CHARGES
Materials	€ 270
QQI Fee	€80
Student Services	€ 250
Other	€100
TOTAL	€700

Contact Details

Tel: 021 4255500
email: William.Cashman@Corketb.ie

Entry Requirements

QQI Level 5 Award in Animal Care, is required

Duration

One year full time

Work Placement/Experience

Participants will be required to undertake:

2 days work experience per week and 3 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 Bio-Veterinary 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

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.