BI2U003 - Placement for Veterinary Nurses 2 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: BI2U003
Module Title: Placement for Veterinary Nurses 2
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Biological and Forensic Sciences
Faculty Sub Group: Biological Science
Module Leader: Rhiannon Stundon
Module Team: Rachel Perry, Katie Davies, Theona Aristidou, Rhian Jones, Paul Jones
First Intended Intake: SEP 2021 Final Year of Intake: 2026
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 80 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
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Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

To enable the Student Veterinary Nurse to attain competency across all of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Day One Competences and Skills, in order to function with proficiency and confidence during a Clinical Placement setting in a small animal veterinary training practice.

Content Summary

The content of this module will be applied across all domains of veterinary nursing practice and includes:

Demonstrating awareness of animal welfare and maintaining a safe and sustainable environment.

Managing a healthy approach to work and demonstrating a fitness to practice to include developing an understanding of sustainability of the veterinary team. 

Upholding the principles set out by the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses.

Practice-based learning and becoming a reflective practitioner, to include an understanding of Clinical Governance, Quality Improvement and the Clinical Audit and the importance of One Health.

Application of the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for patient-centred care.

Working effectively with Clinical Supervisors, assessors and other veterinary professionals.

Communicating professionally with clients and other relevant authorities.

Completion of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Nursing Progress Log (NPL) Day One Skills and Day One Competences with reflective practice embedded throughout..

Preparation towards the Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE).

Preparation towards professional registration with the RCVS as a veterinary nurse.

This module includes 1500 hours of experience in a small animal training veterinary practice.

The RCVS Day One Competences and Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses are the minimum essential requirements that all student veterinary nurses are expected to have met in order to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses. Further information can be found at www.rcvs.org.uk

The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Competences: 1-37.

The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses: 1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.12, 3.1-3.5, 4.1-4.16, 5.1-5.9, 6.1-6.6, 7.1-7.3, 8.1-8.5, 9.1-9.12, 10.1-10.6.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 10
Tutorial 10
Practical classes and workshops 180
Work based learning 1500
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 100
Total Hours Selected 1800

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate competence across assigned RCVS Day One Skills and adopt reflective practice.
LO2 Manage own professional practice duering the Clinical Placement whilst upholding the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses.
LO3 Demonstrate safe and professional behaviour during the Clinical Placement.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Assessment Clinical Practice Completion 1 Completion of the Nursing Progress Log and 1500 hours in a Clinical Placement 0 N/A 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Clinical Practice Completion 1

Reading List

Ackerman, N., 2012. The consulting veterinary nurse. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

Ackerman, N., 2016. Aspinall's complete textbook of veterinary nursing.. 3rd ed. Oxford: Elsevier.

Allerton, F., 2020. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A: Canine and Feline. 10th ed. Gloucester: BSAVA.

Girling, S. J., 2013. Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets. 2nd ed. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.

Aspinall, V., 2019. Clinical procedures in veterinary nursing. 4th ed. Oxford: Elsevier.

Ayers, S., 2012. Small Animal Radiographic Techniques and Positioning. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.

Ballantyne, H., 2018. Veterinary nursing care plans: theory and practice. Boca Raton: Taylor & Francis.

Banes, S., Lipscomb, V. & Hutchinson, T., 2012. BSAVA manual of canine and feline surgical principles. Gloucester : BSAVA.

Battaglia, A. M. & Steele, A. M., 2020. Small animal emergency and critical care for veterinary technicians. 4th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier.

Bexfield, N. & Lee, K., 2014. BSAVA guide to procedures in small animal practice. 2nd ed. Gloucester : BSAVA.

Boag, A. & King, L., 2018. BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Emergency and Critical Care. 3rd ed. Gloucester : BSAVA.

Bradbury, G., 2018. Behavioural problems in rabbits. Sheffield: 5M.

Duke-Novakovski, T., de Vries, M. & Seymour, C., 2015. BSAVA manual of canine and feline anaesthesia and analgesia. 3rd ed. Gloucester : BSAVA.

Easton, S., 2012. Practical Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. 2nd ed. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.

Gerrard, E., 2021. BSAVA pocketbook for veterinary nurses. 2nd ed. Gloucester: BSAVA.

Harvey, A. & Tasker, S., 2013. BSAVA manual of feline practice: a foundation manual. Gloucester : BSAVA.

Horwitz, D. F. & Mills, D. S., 2010. BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Behavioural Medicine. 2nd ed. Gloucester: BSAVA.

Hotson Moore, P. & Hughes, A., 2007. BSAVA manual of practical animal care. Gloucester: BSAVA.

Hutchinson, T. & Robinson, K., 2015. BSAVA Manual of Canine Practice: A Foundation Manual. Gloucester: BSAVA.

Jones, M. & Mullineaux, E., 2007. BSAVA Manual of Practical Veterinary Nursing. Gloucester : BSAVA.

Lindley, S. & Watson, P., 2010. BSAVA Manual of canine and feline rehabilitation, supportive and palliative care. Gloucester : BSAVA.

McConnell, F. & Holloway, A., 2013. BSAVA Manual of canine and feline radiography and radiology: a foundation manual. Gloucester: BSAVA.

Meredith, A. & Delaney, C. J., 2010. BSAVA manual of exotic pet and wildlife nursing: a foundation manual. Gloucester : BSAVA.

Mullineaux, E. & Keeble, E., 2016. BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties. Gloucester : BSAVA.

Mullineaux, E., Turner, L. & Cooper, B., 2020. The BSAVA textbook of veterinary nursing. 6th ed. Gloucester: BSAVA.

O'Dwyer, L. & Aldridge, P., 2013. Practical emergency and critical care veterinary nursing. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.

Orpet, H. & Welsh, P., 2011. Handbook of veterinary nursing. Chichester: Blackwell.

Rock, A. H., 2007. Veterinary Pharmacology: A Practical Guide for the Veterinary Nurse. Oxford: Elsevier.

Rudd, S. & Hotston Moore, A., 2008. BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Advanced Veterinary Nursing. 2nd ed. Gloucester: BSAVA.

Self, I., 2019. BSAVA guide to pain management in small animal practice. Gloucester : BSAVA.

Sirios, M., 2019. Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians. 7th ed. Oxford: Elsevier.

Tear, M., 2017. Small animal surgical nursing. 3rd ed. St. Louis: Elsevier.

Tighe, M. M. & Brown, M., 2019. Mosby's Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians. 5th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier.

Varga, M., Lumbis, R. & Gott, L., 2012. BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pet and Wildlife Nursing. Gloucester : BSAVA.

Villers, E. & Ristic, J., 2015. BSAVA manual of canine and feline clinical pathology. 3rd ed. Gloucester: BSAVA.

Welsh, L., 2009. Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses. 2nd ed. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.

Wortinger, A. & Burns, K., 2012. Nutrition and disease management for veterinary technicians and nurses. 2nd ed. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.

Relevant peer-reviewed journal articles will be provided as part of your expected learning in this module.