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Veterinary nursing students
We have a number of resources for veterinary nursing students, which are summarised below. Please follow the links for more information.
Due to OSCEs being suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, an alternative assessment method called a Patient-based Assessment has been developed. View information about the Patient-based Assessment.
Enrolling as a student veterinary nurse
In order to train as a veterinary nurse, you first need to have a place at a college on a course leading to an RCVS-accredited veterinary nursing qualification.
Once you have obtained a place at a college and been registered with the Awarding Organisation or University, you will need to enrol as a veterinary nurse student with us.
Approved Training Practices
Approved Training Practices offer the clinical training and work experience essential to qualification as a veterinary nurse.
View a list of the Training Practices in your area
Accredited qualifications in veterinary nursing
Find out more about the two training routes to becoming a qualified veterinary nurse on our Animal owners site.
List of RCVS Accredited Further Education Qualifications in Veterinary Nursing
List of RCVS Accredited Higher Education Qualifications in Veterinary Nursing
Student VNs - Forms & FAQs
Need to tell us your details have changed? Looking for the Record of Training form? Got a question about student veterinary nursing?