what next after vet nursing?

RE: what next after vet nursing?

Sian Graham — Wed, 30 May 2018 11:09:11 GMT

I left nursing last year and started working in customer care at an airport.

It's certainly not as fulfilling as nursing but it pays better, better annual leave, paid OT, public holidays and it helps that it's 10 minutes from my house.

I've been trained up in a few different roles such as check in and dispatch and I'm getting training for the traffic office which includes working with weights and figures for their aircrafts which is quite interesting.

It's worth having a look at what's available in your chosen area and seeing whether it's something you would be happy doing. It could also be worth looking at your local college or OU and doing a part-time course into you're next chosen path.

I job hunted for 6 months before I finally started applying for jobs.

Good luck on whatever you decide to do!

RE: what next after vet nursing?

Casey-lee Packer — Fri, 25 May 2018 16:03:25 GMT

Insurance, Rep, practice manager maybe?

Casey x

RE: what next after vet nursing?

WelshyNurse — Wed, 23 May 2018 19:38:12 GMT

Insurance?

RE: what next after vet nursing?

Lucy Hudson — Wed, 23 May 2018 16:32:40 GMT

I've had the exact same issue, been working as VN for 14years this year and can't seem to find another path to go down, all my friends and colleagues say I'm a great nurse and be sad to give it up but seems to just being taking it's toll on me and yes the salaries for VN's are not enough. I'm still nursing but interested to see what suggestions come up. Good luck !

RE: what next after vet nursing?

Alison Clare Hickman — Fri, 18 May 2018 17:40:58 GMT

https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1080.locuming-guide.aspx

RE: what next after vet nursing?

V E S — Fri, 18 May 2018 16:37:51 GMT

Have you considered referral nursing? Usually comes with a better wage, excellent standard of nursing, good progression etc.

You could try locumming, there is a good page on here (if anyone knows where it is/has a link?) you could use an agency if you were worried about going it alone!