Re: EVN training

Ariana Gooderham — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:24:26 GMT

The new NPL incorporates only a very small amount of equine work, but I would advise her to start off and qualify under small animal and then transfer or apply for jobs in the equine departments.

That way she can keep all her options open.

Good Luck!

Re: EVN training

Katie Mansfield — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:48:23 GMT

Yes it has, thanks Suzy,

K x

Re: EVN training

SuzyM — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:26:05 GMT

You're right to be concerned, there are fewer equine practices, but then there are also fewer SEVNs looking to fill them. My advice, if your daughter is desparate to work with horses, would be to get as much experience with them as possible in a variety of situations (e.g. competition yard, stud etc) before applying. I know of more than a few EVNs who started off as a work experience student or lay staff at an equine practice and the training came later, after dedication had been proven! Many equine practices take on lay staff as nurses and train in-house, although I think more are now sending students for EVN training. Equine practices also seem to be on the increase. Personally, I think it would be beneficial to have both VN and EVN qualifications as then you have a choice and a wider range of positions available to you, it depends how firmly her mind is set on horses.

I hope this has been some help.