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 per hour (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.

Pets at Home Limited

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