Hi, Im Carlie Im 13 and im in yr 9 i have just been given my options booklet and ever since i was a little girl ive wanted to work with animals and have come to my conclusion to become and Veterinary Nurse. I am just wondering what options do i definalty need to take? I am also going to try and go to Kingston Maurwood once a week to try and get a diploma in Animal Care , would that improve my chances ? Any advide would be great thank you (:https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,15890#msg-15890Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:56:19 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,21462#msg-21462 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,21462#msg-21462
I'm currently 13 and in year 9 and i should be taking my options in a few months after Christmas (i would've thought) and i'd LOVE to have the chance of working with animals - preferably a Veterinary Nurse. Also, i'd love to take this into the Armed Forces for the experience and to be a Vet Technician would be amazing. I believe that a Nurse and Technician is the same thing only one is a general term and another the military term.

I've been thinking a lot about this recently as my hamster had to be put to sleep because of an illness she had called Pyometra. Ever since that happened, I've really got hyped about it and have been thinking of option choices and things like that a bit more in depth.

What I've been thinking is:

- Small animal care (if it is available for me to take) or Equine.
- Biology and Chemistry (separate science if i am eligible for it)
- Physical Education (for the Army training maybe)

Not too sure if they are the greatest option choices but that's just what I'm thinking right now. I've got a few months to think about it anyway but would still love to hear back from you. In my school we're only able to take 3 options, that's why I only stated 3 above.

For my work experience I've been talking to my dad about this and have been trying to decide between Pets at Home or an actual Veterinary Surgery. Going to a Vet Surgery would be great but I'd love to work at somewhere like Pets at Home, for instance. Either or would be great.

I'd love to hear your views of this given reply to the forum and would like to hear from a professional side of it.


Cheers!

Leah x]]> Leah Veterinary StudentsFri, 26 Oct 2012 15:52:44 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,21395#msg-21395 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,21395#msg-21395
No I dont believe you need Maths A level but science subjects help a lot. Your choices sound pretty good. Do check out www.bvna.org.uk to see exactly which course you might want to follow to beome a veterinary nurse. There's a number of different options available, studying at degree level or diploma level in veterinary nursing.]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsSat, 13 Oct 2012 17:53:28 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,21390#msg-21390 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,21390#msg-21390chemistry
biology
phsycology
something else]]> shannon Veterinary StudentsSat, 13 Oct 2012 15:43:29 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,21351#msg-21351 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,21351#msg-21351
To start with you need to aim for getting at least 5 GCSE level Grade 'C's or above to include Maths, Science and English. You also should try and get some further animal related work experience which I would hope your school could help you with in year 10. Also have a look online at www.bvna.org.uk in the careers section which tells you lots more about the veterinary nursing career and entry requirements for the various courses. Good luck.]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsFri, 05 Oct 2012 12:38:58 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,21345#msg-21345 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,21345#msg-21345i am 13 years of age and i am in year 9 and i will get mt options booklet in 85 school days.
ever since ii was a little girl i wanted to work with animals i have experiance ive been to work in a few 4/ 5 times ful days and they said i was good at what iw as doing.. would the help me get in?but what options should take and what experance will i need? to get in?

Thank-you
Jade]]> jade xx Veterinary StudentsWed, 03 Oct 2012 15:06:00 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,20287#msg-20287 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,20287#msg-20287 Rebecca Louise Veterinary StudentsWed, 26 Oct 2011 12:50:54 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,20194#msg-20194 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,20194#msg-20194i have always wanted to be a veterinary nurse and want to work with animals ....
could you help me with what options i should take , do you no if theres any infomation you can give me?
i am thinking of taking a short coarse at myerscough collage next year... i have good experience with horses as i have my own will that help me for a better chance ....??? do i have to go to uni or can i do it all at myerscough as its near by ...xx:) thanks very much , brooke x]]> Brooke ... Veterinary StudentsThu, 13 Oct 2011 07:23:25 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,19205#msg-19205 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,19205#msg-19205First of all you need to find a vets, you need to help out every sat or whenever you can. They may not pay you but trust me, i've been working for my vets for free for 7 months before they even thought about giving me a job! so get on in there!
Secondly you need to try very hard on your GCSEs and get nothing less than 5 C-A* in english,maths and science.
After that you need to write to as many vets as you can offering to become a trainee VN.
If they take you on, you will train for three years, get paid and do four days a week and 1 day a week college with them.
If you can't find a place don't worry, go to Kingston Maurward and get some other experiences under your belt.
KEEP TRYING! and a word of advice. . . think before you act with animals, stay polite and also offer to help with anything!
Other than that. Good luck!]]> Larnie Veterinary StudentsWed, 15 Jun 2011 19:50:47 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,18454#msg-18454 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,18454#msg-18454 JoanJasper Veterinary StudentsTue, 29 Mar 2011 13:22:52 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,18111#msg-18111 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,18111#msg-18111
please help it would change my life :]]]> skye Veterinary StudentsThu, 17 Mar 2011 15:31:07 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,15924#msg-15924 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,15924#msg-15924
If you have raised your sights from VN to veterinary surgeon you must write to the Admissions Departmens at the University veterinary schools - you will get their addresses from the internet if you google the universities. They are London -(the Royal Veterinary College), Cambridge, Nottingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

W]]> Walter Beswick Veterinary StudentsMon, 15 Feb 2010 10:15:14 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,15919#msg-15919 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,15919#msg-15919 Carlie Veterinary StudentsSun, 14 Feb 2010 21:38:40 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,15891#msg-15891 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,15891#msg-15891
Write to :
Department of Veterinary Nursing
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
62/64 Horseferry Road,
London SW1 2AF

and ask for any informaton they can give you about veterinary nursing.

W]]> Walter Beswick Veterinary StudentsThu, 11 Feb 2010 17:05:17 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,15890#msg-15890 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15890,15890#msg-15890
I am also going to try and go to Kingston Maurwood once a week to try and get a diploma in Animal Care , would that improve my chances ?

Any advide would be great thank you (:]]> Carlie Veterinary StudentsThu, 11 Feb 2010 16:29:22 +0000