ABC Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants
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***
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For details on how to enrol onto the course and a list of course providers, please contact:
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ABC Awards |
Tel: 01257 241428 |
* 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