Student Veterinary Nurse

Park Veterinary Centre; Watford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Watford is seeking a Student Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This full-time position offers hands-on experience in veterinary nursing, working alongside vets and nurses. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 GCSEs and be eager to begin their career in veterinary care. Benefits include annual leave, family-friendly policies, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional birthday leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Pawsome Benefits discount scheme

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic to start a career in veterinary nursing.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and timekeeping skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on experience in veterinary nursing.
• Assist with animal husbandry, radiography, and anaesthesia.
• Support client care and laboratory work under supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Timekeeping

Education

5 GCSEs (grade A*-C or 9-4)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a new SVN to join our current team! An opportunity for a Student Veterinary Nurse position has become available. This vacancy is open to candidates who are wishing to start their nursing career as well as first- and second-year students who have already started their training.

Responsibilities

This position would offer the opportunity for hands-on experience in all aspects of veterinary nursing to include animal husbandry, radiography, anaesthesia, client care and laboratory work under supervision. You will be supported by our team of vets, nurses and support staff.

Qualifications / Requirements

Training at college takes place over 30-36 months. To meet the entry requirements of college a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grade A*-C or 9-4) including English Language, Maths and Science is required. We are looking for a proactive candidate who is enthusiastic to begin their career in veterinary nursing. The ideal candidate would enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be ready to get involved! Great timekeeping and communication skills are valued attributes.

About the Practice

We are part of a large practice with a busy caseload. We see a variety of small animal patients including exotics. We have a range of up-to-date equipment including, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, laparoscopic and endoscopic equipment.

Details

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week over 5 days, with a 1 in 4 Saturday rota. You will be required to attend college one day a week. The training centre we are affiliated with is the College of Animal Welfare situated in North London.

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100\'s of retailers
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care

Salary

Up to £25,484.71 DOE