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Veterinary Nurses

Overview

£18,270 Entry Level Salary

£13,610 Average Salary

£20,206 Potential Salary

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.

Education Requirements

Required Level Percentage achieved
Level 0 3%
Level 1 1%
Level 2 14%
Level 3 36%
Level 4-5 (Higher Education) 12%
Level 6 (Bachelors) 30%
Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) 5%

3 Annual Openings

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.

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