Veterinary Nurse
Study in the Veterinary Nurse study programme is aimed at acquiring knowledge in the field of intensive care for companion animals. The student has knowledge of diagnostic methods, basic knowledge of parasitic and infectious diseases of pets, interpretation of pathogenetic mechanisms in connection with disease processes, characteristics of tumors, developmental anomalies and immune disorders, the student is able to manage the veterinary reception and first contact with the patient and client. The student will master outpatient laboratory techniques, evidence and management of therapy for individual diseases, preventive veterinary health programs for puppies, adults and aging patients and patients with special needs, gains knowledge of management of handicapped, abandoned and zoo animals and have basic knowledge of hospitalized patient care management.
Graduate of the Veterinary Nurse study programme can work as an assistant in veterinary practice, in education, in animal protection organizations, as an animal charity worker (shelters and quarantine stations), for the pharmaceutical industry, as an animal nutrition specialist, in areas of animal physiotherapy and rehabilitation, animal welfare inspector, as a researcher, pet trainer, pet sales representative, animal laboratory technician, rescuer or animal and zoo consultant, etc.
Basic Information about Study programme
| Intended for | Upper secondary school leavers |
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| Duration | Standard duration is 3 years (6 semesters) |
| Form of Study | Daily |
| Language | English |
| Education | Aimed at acquiring knowledge in the field of intensive care for companion animals |
| Admission | A completion of full upper secondary education or full upper specialised
secondary education entitling to university study, attested by a certificate; A successful completion of written entrance examination test from Biology; A previous work in related organizations, such as work with private veterinarians focused on small animals or horses, encouraged |
| Awarded Degree | Bachelor (“BSc.”) |
| Credit System | Compatible with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) |
| Forms of Delivery | Lectures, practical lessons, field and professional practice, bachelor thesis and state exams |
| Teachers | Professors, associate professors, senior lecturers and well known experts from scientific institutions, field practice and from abroad |
| Future career options | In the private veterinary sector or with state authorities, in the area of animal nutrition, pharmaceutical industry, animal physiotherapy and rehabilitation, animal charity, environmental protection, ecology, R&D, teaching and consultancy, or further university study, etc. |
„Choosing to study at the UVMP in Košice was one of the best choices I have done in my life. Košice is a beautiful city that provides the right balance between excellent education and leisure. The university and its staff provided me with many practical tools and valuable knowledge that helped me kick off my career as a successful veterinary surgeon.”
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