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A Registered Veterinary Nurse (or RVN) will work with Veterinary Surgeons to provide care for their patients. Unlike a Veterinary Assistant, an RVN is trained to undertake procedures including minor surgery and anaesthesia - meaning that candidates for this role require official qualifications before they can carry out their job.
Many Veterinary practices recruit school leavers and put them through a structured programme that includes both hands-on work and Level Two qualifications in Veterinary Care and / or Animal Nursing. Once they have completed their training, Veterinary Nurses can expect to earn £14,000 a year, rising to £22,000 for experienced staff. RVN salaries in London are often higher - rising as high as £28,000.
Recruitment for Veterinary Nurses can be extremely competitive, and as such, supply of candidates often outweighs demand. Recruitment agencies can help to put RVNs and potential RVNs in touch with the right employers. In addition to this, such agencies are often involved in the supply of Veterinary Nurse Locums - temporary employees who can cover a shortfall in staff availability.