Student Veterinary Nurse

British Veterinary Association; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care organization in Watford is seeking a proactive Student Veterinary Nurse. This full-time role offers hands-on experience in veterinary nursing with training provided over 30-36 months. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 GCSEs and a passion for animal care. Responsibilities include collaborating with a supportive team and attending college weekly. Enjoy generous benefits including annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional leave for your birthday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Pawsome Benefits discount program

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English Language, Maths, and Science.
• Proactive and enthusiastic to begin a career in veterinary nursing.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with strong timekeeping and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in all aspects of veterinary nursing.
• Work with a team of vets, nurses, and support staff.
• Attend college one day a week as part of the training program.
• Participate in a role within a large practice with a varied caseload.

Skills

Proactive

Enthusiastic

Timekeeping

Communication skills

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.

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.

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 get involved! Great timekeeping and communication skills are valued attributes.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in all aspects of veterinary nursing including animal husbandry, radiography, anaesthesia, client care and laboratory work under supervision.
• Work with a team of vets, nurses and support staff.
• Attend college one day a week as part of the training program.
• Participate in a role within a large practice with a busy caseload and varied patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (grade A-C or 9-4) including English Language, Maths and Science.
• Proactive, enthusiastic to begin a career in veterinary nursing.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment; strong timekeeping and communication skills.

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