Veterinary nursing is a natural choice for those with their minds set on working with animals. If you have a passion for animal welfare, then you are likely already familiar with the profession and the important role that veterinary nurses play in raising animal welfare standards.
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Gain real job prospects
Job prospects for registered veterinary nurses continue to remain high in veterinary practice and in related industries. What’s more – salary expectations have increased significantly in recent years, the median salary package for qualified veterinary nurses is now £30,500 (SPVS Salaries Survey 2022/3).
Join a rewarding profession
Veterinary nurses make a real difference to the lives of animals every single day. The sense of purpose that comes from nursing an ill, abandoned or stray animal back to health, and the long-lasting friendships fostered whilst working as part of a close-knit team in practice, makes veterinary nursing a rewarding and worthwhile career.
Benefit from varied career options
Upon completion of formal studies, veterinary nurses have numerous professional opportunities. You could remain in first opinion practice; move into referral practice and specialise in a particular area, train as an equine veterinary nurse, or find work in related industries such as management, research, teaching, sales or rehabilitation with further training. Read more about what you can do with a veterinary nursing qualification
Gain the gift of life-long learning
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a mandatory requirement for Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs), with 45 hours being required by the RCVS over a three year period. This gives those working in the profession the gift of life-long learning and education, and leaves plenty of opportunity to pursue professional interests and undertake specialist training in a range of topics, particularly the care of exotic pets, feline medicine, anaesthesia and dentistry.