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Traditionally, there were very little career opportunities for veterinary nurses, once qualified, they continued working as nurses in practice. But as the capabilities of experienced nurses increases more opportunities have arisen. Ambitious nurses are keen to use the skills gained as a nurse and further their careers.

Head Nurse

Senior nurses can become a head nurse/nursing manager of a practice. The position holds a great deal of responsibility and covers everything from staff management to authorising overtime payments.
Whilst some duties can be delegated to other senior nurses within the practice, it is the head nurses responsibilty to ensure the smooth running of the practice.

Staff Management

Stock Control

Health and Safety

Clinical Nursing

Equipment Management

Liaise with Partners

Troubleshoot

Accounts and Money Management

Nursing Positions

University Positions

Charity Work

Working Abroad

Locum Nursing

Research

Private Partnership

Other Related Career Options

Practice Management

Pharmaceuical Representative

Lecturing

• Gerbils
• Guinea pigs
• Hedgehogs
• Keeping Rats as Pets
• Psittacosis
• Rabbits

• Mice
• Parrots
• Ferrets

• International Veterinary Nurses and Technicians Association
• Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals
• The Blue Cross
• The Royal Society for the Protection of Animals
• The Celia Hammond Trust
• The Tortoise Trust
• The Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour
• RCVS Find a Vet Service
• First Aid for Pets
• British Veterinary Hospitals Association
• Bringing Pets into Britain
• Pet Passport Scheme
• Jetstream veterinary-nursing website

Furthur Information

• Veterinary Nurse Training Course - structure, entry requirements and the Animal Nursing Assistant course.



• Veterinary Nursing - a general introduction



• Veterinary Nursing - Medical - medical and clinical aspects of the profession.



• Veterinary Nursing - Surgical - theatre work and operating duties.



• Specialisation as a Veterinary Nurse - further qualifications available.