This short course covers intitial training required to invigilate City and Guilds Synoptic (computer based) and Centre based examinations for the veterinary nursing programme. 

This area is for persons involved in veterinary nurse training; training practice managers and supervisors.

The VCA Diploma is designed to develop occupational knowledge for those working in a veterinary care environment. It is also suitable for those wishing to use it as foundation for entry onto the veterinary nursing diploma.
Level 2 is comprised of three mandatory units:

• 201 principles and practices of animal handling and care in the veterinary environment
• 202 principles and practices of assisting with care in the veterinary environment
• 203 principles and practices of administrative duties in the veterinary care environment.

For more details, please visit the City and Guilds website and download the qualification handbook:

This City and Guilds programme has level 3 and level 4 components and will grant the learner eligibility to register with the RCVS, on completion, as a registered veterinary nurse. The programe has 12 mandatory units covering all aspects of veterinary nursing. For course details please visit the City and Guilds website or download the qualification handbook.  

This City and Guilds programme has level 3 and level 4 components and will grant the learner eligibility to register with the RCVS, on completion, as a registered veterinary nurse. The programe has 12 mandatory units covering all aspects of veterinary nursing. For course details please visit the City and Guilds website or download the qualification handbook.