Veterinary Nursing Apprenticeship

Vets4Pets Enfield

Enfield (EN1 1TH)

Closes on Sunday 22 March 2026

Posted on 23 January 2026

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Summary

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

• Wage:

  £15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

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  The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

• Training course: Veterinary nurse (level 3)
• Hours: 40 hours a week Monday-Friday, shifts TBC.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Friday 10 April 2026

• Duration:

  2 years 6 months

• Positions available:

  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

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).

• Reception
• Laboratory
• Consults
• General anaesthetics
• Cleaning

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

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

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)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Animal Management or other Veterinary Courses (grade Pass)

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

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010188.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 22 March 2026