Profile
This subject covers different forms of veterinary nursing care such as breed specific and life stage care; and veterinary care in companion animals. There will be a greater elaboration on the principles of veterinary nursing, with a focus on surgical and medical nursing. An overview of animal health including body condition scoring, pain assessment, zoonoses and legislation will also be covered.
What You'll Learn
In this course, we will address these and many other questions. In particular, learn from our veterinary experts' important skills in animal rehabilitation, including nutrition and diet planning, nursing and rescue care. Learn up-to-date knowledge for animal wellness and animal behaviour and socialization. You will also get opportunities to acquire new skills through hands-on skills training in these areas.
Minimum Entry Requirement
The minimum entry requirement is at least a Polytechnic Diploma or ITE Technical Diploma/Technical Engineer Diploma/Work-Learn Technical Diploma (or equivalent) in veterinary technology and science, veterinary bioscience, biomedical science and technology, nursing or occupational therapy.