Veterinary nursing

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https://youtu.be/zK79DlRlav0

The following video shows one of the best veterinary surgeons in the UK help a cat named Oscar that was previously hit by a combine harvester as well as a labrador called mayo that is suffering with arthritis causing on of his paws to collapseIn the video you can see some of the responceabilities you will need to take and follow when becoming either a veterinary surgeon or veterinary nurse.

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Employers
Most veterinary nurses are employed by veterinary practices, which can include private, corporate-owned and charity clinics. There are also specialist employers, providing only emergency care or specialising in referral cases.

Some veterinary nurses work in rescue centres and animal charities. Outside of practice, there are other areas of employment including education, research, animal rehabilitation, and the armed forces.

Look for job vacancies at:
https://www.bvna.org.uk/a-career-in-veterinary-nursing/a-career-in-veterinary-nursing careers info and jobs
https://www.ukvetjobs.net/
https://www.vetrecordjobs.com/
https://jobs.vettimes.co.uk/jobs/veterinary-nurse/
https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/veterinary-nurse-jobs

Some veterinary practices are now owned by large national corporations and they will use their own recruitment websites.

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To practice as a veterinary nurse in the UK, you must hold a qualification accredited by the RCVS. If you're applying to university, you'll choose from two possible study routes:

A foundation degree (FdSc) in veterinary nursing (typically a three-year course)
A Bachelors degree (BSc) in veterinary nursing (typically a four-year course).

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https://youtu.be/9RXm5ECESR8

The following video can explain more in to depth of what is required and plenty of examples are shown

Find out what A Career in Veterinary Nursing involves and what qualifications you need to start training.

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Salary

At entry-level, veterinary nurses can earn £17,793 to £22,300.

With up five years' experience salaries range from £20,388 to £23,550.

More senior veterinary nurses can earn up to £38,600 with the average salary being around £28,000

Salaries can vary between veterinary practices

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Working hours

As a full-time veterinary nurse, you will need to work an average of 39 to 49 hours per week. However, you may work longer hours depending on your role. You should bear in mind that you may be required to work unsociable hours, including weekends, bank holidays and possibly overnight cover.

Part-time (temporary) work is also an option within this profession. Where you work less shifts or less hours

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https://www.rcvs.org.uk/setting-standards/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses/

the following link adress explains what rules veterinary nurses must follow in order to secure their job as a vet nurse

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Responsibilities

As a veterinary nurse you will need to be able to do the following:

Be able to restrain animals safely and confidently.

Be able to provide nursing care to hospitalised patients including patient monitoring and health checking, feeding, grooming and walking animals.

Be able to provide/administer treatments including injections, tablets, fluids and blood transfusions.

Be able to perform diagnostic tests, e.g. blood sampling, urine analysis and x-rays.

Be able to prepare animals for surgery and perform some minor procedures, e.g. cleaning and closing wounds and dental hygiene.

Be able to monitor anaesthesia

Be able to help and assist veterinary surgeons during a surgery

Be able to maintain the cleanliness of the practice you work at

Be able to assist and communicate with pet owners, gaining their trust and reassuring them about their animals treatment

Be able to inform the owner on animal health including vaccinations, worming, flea prevention and appropriate nutrition

Be able to support student veterinary nurses undertaking placements

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Types of veterinary nursing

The following options are possible careers paths you can go into for veterinary nursing

general practice (this usually what most people go into) - this entails vaccinating, neutering, worming and health checking

emergency practice - this is like A&E but for animals they tend to run 24 hours 7 days a week and run all night and all morning

referral practice - specialist practices that tend to see the more complex cases. This can include orthopaedics, oncology and ophthalmology. In some cases, these may be species-specific, e.g. canine, equine or exotics

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