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Veterinary Support Assistant
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format
Reading material
Duration
50 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
60 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
50 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Proof of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Module Exams (included in price)
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Overview

The Veterinary Support Assistant (VSA) is a highly capable member of the veterinary team, trained informally within the practice. A VSA is responsible for many crucial jobs within the clinic, such as ensuring good hygiene and sterility, handling animals, and interfacing with clients.

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  • Course access: 60 days - Study at your own pace
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Certificates

Proof of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Assessment details

Module Exams

Included in course price

CPD

50 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

Many people aspire to work with animals, but it can be difficult to distinguish the reality from the fluffy image. This course gives a firm grounding in reality, with essential skills such as animal handling and restraint, pet psychology and recognizing pain, and working as part of a veterinary team - as well as an understanding of technical terms, anatomy and physiology, and first aid.

The Veterinary Support Assistant (VSA) is a highly capable member of the veterinary team, trained informally within the practice. A VSA is responsible for many crucial jobs within the clinic, such as ensuring good hygiene and sterility, handling animals, and interfacing with clients.

This course is of benefit to anyone with an interest in animal health, working with animals, or wondering if a career in the veterinary environment is right for them.

Who is this course for?

  • Anyone looking at the options available for rewarding careers with animals
  • Animal lovers who want to help sick or injured animals in a veterinary practice
  • People who are considering becoming a veterinarian but are also considering other roles within a clinic
  • Anybody who works with or volunteers with animals, such as in a kennel, rescue center, or a vet clinic
  • People considering a career as a veterinary technician and who would like a glimpse into the challenging and rewarding work of animal care

Requirements

This Veterinary Support Assistant course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.

Career path

  • The course is a useful stepping stone to your animal-care degree or professional path in a veterinary clinic or hospital
  • Studying an accredited course will give professionals a competitive advantage over their rivals
  • Certification will prove to employers that you are serious in your wish to land a dream job with animals or are ready for a promotion

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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