Veterinary Nurse Apprenticeship

Vets4Pets Enfield

Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BY

Closes in 23 days (Saturday 7 December at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 November 2024

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Summary

The role is very hands on. You will be involved in every aspect of work in a veterinary practice, from reception work to practical work (such as general anesthesia).

Annual wage
£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year

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Training course
Veterinary nurse (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Reception
  • Laboratory
  • Consults
  • General anaesthetics
  • Cleaning

Where you’ll work

Inside Pets at Home

Highbridge Retail Park

Highbridge Street

Waltham Abbey

EN9 1BY

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

THE COLLEGE OF ANIMAL WELFARE LIMITED

Your training course

Veterinary nurse (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Work within the requirements of the health and safety legislation
  • Work within the requirements of the data protection legislation
  • Follow relevant  operating procedures and manufacturers guidelines when using equipment, materials and pharmaceutical products
  • Communicate effectively, appropriately and accurately using a variety of methods
  • Conduct nursing clinics
  • Prepare and maintain all areas of the veterinary practice at all times
  • Prepare records, equipment and resources
  • Work in a safe and effective manner
  • Manage and perform effective infection control procedures
  • Provide nursing support as required
  • Prepare, use, maintain, store and dispose equipment, pharmaceuticals and materials appropriately
  • Manage own performance and development
  • Take measures to improve performance and competence
  • Engage in continued professional and personal development
  • Use professional standards of practice to self-assess performance
  • Practise in accordance with the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct

    • Your training plan

    • Veterinary Nurse Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard

    More training information

    • You might sometimes be sent to our branch in Enfield (Unit 1b, Inside Pets at Home, Enfield Retail Park, Crown Rd, Enfield EN1 1TH)

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English Language (grade A*-C or 9-4)
    • Mathematics (grade A*-C or 9-4)
    • Science (grade A*-C or 9-4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Reliable
    • Respectful
    • Keen to learn
    • Friendly

    About this company

    We are a veterinary practice in the Pets At Home shop. Our name is Vets4Pets Waltham Abbey

    After this apprenticeship

    • You will be specialised in veterinary nursing and can become a permanent veterinary nurse with us

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    THE COLLEGE OF ANIMAL WELFARE LIMITED

    Justin Groves

    jgroves@caw.ac.uk

    01480 422060

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280917.

    Apply now

    Closes in 23 days (Saturday 7 December at 11:59pm)

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