Veterinary Nursing

About this programme

This course has now closed for applications for September 2026 - see our 2027 information . If you’re passionate about the support and care of animals and want a hands-on, rewarding career, this foundation degree is your launchpad into the world of veterinary nursing. This course offers the perfect mix of science and practical skills, helping you build the confidence and experience to care for small animals in a veterinary setting. It’s accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), which means once you graduate, you can apply to enter the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses and start working straight away. You’ll do everything a registered veterinary nurse does – caring for in-patients, helping in surgeries, running lab tests, taking X-rays, assisting with consultations, and managing medications. Every day is different, and every skill you learn will help you build a rewarding veterinary career. of FdSc Vet Nursing students are positive about the teaching on their course (National Student Survey 2026) As part of the course, you’ll take part in hands-on practical sessions and skills workshops to build your confidence and experience. Throughout your journey, you’ll receive one-on-one support from tutors who are dedicated to helping you succeed. This is more than just a course – it’s your first step into a career doing something that will improve the quality of care for animals and provide informed help and support to their owners. A standard full-time FdSc course is made up of 120 credits studied each year. Some courses may vary, however, and you can fin