Summary of the purpose of the framework The Nursing Assistants in a Veterinary Environment apprenticeship has been developed for those who are not registered veterinary nurses or student veterinary nurses, but who are in contact with the animals in veterinary environments, which could be a veterinary practice or a veterinary clinic in an animal welfare establishment. The framework will provide a progression route for those wanting to develop their skills and knowledge further and apply to enrol and train to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse. As a member of a veterinary care team, the role of a veterinary care assistants/animal nursing assistants’ will involve some important aspects of caring for animals on a daily basis including cleaning, feeding, handling and grooming. It is important to note that their working role is under the direction or supervision of a veterinary surgeon and they are subject to the Veterinary Surgeons Act.
Name: Nursing in an animal care environment Qualification title: Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Assignment based Awarding City and Guilds Land Based Services (Formerly NPTC) Created 20130613 12:29:44 Updated 20170110 12:46:52
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Title: Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants (QCF) Qualification: Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants (QCF) Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care