Career Opportunities for Veterinary Nurses

After qualifying, there are many career pathways for veterinary nurses!

Working overseas - the UK Veterinary Nurse qualification is highly respected outside of the UK and can lead to many working or volunteer roles within practices or charities, and even with wild animals such as Chimpanzees and Bears!  

Clinical Coach - Student Veterinary Nurses train alongside a qualified member of staff, usually an RVN, to teach, support and mentor the SVN. It is a very rewarding role and helps keep your knowledge up to date! 

There are many opportunities for RVNs in related industries, such as Laboratory Work, Pharmaceuticals, Physiotherapy, Reproductions and even going on to work with horses, farm animals, wildlife or zoo animals!  

Registered Veterinary Nurses can also becomes teachers at Universities or Colleges, as well as going on to study further in a particular area of interest, such as nutrition and behaviour!