Veterinary Support Assistant

During this unit you’ll be able to identify, and understand the varied clinical roles within a veterinary practice. You’ll be able to recognise the different responsibilities between clinical staff, and be able to identify the legal requirements that are expected of you. To conclude the unit, you’ll understand the veterinary surgeons act and how it affects those roles.

This unit will broaden your understanding of organisation, structure and function of the animal cell, as well as identifying the different body cavities in an animal. You’ll be able to understand structure and function of the digestive, nervous, urinary, respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Whilst also learning the important interpretation of veterinary terminology.

Health and safety can be something that affects everyone on a daily basis. This unit will help you identify the principles of health and safety, as well as learning the principles of RIDDOR regulation. You’ll understand how COSHH regulations have an impact on veterinary practices and you’ll learn the importance of manual handling and how it is implemented in veterinary practice.

Next, you’ll learn how to demonstrate the different requirements to maintain hospitalised patient’s needs, and be able to recognise different types of patient observations. You’ll understand the importance of infection control and how it is maintained in veterinary practice. You’ll be able to correctly dispose of waste, and understand the procedures required before surgical procedures including instruments and equipment used.

This unit will focus on expanding your knowledge of legal aspects of medicine in veterinary practice, helping you identify legal categories, and understand the importance of controlled drugs within practice. You’ll be able to demonstrate the different methods of medicine administration at the end of this unit.

Did you know, it is estimated that at least half of all known species are parasitic? This unit will help you understand the different types of ecto-parasites and endo-parasites and how they can be treated and prevented. By the end of this unit you’ll have completed the study needed for your journey into veterinary nursing.