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Course overview

Forge a career caring for a wide variety of animals.

Course description

You'll gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing by studying a wide range of subjects, from anatomy and physiology to animal behaviour and welfare, infection control and clinical practice to anaesthesia and diagnostic techniques.

You'll work with a range of animals, including large animals, exotics and wildlife, and most of your third year will be spent putting your learning to use on placement with an approved veterinary practice.

Example modules include:

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Patient Care
  • Infection Control
  • Large Animal Healthcare
  • Diagnostic Techniques

Example modules include:

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Patient Care
  • Infection Control
  • Large Animal Healthcare
  • Diagnostic Techniques

Entry requirements

Click here to read the full Veterinary Nursing course guide.

Don't quite have the grades?

Some courses offer minimum entry requirements, asking for fewer qualifications or lower grades for entry. Universities look at other information, such as your personal experiences and challenges.

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Course Type: Other
Details
Date: 01/09/2026 Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details

Barony Campus

Parkgate

Dumfries

Who to contact ?
0131 535 4000

Course provider

SRUC Scotland's Rural College