Veterinary Nursing Application And Interviews

What you will need to submit

You will be required to submit the following clear scanned documents on an online platform:

Original academic certificates - GCSE/O-level, A-level and/or any other equivalent certificates (such as BTEC) already achieved
References - veterinary practice and animal work experience that you may have completed already
Original birth certificate
Original passport photo page and/or UK Driving Licence photo page/card

Work Experience

Gaining at least 2 weeks work experience in a veterinary practice will be a distinct advantage for your application, however any animal related or customer focussed work experience will be considered by admissions tutors.

The following types of work experience are useful for your application and future career:

Kennels/catteries
Zoos
Rescue centres (small and large animal, wildlife, reptile)
Equestrian centres/equine yards/riding schools
Farms/city farms
Pet shops
Dog groomers
Dog day care/pet sitting/dog walking
Care work with humans
Customer focused work experience

If you have work experience references to submit, your reference letter should be in the following format to maximise your success:

On headed paper and signed and dated by the referee
Include the dates you worked there and number of hours completed
Include a brief synopsis of your duties
If a veterinary practice work experience reference, signed by a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS). If you would like a template for this letter then please email bscadmin@caw.ac.uk

Preparing for the interview

Online interview

You should expect your online interview to take up to an hour. You can download a copy of the Veterinary Nursing Applicant Interview Questions .

How we'll assess you at the interview

Your knowledge

Demonstration of your knowledge and understanding of the role of a Registered Veterinary Nurse
Experience of caring for animals and challenges for personnel providing this care in veterinary practice
Awareness of a Registered Veterinary Nurse’s role and responsibilities in the field

Your outlook

Evidence of appropriate personal awareness, empathy and caring approach

Your skills and qualities

Clear and coherent communication skills
Good time management skills
Knowledge of, and coping strategies for the challenges of the programme
Knowledge of advantages and disadvantages of working in teams
Able to carry out practical tasks with accuracy and efficiency

After your interview

We aim to contact you within seven working days to inform you of the outcome of your interview and test. If you are successful we will update your UCAS track record with your offer and the conditions you need to meet. You will also receive an email from us if you have been successful.

Studying at Middlesex University and the College of Animal Welfare

Learn more about the BSc Veterinary Nursing at Middlesex University

This undergraduate course has been jointly developed, delivered and assessed by Middlesex University and The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) and is the first of its kind in Europe. It offers a unique opportunity to study a degree in veterinary nursing and has direct accredited status by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

Veterinary Nursing interview information and guidance