https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/nonclinical-discussions/11410/actually-getting-started-struggling hi everyone, i was wondering if you could help me, i&#39;m currently a student studying at university (nothing related to veterinary nursing at all). however, i am currently in the process (i use that word lightly) of applying to training centres anden-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/102329?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:32:05 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:c8b74f40-8ca6-4dbc-a366-565d016b2ce2Tracy Windler RVN<p>Hi, if you&#39;re hoping to get a student position and not just a &quot;training&quot; position, where you wouldn&#39;t get official training to become an RVN, then I would check the lists of accredited training practices on the RCVS website- only TP&#39;s can officially train SVN&#39;s.&nbsp; Obviously, you might be happy to get a foot in the door anywhere at first, then hope it leads you to a training position.</p> <p>Hopefully with the new training system, some practices are becoming Auxiliary TP&#39;s.&nbsp; Hopefully we are!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/102322?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:51:58 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:43f99fc7-bf6e-46d5-b007-f21b16215b43Stuart McQueen RVN MBVNA<p>previous experience in working with animals... what your best qualities are: ie working well as part of team etc etc... any special interests for example with exotic animals?</p> <p>are you just mail shotin loads of places or getting in touch with places looking for trainees? start of just by writing: I&#39;m writing to enquire about the student veterinary nurse position - and see where you go from there!</p> <p>good luck</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>