FDSc Veterinary Nursing - good option?

Re: FDSc Veterinary Nursing - good option?

Nick Shackleton — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 12:05:39 GMT

[quote user="Ilovethebug"] Yay Nick! Woop for plumptoners

[/quote] over 10 years ago now

Re: FDSc Veterinary Nursing - good option?

Ilovethebug — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 11:33:19 GMT

Yay Nick! Woop for plumptoners

Re: FDSc Veterinary Nursing - good option?

Nicola Smith — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 07:43:04 GMT

Not all the unis are as successful at finding placements for students. I would check with the individual uni whether they have enough placements to go round. X

Re: FDSc Veterinary Nursing - good option?

alice456 — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 23:22:31 GMT

Hi. I am currently doing the FdSc at harper adams and I am really enjoying it. I found my first year placement myself, but harper helped people who didn't manage to and they helped me find my sandwich year placement that I am about to start :) It seems that employability is very similar to the BSc degree, so I don't think it would be a problem. I thought it was a good option as it meant that I was able to train as a vet nurse more easily than finding a training place for the diploma as from what I have heard they are very difficult to find!!

Hope this helps a little, if you have questions I will happily answer them.

Best of luck :D

Re: FDSc Veterinary Nursing - good option?

Nick Shackleton — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 22:00:35 GMT

I did most of my training at Plumpton many moons ago......

Re: FDSc Veterinary Nursing - good option?

Ilovethebug — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 21:55:03 GMT

Well I trained at plumpton as the person above and started with 2 weeks experience in a vets. I did however get offered a place at RVC but Plumpton is very close for me. I went in with alevels and found the course on par in the first 2 years and 3rd a step up. I did my work experience after interview when I was offered a place but only if I got my grades and did work experience. I believe they now find you a practice to train in which is great but they just need to see your driven and really want the nursing profession.

Re: FDSc Veterinary Nursing - good option?

Claire Overvoorde — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 18:34:06 GMT

Thanks Ilovethebug. Did you work in a vets before hand? I'm debating whether to apply this year or spend a year trying to get some more experience before applying. I've got a fair bit of animal care experience; my parents breed dogs and I've helped with many whelpings, matings and hand feeding. I've worked in livery yards, and currently work as a dog walker. I've done lots of dog training, including dog behaviour, the BHS horse owners courses, and I'm doing a canine massage course. I'm not sure if I have enough experience though? Any tips?

Re: FDSc Veterinary Nursing - good option?

Ilovethebug — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 14:30:56 GMT

I completed the FDsc and have now been employed as head nurse. Go for it

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Claire Overvoorde — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 00:02:05 GMT

Hi Katie, Thank you for replying. I am just waiting to hear back from the college to see if my qualifications are ok to apply. Is it different from the diploma for placement? I have had real trouble funding a training job or placement. Did you have to have to sort the placement out yourself? X

Re: FDSc Veterinary Nursing - good option?

azlana — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:20:53 GMT

Hiya Claire,

I started out nursing on an FdSc course at plumpton college. It was brill. 2 days in practice and 3 days at college 2nd yeat full time practice and last year same as first. i found it a nice mix of both practice and college life. i only completed the first year due to funding issues from SLC (had been on a prev degree) my college found my placement for me. only down side is you are not paid for your time in practice, you can apply for student loan. I say go for it!

Good Luck

Katie x