RVN's in Belgium or Holland!!also other animal jobs related to nursing

RE: RVN's in Belgium or Holland!!also other animal jobs related to nursing

Abby Stuchbury — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 13:28:36 GMT

Thanks guys :) thats a good idea! Do they have international vets on vetsurgeon.co.uk?

RE: RVN's in Belgium or Holland!!also other animal jobs related to nursing

Celine — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 08:34:08 GMT

Hmmm. If that's the work-cultural norm there then this is going to be tricky, if only you could find a

1) English vet that has emigrated and would want a nurse working for them as they're aware of the skill set or

2) Belgian vet who has worked in the UK and also aware as above...

But I don't know how you go about finding one.... Maybe Arlo would let you post a message on VetSurgeon.co.uk?

RE: RVN's in Belgium or Holland!!also other animal jobs related to nursing

Leah Paskell — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 01:23:46 GMT

Hi Abby,

The only knowledge I have of veterinary nursing in Belgium is through what my partner has told me. He is from a vet from Belgium and moved to the UK for a better working life. Unfortunately according to him and from speaking to his friends who are also vets it is very common to either not have a nurse at all or if they do then to not use their skills or knowledge.

As you have said there is sadly no recognition of 'assistants' and I have myself had to explain what I do in practice here including IV work, anaesthesia and schedule 3. Practice life sounds very different from what we know here.

Good luck with it - I hope you find something!

Leah x