Vetmigo is now launching a Basic Course in Anesthesia and Analgesia for Dogs and Cats - a basic course with certification in 2026. The course is aimed at those who want to take the next step in their professional role and become a level 3 (extended) animal caretaker, but is also an excellent choice for licensed animal nurses who want to refresh and deepen their anesthesia knowledge.
The training combines theory and practice and gives you the skills required to work safely and professionally with anesthesia and pain relief in small animal healthcare.
Read more about the course here!
What does it mean to become a level 3 animal caretaker?
To become animal caretaker level 3 This means an extended qualification where you can work with anesthesia and analgesia on dogs and cats according to current regulations. It is a sought-after skill in veterinary clinics and gives you the opportunity to take greater responsibility in clinical work, especially in connection with surgeries and other procedures that require sedation or general anesthesia.
This course is designed to meet the requirements for animal caretaker level 3 and leads to certification upon completion and approval of the training.
Who is the course suitable for?
The course is aimed at:
- Animal caretaker level 2 with at least three years of professional experience who wants to become animal caretaker level 3
- Licensed animal nurses who want to update, repeat and strengthen their knowledge in anesthesia and analgesia
- Small animal healthcare professionals who meet the entry-level requirements and want to feel more confident in the anesthesia process and patient monitoring
Regardless of whether your goal is formal qualification as a level 3 animal caretaker or skills development as a licensed animal nurse, the course provides a stable and practically anchored knowledge base.
Course content
During the training you will gain in-depth knowledge in, among other things:
- Basic and applied anesthesiology for dogs and cats
- Analgesia and pain physiology
- Preoperative assessment of patient
- Anesthesia equipment and safety checks
- Monitoring during anesthesia
- Record keeping, protocols and patient safety
- Constitutional knowledge linked to anesthesia work
The focus is on safety, understanding and practical application in everyday clinical practice.
Course structure and certification 2026
The course will be delivered in the spring of 2026 and consists of several scheduled training sessions with both theory and practice. The theory part can be completed on-site or digitally, making the course flexible and adapted for professionals.
The practical elements are carried out at your workplace under supervision, which makes the training directly relevant to your daily work. After completing the course and passing the elements, you will receive certification as animal caretaker level 3. If you don't have a job today, we will arrange an internship for you.
Why you should choose Vetmigo's basic course in anesthesia and analgesia
- Leads to certification as an animal caretaker level 3 (extended level)
- Also suitable for licensed veterinary nurses who want to refresh their anesthesia skills
- Clear clinical focus with practical anchoring
- Combination of theory, practice and supervision
- Designed for real needs in small animal healthcare
Take the next step in your professional development
Regardless of whether you want to be animal caretaker level 3 or strengthen your role as licensed veterinary nurse, this basic course in anesthesia and analgesia for dogs and cats is an important step in your professional development.
Places are limited and the course is aimed at professionals who want to work safely, securely and with the right skills in anesthesia and pain relief.
If you are not a level 2 Animal Caregiver today but want to become one, there is also our basic course in medication management
Read more about our basic course in anesthesia and analgesia and how to register!