How long do I study to become a nurse?

Is it possible to study at home to become a Veterinary Nurse?

• I work in the financial sector... I started to train as a veterinary nurse while doing my A levels but had to give it up as I needed a job to pay the mortgage. That was a few years ago and I am yearning to go back to my original passion. The thing is I still need to work while I study. I understand there will be practical parts to the course that perhaps I can do at the weekends. The study part though I was hoping to do at home in the evenings and weekends. Then when qualified I can leave where I am. The money wont be the same I know but I dont mind. I need to study qualification that is recognised in the UK. Thanks guys...as always. xxxx

• Answer:

  Bunny, From my understanding of reading the British Veterinary Nursing Association and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons websites, you must do hands-on clinical work at one of several selected veterinary hospitals to train to be a Veterinary Nurse. http://www.bvna.org.uk/smartweb/become-a-vn-and-svns/overview However, you must have completed the assistant training prior to becoming a Veterinary Nurse and that can be done through day-release or correspondence but you must be working in a veterinary practice. http://www.bvna.org.uk/smartweb/anas/ana However, I'm from the US so I would recommend that you contact the British Veterinary Nursing Association directly and ask your questions. http://www.bvna.org.uk/smartweb/about-us/contact-us