Veterinary Support Assistant Level 3 Course
Enrol Anytime | Enrolment Fee £495
Develop your knowledge of veterinary practice with our flexible Veterinary Support Assistant Level 3 Course. Study topics including animal anatomy, health and safety, infection control and veterinary pharmacy.
✓ Online distance learning
✓ Tutor support
✓ Study from home
✓ No final exam
Why Study Veterinary Support Assistant Level 3 Course?
If you want to develop your knowledge of Veterinary Support so that you can embark on a rewarding career or you are already working in a related field and want to improve your career prospects, then this is the course for you.
Veterinary Support Assistants perform a number of duties such as providing support to the Veterinary Practitioner, preparing theatres and equipment, inpatient care and kennel work, receiption duties and supporting pet owners. You will particularly find this course useful if you have an interest in veterinary nursing or becoming a veterinary nurse assistant.
The Distance Learning Veterinary Support Assistant course is a fully comprehensive course and it will give you an understanding of the roles of the veterinary team and the legal and ethical system in which they work. You will gain an awareness of basic anatomy and physiology of the dog and cat and Health and Safety procedures within a veterinary practice.
The course also covers the important issue of infection control and explains the basic equipment used commonly within a practice.
Enrol Anytime | Enrolment Fee £495
Module 1: The Roles of Members of the Veterinary Team
- Roles and responsibilities of Veterinary Surgeons.
- Roles of the Veterinary Nurse.
- Roles of the Student Veterinary Nurse.
- Essentials of the legal system.
- Individual character and conscience.
Module 2: Anatomy and Physiology of Dogs and Cats
- Animal cell structure and cell function.
- Basic structure and function of the nervous system.
- The endocrine system.
- The digestive system.
- The urinary system.
- The respiratory system.
- The cardiovascular system.
- The circulatory system.
Module 3: Health and Safety Within The Veterinary Practice
- Principles of health and safety.
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013.
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002.
- Hazardous Waste Regulations, 2005.
- Manual Handling Regulations, 1992.
Module 4: Infection Control in the Veterinary Practice
- The role of infection in animal and human health.
- Principles of disease transmission in veterinary practice.
- How to maintain a clean clinical environment.
- Main groups of disinfectants.
Module 5: Veterinary Nursing Support of Diagnostic Techniques
- Running a laboratory in a veterinary practice.
- Emergency procedures.
- General safety measures.
- How to collect and prepare urine, faecal and blood samples.
- How to carry out common laboratory tests.
- Test results.
Module 6: Understanding Veterinary Pharmacy
- Principles of pharmacy stock management.
- The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
- Principles of safe dispensing.
- Medication terms used in Pharmacology.
- Absorption rate.
- Drug formulations.
You must successfully complete a series of assignments. Once all assignments and activities have been completed satisfactorily, you will then be awarded your certificate. The good news is, there is no final exam.
Support
You will have dedicated Tutor Support for 12 months. All assignments are marked by one of our professional Tutors who will offer regular feedback and guide you through your course. You must have access to email in order to contact your Tutor.
You will be provided with the telephone number for your dedicated Student Support Team who will be available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that you will receive unlimited support for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.
Awarding Organisation
This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education.
For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality License Scheme website. This course has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.
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FAQs
How can I make payment for the enrolment fee?
You can enrol online right now by Card or PayPal (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and American Express). Alternatively, we also accept BACS transfer or we can send you a payment link.
Is this course online?
If we have given you the option of “online” or “paper” at the top of the page next to the enrolment fee, you will be able to choose one or the other. If no option is available, it means that the course offered is online only.
Do I have to be available at specific times during the day?
With our courses, we have learners from all over the world enrolled. Therefore, if we restricted your learning to certain times, not everyone would be available. All our courses are accessible 24/7 via our online secure portal. Any videos on your portal would be pre-recorded meaning you can work through your course at your own pace.
What if I need longer to complete the course?
We understand that circumstances change and sometimes things can take a little longer. If you go over the course period then talk to us. We can normally extend your support for a small additional fee.
What support do you offer with your courses?
You will have access to a dedicated personal tutor who will be there to help you through your assignments.
Will I need to pay anything else?
You will have no other fees to pay with this course. The course enrolment fee includes access to support, course materials, certification and registration with the awarding body.
What if I still have questions?
Please feel free to contact us by telephone or email with any further queries.
What can you do with Veterinary Support Assistant Level 3
With experience, you could take on more responsibility, like practice management, supervising and training new staff, or working in veterinary supplies.
You could also train to specialise in working for a zoological/wildlife park, charity, pharmaceutical company or breeding/boarding kennels.
With further study you could work towards becoming a lecturer or researcher.
