Girling & Fraser Training
  • Home
  • Exotics course info
  • Adv Prog FAQs
  • Book here / prices
  • 20th Anniversary
  • Avian Programme
  • Reptile Nursing Programme
  • Small Mammal Programme
  • Wildlife programme
  • Zoo Programme
  • Case Study 1
  • Free Resources
  • Contact us
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Case Study 2
Picture

​Advanced Programme in Veterinary Nursing of Zoo and Exotic Species (APVN)
Previously known as the Certificate in Vet Nursing of Exotic Species this programme has been running for 23 years, providing veterinary nurses with skills, knowledge and qualifications to advance their career in
avian, reptile/amphibian, small mammal, wildlife and also zoo animal nursing. 
Designed for vet nurses and vet technicians it covers a range of topics from anatomy and physiology, through nutrition, anaesthesia, emergency and critical care, fluid therapy, husbandry and nursing of common diseases. The zoo programme also looks at conservation, reintroduction medicine and the zoo industry. 
Available to vet nurses and technicians worldwide as assessment is now online - no need to travel to the UK for an exam.
 ​​
Each programme stands alone - choose the programme or programmes that are relevant to you.


Picture
​'Would recommend to anyone,
​I really enjoyed it and am proud to have passed.'
Picture
'I love that we are given the opportunity to study species that are very often pushed to one side in general practice.'
Picture

​
Enrolment on a programme gives you access to:


- Virtual learning environment

- Online materials wherever you are 

- Freedom to work at your own pace

- Extensive notes on the core materials

- Revision materials

- Personal tutor to guide you through the course

- Facebook peer group

- Recorded videos and podcasts covering a range of topics

- Guidance and support for assessment

- A community of like minded professionals


Picture
Picture
Picture
Awarded on Completion of a Programme:
​

APVN (Avian); APVN(Herp); APVN(Small Mammal); APVN(Wildlife); APVN(Zoo)

- 50 hours CPD
- Programme badge
- Certificate


Find out more about each programme of study here
Subscribe to our newsletter 

This website uses marketing and tracking technologies. Opting out of this will opt you out of all cookies, except for those needed to run the website. Note that some products may not work as well without tracking cookies.

Opt Out of Cookies

Keep in touch and follow us on social media


Email

[email protected]
terms_and_conditions_2023.pdf
File Size: 121 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

  • Home
  • Exotics course info
  • Adv Prog FAQs
  • Book here / prices
  • 20th Anniversary
  • Avian Programme
  • Reptile Nursing Programme
  • Small Mammal Programme
  • Wildlife programme
  • Zoo Programme
  • Case Study 1
  • Free Resources
  • Contact us
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Case Study 2