Is veterinary nursing for me?
Explore the incredible rewards and opportunities a career in veterinary nursing can give you.
I want to be a vet nurse
If a career that combines working with animals in a hands-on medical environment sounds exciting, veterinary nursing could be for you.
If you’re looking for a hands-on and extremely rewarding career, veterinary nursing could be the perfect choice. As a vet nurse, you'll be the backbone of your practice, caring for animals and supporting their worried owners through difficult times.
We’re here to give you the complete picture – the incredible rewards, the real challenges, and the different routes available to reach your goal of becoming a registered veterinary nurse (RVN).
Thinking about becoming a veterinary nurse?
What does a vet nurse do?
Wondering what a veterinary nurse does day-to-day? Learn about the diverse responsibilities of this essential role, from...
Succeeding as a veterinary nurse
Discover the essential qualities you need for veterinary nursing success - from communication skills and compassion, to ...
How do I become a vet nurse?
There are two routes to becoming a qualified veterinary nurse; either via vocational training or via a higher education ...
Veterinary nursing career case studies
To help you find out more about the diverse career paths available to you, read our new case studies from veterinary nurses in a wide variety of different roles.
Though your own career path will be unique, we hope you will find ideas and inspiration from reading about others.
Accrediting veterinary nursing qualifications
Veterinary nurses must be on the Register of Veterinary Nurses to work in the UK. To be eligible to join the Register, which is maintained by the RCVS, you must hold a qualification from a university or awarding organisation accredited by us.
The standards for accrediting these qualifications, and the institutions that offer them, are set by the Veterinary Nurses Council, the RCVS body responsible for veterinary nurse education and training.