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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Ordinary Bachelor

Veterinary Nursing

Dundalk Institute of Technology - DKIT
Dundalk Institute of Technology - DKIT
Course Code
DK784
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
429
Points Change

Course Summary

This course is designed to give students the knowledge and skills to make a significant contribution to animal health and welfare. Students will get to experience a wide range of areas, including anatomy and physiology of domestic animals, fluid therapy, medical and surgical nursing care, laboratory testing, veterinary diagnostics and therapeutics, office management and client communication. All relevant practical competencies will be covered in relation to dogs, cats, horses, farm animals and exotic species.

BSc in Veterinary Nursing - DK784
BSc in Veterinary Nursing - DK784

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College Link

College Link > DK784 - Veterinary Nursing

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

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Entry Requirements

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QQI / FET Links

PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.

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Note: Information for 2024 Entry
Award Code Award Title
5M2768 AnimalCare

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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Naturalist

Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.

Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.

Career Progression

Future Careers: Clinical nutrition, Farm advisory services, Horse racing regulation, Pet insurance, Bord Bia auditor, Local Authority animal welfare officer.

Further Research

College Link > DK784 - Veterinary Nursing

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

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