Job Description
Already on your SVN journey and looking for the right practice to support you? This could be the perfect fit.
We’re looking for a driven, passionate Student Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team on a full-time (40 hours) apprenticeship, working towards your RVN qualification via a College Diploma.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Full-time role – 40 hours per week
- 1 day per week at college
- The rest of your week gaining hands-on clinical experience in practice
- Exposure across theatre, inpatient care, consults, lab work & more
Who This Role Is For
This is not an entry-level role; we’re looking for candidates already committed to the SVN pathway:
You already have a college place and need a practice or, you’re currently enrolled and looking to transfer practices
You’ll also have:
- Previous experience within a veterinary setting
- Animal management qualifications (or similar)
- A clear understanding of the SVN role and career journey
Why Join Hertford Vets for Pets?
- Small, supportive team where you truly matter — no “just a number” feeling
- Nurses are hands-on in all areas of patient care
- Trust, autonomy & development — shape your role around your interests
- Work alongside 2 Vets, Head Nurse & a close-knit support team
Our Practice Offers:
- Separate cat & dog wards
- Isolation unit & sterile theatre
- Digital X-ray & ultrasound
- In-house lab & microscope
- Capnography & pulse oximetry
We prioritise quality care over quantity, with 30-minute consults for complex cases and regular support from visiting specialists (cardiology, imaging & orthopaedics).
Salary:
£8.00 - £12.71 per hour dependant upon experience (Year 1 apprenticeship rate)
Increasing to National Minimum/National Living Wage (age dependent) after Year 1 (19+)
Ready to Apply?
If you’re serious about becoming an RVN and want to learn in a supportive, hands-on environment where you’ll genuinely grow, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your veterinary nursing career.