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Introduction to Becoming a Veterinary Care Assistant

Member Price: £20.00 + VAT | Non Member Price: £40.00 + VAT

Key Information

Duration / Length 4 hours
Start DateAnytime
LocationOnline
Who Is This Course Suitable for?

  • Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs)

  • Animal Nursing Assistants (ANAs)

  • Pet Care Assistants (PCAs)

  • Veterinary practice support staff

  • Anyone with an

    • Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs)

    • Animal Nursing Assistants (ANAs)

    • Pet Care Assistants (PCAs)

    • Veterinary practice support staff

    • Anyone with an

Author / Speaker AVACA
Cost Member Price: £20.00 + VAT | Non Member Price: £40.00 + VAT

Course Overview

Are you looking to start a career as a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA), or looking to have a better understanding of the role? This introduction course is designed to give you the knowledge, confidence, and understanding needed to support veterinary teams and provide excellent care for animals.

VCAs are an essential part of veterinary practice. They help maintain high standards of animal welfare, assist the veterinary team with daily tasks, and ensure that animals receive compassionate, high-quality care throughout their time in the practice.

This online Veterinary Care Assistant course has been created to give you a clear understanding of the VCA role, responsibilities, and the different environments in which veterinary care takes place. You will gain valuable insight into how veterinary teams operate and the important role VCAs play within them.

Course Detail

The course is divided into three structured modules, providing 4 hours of CPD. The modules are designed to be practical, accessible, and relevant for those looking to start a career as a VCA.

Module 1 – Exploring the Veterinary Care Environment

  • The VCA
  • Roles Within a Veterinary Team
  • Professional Conduct and Communication in Animal Care
  • Animal Welfare and Ethics
  • The Role of a Veterinary Care Assistant

Module 2 – Understanding Animal Health and Welfare

  • Introduction to Animal Anatomy and Body Systems
  • Signs of Good and Poor Animal Welfare
  • Introduction to Disease Prevention
  • Hygiene and Infection Control
  • Addressing Welfare Issues

Module 3 – Caring for Animals Responsibly

  • Introduction to Feeding and Housing Principles
  • Environmental Enrichment
  • Observation, Record Keeping and Reporting
  • Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership
  • Sympathy and Communication in Veterinary Support 

By the end of this course, you will have strengthened your knowledge and gained valuable insight into the responsibilities of a Veterinary Care Assistant and you will be a able to download a personalised Certificate of Completion.

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Brilliant course really enjoyed it. This will really help when dealing with clients & animals. Debbie

Course FAQ’s

The BVRA supports veterinary receptionists through professional training and resources. All our courses have been created specifically for the veterinary receptionist role and are designed to enhance the skills, confidence, and knowledge required in a veterinary front-of-house role.

All our courses are:

  • Relevant, practical, and industry-focused
  • Supports both confidence and competence
  • Delivered by industry professionals

Our courses are suitable for:

  • New or experienced veterinary receptionists
  • Anyone working in a client-facing role within a veterinary practice

Yes. We offer courses suitable for all experience levels, including those completely new to the veterinary reception role. The BVRA flagship course, the Foundation Course, is an ideal place to start. This course is included in BVRA membership and is available in Small Animal, Farm Animal, Equine Practice and Referral Practice versions.

All our courses are delivered online through the BVRA learning management system and are available on demand, meaning you can access them at a time that suits you. You can also go back over the courses as often as required. All our courses are either in written or video format or a combination of both. Videos are available with closed captions.

Course lengths vary depending on the subject. Most of the BVRA membership training courses are no more than an hour in length. Some of the more in-depth training courses, such as the BVRA Intermediate course, may take several hours to complete.

Yes. On successful completion of any of our courses, you will be able to download a BVRA Certificate of Completion, which can contribute to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Not at all! No formal qualifications are required for most of our courses, just an interest in developing your skills as a veterinary receptionist.

No, you do not need to be a member to complete any of our training that is not included in BVRA membership. These courses are available for purchase on our website. However, courses that are included as part of BVRA membership are only accessible to registered members.

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