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Student Veterinary Nurse (FTC)
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At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
Are you passionate about animal care and looking to begin an exciting career in veterinary nursing? We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and compassionate Student Veterinary Nurse Apprentice to join our friendly and supportive team.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Student Veterinary Nurse, you will be supported and encouraged to develop both your clinical and non-clinical skills while working towards qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
You’ll be an integral part of the practice team, supporting patient care under the guidance of Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a range of nursing duties while progressing through your training programme and developing confidence in your day-to-day practice.
Working Pattern
*Full-time (38-40 hours per week) + Out of Hours
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting Registered Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Surgeons with patient care
- Learning to provide high-quality nursing care to a wide variety of patients
- Supporting consultations, theatre, and inpatient care
- Preparing and maintaining equipment and clinical areas
- Maintaining excellent hygiene and infection control standards
- Assisting with reception and administrative duties when required
- Building positive relationships with clients and colleagues
- Completing coursework and practical training as part of your apprenticeship programme
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You Might Be a Great Fit If...
- Friendly, professional, and approachable
- Organised with excellent attention to detail
- A confident communicator with great people skills
- Reliable and willing to take initiative
- Committed to learning and developing new skills
- Able to work in a busy environment while maintaining high standards of care
- Passionate about providing the very best experience for our patients and clients
No previous veterinary experience is essential, although experience working with animals or in a customer-facing role would be an advantage.
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- A recognised training role with structured support towards qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within primary care, referral and specialist nursing
- Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced mentors and practice teams
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning and continuous improvement
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What We Offer Our Team
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave
- Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
- Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
- Pension scheme
- Discounted staff pet care
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
- Access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
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