Bachelor of Science (Ord) Veterinary Nursing at Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Our Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing is a three-year course that will prepare you for a career in the veterinary field. You’ll be qualified to work closely with veterinary surgeons in diagnosing and treating animals suffering from a range of medical issues.

Veterinary science is one of the most popular and fascinating fields of medical science. This course - that is fully accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland - will teach you different aspects of science, clinical and surgical nursing, animal husbandry, ethics and laboratory management.

You’ll also learn about veterinary practice management and communication skill. It’s a course with a strong emphasis on practical skills and involves a six-week placement in each semester in a veterinary environment.

After graduating you’ll be able to pursue an exciting and challenging career in private veterinary practices, animal welfare organisations and veterinary hospitals as a registered veterinary nurse, animal behaviourist or veterinary pharmaceutical sales specialist.

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

• Private Veterinary Practices
• Animal Welfare Organistations

• Veterinary Hospitals

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

• Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Animal Behaviourist
• Veterinary Pharmaceutical Specialist