https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/nonclinical-discussions/17110/a-little-advice-please Hello, My names Rebecca im 22 and have a 8month old daughter, I have previously worked in a rescue center and have a Level 2 NVQ in Animal care. I have decided to go back into education now my maternity period is i over, as i was an apprentise i didnten-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/128941?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:44:10 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:97195341-d8d3-49aa-9c61-ad253775bb31Mark Hedberg<p>The veterinary care assistant (vca) is equivalent to the ana course, can be done via distance learning. If you complete the course you meet the academic requirements for vn training, worth a look! :)</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/128939?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:27:37 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:c6b24a3b-a599-45cb-85f3-308afcc84eddRebecca Cooper<p>thankyou for the reply, i was thinking about animal nurse assistant course if the full VN course was to much, i think i will try writing to local practises for a part-time place though it seems rare that there are part time places going from what i can see.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/128888?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:11:53 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:464fb404-e72e-4277-976e-a1c34915be29t-bag<p>Hi Rebecca. &nbsp;You should try maybe locum work, that way you decide when and where you would like to work. I have a 2yo and that&#39;s what i do. I am not a qualified Vet Nurse, but i have been working as an animal nurse &nbsp;for 18years, i am a qualified ANA which i managed to do online at Myercough college, and i am now doing the SQP / AHA which will give me more scope. I know it&#39;s hard when you have a baby. You could also write to all your local practices and send your CV to see if maybe they have an opening. Hope this helps...</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>