Veterinary Nursing

With the expansion of veterinary clinics nationwide and in order to alleviate the current staffing challenges that face the veterinary industry, this programme aims to meet industry needs by upskilling and training Animal Care Assistants to become Veterinary Nurses, while they remain in fulltime employment within the hospital setting; ultimately breaking down the barriers to education for these individuals. The blended approach to on the job training along with online lectures and on-campus practical classes will ensure highly skilled, competent graduates who are industry ready, new grad Veterinary Nurses.

Applicants must hold a QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in any discipline, ideally relevant to Veterinary Nursing, and have work experience. Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years work experience as an animal care assistant or equivalent, and must be in current full-time employment as an animal care assistant in a registered veterinary clinic/hospital at the time of application. In addition, applicants must hold a minimum of O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics OR a Merit grade in QQI Level 5 Mathematics module. Teaching in TUS is through the medium of English; therefore, the applicant must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the English language to be admitted. If English is not the applicant’s first language, they must hold a minimum score of 7.0 in IELTS Academic Certificate (attained within the last two years). The Department welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the minimum entry requirements. The University will look for satisfactory evidence of the applicant’s ability to pursue and complete the course. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be in keeping with the TUS RPL Policy. All applications will be subject to a shortlisting process followed by an interview. All applications will be considered on a case by case basis.