Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
EmailIphone Application    Posted: 15th July 2013
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.
Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel

New nursing course to launch

Apprenticeship set to begin at Bicton College

Bicton College, based in Devon, has announced that it will be launching its Central Qualifications (CQ) Level 2 Veterinary Nursing Assistant programme this autumn.

From October 2013, those hoping to progress to a career in veterinary nursing will be able to join Bicton's intermediate apprenticeship, which will complement other veterinary nursing courses at the college.

Upon completion of the CQ Level 2 Veterinary Nursing Assistant programme, students may progress on to the CQ Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing course, which will now run as a two-year, one-term model.

Bicton's comprehensive veterinary nursing courses enable students to gain the relevant knowledge and practical skills to allow them to work both safely and competently in practice.

The courses are delivered by the college's experienced veterinary nursing team, who provide a high-quality, high-standard programme, based within its purpose-built Veterinary Nursing Centre.

The apprenticeship offers an exciting and innovative approach to suit practices that need to train their nursing staff, without high costs and the demands of a Level 3 diploma.

Click here for further information or contact Bicton's employer services coordinator, Katie Court.

Related News
Colleges Adopt CQ VN Qualifications

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

News Story 1
 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

Click here for more...
News Shorts
NSA webinar explores sheep tailing and castration

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is to host a free webinar on the castration and tail docking of lambs.

The webinar, 'Understanding the tailing and castration consultation: A guide for sheep farmers', will be hosted online on Monday, 2 March 2026 at 7.30pm.

It comes during a government consultation into the methods used for these procedures. Farmers are encouraged to engage before the consultation period closes on Monday, 9 March 2026.

The webinar offers clear and actionable guidance to support farmers to contribute meaningfully to the consultation and prepare for potential changes.

On the panel will be former SVS president Kate Hovers, farmer and vet Ann Van Eetvelt and SRUC professor in Animal Health and Veterinary Sciences Cathy Dwyer. Each panel member will utilise their own specialism and expertise to evaluate risks and outcomes to sheep farming.

Find out more about the webinar on the NSA website.