Moving from USA to UK

RE: Moving from USA to UK

Sophie Millar — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 17:32:57 GMT

If you email my CV I can definitely look at a few places I know hire unqualified nurses who have relevant experience

RE: Moving from USA to UK

Clairebearozzy — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 17:30:31 GMT

The only problem with that is that I need a permanent job contract so that my husband can move too. He is American and so for him to be able to obtain a family visa I must have a job contract that I can start within 3 months of moving. I don't think locum work qualifies as a permanent job :(

RE: Moving from USA to UK

Sophie Millar — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 15:44:06 GMT

Hi Claire

I usually place international nurses as locums first. This is an easier entry option and provides UK experience. Feel free to msg me if you need help or advice getting a job :)

RE: Moving from USA to UK

Clairebearozzy — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:20:57 GMT

I have noticed that most jobs that are advertised are for RVNs, but I'm not giving up hope!

Thank you for the info, it seems very different to how it is here in Florida.

RE: Moving from USA to UK

James Colver Cert. Ed, RVN — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 21:23:54 GMT

Hi Claire,

Yes plenty of practices will take you on as an unqualified member of staff if you have some good experience, and as said above, if you can find a training practice who will support you in attaining the qualification and registration then all the better!

If you wish to undertake certain procedures then you will need to be registered (see the Veterinary Surgeons Act Schedule 3 amendment or as described in the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct - 4.2 Veterinary surgeons must ensure that tasks are delegated only to those who have the appropriate competence and registration.) So aim high!

Also, whilst seeking work as somebody who is unqualified but experienced shouldn't be too much trouble, most vacancies advertise for Registered Veterinary Nurses.

RE: Moving from USA to UK

WelshyNurse — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:21:50 GMT

Experience goes further than qualifications in the uk it seems.

I've been vet nursing for 10 years and am not qualified. Also worked as head nurse.

RE: Moving from USA to UK

Stacey1 — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 17:04:26 GMT

Hi Claire,

We may be able to help you with finding a job, we are currently looking for an RVN but would happily look in to taking on an ana with considerable experience!

if you are interested then please feel free to email your cv to valereception@btinternet.com FAO Jonathan Dainton.

Hope you have some luck in finding a job!

All the best

Stacey

RE: Moving from USA to UK

Olivia01423 — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 10:49:04 GMT

Hi Claire,

There are practices who do hire experienced but unqualified veterinary nurses and help you become registered if they are a training practice. Please feel free to call or email me and i can help find you something suitable. My phone number is 01423 701321 and email is olivia@recruit4vets.co.uk

Regards,
Olivia

Recruit4vets

RE: Moving from USA to UK

Clairebearozzy — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 18:13:14 GMT

Thanks, I will definitely start doing so. I cant imagine doing any other line of work, and as soon as I'm settled I'll definitely be starting my veterinary nursing degree!

RE: Moving from USA to UK

Kim Rathbone — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 08:05:11 GMT

https://www.rcvs.org.uk/education/i-want-to-be-a-veterinary-nurse/

http://www.rcvs.org.uk/registration/how-to-register/overseas-qualified-veterinary-nurses/

https://www.warwickshire.ac.uk/courses/search_results/course_details.aspx?Id=27099

Because of your experience it is likely you will be able to work in a vet practice as a unqualified veterinary care assistant, or kennel assistant. You will carry out many daily duties including cleaning, handling, in patient care etc.... Some practices will let you do de such as monitor anaesthetics, nurse clinics. I would send your CV to practices in Devon and see if they have any jobs. If you are interested in the degree then check out the links above on becoming a vet nurse.

Hope that helps