Veterinary Nurse Apprenticeship

Vets4Pets Enfield

Enfield, EN1 1TH

Closes in 30 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 anaesthesia).

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

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Training course
Veterinary nurse (level 3)
Hours
40 hours a week Monday-Friday, shifts TBC.

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

Unit 1B

Crown Road

Enfield

EN1 1TH

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

    You will train to become a veterinary nurse.

    More training information

    You might sometimes be sent to our branch in Waltham Abbey (Inside Pets at Home, Highbridge Retail Park, Waltham Abbey EN9 1BY)

    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 Enfield

    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 VAC1000285305.

    Apply now

    Closes in 30 days (Saturday 7 December at 11:59pm)

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