Hartpury University Prospectus

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Professional Studies Veterinary Nursing (Equine or Small Animal) Diploma

Lecturer Profile

Susan Holt Lecturer and Clinical Skills Tutor, Veterinary Nursing

Train to be a veterinary nurse whilst working in an RCVS-approved veterinary nursing training practice. You’ll be able to specialise your training in equine or small animal veterinary nursing. You could benefit from access to outstanding facilities alongside your degree, including a Veterinary Nursing Clinical Skills Centre, equine and canine therapy centres, small animal house, hydrotherapy treadmill and pool, and commercial farm. Our teaching team is both qualified and experienced – all RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurses with industry experience. Industry opportunities You’ll spend a minimum of four days each week working in your practice, supported by your clinical coach and personal tutor; your learning will then be delivered on campus for one day each week. You’ll also complete an additional four hours of online learning via our virtual learning hub. This course is ideal for those who want to qualify as a Veterinary Nurse whilst working full-time in an RCVS-approved Veterinary Nurse training practice. Qualify to register as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Nurse whilst working in practice. Specialise in equine or small animal veterinary nursing. Benefit from outstanding facilities and teaching.

Entry requirements A typical offer is 64-80 UCAS tariff points You’ll need to have experience working alongside RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurses and be employed full-time in an RCVS- approved veterinary nursing training practice Find out more on page 150 or at www.hartpury.ac.uk

"The passion and professionalism that our students and staff have here is huge. We’re all working towards the same goal: to help the lives of animals and people through Veterinary Nursing. When I was working in practice, I was a clinical coach. I loved that role so I decided to move into teaching to give something back to the industry. I’m now using my experience and knowledge to help the next generation develop the profession. We have such a broad range of veterinary nursing experience at Hartpury and we pool that knowledge base to ensure our students develop the very best skills."

Direct application only 2 years of blended learning

Qualify as a Veterinary Nurse whilst working in practice

Outstanding facilities

Benefit from outstanding facilities including equine and canine therapy centres

Employment destination • Veterinary Nurse

Specialise in small animal or equine Veterinary Nursing

Completion of this programme will give you eligibility to join the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Veterinary Nursing Register and allow you to practise as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.*

Susan in our Veterinary Nursing Clinical Skills Centre

*Due to the professional nature of this programme, students will incur some additional costs. Please see website.