Veterinary Nursing Science

About the subject

University Centre Sparsholt has a very strong provision for teaching and training Veterinary Nurses on our vet nursing degree. Our teaching staff bring experience and expertise in all areas of animal work including vet nursing, health and welfare work as well as animal training.

Our purpose‑built Veterinary Nursing Centre boasts radiology, consultation preparation and theatre rooms and all the equipment veterinary nurses use on a daily basis. In addition, our BIAZA‑accredited Animal Health and Welfare Research Centre is stocked with a diverse and extensive range of animals that allows you to develop your practical animal handling and
husbandry skills.

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Fitness to practise

Applicants for registration must demonstrate their fitness to practise through their conduct, health and performance.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses 2012 details the ‘fitness to practise’ requirements for Veterinary Nurses.

Professional Responsibilities 3.1 states that Veterinary Nurses must take reasonable steps to address adverse physical or mental health
or performance that could impair fitness to practise; or, that results in harm, or a risk of harm, to animal health or welfare, public health or the public interest.

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Facilities

Our Veterinary Nursing Centre is equipped to represent a contemporary veterinary practice which allows students to gain a realistic experience in a work setting with radiography, surgical theatre and consultation facilities. Our vet nursing degree students are able to use these facilities to relate their theory work to relevant practical elements of their future careers.

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Our lecturers are not only Veterinary Nursing experts but are also at the forefront of integrating interactive technologies into the classroom, creating dynamic and engaging learning environments.

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