Equine Veterinary Nursing

About this course

Equine veterinary nursing is a specialised healthcare profession focused on the care, welfare and clinical support of horses and other equids in both primary care and referral settings. Veterinary nurses work alongside veterinary surgeons to provide skilled clinical nursing care, anaesthetic monitoring, diagnostic support, surgical assistance and patient recovery management. The equine specialisation brings particular demands because horses present distinctive physiological, behavioural and handling challenges that differ substantially from small animal practice, requiring practitioners who combine clinical competence with deep knowledge of equine health and behaviour. At Hartpury University this four-year, full-time programme equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to qualify as a veterinary nurse working with horses. You will study equine anatomy, physiology, pharmac

Where its graduates go

The 4 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Veterinary nurses · 85% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Animal care and control services · 5% of graduatescards →
• 5 / 100Sports and fitness occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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