Today an increasing number of people who own pets are becoming familiar with the sight of the veterinary nurse in their local practice. Veterinary Nursing is a rewarding career that offers variety and daily contact with animals and their owners.
As a qualified Veterinary Nurse you will be
responsible for the welfare, comfort and recovery of animals that may have undergone
trauma, surgery or are receiving treatment for medical conditions. You will be trained to a high level to enable
you to work in all aspects of the veterinary practice from reception through to the
operating theatre. The majority of Veterinary Nurses work in
small animal practice, which is a practice that predominantly treats cats, dogs and small
animals such as rabbits and rodents as well as the occasional reptile. Like their counterpart in the NHS, Veterinary
Nurses must be prepared to work long and often unsociable hours when the occasion
demands. The work can be physically demanding and Veterinary Nurses must be
versatile enough to turn their hands to the many aspects of veterinary practice like the
reception work you see here. The receptionist is the first contact the client
has with the practice and must make a favourable impression. It’s important to be of smart appearance at all
times as well as being cheerful, patient and helpful. Owners can often be in an emotional state
when their pets are unwell. And the good Veterinary Nurse must be able to deal with
such situations sympathetically. Imagine how you would feel if your own pet had been
involved in a road traffic accident for example. The Veterinary Nurse is admitting this patient
for an operation, the procedure is discussed with the owner and a consent form signed.
Large animal Veterinarian
NVS in the News – WZTV FOX 17 – The Amazing Story of Ellie the Homeless Dog
Click here to see the Story of Ellie, featuring Dr. Wes Roach, one of Nashville Veterinary Specialists veterinary surgeons. Ellie’s surgery was made possible with help by Merle’s Angels. Merle’s Angels is a nonprofit fund that helps support the medical and surgical treatment of sick and injured pets without human owners. Click here to donate […]
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Sweet Cat Sissy needs a home, she is blind
To mark “Be Kind to Animals Week” we’re featuring a beautiful,
affectionate special-needs feline who has been waiting for a forever
home for far too long. Sissy is with our good friends at local
non-profit rescue group Animals in Distress. We hope that with some
extra exposure this post will reach the right people and […]
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