Revised Advanced Apprenticeship for VNs
Over the past year, Lantra has undertaken an extensive review with veterinary nurses, employers, training providers and the RCVS, the regulator for veterinary nursing, to review the Advanced Apprenticeship and ensure it is kept relevant and up-to-date to meet the changing needs of the industry. The revised Apprenticeship also incorporates the new RCVS Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.
Lisa Jarvis, Industry Partnership Manager for veterinary nursing at Lantra and a RVN herself, said: “After close consultation with industry, it was evident that the Advanced Apprenticeship was in high demand and needed updating. Lantra is proud to announce that the framework is now available for immediate use by training providers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.”
An apprenticeship is not a qualification in itself but a package of learning and qualifications combined with practical work experience gained through employment in a chosen industry.
Veterinary Nursing Apprenticeships are available to all ages and are delivered through a combination of workplace training and experience and an approved college or training provider.
Jo-Anne Bryan, Lantra’s Project Manager for Frameworks, added: “The Advanced Apprenticeship will help ensure veterinary practices have the skills they need to remain competitive. Providing a package of education and on-the-job training, the Veterinary Nursing Advanced Apprenticeship is a great way for employers to ensure their workforce is up to the challenge now, and in the future. The Apprenticeship was developed by employers, for employers, and so are focused on meeting their needs.”
To view or download the newly revised Advanced Apprenticeship framework in veterinary nursing, please click here. To find out more about the Apprenticeship programme, please click here.
Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.
