Diploma in Veterinary Support Assistant at QLS Level 3

Working with animals is not always warm and fuzzy. If you want a career in veterinary care, you have to take the good with the bad. Caring for animals, particularly the sick, can be emotionally draining unless you have the skills required to perform your job professionally. However, it is only animal lovers who will enjoy a career in the veterinary industry and find it highly rewarding. If you love being around animals and would love to turn your passion into a career, then the Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Support Assistant at QLS Level 3 course is perfect for you.

The course will give learners a firm grounding in the essential skills of first aid, understanding basic anatomy, learning pet psychology, handling and restraining animals, and working in a veterinary team.

What Will I Learn?

• Learn veterinary terminology.
• Gain practical skills on how to handle cats, dogs, and small mammals.
• Learn how to interpret signs of pain.
• Learn the basic anatomy and physiology of animals.
• Learn how to monitor in-patients, take vital signs, and keep records.
• Learn about health and safety regulations when practicing as part of a veterinary team.
• Learn how to feed animals who are healthy and sick.

Entry Requirements

Learners should be age 19 or over and must have a basic understanding of Maths, English, and ICT. A qualification at level 2 or above in any discipline is also required.

Career Path

Upon successful completion of the Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Support Assistant at QLS Level 3, you can pursue a career in animal care or veterinary care. This certification provides a starting point for careers in animal shelters, animal training, or volunteering with foster animals. It is also useful for animal care workers seeking a promotion.

• Veterinary Assistant
• Veterinary Nurse
• Pet Care Pro
• Pet Care Associate
• Pet Care Attendant
• Pet Care Specialist
• Pet Sitter
• Pet Groomer
• Dog Walker
• Pet Care Assistant