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https://padlet.com/nevesmith220/k2264155fulu

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set up your own practice or consultancy, or move into teaching or lecturing.

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Working patterns, hours and environment 

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Working patterns, hours and environment 

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fit in with your clients, which could mean working evenings and weekends.

based in your own premises, in veterinary surgeons' clinics or visit owners' homes.

spend time working outside.

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Starter: £15,000 to £17,000

Experienced: £25,000

Highly Experienced: £35,000 to £50,000

If you’re self-employed, you’ll charge around £85 to £250 for consultations.

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You’ll work with animal behaviour problems like:

inappropriate noise, like excessive barking

aggression towards people or animals

destructive behaviour

toileting issues

chasing livestock, cars or cyclists

phobias and fearful behaviours

general control

Your day-to-day duties might include:

taking referrals from vets

holding consultations in your own centre, in veterinary surgeries or in owners' homes

talking to owners and observing animals

looking at the nature of the problem and likely causes

writing a behaviour-modification programme

checking progress

adapting the modification programme if necessary

You might also offer an animal training service.

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the ability to handle animals

good spoken and written communication skills

the ability to empathise with clients and gain their trust

the ability to motivate pet owners

coaching skills

business and management skills

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A degree is needed related to this job such as...

animal behaviour

animal behaviour and welfare

animal management

zoology with animal behaviour

paid or unpaid work experience of working with animals e.g. working at a kennel

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As a guide, rescue care workers can expect a starting salary from £11,000 to £15,000 a year.

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Once you are employed as an animal care worker, you will receive on-the-job training. Your employer may decide to enrol you onto a work-based course such as an apprenticeship or NVQ to help develop your skills. It will be valuable to update your skills and knowledge with continuing professional development (CPD) courses.

Formal qualifications are not always necessary for animal care jobs, however some employees may ask for qualifications such as GCSEs in their entry requirements.

Whilst searching for a position, you may wish to undertake a course to gain the skills and knowledge required in this type of work. The College of Animal Welfare offers full-time Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care and Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management courses aimed at those looking to work with animals in the future. If you are already employed or volunteering in a suitable animal care environment, such as a boarding kennels or cattery, animal charity, zoo or wildlife centre, work-based qualifications are available, including:

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Animals need to be looked after seven days a week and so you may work shifts. Hours may start early, and you could be required to work during the evenings or at weekends.

This job can involve a lot of physical work and can be emotionally challenging at times. You are likely to spend periods of time working outdoors, regardless of weather conditions.

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Real interest in working with animals, you must be gentle and handle animals with patience, care and confidence.

Good communication and interpersonal skills

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http://www.abbeydale-vetlink.org/new/documents/Application_form_use.pdf

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Many veterinary nurses follow a career pathway that may take them to senior nurse level, head nurse leading a team of vet nurses, and even practice management. Other experienced nurses may train student nurses in vet practices by becoming a clinical coach.

Becoming qualified to degree level is important to many nurses, and there are a number of options for topping your qualifications at university.

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What progression and training opportunities are there?

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What progression and training opportunities are there?

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Opportunities to specialise in certain animals.

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The qualities I need to be a veterinary nurse...

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The qualities I need to be a veterinary nurse...

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The ability to handle animals in a calm, confident manner

Practical skills

The ability to be tactful and sympathetic with pet owners

Administration and IT skills

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Animal care worker, animal technician, assistant dog trainer, kennel worker, pet behaviour counsellor, nutritional advisor, pharmaceutical representative, lecturing and vet nurse training.

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35 to 40 hours including evenings and weekends.

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Starter-£18,000 to £26,000
Experienced-£21,000 to £24,000
Highly Experienced-£26,000 (senior nurse)

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You'll need:

Level 3 diploma in veterinary nursing, or a foundation degree in veterinary nursing

To register with the Royal College of Veterinary surgeons (RCVS) you could get into this job through an apprenticeship

You may find it useful to have relevant work experience. this could be as a volunteer with a vet, local kennels, animal welfare centre, or with the PDSA or RSPCA

The RCVS and the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) have information on careers in veterinary

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Day to day tasks may include

Speaking to animal owners to find out the problem

Taking blood and urine samples from animals

Taking x-rays

Preparing animals for treatment and assisting vets during treatment

Giving injections, medication and removing stiches

Talking to the pets owners about how to care for their animal

Supervising and helping to train other assistants

Updating records

In smaller practices you may also work on reception

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What the job involves...

Animal care workers look after animals in kennels, rescue centres or sanctuaries. Duties range from grooming and exercising animals, preparing food and cleaning out accommodation, to answering queries from colleagues and visitors, and ensuring the maintenance of animal enclosures.

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Experience as a rescue centre worker may lead to promotion and you may progress onto a supervisory or managerial position.

You may even be inspired to open your own shelter, care centre, boarding kennels or cattery.

Alternatively, you may progress to a route in education, lecturing others on aspects of animal care and passing on your expertise.