Veterinary Nurses
Veterinary nurses assist veterinarians in the treatment and care of sick or injured animals.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£26375
New workers start around £10664. Normal pay is £26375 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £38788.
Jobs
1010
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Advises clients on preventative medicine to maintain appropriate animal health and welfare.
- Maintains the biosecurity of the veterinary premises.
- Cares for animals in hospital accommodation and keeps accurate records.
- Collects and analyses blood, urine and other samples.
- Handles animals during treatment.
- Dispenses and administers medication and applies dressings to animals under direction from the veterinarian.
- Prepares operating theatre, sterilises equipment and assists in theatre as required.
- Assists the veterinary surgeon during surgical and medical treatments of animals.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Listening
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Active Learning
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Speaking
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Learning Strategies
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Critical Thinking
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Writing
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Monitoring
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Mathematics
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Science
