Veterinary Academy

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First Veterinary Nursing Diploma Programme in Hong Kong

This Programme (Diploma in Veterinary Nursing) is recognised under Qualifications Framework (QF Level 3). Continuing Education Fund CEF Course Code: 41L148756.

Emphasizes Professional Knowledge and Skill Practice

Train and develop professional hands-on knowledge and practical skills in animal care and veterinary nursing.

Provides Well Rounded Veterinary and Animal Care Education

Gradutes will be able to embark on a career in many areas that includes

Nursing animals
Veterinary clinic management
Teaching & education
Animal conversation
Welfare work at animal shelters and rescues centres

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		Module 1: Introduction to Veterinary Services and Front Office Skills

		Module 2: Veterinary General Practice

		Module 3: Companion Animal Health Care

		Module 4: Veterinary Hospital Practice

		Module 5: Veterinary Medical Nursing

		Module 6: Veterinary Surgical Nursing

		Module 7: Veterinary Anesthesia Monitoring

		Module 8: Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

		Module 9: Veterinary Dental Nursing

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Dr. Kurt Verkest

Chief Lecturer
BVSc (Hons), BVBiol, PhD, MANZCVS

Dr. Keith Yiu

BVSc, PG Cert Small
Animal Surgery

Dr. Reanne Kwok

BVSc, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, PG Cert SAM (UCD), MRCVS

Dr. Careen Lum

Academic Course Coordinator
DVM, MRCVS

Dr. Stephanie Choi

BVSc

Susan Tai

RVN

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	Course Duration:	18 months
	Contact Hours & Mode of Delivery:	270 hours + 30 assessment hours, part time
	Lecture Venue:	Pets Central Veterinary Academy (G/F, 66 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong)
	Supervised Clinic Practices:	Pets Central hospitals North Point, Mong Kok, Sai Kung, Tseung Kwan O
	Medium of Instruction:	English, supplemented with Chinese where appropriate
	Completion Requirments/ CEF Reimbursement:	Achieve a minimum of 70% attendance; AND 60% overall assessments for each module

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Completion of Senior Secondary 3 under the 3-3-4 education system (or Form 5 under the old 5-2-3 education system), or equivalent qualifications; and

Level 2 in English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination (or Grade E in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE)), or equivalent qualifications.

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	Tuition fee:	HK$72,000 to be payable by 18 monthly instalments of HK$4,000
	Continuing Education Fund:	CEF Course Code: 41L148756. (Eligible applicants upon successful completion of this programme may apply for reimbursement of fees up to a maximum of HK$25,000.)
	Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS):	This programme is eligible under the ENLS of Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency of HKSAR Government(Course Code: B60680001). Applicants may apply for an ENLS loan to cover the tuition fees payable.
	Payment methods:	Crossed cheque or bank transfer

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under Continuing Education Fund
CEF Course Code: 41L148756

Eligible applicants upon successful completion of this programme may apply for reimbursement of fees up to a maximum of HK$25,000.
For course details, please vist https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/en/resources/course_search/cef_details.php?course_code=41L148756

This programme (Diploma in Veterinary Nursing) is recognised under Qualifications Framework (QF Level 3).
Validity Period 01/03/2023 - 28/02/2026
For course details, please visit https://www.hkqr.gov.hk/HKQRPRD/web/hkqr-en/search/qr-search/

This programme is eligible under the ENLS of Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency of HKSAR Government (Course Code: B60680001). Applicants may apply for an ENLS loan to cover the tuition fees payable.
For course details, please visit https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/en/sfo/postsecondary/enls/overview.php