Job Description

Student Veterinary Nurse Apprentice (for January 2026)

Salary starting at 20,000 - 25,792 (dependent criteria etc.)

7 weeks holiday, including bank holidays

Employee discount scheme

Occupational health including mental health support

Company pension

Company social events

Full course payment

Clinical Coach and Head of Nursing Education support

We are excited to have

ONE

opportunity for an ANA who is currently employed with Arun Veterinary Group.

This position is for a Student Veterinary Nurse will be split (50:50) between ASHINGTON and PULBOROUGH clinics.

https://www.plumpton.ac.uk/courses/veterinary-nurse-apprenticeship-level-3-157/

Nurture the knowledge

We believe in nurturing the talent within our team and Bethan, our Head of Nursing Education, is currently developing career progression pathways to help identify and support our teams' career goals. Bethan is passionate about the clinical side of nursing and is a long-standing clinical coach, supporting the many student nurses who complete their training with us.

Application requirements

Currently employed with an RCVS registered training practice for a MINIMUM of 6 months

Meets entry criteria as per Plumpton link above

Holds a full UK driving license

How to apply

Please email a CV and cover letter detailing why you would like to train as a Student Veterinary Nurse to Bethan Birch, Head of Nursing Education.

bethan.birch@arunvetgroup.co.uk

Application closing date

Friday 26th September 2025

For further information please visit:

www.arunvetgroup.co.uk

www.southdownsemergencyvets.co.uk

www.southdownsveterinaryreferrals.co.uk

www.facebook.com/ArunVetGroup

www.instagram.com/arunvetgroup

Arun Veterinary Group, South Downs Emergency Vets and South Downs Veterinary Referrals are all equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: From 25,792.00 per year

Application question(s):

Do you have a full driving licence and your own vehicle? Do you have at least 6 months experience in the veterinary industry?
Work Location: In person