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Animal Care
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Animal Care

QQI Level 5

Course Code

VA

Major Award Code

5M2768

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.

Animal Care
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Course Content

  • Animal Anatomy and Physiology

  • Animal Welfare

  • Communications

  • Work Experience

  • Animal Behaviour

  • Biology

  • Animal Grooming

  • Mathematics

  • Chemistry

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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

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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 all our courses have a single, affordable fee of just €200 in total. No hidden costs, no complex fee structures. Just straightforward, accessible learning to help you achieve your goals. We're proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that sets us apart from other colleges with high fees.

Do you have a Medical Card? Your medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, resulting in a reduced fee of €150.

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Pamela O'Reilly

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.

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If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. 

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