Student Veterinary Nurse – Grow & Learn

CVS Vets; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5 weeks annual leave + BH

Staff discount on veterinary bills

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First-Aiders

Job summary

CVS Vets is hiring a Student Veterinary Nurse at Haven vets in the UK. This SVN role involves supporting RVNs and Vets, providing nursing care, and assisting in emergencies while engaged in a caring, team-oriented environment.

Hours are 40 per week with a Saturday every 4 weeks, including a rotation across 8am–7.30pm. A full driving license and transport duties to a sister practice are required.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including English, Maths and a Science subject.
• ANA or VCA qualification, plus Functional Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication

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

Customer service

Animal welfare

Resilience

Teamwork

Veterinary experience

Education

GCSEs English, Maths, Science

ANA or VCA qualification

Job description

CVS Vets is hiring a Student Veterinary Nurse at Haven vets in the UK. This SVN role involves supporting RVNs and Vets, providing nursing care, and assisting in emergencies while engaged in a caring, team-oriented environment.

Hours are 40 per week with a Saturday every 4 weeks, including a rotation across 8am–7.30pm. A full driving license and transport duties to a sister practice are required.