Animal Nursing Assistant - Level 2

Do you want to gain a qualification in animal nursing? Our new course, held in high regard in veterinary practices, may be for you! Develop essential animal care and management skills such as delivering basic treatment, nutrition, animal nursing assistance, and much more.

Units and Modules

• Deliver basic treatments to animals
• Maintain animal accommodation
• Provide feed and water to animals
• Principle of infection control for animal nursing
• Companion animal anatomy and physiology
• Principles of basic animal nursing assistance
• Control and restrain animals
• Companion pharmacology
• Companion animal nutrition
• Companion parasitology and zoonosis

You will be assessed through theory and practical sessions, theory assignments and practical assessment, and building a portfolio of evidence over the year.
There is also an Anatomy & Physiology exam.

You will need:

• 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or higher, including English, Maths and Science

The College of West Anglia offers many opportunities to continue studying from entry level through to degrees at University Centre West Anglia. Some of the courses available for those who have successfully completed this course include:

• Animal Management Level 3
• Veterinary Nursing - Small Animal or Equine - Level 3 - Part-Time
• Veterinary Nurse Apprenticeship Standard Level 3
• Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship Standard Level 2