Veterinary Nurses
Veterinary nurses provide assistance to veterinarians in the treatment and care of sick or injured animals.
£21,490
Median Salary
New workers start around £16,120. Normal pay is £21,490 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £30,647.
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 asking for
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Active Learning
- Speaking
- Learning Strategies
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Mathematics
- Science