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Veterinary Nurses
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£13,107
Median salary
New workers start around £8,163.38. Normal pay is £13,107 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £23,806.90.
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Jobs
Subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Maths,
Further Maths, Physics, English Literature and Spanish.
Daily Tasks
- Advises clients on preventative medicine to maintain appropriate animal health and welfare.
- Maintains the biosecurity of the veterinary premises.
- Cares for animals in hospital accommodation and keeps accurate records.
- Collects and analyses blood, urine and other samples.
- Handles animals during treatment.
- Dispenses and administers medication and applies dressings to animals under direction from the veterinarian.
- Prepares operating theatre, sterilises equipment and assists in theatre as required.
- Assists the veterinary surgeon during surgical and medical treatments of animals.
Skills
Job postings
Reading Comprehension
66
Active Listening
65
Active Learning
59
Speaking
55
Learning Strategies
54
Critical Thinking
54
Writing
52
Monitoring
52
Mathematics
51
Science
49