Student Veterinary Nurse

Kernow Vet Group; Wendover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Wendover is seeking a Student Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The role involves cleaning equipment, animal handling, and providing nursing support under the guidance of a Registered Veterinary Nurse. Candidates should have veterinary-related work experience and GCSEs in core subjects. The position offers a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave and support for personal development. Flexibility for shifts is required, including possible night and weekend work.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Non-accidental injury support

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Veterinary-based work experience (1 week minimum) required.
• Willing to perform a variety of nursing tasks and studies under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain equipment for veterinary procedures.
• Communicate with clients in a friendly manner.
• Prepare and handle laboratory samples.
• Assist in various animal nursing tasks.
• Conduct nurse clinics including health checks and bandaging.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Laboratory sample preparation

Fluid therapy

Clinical nursing skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths, Science and English

Job description

Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre, Halton, Aylesbury, East of England

Wendover Heights have a fantastic opportunity for a Student Veterinary Nurse to join their team.

Daily duties would include but not be limited to;

• Cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Disinfecting clinical areas.
• Running and preparing laboratory samples.
• Animal handling (a range of species).
• Providing nutritional support to patients (a range of species).
• Calculating and administering fluid therapy.
• Communicating with clients (in person and over the phone).
• Conducting nurse clinics - bandaging, health checks, post-operative exams and injections.
• Learning and performing key clinical nursing skills - blood sampling, placing intravenous catheters, drug calculations, administering medications, monitoring and supporting patients undergoing anaesthesia, and maintaining records.

Want to know more about us?

Located in the beautiful market town of Wendover, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, our practice has been providing quality veterinary care for over 40 years. Our two-acre site features a spacious main hospital building, a standalone cat clinic, and a separate equine facility — though this role will focus solely on the small animal side.

We’re a team of 45 people, including 11 Full time Equivalent vets (14 in number) and 11 FTE nurses (15 in number), supported by dedicated reception and admin staff. Our facilities include hydrotherapy and physiotherapy services, a large and well-equipped clinical space. We’re known for our friendly atmosphere — and yes, we really do provide lunch for the whole team every day.

More about you!

This is an exciting opportunity for a student to join our team, the right person will have an assigned Registered Veterinary Nurse to be their clinical coach and support them through their training.

Entry requirements;

• Veterinary-based work experience (1 week minimum)
• GCSEs in Maths, Science and English

You will work 36 hours across a range of shifts between the hours of 7 am – 7:30 pm. Some night weekend work may be required in the future.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• Discounted staff pet care

Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre, Halton

1 Tring Road, Halton, Aylesbury, HP22 5PN, United Kingdom