Researched selection · reviewed 19 October 2026 · unranked
Best Veterinary Nursing Programs
An unranked, region-grouped selection of veterinary nursing programs, each with a sourced pathway statement, a verified program-level accreditation, recognition or evaluation record and at least 4 published evidence criteria.
Not a league table. “Top” and “best” are used in the ordinary sense of a short list chosen against stated criteria; within each group the order is alphabetical. No institution paid to be included, and sponsorship is separate from editorial selection.
North America
Truckee Meadows Community College: Veterinary Nursing, AAS
College · Reno, Nevada, United States
AssociateVeterinary nursingAssociate of Applied Science in Veterinary NursingTuition not published
Why it is here: Meets 6 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for US; AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) record read from the authority; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published teaching hospital, clinic or laboratory facilities for the campus; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Campus facilities published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: tuition published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Europe
Atlantic Technological University: Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor of Science
University · Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland
Bachelor’sVeterinary nursingBachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing (Level 7)Tuition not published
Why it is here: Meets 4 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for IE; Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) record read from the authority; published admissions requirements; a published study structure.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Admissions facts published; Study structure published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: tuition published; campus facilities published; student support, clinical training or research areas published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Coleg Gwent: Foundation Degree Veterinary Nursing
College · Usk, Wales, United Kingdom
FoundationVeterinary nursingFoundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing (FdSc), awarded by the University of South Wales£7,500 per year, 2026/27 listing (start 17 September 2026)
Why it is here: Meets 5 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for UK; Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) record read from the authority; published tuition with currency, basis and year; published admissions requirements; a published study structure.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Tuition published; Admissions facts published; Study structure published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: campus facilities published; student support, clinical training or research areas published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Harper Adams University: Veterinary Nursing (with placement)
University · Newport, England, United Kingdom
Bachelor’sVeterinary nursingBSc / BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing (with placement)£9,790 per year, home students, 2026/27 (+3 more)
Why it is here: Meets 7 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for UK; Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) record read from the authority; published tuition with currency, basis and year; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published teaching hospital, clinic or laboratory facilities for the campus; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Tuition published; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Campus facilities published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Meets every criterion we check; this still says nothing about teaching quality, outcomes or fit.
Harper Adams University: Veterinary Nursing with Companion Animal Behaviour (with placement)
University · Newport, England, United Kingdom
Bachelor’sVeterinary nursingBSc / BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing with Companion Animal Behaviour (with placement)£9,790 per year, home students, 2026/27 (+3 more)
Why it is here: Meets 7 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for UK; Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) record read from the authority; published tuition with currency, basis and year; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published teaching hospital, clinic or laboratory facilities for the campus; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Tuition published; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Campus facilities published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Meets every criterion we check; this still says nothing about teaching quality, outcomes or fit.
Harper Adams University: Veterinary Nursing with Small Animal Rehabilitation (with placement)
University · Newport, England, United Kingdom
Bachelor’sVeterinary nursingBSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing with Small Animal Rehabilitation (with placement)£9,790 per year, home students, 2026/27 (+3 more)
Why it is here: Meets 7 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for UK; Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) record read from the authority; published tuition with currency, basis and year; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published teaching hospital, clinic or laboratory facilities for the campus; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Tuition published; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Campus facilities published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Meets every criterion we check; this still says nothing about teaching quality, outcomes or fit.
Hartpury University: Equine Veterinary Nursing
University · Hartpury, England, United Kingdom
Bachelor’sVeterinary nursingBSc (Hons) Equine Veterinary Nursing£9,790 per year, home students, academic year starting 2026 (+1 more)
Why it is here: Meets 7 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for UK; Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) record read from the authority; published tuition with currency, basis and year; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published teaching hospital, clinic or laboratory facilities for the campus; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Tuition published; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Campus facilities published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Meets every criterion we check; this still says nothing about teaching quality, outcomes or fit.
Hartpury University: Veterinary Nursing
University · Hartpury, England, United Kingdom
Bachelor’sVeterinary nursingBSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing£9,790 per year, home students, academic year starting 2026 (+1 more)
Why it is here: Meets 7 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for UK; Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) record read from the authority; published tuition with currency, basis and year; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published teaching hospital, clinic or laboratory facilities for the campus; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Tuition published; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Campus facilities published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Meets every criterion we check; this still says nothing about teaching quality, outcomes or fit.
Middlesex University: Veterinary Nursing BSc Honours
University · London, England, United Kingdom
Bachelor’sVeterinary nursingBSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing£10,050 per year, home students, 2027-28 entry (+1 more)
Why it is here: Meets 6 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for UK; Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) record read from the authority; published tuition with currency, basis and year; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Tuition published; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: campus facilities published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Middlesex University: Veterinary Nursing with Foundation Year BSc
University · Godmanchester, England, United Kingdom
Bachelor’sVeterinary nursingBSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing with Foundation Year£10,050 per year, home students, 2027-28 entry (+1 more)
Why it is here: Meets 6 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for UK; Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) record read from the authority; published tuition with currency, basis and year; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Tuition published; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: campus facilities published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Nottingham Trent University: Veterinary Nursing FdSc
University · Southwell, England, United Kingdom
FoundationVeterinary nursingFoundation degree (FdSc) in Veterinary Nursing£10,050 per year, home students, 2027 entry (+2 more)
Why it is here: Meets 7 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for UK; Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) record read from the authority; published tuition with currency, basis and year; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published teaching hospital, clinic or laboratory facilities for the campus; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Tuition published; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Campus facilities published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Meets every criterion we check; this still says nothing about teaching quality, outcomes or fit.
Reaseheath College (University Centre Reaseheath): BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing
College · Nantwich, England, United Kingdom
Bachelor’sVeterinary nursingBSc (Hons) Veterinary NursingTuition not published
Why it is here: Meets 5 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for UK; Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) record read from the authority; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published teaching hospital, clinic or laboratory facilities for the campus.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Campus facilities published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: tuition published; student support, clinical training or research areas published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Technological University of the Shannon: Veterinary Nursing - BSc
University · Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland
Bachelor’sVeterinary nursingBachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing (Level 7)Tuition not published
Why it is here: Meets 4 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for IE; Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) record read from the authority; published admissions requirements; a published study structure.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Admissions facts published; Study structure published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: tuition published; campus facilities published; student support, clinical training or research areas published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Africa
University of Pretoria: Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing [BVetNurs]
University · Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Bachelor’sVeterinary nursingBachelor of Veterinary NursingTuition not published
Why it is here: Meets 6 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for ZA; South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) record read from the authority; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published teaching hospital, clinic or laboratory facilities for the campus; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Campus facilities published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: tuition published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.