Student Veterinary Nurse

CVS Veterinary Group; Heanor; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on veterinary bills

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First-Aiders

Job summary

CVS Vets is seeking a Student Veterinary Nurse to support our team across multiple practice sites, delivering compassionate nursing care and assisting RVNs and Vets in daily treatment.

This fixed term contract offers 40 hours per week with a Monday–Friday pattern and scheduled weekend/bank holiday shifts, providing hands-on experience in a busy veterinary group.

Join a network of clinics committed to pet welfare and professional progression within CVS Vets' supportive community.

Qualifications

• Background in animal welfare is essential, including feeding, cleaning, medicating, and handling.
• Experience in a veterinary environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients
• Assist Vets and Nurses in animal restraint during treatments
• Clean, walk, and feed patients
• Prepare emergency and operating facilities
• Perform general cleaning and maintenance duties
• Run internal lab samples
• Answer emergency calls
• Cover the receptionist desk, including handling queries, booking appointments, and processing payments

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Customer service

Teamwork

Resilience

Public interactions

Education

GCSEs including English, Maths, Science

ANA or VCA qualification

Job description

Are you ready to put pets first? Join our team as our new Student Veterinary Nurse.

At Ambivet, we make pets a priority every day!

Role Details:

Location: You will be working across our multiple practice sites

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, on a varied work pattern which includes a share in the Weekend and Bank Holiday rota

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About CVS Vets:

Joining a CVS Vets-owned practice is more than just starting a job-it's the beginning of a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading veterinary groups.

Our mission is simple yet meaningful: to provide the best possible care for animals, and this dedication guides everything we do.

With a network of over 500 practices and more than 8,000 devoted professionals, you'll become part of a supportive community focused on one goal: putting pets first.

It's in our nature - to care, to support, to learn and to progress. That's what sets us apart at CVS Vets.

About the Role:

As a Student Veterinary Nurse (SVN), you will play a critical role in our outstanding veterinary practice. You'll support our team of qualified RVNs and Vets in delivering exceptional care to our patients, all while working alongside a fantastic team.

Here's what you will be doing:

• Provide nursing care to patients
• Assist Vets and Nurses in animal restraint during treatments
• Clean, walk, and feed patients
• Prepare emergency and operating facilities
• Perform general cleaning and maintenance duties
• Run internal lab samples
• Answer emergency calls
• Cover the receptionist desk, including handling queries, booking appointments, and processing payments

Who We're Looking For:

• Excellent communication skills with strong empathy
• Superior customer service abilities with experience in public interactions
• Background in animal welfare is essential, including feeding, cleaning, medicating, and handling, with a deep understanding of animal welfare needs
• Experience in a veterinary environment is highly desirable
• A Full UK driving licence is needed as you will working across multiple sites
• Resilience and the capacity to handle distressing and emotional situations
• Positive attitude and stellar teamwork skills

Required Qualifications for college enrolment:

• Five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including English, Maths, and a Science subject
  OR
• An animal nursing assistant (ANA) or veterinary care assistant (VCA) qualification, plus functional skills level two in Application of Number and Communication

Our Offer to You:

We understand that benefits matter. Here are just a few of the perks you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary in line with the National Minimum Wage
• Generous annual leave of 5 weeks plus Bank Holidays
• Staff discount on veterinary bills and products
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
• And more!

For a complete list, visit: CVS Vets | What We Offer

CVS is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true selves, celebrating diversity and empowering each team member to perform at their best.

We're committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates with the Right to Work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for clinical support roles due to Home Office criteria