Vet nurses in the army

Re: Vet nurses in the army

Nick Shackleton — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 20:49:54 GMT

http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/26910.aspx

Re: Vet nurses in the army

Ema24 — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 20:36:41 GMT

I am currently considering a new route and have been thinking about the army and came on here to post looking for information about the Veterinary Technician Corps and I just found this post already started

I am an RVN, I'm 26, so I think I have the basic entry levels requires. I was just wondering, does anyone know what the basic training involves?

Re: Vet nurses in the army

Charley83 — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 12:26:19 GMT

I've looked into this and you must be qualified and be in training be the time you turn 33 years old. It is a regular job only not available as TA - only thing that may hold be back is i,m possibly going in for major abdominal surgery. They will also train you to be a military dog handler - which would be intersting - the role mainly involves looking after service dogs and horses. Good luck.

Re: Vet nurses in the army

Nick Shackleton — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 10:09:12 GMT

https://www.army.mod.uk/rolefinder/role/216/veterinary-technician/

Re: Vet nurses in the army

JaneRVN — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 09:23:48 GMT

The army are actively seeking RVNs. They used to train vet techs and now realise they should have RVNs, a number are re-training currently. It would be worth looking at both routes, pre-army RVN or could the army trainee recruits?

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sooz4004 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 08:55:22 GMT

I looked into it once upon a time! Your local army careers office should be able to help with info.

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Ems — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 22:07:26 GMT

I unfortunately don't have a clue, it was a path I considered but I met my now husband and changed my mind!

I thought it would be really interesting being in this field and seeing things from they're perspective I hope you get a better answer from someone on VN.co.uk, would like to hear they're experience purely out of interest!