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🐾 Student Veterinary Nurse Apprentice Wanted 🐾
📍 Orchard Vets, Glastonbury | Full-Time | To start college in September 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Student Veterinary Nurse Apprentice to join our friendly, independent practice!

You’ll become part of a supportive team of 8 nurses, 6 vets, and 7 administrative staff, gaining hands-on experience while working towards your veterinary nursing qualification.

What we’re looking for:

• A motivated and dedicated individual with a passion for animal care
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and keen to learn
• Eligible to enrol on a Veterinary Nurse Apprenticeship (a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C (or 9-4), including English Language, Mathematics and a
  Science are required)
• Previous animal care or veterinary experience is desirable but not essential

The role:

• Full-time position
• Includes some weekend and out-of-hours work once sufficient training has been provided

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in veterinary nursing within a supportive and experienced team.

📩 To apply: Please send your CV and covering letter to Megan Hefferman RVN at
headnurse@ovg.co.uk by Monday 22^nd June