£13,520
Average salary at age 20
£21,840
Average Salary
33
Average hours per week
Description
Veterinary nurses provide assistance to veterinarians in the treatment and care of sick or injured animals.Main Tasks
- Assists the veterinary surgeon during surgical and medical treatments of animals;
- Prepares operating theatre, sterilises equipment and assists in theatre as required;
- Dispenses and administers medication and applies dressings to animals under direction from the veterinarian;
- Handles animals during treatment;
- Collects and analyses blood, urine and other samples;
- Cares for animals in hospital accommodation and keeps accurate records;
- Maintains the biosecurity of the veterinary premises;
- Advises clients on preventative medicine to maintain appropriate animal health and welfare.
Qualifications
Entrants require GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Entrants must obtain employment at an approved veterinary practice to gain practical experience and tuition with an employer for a minimum duration of two years. Candidates must also pass professional examinations before qualifying as a veterinary nurse.What Veterinary nurses studied in higher education
| Occupation | Percentage Value |
|---|---|
| (W2) Design studies | 1 |
| (C1) Biology | 2 |
| (D2) Clinical veterinary medicine & dentistry | 1 |
| (C5) Microbiology | 1 |
| (D3) Animal science | 87 |
| (P1) Information services | 1 |
| (B9) Others in subjects allied to medicine | 1 |
| (B1) Anatomy, physiology & pathology | 1 |
| (P5) Journalism | 1 |
| (X3) Academic studies in education | 1 |
| (V6) Theology & religious studies | 1 |
| (C3) Zoology | 3 |
UK Prospects
23000
Workforce Size
5.40%
Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
1969
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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