Animal Care

QQI Level 5

Course Code

Major Award Code

5M2768

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About This Course

Veterinary assistants provide basic animal care, assist in laboratory procedures and in the veterinary clinic. They may also work in a variety of other settings including animal hospitals and clinics, animal shelters, laboratories, zoos and animal parks.

Students study a range of subjects designed to prepare them for further study or to work as a veterinary assistant or in animal care. This course in Animal Care is ideal for students wishing to advance to veterinary nursing degrees in Ireland and the UK.

Modules

Course Content

Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Animal Welfare
Communications
Work Experience
Animal Behaviour
Biology
Animal Grooming
Mathematics
Chemistry

Progression

Veterinary Nursing - UCD
Veterinary Nursing - DKIT, TUS Midlands, ATU Donegal
Veterinary Nursing - Scottish Rural College (SRUC)
Bio Veterinary Science - TUS Midlands
Animal Behaviour & Welfare - Harper Adams University, UK

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.

Course Fees

At Cavan Institute, we believe that quality education should be within everyone’s reach. That’s why our courses continue to be offered at a simple, affordable fee of just €200.

To support student access to facilities and a wide range of campus services, an additional €50 student services charge applies, bringing the total amount payable by students to €250. This contribution helps ensure students can benefit from essential supports and resources throughout their time at the Institute.
Overall, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that remains significantly lower than that of many other colleges.

Do you have a Medical Card?

A valid medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, where applicable, reducing the total amount payable to €200.

Pamela O'Reilly

Animal Care

It was a brilliant course. The level 6 was a lot about larger animals. In level 5 I studied a wide variety of modules. I did work experience in the vets, I had an amazing experience. I currently work in ISPCA in Longford. I feel like you are consistently learning something new.