Pre-University Veterinary Nursing – NEW 2025
Apply Now Course Content Progression Course Fees Testimonials Share this course Course Content Small Animal Husbandry & Housing Animal Anatomy & Physiology Animal Welfare Work Experience Communications Animal Grooming Safety & Health at Work Biology Laboratory Skills Word Processing Course Description The aim of this programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to progress to a University Programme in the area of Veterinary Nursing/ Animal Science/ Science/ Agricultural Science. Students can also progress to Advanced Animal Science & Care at O Fiaich Institute of Further Education Certification QQI Level 5 Animal Science 5M2768 Career Opportunities The course will allow successful candidates to seek employment in various roles including; Veterinary Nurse | Veterinary Assistant | Dog Grooming Assistant | Animal Care Industry | Zoo Keeping Assistant | Dog Warden | Boarding Kennels Assistant | Agriculture Statistics Qualified veterinary nurses can expect to earn from €28k average per annum Apply Now Progression to degrees Graduates can progress to a variety of Degree Programmes including: DkIT | Veterinary Nursing | Level 7DkIT | Science/Agricultural Science | Level 8AIT | Veterinary Nursing | Level 7LYIT | Veterinary Nursing | Level 7UCD | Veterinary Nursing | Level 8UCD | Agricultural Science | Level 8TCD | Zoology – Biological and Biomedical SciencesUCD | Animal Science (Equine) Apply Now Fees For The Academic Year 2024 – 2025 All courses have a Registration Fee of €30 (non-refundable). A non-refundable Registration fee of €30 will be payable on acceptance of a PLC place. Essential course materials may be required for some courses the cost of which will be borne by the student. All fees are subject to change. All fees must be paid with a Credit/Debit card online. No cash is acceptable. Apply Now PAST STUDENT TESTIMONIALS The course will allow successful candidates to progress to university to study Veterinary Nursing, Animal Science, Agricultural Science and General Sciences. The course will also allow successful candidates to seek employment in various roles including: Veterinary assistant | Dog groomer | Zookeeper Assistant | Dog Warden | Boarding Kennels Owner/ Assistant| Animal Rescue Assistant Apply Now