Veterinary nurses support vets by caring for sick and injured animals.
£18,000 Starter
to£26,000 Experienced
35 to 40 a week
evenings / weekends on a rota
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree or degree in veterinary nursing accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
You'll usually need:
You can study full time for a Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing at college.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has a list of approved training organisations.
You'll need:
You can do a veterinary nursing advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could join the British Veterinary Nursing Association for training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about becoming a veterinary nurse from the British Veterinary Nursing Association.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
In this role you could be:
You could work at a veterinary practice or at an animal welfare centre.
Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding.
You may need to wear a uniform and protective clothing.
With experience, you could take on more responsibility, like practice management, supervising and training new staff, or working in veterinary supplies.
You could also train to specialise in working for a zoological/wildlife park, charity, pharmaceutical company or breeding/boarding kennels.
With further study you could work towards becoming a lecturer or researcher.
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