Animal Nursing Assistant

1 week ago


Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom Animal Trust Full time £7,200 - £9,000 per year

Are you passionate about animals and have experience in the veterinary field? Are you eager to kickstart your career as a Veterinary Nurse? Animal Trust is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for the right individual with a love for animals to join our team. 

Your journey will start as an Animal Nursing  Assistant (ANA) working 35hrs a week Average on a 5 on 5 off rota. The shift times for this role would be between 08:30-19:00hrs.  Here you will learn the important key skills required to be a Veterinary Nurse, whilst supporting the team to provide affordable veterinary care. 

This role will lead to an Apprentice RVN role after a 12 month period. This means you should hold the required qualifications to enrol onto the nursing course. 

About Animal Trust 

We're a leading provider of not for profit veterinary care. Founded by a team of committed, passionate vets, we work together to shape the future of veterinary medicine by providing something refreshing for clients and staff in the fast-paced changing veterinary industry.  

Animal Trust is open to everyone and there are no eligibility criteria for clients to meet, meaning we see a wide range of animals and cases. Our simple pricing structure helps give owners confidence and we always maintain an honest and upfront approach. 

Proudly, we continue to invest in our surgeries, which not only benefits our clients but also our staff and our simple pricing structure helps give owners confidence. 

How do our Apprenticeships work? 

At Animal Trust Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) are a vital part of the veterinary team, and we are committed to supporting the new generation of Veterinary Nurses. You will see a variety of cases with Animal Trust being a vital member of the team you will work through a rotational rota pattern ensuring exposure to all aspects of the role. 

As an apprentice, you will be paid to work 37.5 hour week, 1 day per week at college, during college summer holidays you will work your full week clinically.  

Our apprentices will be supported by a clinical coach and will learn: 

  • How to handle animals calmly and safely 
  • Husbandry of companion animals 
  • Vital clinical skills 
  • Reception and administration tasks 

As part of this apprenticeship you will receive a Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing and be eligible to apply for professional registration with the RCVS as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. 

About you 

  • Applicants must have achieved at least 5 level 2 qualifications (equivalent to GCSE grades 9 to 4 or A* to C), including English, maths and a science subject 
  • The college is unable to accept candidates onto the L3 diploma in Veterinary Nursing unless they have either completed the L2 diploma in Veterinary Care Support or have at least one year of hands-on experience working in a Veterinary practice 
  • Passionate about animals - previous experience working with animals is essential  
  • Committed and hard-working  

ANA job particulars:

Rota: 5 on 5 off

Shirt times: 08:30 - 19:00hrs

Contracted hours: 35hrs/week

Salary: £12.60PH

Apprenticeship Detail:

  • Year 1: £7.55 per hour
  • Years 2 & 3: National Minimum Wage 
  • College course costs will be covered by Animal Trust
  • 6 weeks Annual Leave   
  • Contributory pension scheme 


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