Becoming a veterinary nurse is a full time role with diploma and degree level qualifications available. People often ask whether a nurse is going to continue their education to become a veterinary surgeon but this is not the purpose of a veterinary nurse. Vet nurses are all multi talented individuals who are trained or in training for the many different roles that nurses can perform. All vet nurses receive regular training to keep them up to date with industry standards and new advances in veterinary care.
The day to day tasks of a veterinary nurse include:
- Preparing animals for treatment and surgeries – this includes placing catheters, clipping and sterilising, taking temperatures, bandaging, giving injections,
- Taking x-rays,
- Monitoring patients during and on recovery from anaesthesia,
- K laser therapy,
- Taking care of in patients – cleaning cages, hand feeding, monitoring the patient, updating the vet & owners,
- Dispensing medication and stock taking
- Removing stitches, offering pet care advice,
- Assisting with reception duties,
- Performing in house laboratory tests,
- Updating records,
- Training new staff,
- Most importantly tlc, cuddles and support particularly for nervous or elderly pets who need an extra bit of looking after,
- Giving advice to new pet owners,
- Providing support owners of pets who have sadly passed over Rainbow Bridge.
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