ABC Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants

ANA

The ANA is the most widely recognised qualification for support staff in veterinary practice. ANA's work within veterinary practices or veterinary hospitals playing a vital role in assisting Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses and other members of practice staff.

Benefits of studying the ANA include:

  • Gaining a recognised qualification in the veterinary profession
  • No previous qualifications necessary
  • Study can be day release at college or via correspondence
  • Course delivered in approved colleges nationwide
  • Course split into four sections which may be taken independently
  • Recognised qualification for alternative entry onto the RCVS VN Certificate*

The role of an ANA is to assist qualified staff in the general husbandry and care of patients.** ANA's may play an active role in the day-to-day running of the practice, including reception and client communication.

Course Units

  • The ANA course consist of four units with two case logs per unit.
    Veterinary Animal Management
  • Animal Biological Science
  • Basic Veterinary Nursing
  • Veterinary Reception and Administration

Units may be completed independently, which gives all staff the opportunity to gain a unit certificate. For instance, reception staff may choose to study the veterinary reception and administration unit.
The syllabus covers a wide range of small animal and exotic species, and will give broad knowledge in the fundamentals of veterinary practice.

Student Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years old
  • Must have a work placement within a veterinary practice***
    ANA
    For details on how to enrol onto the course and a list of course providers, please contact:

ABC Awards

Robins Wood House

Robins Wood Road

Aspley

Nottingham NG8 3NH

Tel: 0115 854 1616

Fax: 0115 854 1617

E-mail: enquiries_nottingham@abcawards.co.uk

Website: www.abcawards.co.uk

* must hold GCSE Grade C passes in English language and mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication or equivalent

** student and qualified ANA’s are not permitted to carry out Schedule 3 procedures under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966

*** practices are NOT required to become a TP or have NVQ assessors to support ANA students

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