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Veterinary Assistant

Ireland's pet population is growing. Due to changes and requirements in Veterinary Nursing Practices the demand for quality animal care is greater than ever.  The skills and knowledge attained on this one-year Veterinary Assistant course will give you a valuable opportunity to pursue further study and a career in animal care.

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Course Content

  • Animal Welfare

  • Chemistry

  • Animal Grooming

  • Biology

  • Animal Anatomy & Physiology

  • Animal Behaviour

  • Communications

  • Word Processing

  • Maths

  • Work Experience

     

Certification

·         FETAC (Further Education & Training Awards Council) Level 5 Certificate in Applied Science - Animal Care (CASAC)

·         Certification in Basic First Aid

 

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this course have found employment in the following areas: Animal Grooming, Animal Care, Assistants in Veterinary Hospitals, Kennel Keepers, Pet Shop Worker/Manager, Stable Manager, Animal Rescue Worker and Zookeeper.

 

Further Studies

Students may progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEI's) through the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme.

 

Entry Requirements

  • Leaving Cert
  • Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
  • Leaving Certificate Applied
  • Any relevant FETAC Awards
  • Interview
  • Mature Students – RLP (Recognition of Prior Learning) interview

(formal academic qualifications not required)

 

Course Costs

€590    

  

Course Code

357

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