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.

Find out how to enrol 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?

View our forms and FAQs or get in touch