Are you passionate about animals? Do you dream of working closely with them and making a real difference in their care and wellbeing? Our Level 2 Animal Nursing Assistants course is the perfect first step towards an exciting and rewarding career in animal nursing.
You'll gain essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to thrive in a variety of animal-related industries, from veterinary clinics and wildlife rehabilitation centres to zoos and animal shelters. Our on-site animal workshops, home to a diverse range of species, provide hands-on learning experiences that bring your studies to life. Plus, you'll have plenty of opportunities to go on trips and take part in work experience placements, giving you real-world insights and connections within the industry.
Whether you're looking to progress onto an apprenticeship, a Level 3 course, or step straight into the world of animal care, this course will set you on the path to success.
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Course Details
This course is for students who want to progress into a career in the Animal Nursing Assistants/Care sector, with a focus on knowledge, skills and behaviours specific to your future study and jobs You will have the opportunity to take part in practical activities to develop hands-on experience.
Our expert tutors provide dedicated support throughout the course to help you succeed. Topics covered include:
- Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- Principles of animal nursing
- Providing Nursing Treatments to animals
- Principles of Infection Control
- Animal Behaviour and Welfare
- Maintain Animal Accommodation
- Provide Nutrition to animals
- Handling and restraint of animals
- Companion animal pharmacology
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Entry Guidelines
- You will need 2 GCSE's Grade 4 or above in Science and English. In addition you will need 2 further GCSE's at Grade 3 or above.
- If you have a beginner/Introductory qualification in the subject you want to study and a maths or English GCSE at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) you can study at this level.
- Entry requirements for Level 2 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements, don't worry — we can help you find a suitable course that aligns with your skills and experience.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
After completing this course, you can progress to higher-level study in veterinary nursing / animal management or related fields.
Career opportunities include roles such as animal nursing assistant, veterinary nurse, animal care assistant, or veterinary support assistant.
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Equipment Required
Uniform will be required, and this will be discussed at our Admissions Events, Open Evenings and when you enrol.
You may be eligible for financial support to help fund the costs of the uniform.
For more information about the financial support available, please contact our Student Finance team on
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Assessment Methods
Assessment for this course includes a combination of practical demonstrations, written assignments, and external examinations. You will also complete work-based projects to apply your learning in real-world settings.
