Central Qualifications (CQ) will be at Stand P17 of BVNA Congress
Central Qualifications Showcasing New Qualifications At BVNA Congress 2025
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Central Qualifications (CQ) will be showcasing a new range of Level 2, Level 3 and 4 veterinary nursing qualifications at this year's BVNA Congress (10-12 October 2025) on Stand P17.
The Level 4 qualifications are intended to support qualified registered veterinary nurses to develop their skills in a variety of disciplines. The syllabi are designed with flexibility in mind and can be delivered either online or in-person.
CQ’s Level 4 qualifications are designed to give registered veterinary nurses the opportunity to build upon their licence to practise qualification knowledge and skills, in order to provide high quality nursing support in specialised disciplines in veterinary practice. The CQ team will be on hand to give colleges and training providers any support they might need to deliver these qualifications.
The Level 4 qualifications include:
- Level 4 Certificate in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Nursing - Small Animal
- Level 4 Certificate in Surgical Veterinary Nursing – Small Animal
- Level 4 Certificate in Veterinary Anaesthesia – Small Animal
- Level 4 Certificate in Veterinary Dental Nursing – Small Animal
- Level 4 Certificate in Veterinary Medical Nursing – Small Animal
- Level 4 Certificate in Veterinary Nursing Consultation – Small Animal
For qualified veterinary nurses who are looking to broaden their expertise, CQ also now offers new Level 3 Top-Up qualifications alongside its Level 3 Veterinary Nursing qualifications.
A qualified veterinary nurse trained in small animal nursing seeking to explore employment in equine practice can opt for CQ's new Level 3 Diploma in Equine Practice – Top Up. Similarly, equine veterinary nurses can take the Level 3 Diploma in Small Animal Practice – Top-Up to develop their small animal skills.
CQ is also introducing a Level 3 Certificate in Veterinary Leadership and Clinical Coaching. This qualification is designed to prepare registered veterinary nurses for leadership roles in a veterinary environment, including supporting education and training. It will cover the principles of leadership and management and how to support team members in a practice environment.
Denise Burke, CQ quality assurance manager, said: “CQ has developed these new qualifications, alongside the Level 3 Veterinary Nursing qualifications, actively utilising feedback from centres, students, and employers to drive positive change. So, a big thank you to everyone involved in the process in helping to shape them.”
Meanwhile, those wishing to develop skills as a veterinary nursing assistant can benefit from a selection of Level 2 qualifications.
The Level 2 qualifications include:
- Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants in Feline Centred Practice
- Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants – Equine
- Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants – Small Animal
- Level 2 Award in Small Animal First Aid
- Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Medication – Small Animal
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