It is A level passes that count usually 3 A's or 2 A's and a B (if they love you and want you at there Uni). But you must SHINE at interview. The individual Universities require different amounts of work experience ranging from Farm, Kennels through to Veterinary practice. Contact the Universities for their own requirements. As for GCSE's, Maths & English are paramount to getby thevet - Veterinary Students
Hi Sarah, The BTEC National or NVQ Level 3, are excellent courses. It is not all just fluffy animals, they include science and business studies as an integral part of their sylabus. To work as a vet nurse (with a veiw to getting onto the VN course) you simply need 5 GCSE's A - C that must include maths, English and a science subject. Obviously the courses (BTEC or NVQ) are academicaliy hiby thevet - Veterinary Students
Hi Matt, what is it you need to know? Governing bodies such as the RCVS, have little influence in practice as they have very little power and do not (by law) regulate the industry. The VMPA is only there for networking and generally just full of hot air. Sadly there are no qualifications for practice management, such as degrees ect. The VMPA do a course but it is pretty wet, and has major flawsby thevet - Veterinary Students
It is not common to volunteer once graduated! If you want to get a job in the UK, it is advisable to read the "Veterinary Times" and "Vet Record" in addition to looking for jobs on VetClick. Also try to get experience in UK practices to demonstrate that you understand the culture of practice over here.by thevet - Veterinary Students
Hi we are a small animal practice in Leeds, and we would like to offer a place to "see practice", to UK vet students. Please note this does not mean nurses or helpers, we mean university students!!! 100% small animal, TP, practice with strong interests in dermatology and oncology, we will provide accomodation if needed and money towards travel expences to and from your university. Upby thevet - Veterinary Students
The ANA or old pre-vet nursing, theoretically should be on minimum wage. However, an employer can pay you less than the minimum wage for the first year of your employment, as a legal loop hole allows for this first year of employment as a trainee year and therefore exempt. As for how much do you get paid for year 1 VN or year 2 VN, well that is up to the employer. Again once you have worked forby thevet - Veterinary Students
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