Veterinary Nursing

About this programme

Veterinary nurses play a key role within the multidisciplinary veterinary team in providing evidence-based nursing care for their patients. If you want to work with companion animals and their owners to improve their wellbeing, and would thrive in an environment that is challenging, varied but immensely rewarding, this is the course for you. *This course is part of a subject area ranked 1st in the UK for Academic Support, 2nd in the UK for Teaching on my course, and 1st out of Welsh Universities for Teaching on my Course and Learning Opportunities (National Student Survey, 2026). *This course is part of a subject area ranked 1st out of Welsh Universities and 2nd out of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland for Overall Satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2026). By studying a Veterinary Nursing degree at Wrexham University, you'll gain access to unique benefits designed to help you succeed… Apply theory to practice in our clinical suite, equipped with a range of veterinary equipment In this first year of study, you will develop a range of skills and the underpinning knowledge that are essential for working in the veterinary industry. There are four modules to be studied in the first year of your programme. All modules are core modules. Four core modules this year to be studied, two at level 4 and two at level 5. This year’s modules begin to focus on specific and specialist skills that the veterinary nurse will become competent in practice. The final four modules of the programme are delivered in this year. The modules are aimed at preparing you for the veterinary wor