29/05/2026
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Student veterinary nurses can study to gain their qualification in a number of ways - by gaining an apprentice placement in practice and learning as you work with day or block release for college, or by a university based course. Either way produces highly skilled, knowledgeable and adaptable nurses who can provide top standard care to the patients that they are responsible for 🩺
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Vet nurses are often the first on the scene in an emergency situation, whether it is a cardiac arrest during surgery or a collapsed patient who comes into the practice. They work alongside the vets running a resuscitation, administering medications and carrying out CPR as directed. A resuscitation event is always emotionally and physically draining for everyone involved ❤️🩹
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The nurses are predominantly responsible for surgically prepping the patient prior to surgery. Dilution rates are dependent on what surgical scrub is being used and the scrubbing methods also vary, depending on surgery type, surgical area and college tutoring 🧽
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Veterinary nurses can become clinical supervisors for new student veterinary nurses, helping them to complete their practical nursing file and carrying out tutorials. Nurses can also be involved in mentoring auxiliary care assistants teaching them how to carry out lab tests, in-patient care and reception duties 📚
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With the right training and support, veterinary nurses play a crucial role in ultrasound and are able to perform POCUS (point-of-care ultrasound) scans. Whilst nurses cannot diagnose any conditions, they can aid the vet in prioritising patients depending on what can be seen on a POCUS. Rutland House have a number of nurses who can perform quick scans to assess level of free fluid in the chest or abdomen
