Level 2 Diploma Veterinary Nursing Assistant

The Level 2 Diploma Veterinary Nursing Assistant is a regulated, theory-and-practice qualification designed to prepare learners for support roles in veterinary practice and animal care environments. The course includes 280 guided learning hours, 36 credits, and a mixture of online learning with practical elements.

Study modes include self-paced online learning with tutor support, with optional scheduled live classes and access to an on-demand lecture library. Course content covers administration in veterinary practice, hygiene and animal care, animal first aid, animal behaviour and welfare, veterinary medicines and equipment, practical nursing assistant skills and wildlife encountered in practice.

Learners must organise a supervised placement in a veterinary environment (minimum two weeks) to complete the practical training requirement and gain hands-on experience such as handling animals, assisting in health checks and preparing accommodation. This Level 2 Diploma offers progression routes into employment across veterinary practices, animal charities, boarding kennels and pet retail, and can enable progression to the RCVS Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing if entry criteria are met.