£21,840
Average Annual Pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
33
Average Weekly Hours
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2019
3.19%
Unemployment Rate
Labour Force Survey 2020
Future employment projections (Working Futures UK)
Description
Veterinary nurses provide assistance to veterinarians in the treatment and care of sick or injured animals.
Qualifications
Entrants require GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Entrants must obtain employment at an approved veterinary practice to gain practical experience and tuition with an employer for a minimum duration of two years. Candidates must also pass professional examinations before qualifying as a veterinary nurse.Typical tasks
- assists the veterinary surgeon during surgical and medical treatments of animals;
- prepares operating theatre, sterilises equipment and assists in theatre as required;
- dispenses and administers medication and applies dressings to animals under direction from the veterinarian;
- handles animals during treatment;
- collects and analyses blood, urine and other samples;
- cares for animals in hospital accommodation and keeps accurate records;
- maintains the biosecurity of the veterinary premises;
- advises clients on preventative medicine to maintain appropriate animal health and welfare.
Common job titles
Nurse, canine
Nurse, animal
Nurse, veterinary
Education background
Destination of Leavers survey, supplied by the Higher Education Statistics.
Compare Veterinary nurses with other careers
316/355
Ranked 316th out of 355 careers for highest average pay.
292/355
Ranked 292nd out of 355 careers for the longest hours.
143/355
Ranked 143rd out of 355 careers for highest unemployment rate.
Top industries: Veterinary nurses
Working Futures UK
Employment type
Gender breakdown
£420
Female average weekly pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
£450
Male average weekly pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
265/350
Gender pay gap ranking
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
Compare the Gender Pay Gap for Veterinary nurses with other careers.
Average weekly pay by age and gender: Veterinary nurses
Pay change between years
Hard-to-fill vacancies
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