What can I do to strengthen my application?

Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Full-Time)

We are looking for students who are passionate about fulfilling their ambition to become a veterinary nurse. You must be able to demonstrate your commitment to achieving the qualification and your desire to join a thriving profession where you can really make a difference.

Work experience

Any relevant animal and equine related work experience over and above the minimum requirements will be looked on favourably and will demonstrate that you understand the profession you will be joining. Work experience can give you a real insight into the work of a veterinary nurse. Ensure you make the most of your opportunity whilst there, getting involved and asking questions. The practice/s where you do your work experience will need to provide a reference to support your application so it is important that you show your willingness to learn and make a good impression.

Additional work experience that will enhance your application includes that undertaken in an equine establishment and any wider applicable work experience.

Qualifications and hobbies

You must ensure that you have achieved the entry requirements for this programme. In addition to these, any relevant additional qualifications or courses/training you can undertake will not only look good on your CV but may help you when you are on the programme. You may also have animal related hobbies/interests, ensure all these are mentioned on your application and how you think they will help you to be a good veterinary nurse.

Prompt completion of documentation

Please ensure all application documentation is completed fully and promptly. Without some key pieces of information your application will not be able to progress in the system.

And finally…

Above are pieces of advice which can help your application but please do not be put off from applying if, for example, you have not completed extra studies in animal care or do not have years of work experience. Good veterinary nurses come from all walks of life, with varying amounts of prior experience and we welcome each application on its own merit.