Veterinary Nurse Apprenticeship
Vets4Pets Enfield
Enfield (EN1 1TH)
Closes in 21 days (Friday 14 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 October 2025
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Summary
The role is very hands on. You will be involved in every aspect of work in a veterinary practice, from reception work to practical work (such as general anaesthesia).
- Wage
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£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Veterinary nurse (level 3)
- Hours
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40 hours a week Monday-Friday, shifts TBC.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 December 2025
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
Where you'll work
Unit 1B
Crown Road
Enfield
EN1 1TH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE COLLEGE OF ANIMAL WELFARE LIMITED
Training course
Veterinary nurse (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work within the requirements of the health and safety legislation
- Work within the requirements of the data protection legislation
- Follow relevant operating procedures and manufacturers guidelines when using equipment, materials and pharmaceutical products
- Communicate effectively, appropriately and accurately using a variety of methods
- Conduct nursing clinics
- Prepare and maintain all areas of the veterinary practice at all times
- Prepare records, equipment and resources
- Work in a safe and effective manner
- Manage and perform effective infection control procedures
- Provide nursing support as required
- Prepare, use, maintain, store and dispose equipment, pharmaceuticals and materials appropriately
- Manage own performance and development
- Take measures to improve performance and competence
- Engage in continued professional and personal development
- Use professional standards of practice to self-assess performance
- Practise in accordance with the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct
Training schedule
- Reception
- Laboratory
- Consults
- General anaesthetics
- Cleaning
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade A*-C or 9-4)
- Mathematics (grade A*-C or 9-4)
- Science (grade A*-C or 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Reliable
- Respectful
- Keen to learn
- Friendly
About this employer
We are a veterinary practice in the Pets At Home shop. Our name is Vets4Pets Enfield
After this apprenticeship
You will be specialised in veterinary nursing and can become a permanent veterinary nurse with us.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE COLLEGE OF ANIMAL WELFARE LIMITED
Justin Groves
jgroves@caw.ac.uk
01480 422060
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000347182.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Friday 14 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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