https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/nonclinical-discussions/25829/is-it-much-harder-to-get-a-veterinary-nurse-placement-in-the-midlands I notice all the jobs for a student vet nurse or even a vet nurse assistant and not any are in the Midlands. Is this common or am I looking in the wrong place? en-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/153137?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 23 Jun 2014 21:58:36 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:800bd84a-4058-47e8-803c-3ba25a1b2c73kerryfeehan<p>It could be as we are a training practice although we desperately want someone who is generally happy to carry on being an assistant as they always go onto veterinary nursing! If you are interested send your cv in with a covering letter, it shouldn&#39;t matter about your upcoming hols as I don&#39;t think the position will start for at least 4 weeks. The position is mainly cleaning kennels, washing, feeding animals and taking out to toilet, cleaning surgical instruments.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/153115?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:21:24 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:7187d67d-b56d-4dcb-a379-6525f2b245b0Libby Smith<p>If it helps, I live in the south east and have been looking for a a position for nearly 9 months with no luck. I have 2 years experience working in veterinary practices but have only been offered one interview. I&#39;ve also contacted every practice able to train students within a 70 mile radius and found no vacancies.&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/153113?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 23 Jun 2014 11:27:33 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:286ccf9c-f18c-457a-a474-fdfc70f972aajc91<p>Thank you. Yes i saw the ad in the paper although Is this a possible Training opportunity? I wanted to apply but I have a 3 week holiday booked in August so I am not sure about the start date and how strict they are.&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/153081?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 21 Jun 2014 22:23:48 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:55c51bd7-0c8e-4bbf-ab82-c651d4a732e9kerryfeehan<p>ps my practice Walpole and bingham in Wolverhampton are looking to recruit an auxillary/animal care assistant!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/153080?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 21 Jun 2014 22:22:55 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:590b6912-53d0-43e2-98f2-11d583d3a361kerryfeehan<p>Hi, I&#39;m in the west midlands and in order to get a trainee veterinary nurse placement I sent my cv off to at least 20 local practices! Had no joy so did a work experience placement (even though I was in my 20&#39;s!) and eventually got a position as an animal care assistant before starting my training as a nurse. I think there are very little opportunities in the midlands and it is definitely a case of who you know! Good luck</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/153052?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 20 Jun 2014 17:00:21 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e7610eef-a25e-47e7-8eae-ba5990183407Heather Bacon<p>I found there were more opportunities to train in the South-East. I had to move from the South-West to London for a placement. </p> <p>Good luck hope you find a position!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>