Fees
All fees displayed are valid for 2023 and are invoiced plus VAT unless stated otherwise. If your organisation is VAT-exempt, please complete a Certificate of VAT Exempt Body form and return to info@vetskill.com.
Awarding Organisation
| Centre Administration Fees | |
|---|---|
| Centre recognition for new centres | £995 |
| Centre recognition for new centres (FAST TRACK - including one qualification approval) | £7,000 |
| Additional fee: Quals with PSRB requirement | £2,080 |
| Additional centre recognition fee: Same institution different delivery team | £3,000 |
| Centre satellite recognition approval: Exam venue, additional delivery site, same management and delivery | £700 |
| Annual centre fee | £700 |
| Satellite annual fee | £700 |
| New qualification approval | £775 |
| Entry qualification recognition service | £250 |
| Additional visit (half day) | £450 |
| Assessments (Per Attempt) | |
| Practical examinations | £385 |
| Online examinations | £33 |
| Remote invigilation fee | £27.50 |
| Late entry/booking changes (less than 3 days notice) | £55 |
| Veterinary Nursing SQP practical examinations resit | £95 |
| Qualifications | |
| VetSkill Level 2 Award in Information, Advice or Guidance | £48 |
| VetSkill Level 2 Award in Principles of First Aid for Cats and Dogs | £78 |
| VetSkill Level 2 Certificate for Veterinary Receptionists | £145 |
| VetSkill Level 2 Certificate for Veterinary Care Support | £115 |
| VetSkill Level 2 Diploma in Patient Care Assistance | £258 |
| VetSkill Level 3 Award in Implantation of Identification Microchips in Animals | £81 |
| VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) | £841 |
| VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Equine) | £841 |
| VetSkill Level 4 Certificate for Suitably Qualified Persons (SQP) | £342 |
| VetSkill Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Medical | £643 |
| VetSkill Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Practice Nurse) | £643 |
| VetSkill Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) | £643 |
| VetSkill VTEC Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants | £148 |
| VetSkill VTEC Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid | £48 |
| VetSkill VTEC Level 3 Award in Preventative Canine Dental Care and Oral Hygiene | £81 |
| VetSkill VTEC Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming | £258 |
| VetSkill VTEC Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) | £808 |
| VetSkill VTEC Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Equine) | £808 |
| VetSkill VTEC Level 4 Award for Animal Medicines Advisor (SQP - Companion Animal) | £364 |
The Standard Qualification Fee is for one candidate with one attempt at each assessment and does not include remote invigilation. For information on partnership and customised qualification development, please contact info@vetskill.com
End-Point Assessment
| Apprenticeship Standards | |
|---|---|
| Level 2 Animal Care and Welfare Assistant (ST0397) | £995 |
| Level 2 Dog Groomer (ST0943) | £995 |
| Level 3 Veterinary Nurse (ST0343) | £3000 |
| Level 5 Vet Technician Livestock (ST0946) | £2600 |
| Resits and Retakes | |
| Level 2 and 3 Standards | No fee |
| Level 5 Vet Technician Livestock | £2075 observation / £525 discussion |
| Cancellations | |
| 60+ working days before the EPA date | £55 admin fee |
| 60-31 working days before the EPA date | £55 admin fee / £50 cancellation fee |
| 30-11 working days before the EPA date | £55 admin fee / £190 cancellation fee |
| 10 working days or less before the EPA date | All fees non-refundable |
| Amendments | |
| 10 working days before the EPA date | £55 |
Appeals, Certification and Registration
| Appeals | |
|---|---|
| Assessment enquiry/appeal | £100 |
| Independent external review | £500 |
| OSCE appeals | £250 |
| Veterinary Nursing OSCE re-sit | £95 |
| Certificates | |
| Replacement and duplicates | £42 |
Suitably Qualified Persons (SQP)
| SQP Register | |
|---|---|
| Register | £32 |
| SQP reinstatement fee (in addition to annual fee) | £32 |
| VetSkill Professional SQP Examinations | |
| Professional update theory examination | £33 |
| Professional competency practical examination | £95 |