Are you passionate about animals and have experience in the veterinary field? Are you eager to kickstart your career as a Veterinary Nurse? Animal Trust is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for the right individual with a love for animals to join our team. We are currently accepting applications for our apprenticeship nurses for the 2025 College intake. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey in veterinary care, we encourage you to apply today!
Your journey will start as an Animal Nursing Assistant where you will work 5 days a week (35hrs) from 11:30am-7pm, here you will learn the important key skills required to be a Veterinary Nurse. Upon successfully passing probationary, you will then be recruited into our Apprenticeship Veterinary Nurse role starting college in 2025 working 37.5hrs a week.
About Animal Trust
We're a leading provider of not-for-profit veterinary care. Founded by a team of committed, passionate vets, we work together to shape the future of veterinary medicine by providing something refreshing for clients and staff in the fast-paced changing veterinary industry.
How do our Apprenticeships work?
At Animal Trust, Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) are a vital part of the veterinary team, and we are committed to supporting the new generation of Veterinary Nurses. You will see a variety of cases with Animal Trust. As a vital member of the team, you will work through a rotational rota pattern ensuring exposure to all aspects of the role. As an apprentice, you will be paid to work 37.5 hours a week, 4 days a week in the clinic and 1 day per week at college. During college summer holidays, you will work your full week clinically.
Our apprentices will be supported by a clinical coach and will learn:
* How to handle animals calmly and safely
* Husbandry of companion animals
* Vital clinical skills
* Reception and administration tasks
As part of this apprenticeship, you will receive a Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing and be eligible to apply for professional registration with the RCVS as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
About you
* Applicants must have achieved at least 5 level 2 qualifications (equivalent to GCSE grades 9 to 4 or A* to C), including English, maths, and a science subject
* Must possess a current valid UK driving licence and be willing to drive the practice vehicle for patient transfers
* The college is unable to accept candidates onto the L3 diploma in Veterinary Nursing unless they have either completed the L2 diploma in Veterinary Care Support or have at least one year of hands-on experience working in a Veterinary practice
* Passionate about animals - previous experience working with animals is essential
* Committed and hard-working
Job particulars
* Duration: 36 months
* You will only be enrolled onto the college course if your 6-month probationary period is passed successfully
* 37.5 hours per week
* 4 days in clinic and 1 day in college
* Please note that you will need to be able to travel to college in Wigan, Stockport, or Preston for the training. Any job offer is conditional on you being accepted by the College
* Permanent job role may be available after the completion of the course
Benefits
* Salary: first 6 months will be paid at £12PH
* Once enrolled as a student nurse you will enter into the Apprentice Pay Scale:
o Year 1: (£6.40 per hour)
o Years 2 & 3: National Minimum Wage
* College course costs will be covered by Animal Trust
* 6 weeks Annual Leave
* Contributory pension scheme
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