Veterinary Nurse Jobs

A Veterinary Nurse plays a crucial role in the veterinary industry by providing professional medical care to animals. Their responsibilities include cleaning and sterilizing surgical equipment, administering medications or treatments under the supervision of a Veterinarian, assisting in surgery, performing diagnostic tests, and educating pet owners on pet care. They also provide comfort and reassurance to animals before, during, and after procedures. A Veterinary Nurse must be compassionate, attentive, and have excellent communication skills.

Before becoming a Veterinary Nurse, a person may hold positions such as Veterinary Assistant, Animal Caretaker, or Pet Groomer. These roles provide foundational knowledge and experience in handling animals, understanding their behavior and needs. To qualify as a Veterinary Nurse, a person must obtain a Veterinary Nursing qualification recognized by the relevant regulatory body in their country. For example, in the United States, this is the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA), where they become a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT). Moreover, gaining certification in areas like anesthesia, dentistry, or emergency and critical care can improve their professional standing.

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preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management....

In this role, you’ll guide veterinary nurses of all levels in mastering clinical skills, hospital protocols, and professional standards....

ICU Veterinary Nurse I

  • East Lansing, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 3 days ago

Of Veterinary Medicine 1052582 Working/Functional Title ICU Veterinary Nurse I Position Summary Provides patient care for ill and injured animals in the Veterinary Medical Center....

Overnight Surgery Ward Veterinary Nurse

  • Buzzards Bay, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Buzzards Bay, MA
  • 4 days ago

Nurse Training Program to support your ongoing learning and career advancement What We're Looking For Previous experience as a veterinary technician or assistant Confidence in administering oral and...

ICU Veterinary Nurse I Michigan State University

  • East Lansing, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 4 days ago

Working/Functional Title ICU Veterinary Nurse I Position Summary Provides patient care for ill and injured animals in the Veterinary Medical Center....

Attending Veterinarian or Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician

  • Rockwood, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Rockwood, TN
  • 4 days ago

Demonstrates a commitment to communication, customer service, organization, employee training, and ongoing improvement of East Tennessee Clinical Researchs Animal Care and Use program....

Surgery Nurse (FT3) / Veterinary Nurse I

  • East Lansing, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 6 days ago

### Working/Functional Title Surgery Nurse (FT3) ### Position Summary Provides care for ill and injured animals in the Surgery unit with occasional work in Radiology, Anesthesia, Emergency and Critical...

Surgery Nurse - Weekends / Veterinary Nurse I

  • East Lansing, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 6 days ago

This position works primarily in the operating rooms of the Small Animal Clinic, with occasional work in Large Animal Surgery, Radiology, Anesthesia Support Center, and Emergency and Critical Care....

Anesthesia Nurse - Weekends / Veterinary Nurse I

  • East Lansing, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 6 days ago

nurse will be lifting animal patients onto cages and medical equipment; carrying animals between cages and exam tables and gurneys; pushing carts containing animals and equipment to other units; climbing...

VetPartners Careers - Vet Nurse

  • Kingsley, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Kingsley, MI
  • 10 days ago

We are looking for: A veterinary nurse with at least 1-2 years' experience....

Post-Operative Veterinary Nurse

  • Weymouth, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Weymouth, MA
  • 12 days ago

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Veterinary Nurse/Technician (Small/Large Animal Versa)

  • West Lafayette, IN
  • 12 days ago
  • West Lafayette, IN
  • 12 days ago

Our veterinary nurses play a crucial role in teaching and mentoring students throughout the year, shaping the future of veterinary care....

Post-Operative Veterinary Nurse

  • South Weymouth, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • South Weymouth, MA
  • 14 days ago

About the Role: As a Recovery Nurse, you'll be responsible for monitoring patients as they wake from anesthesia, managing pain control, and ensuring each pet receives the highest standard of care during...

Veterinary Nurse I - Large Animal

  • East Lansing, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 17 days ago

### Working/Functional Title Veterinary Nurse - Large Animal ### Position Summary Provide patient care for ill and injured animals in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital....

Veterinary Nurse I - Large Animal Michigan State University

  • East Lansing, MI
  • 18 days ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 18 days ago

Working/Functional Title Veterinary Nurse - Large Animal Position Summary Provide patient care for ill and injured animals in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital....

Veterinary Nurse Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireVeterinary curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Practice
Vets and human health professionals both have a responsibility to address the challenge of antimicrobial stewardship. Veterinary nurses, surgeons and pharmacists need the skills to prescribe...
Virtual Work Experience and Exploring the Veterinary Profession
The COVID-19 pandemic means that many potential vet students cannot undertake animal handling work experience. On this course, youll get insight into the reality of life as a vet so that you can...
Essential Competencies for Nurse Preceptors
A learning program that focuses primarily on the preceptor-preceptee relationship within an academic, clinical learning experience, and can be applied at many levels in the nursing education...

Salary for Veterinary Nurse Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireVeterinary research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinary Nurse positions.



Highest Education Level

Veterinary Nurses offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.1%
Associate's Degree
28.9%
High School or GED
20.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.5%
Master's Degree
3.5%
Some College
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
Some High School
1.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Nurses
Less than 1 year
50.3%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
10.4%
4-6 years
1.6%


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