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How to become a veterinary nurse

Nurses sick and injured animals and supports vets in surgery.

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After GCSEs

A-levels at sixth form Sixth form: a step towards the routes below
Animal Management (level 3 diploma) College course: a step towards the routes below

After sixth form or college

Animal Science Degree

With A-levels: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Biology, Chemistry. Typical: BBB–CCC.
With a BTEC or college diploma: Needs BTEC Animal Management. Typical: DMM–MMM.

Veterinary Nursing Degree

With A-levels: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Biology, Chemistry. Typical: BBB–CCC.
With a BTEC or college diploma: Needs BTEC Animal Management. Typical: DMM–MMM.