CVS is opening its third veterinary nurse training centre, in Harrogate, in the autumn.

The new centre, based at The Harrogate Vet, will be Vetskill- and RCVS-approved and will specialise in training student nurses and patient care assistants.

CVTC Harrogate will offer a day release classroom-based Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, along with online courses - including a Level 2 certificate in Veterinary Care Support and Level 5 Advanced Veterinary Nurse Diploma courses in Practice Nurse and Emergency and Critical Care.

Jackie Evans, Head of the CVTC Harrogate centre said: “We are delighted to be opening a third centre for veterinary nurse training.

"This will provide accessible training and highest quality training courses for veterinary nurses and veterinary care assistances in the Northeast region.”

The first cohort of students are due to start at CVTC Harrogate in autumn 2024.

Students wishing to apply for a places should visit chestervtc.co.uk or email nursingschool@cvsvets.com.

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