Already on your SVN journey and looking for the right practice to support you? This could be the perfect fit.
We’re looking for a driven, passionate Student Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team on a full-time (40 hours) apprenticeship, working towards your RVN qualification via a College Diploma.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Full-time role – 40 hours per week
2. 1 day per week at college
3. The rest of your week gaining hands-on clinical experience in practice
4. Exposure across theatre, inpatient care, consults, lab work & more
Who This Role Is For
This is not an entry-level role; we’re looking for candidates already committed to the SVN pathway:
You already have a college place and need a practice or, you’re currently enrolled and looking to transfer practices
You’ll also have:
5. Previous experience within a veterinary setting
6. Animal management qualifications (or similar)
7. A clear understanding of the SVN role and career journey
Why Join Hertford Vets for Pets?
8. Small, supportive team where you truly matter — no “just a number” feeling
9. Nurses are hands-on in all areas of patient care
10. Trust, autonomy & development — shape your role around your interests
11. Work alongside 2 Vets, Head Nurse & a close-knit support team
Our Practice Offers:
12. Separate cat & dog wards
13. Isolation unit & sterile theatre
14. Digital X-ray & ultrasound
15. In-house lab & microscope
16. Capnography & pulse oximetry
We prioritise quality care over quantity, with 30-minute consults for complex cases and regular support from visiting specialists (cardiology, imaging & orthopaedics).
Salary:
£8.00 per hour (Year 1 apprenticeship rate)
Increasing to National Minimum/National Living Wage (age dependent) after Year 1 (19+)
Ready to Apply?
If you’re serious about becoming an RVN and want to learn in a supportive, hands-on environment where you’ll genuinely grow, we’d love to hear from you.