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Qualification requirements for RAVC Career path

Orion O. asked a question to Claire W.

Hi, I'm hoping to enlist next year as an animal welfare assistant. Would I be able to get a bursary for university and enlist as a veterinary officer afterward if I did an access to higher education diploma in veterinary science during my apprenticeship? I'd love to have this as my career.

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  • Author: Orion O.
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  • Michael K.
    Michael K. Army Careers Advisor

    Good afternoon,


    I like that you have this idea in place, unfortunately, you have the plan for to different elements of the Army that separate.


    Animal Welfare Assistant is a Soldier role where as for access to those types of bursaries you'd be required to be a Veterinary Officer.


    To that end you'd need to choose one or the other. If you confidence, intelligent and a natural leader then I'd suggest Officer route for the Bursary so that you gain 2 out of 3.