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- Overview of practice standards
- About the Practice Standards Scheme
- Which accreditation is right for your practice and how to apply
- What happens during an assessment?
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- How do I update my accredited-practice information?
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- Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons
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- FAQs – Common medicines pitfalls
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- Dealing with Difficult Situations webinar recordings
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Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing
The Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing is an advanced professional qualification awarded by the RCVS and is available only to qualified and registered veterinary nurses.
If you have any questions about the Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing or you need more information, please contact the Veterinary Nursing Department on 020 7202 0788 or vetnursing@rcvs.org.uk.
Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing framework
The modular style framework for the Diploma leads to awards in either small animal or equine nursing, or veterinary nursing education.
Dip AVN course providers
- Myerscough College (in conjunction with the University of Central Lancashire) is accredited to offer the Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing, but is not accepting any new enrolments. Myerscough College (with the University of Central Lancashire) also offers the Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Nursing.
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Harper Adams University is accredited to offer the Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing, but is not accepting any new enrolments. Harper Adams University also offers the Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Nursing.
Most fees are due to the course provider, so please enquire with them about their latest rates.
At the end of the course there will be a fee payable to the RCVS for the final assessment.
Visit the fees page for the most up to date information on fees.
Visit the RCVS Knowledge Library and Information Service (page will open in a new window) to see how to access the catalogue and electronic journals and for details of their other services and charges.
Pass lists
The pass lists for the Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (modular framework) can be downloaded below:
- Download the 2021 pass lists (small animal) and (equine)
- Download the 2020 pass list (small animal)
- Download the 2019 pass lists (small animal) and (equine)
- Download the 2018 pass lists (small animal) and (equine)
- Download the April 2017 pass list (small animal)
- Download the April 2017 pass list (equine)