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Veterinary Nurse
In the Veterinary practice the most important role is that of the Veterinary Nurses who plays a key role. It is the Nurse who wroks alongside the Veterinary Surgeons providing a high standard of care for animals.
Normally working within a veterinary surgery or hospital, Veterinary Nurses provide skilled supportive care for sick animals and undertake minor surgical procedures, medical treatments and diagnostic tests under Veterinary supervision.
Veterinary Nurses will from time to time be expected to educate the owners of animals in good standard practice of animal care.
Veterinary nurse are employed in animal hospitals, private practices, laboratories, zoos and animal welfare organisations.
Typical work activities include:
- holding animals while the vet examines them;
- preparing animals for operations;
- assisting with surgery (under veterinary supervision);
- carrying out diagnostic tests and administering medication (under veterinary supervision);
- collecting samples;
- caring for in-patient animals;
- providing clerical and administrative support.
Useful Information
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Career Snapshot Veterinary Nurse |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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