Seeking Veterinary Nurse apprenticeship

Re: Seeking Veterinary Nurse apprenticeship

Charley83 — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:07:55 GMT

When I was 16 i really wanted to be a vet/vet nurse wrote to all vets in the area and didn't get many replies - i was gutted and tried 3 times more before finally giving up and taking up human nursing. Now at 29 i,m trying to break in again but i,m more mature and dermined than before.Before i managed to get into veterinary practice to gain experience I sent of my cv, covering letter every month to training practices in the area, I begged my vet each time I seen him, I visited vets and pestered them til my persistance paid off - don't give up , thats my regret Keep trying, keep a copy of CV and cover letter on the computer and fire it off every month - try visit even if it is just with your CV. They probably gave me a placement as they were fed up getting emails every month! For to apply for the Veterinary Nurse course here You MUST have a minimum of 2 weeks in a VET PRACTICE.

I,d say keep in there but be prepared to wait. Good Luck

Re: Seeking Veterinary Nurse apprenticeship

alice456 — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:28:59 GMT

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Desperately seeking training placement for September 13. I will be heart broken if i cant get a placement, this is all i want to do. Please tell me of any vacancies. My CV and Covering letter are on my profile. Please please help me, id be ever so grateful.

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I had a look at your cv and i noticed that while you have had experience with animals you have had no work experience in a vet practice were you planning on getting this?

Re: Seeking Veterinary Nurse apprenticeship

BTCC Fan RVN — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:50:16 GMT

Maybe if you can ask to volunteer at a practice near you?? If they know you and see you work they maybe more inclined to take you on for student nurse when a position becomes available.

Unfortunately training positions are hard to find and are like gold dust. ( I know!! Tried for years)

Good luck!!

Re: Seeking Veterinary Nurse apprenticeship

Katie Mansfield — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:43:45 GMT

https://www.pdsa.org.uk/careers/seeing-practice

Might be worth a try - there's a PDSA in Gateshead. I got my work experience by volunteering at PD near me (Essex) and now I'm doing my work placement there. (It's unpaid cos I'm at uni)

K x

Re: Seeking Veterinary Nurse apprenticeship

Katie Mansfield — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:38:23 GMT

Speak to your college placement officer they must have a list of TPs they regularly use. You might find you do better by visiting rather than writing (everyone writes, you need to stand out) - you've got a few months so don't panic!

Good luck,

K x

Re: Seeking Veterinary Nurse apprenticeship

Stephanie Bell — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:18:22 GMT

Yes, most that i have been able to contact but alot arent taking apprenticeships or havent replied, and the longer its left the less chance i have :(

Re: Seeking Veterinary Nurse apprenticeship

Stephanie Bell — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:16:02 GMT

Yes first year position, and i live in blaydon, Newcastle. I will travel though as i really just want this so bad. Please let me know if you know of any placements available :)

Re: Seeking Veterinary Nurse apprenticeship

BTCC Fan RVN — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:48:03 GMT

Have you written to all the TP in the area you live??

Re: Seeking Veterinary Nurse apprenticeship

F1chick — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:44:44 GMT

where about?! As in a first year position? we need more info to help!