HNC Animal Nursing
Category: Veterinary Nursing
Course Type: Full Time Course
Qualification: Higher National Certificate
Course Details:
We have currently stopped recruiting for this course for session 2012/13 due to a high volume of applicants. Please check this page for updates in the coming months should circumstances change.
This full-time course has been developed in consultation with the RCVS. The course consists of practical work-placements within approved veterinary practices, combined with blocks in College.
During the HNC year, you will be in college for 18 weeks and out in practice for 29 weeks.
Topics you will cover include:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Essential Nursing Skills
- Client Relations
- Information Technology
- Pharmacology
- Practice Operations
- Infection Control
In addition to the above you will also be scheduled to undertake practical theatre duties in our purpose built operating suite and you will have an opportunity to work with our wide range of small animals and reptiles in the Animal Care unit.
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 Standard Grades/GCSE passes at 3/C or above, including English, Maths and a minimum of one science subject
- ABC 2 Certificate - Animal Nursing Assistant with suitable qualifications in core key skills such as numeracy and communication
- In addition to the minimum requirements, HN students must gain three C passes at Higher
- Two C passes at A level, preferably in English, Maths or a science subject and a minimum of two weeks work experience in a veterinary practice
STUDENT CASE STUDY
Siobhan came to Barony in 2005 to study HNC/HND Animal Care. She was successful in securing a job within a veterinary practice and worked as an Animal Care Assistant for one year, before returning to Barony to continue her training in Veterinary Nursing.
Siobhan said:
“I chose to come to Barony as it was a small, friendly college, where everyone was treated individually. I spent over 4 years at Barony and it was like a second home, and the staff were so supportive”.
Siobhan is now a Registered Veterinary Nurse with McKenzie, Bryson and Marshall Vet Practice based in Kilmarnock.
“My job entails carrying out anaesthetic procedures, pharmacy, sterilisation and the care of all in-patients within the practice which are placed in the hospital under my care. My main aim is to ensure all the in-patients are as comfortable as possible. I also carry out nursing clinics for clients which includes dental and weight clinics”.
