Veterinary Support Assistant Level 3 & 4 Bundle - Level 3 and 4 CPD

The Veterinary Support Assistant Bundle Course will cover a comprehensive range of 22 modules, you’ll have 24/7 online access to the study materials, introductory videos, assessment tests, study resources and tutor support for up to 12 months.

Whether you are looking to brighten up your CV, just starting out in the industry, looking for a career change of just fancy learning something new, this online Veterinary Support Assistant Bundle Course is perfect!

What’s more the course is accredited through CPD Certification Service, so upon completion of the course, you’ll receive an industry recognised CPD Level 4 Certificate that you can showcase to any employers, academic institutions or for your portfolio.

The course will help you to develop your skills, confidence and knowledge of this sector, helping to add real value to your CV and personal development.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

The Veterinary Support Assistant course is split into the following modules:

• Introduction to Veterinary Support
• Animal Handling and Restraint
• Handling Livestock Safely
• First Aid for Animals
• First Aid for Small Animals
• Dealing with Puppies
• Dealing with Kittens
• The Veterinary Practice Team
• Animal Health Emergencies
• Legal Environment and Ethics
• Veterinary Assistant Check-list
• Final Assessment

The Veterinary Support Assistant Bundle Course is split into the following modules:

Veterinary Support Assistant Bundle Course: Module List

• • The fundamentals of Veterinary Support Assistant

~ Describe difference between veterinary nurse, veterinary surgeon and veterinary support assistance.
~ Nurse- handles issues such as dealing with animals and their owners, helping with consultations, offering advice regarding food and nutrition etc.
~ Surgeon- can give a diagnosis, perform surgery, has the most knowledge regarding animals.
~ Support assistance- offering support to a veterinary nurse.
~ What the job involves: exercise, groom feed hospitalised animals. Monitor, provide care, prepare equipment, prepare operating theatre, cleaning, restraining animals, reception, record keeping, important traits to have: hardworking, reliable, passionate.

• • How to efficiently handle Animals

~ Handling animals that are easily stressed.
~ Handling animals whilst the owner is in the room.
~ Carrying.
~ Restraining dogs.
~ Restraining cats.
~ Distraction.
~ Handling and restraining horses.

• • Safely Handling Livestock

~ Risks of handling cattle.
~ Equipment.
~ Handling bulls.
~ Preparing cattle.
~ Sheep and pigs.

• • First Aid for Animals

~ Seizures.
~ Fractures.
~ Bleeding (external and internal).
~ Burns.
~ Choking.
~ Heatstroke.
~ Shock.
~ Not breathing.

• • First Aid for Small Animals

~ Bleeding.
~ Seizures.
~ Skeletal injuries.
~ Respiratory distress.
~ Diarrhoea.
~ Urinary Bleeding.

• • Efficiently Handling Puppies

~ Picking up.
~ Restraint.
~ Transport.

• • Efficiently Handling Kittens

~ Picking up.
~ Restraint.
~ Transport.

• • The People Behind a Veterinary Practice Team

~ List different people that make up the team:
~ Students.
~ Groomers.
~ Kennel assistants.
~ Veterinary assistants.
~ Veterinary technicians.
~ Veterinary technologists.
~ Veterinary technician specialist.
~ Receptionists.
~ Practice managers.
~ Office managers.
~ Veterinarians.

• • Animal Emergencies

~ Common pet emergencies.
~ Emergencies that need attending to as soon as possible.

• • Legal and Ethical requirements

~ Talk about the following in detail:
Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Medicines Act 1968
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
Data Protection Acts 1984 and 1999
Animal Welfare Act 2006
Protection of Animals Acts 1945 and 1964
Animals (scientific procedures) Act 1986
Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998

• • A Veterinary Assistants Check-list

~ List the things that need checking.
~ Overall summary.

• Final test

Accreditation

The Award Veterinary Support Assistant Bundle Course has been independently accredited and certified by The CPD Certification Service.

On successful completion of this course learners will be awarded with:

Level 3 CPD Award in Veterinary Support Assistant

Level 4 CPD Award in Veterinary Support Assistant Advanced

The certificate will show your grade classification awarded and provide proof of your achievements for you to take to any prospective employers or part of your portfolio of evidence.

The CPD Certification is recognised throughout the UK and World as a prestigious certification for continual professional development.

The certificate will be produced in PDF format, optional hard copies of the certificate will be available for an additional fee of £9.99.

Tutor Support

When you are studying a course, it is always useful to know that you have the help and support of tutors that want you to succeed in your studies.

As part of the Veterinary Support Assistant Bundle Course you will receive access to our dedicated tutor support service. The academic tutors will be able to provide you with unlimited online email support to help answer any questions that you may have whilst you are studying the course. Our team want you to achieve the best grade possible for your course.

Course Format

This course is delivered online through eLearning. Learners of the course will receive instant access to our interactive learning portal, which offers 24/7 access to the Veterinary Support Assistant Bundle Course, including all course materials, online assessment tests, study guides, student profiles, academic procedures, student support and much more.

Course Duration

The online Veterinary Support Assistant Bundle Course requires 170 hours to complete the course in full. This is only a guide to the learning hours required and it depends on how quickly an individual can absorb the information. The learning is online so it can be spread out over multiple sessions or done in one session.

Learners will have access to this course for up to 12 months from the date of joining. There is no time limit to complete the course during this period.

To enrol on the Veterinary Support Assistant Bundle Course there is no experience or previous qualifications required. The course is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Learners should have a basic understanding of the English language and literacy skills. Essentially, if you can read the information on this course page, you should be more than fine to start the course.

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