Apprentice Veterinary Nurse

Northcote Veterinary Surgery

BRADFORD (BD2 4QR)

Closes in 9 days (Sunday 15 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 February 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship gives the applicant the skills required to begin a career as a veterinary nurse. You will be supported and trained by a friendly, supportive team and coach to help you achieve the qualifications to become an RVN.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Veterinary nurse (level 3)
Hours
Minimum of 30 hours a week. Shift patterns can be discussed, including some Saturday morning. No OOH, no bank holidays.

30 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 March 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

  • Helping throughout the practice in a client-facing role
  • Set up kennels, assist with animal handling and care in hospital
  • Lab work - bloods, microscope, urinalysis
  • Prepare theatre, assist during surgery and monitor anaesthetics
  • Pharmacy - help prepare prescriptions
  • Assist with vet and nurse consults
  • Confidently answer phone and book appointment

Where you'll work

358 OTLEY ROAD
BRADFORD
BD2 4QR

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

  • The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) Leeds (1 day a week)
  • Northcote Vets, 358 Otley Road, BD2 4QR (4 days a week)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade A*-C or 9-4)
  • Mathematics (grade A*-C or 9-4)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) (grade A*-C or 9-4)
  • You must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C (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

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • You will need to be able to help, hold and lift large dogs, so an element of physical fitness is required
  • Emotional capability to deal with upsetting or challenging cases

About this employer

An independent small animal first opinion practice in Bradford, West Yorkshire

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After this apprenticeship

Have a career as an RVN and option to complete further qualifications if desired.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE COLLEGE OF ANIMAL WELFARE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011996.

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Closes in 9 days (Sunday 15 February 2026 at 11:59pm)