https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/nonclinical-discussions/30393/advice-where-to-start Hi Guys, I&#39;m new to this website! I have just returned to the UK from being overseas for 6 years and I have working as a Dog Groomer for the past 2.5 years. I have recently completed a Veterinary Support Assistant Diploma and an Animal Psychology Diplomaen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/168474?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:50:03 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:252c870c-7539-4b5d-a85e-b939a6803f16Rachael Mahoney<p>That&#39;s great, thank you so much for your reply :)</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/168451?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:46:58 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:ef7c5d0c-b7fe-4f6b-9419-7e815d28572asteph fursland<p>It is possible to train as a vet nurse while working. First you need to find a Training Practice, where you will work and train on the job. When you become a student vet nurse you will enroll in college and go one day a week (or similar) to learn the theory, while learning the practical aspects at your practice.</p> <p>Many practices will take on Animal nursing assistants or similar, with a view to training them later, so my advice would be to apply for an animal care assistant/nurse assistant job and ask them at the outset about prospects for training as a VN (it&#39;s usual to have to work a few months before you start your training, as a bit of experience is useful first).</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>