Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing
Animal Care
A course by
EIT
A degree-level programme preparing graduates to provide advanced veterinary nursing, animal care, and medical support in clinical and research environments.
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Core skills this course teaches
Put animal welfare first in all aspects of veterinary nursing
Graduates will prioritise animal welfare in every clinical task and procedure performed, considering human and environmental factors.
Apply advanced theoretical and practical knowledge
About This Course
The Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing at EIT is designed for those wishing to become skilled veterinary nurses who play an essential part in veterinary teams, clinics, or hospitals. The programme blends theoretical and practical learning, developing advanced subject-specific knowledge and technical skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and reflection. Graduates will have the expertise to perform medical and surgical procedures, diagnostic tests, and clinical care for animals, with a foundation in animal welfare, ethics, and professional responsibilities. The course includes substantial practicum requirements and prepares students for a variety of roles in animal health and research.
Course Content
- Veterinary nursing practice, ethics, and legislation
- Anatomy and physiology
- Animal husbandry, handling, and behaviour
- Surgical and diagnostic services
- Anaesthetic and analgesia monitoring
- Medical nursing
- Anaesthetic management
- Diagnostic techniques and imaging
- Surgical nursing
- Triage and emergency care
- Pharmacology
- Dentistry
- Veterinary nursing services
- Integrated medical nursing
- Applied animal welfare
- Wildlife and conservation care
- Reflective and inquiry-based practice
- Professional, ethical, and cultural responsibilities
- Portfolio and clinical skills assessment
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Veterinary nurseVeterinary nurse educatorAnimal care educatorDOC/MPI rolesHumane Society rolesMedical/veterinary sales representativeSpecialist clinic rolesAnimal care researcher
