Student Veterinary Nurse — Training, Clinics & Growth

Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Aylesbury is looking for a Student Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience under the guidance of a Registered Veterinary Nurse, focusing on key clinical skills. Responsibilities include cleaning, animal handling, and conducting nurse clinics. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £25,396.80 and a range of employee benefits including annual leave, family-friendly policies, and development opportunities. Ideal for candidates with a passion for animal care and required GCSE qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 week of veterinary-based work experience.
• Basic understanding of veterinary care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Disinfect clinical areas.
• Run and prepare laboratory samples.
• Handle a range of animal species.
• Provide nutritional support to patients.
• Calculate and administer fluid therapy.
• Conduct nurse clinics and post-operative exams.
• Learn key clinical nursing skills.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Basic clinical skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths, Science and English

Job description

A veterinary practice in Aylesbury is looking for a Student Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience under the guidance of a Registered Veterinary Nurse, focusing on key clinical skills. Responsibilities include cleaning, animal handling, and conducting nurse clinics. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £25,396.80 and a range of employee benefits including annual leave, family-friendly policies, and development opportunities. Ideal for candidates with a passion for animal care and required GCSE qualifications.