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What is an Equine Vet Nurse?
An Equine Veterinary Nurse is a trained professional who works alongside equine veterinarians to provide medical, surgical, and general healthcare support for horses. They are essentially the nursing team of the veterinary world, specializing in horses.
Some of the key responsibilities of a Equine Veterinary Nurse include:
- Clinical Support
- Horse Care & Handling
- Diagnostic Assistance
- Hospital & Stable Management
- Emergency & Intensive Care
- Owner Communication & Education
An equine vet nurse is the veterinary professional who provides nursing, medical, surgical, and welfare support specifically for horses, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care both in clinics and out in the field.
Steps to becoming an Equine Vet Nurse
- Confident and motivated
- Good communication skills
- Work well in a team in a fast-paced environment
- Multitasker
- Ability and desire to learn
- High attention to detail
- Physically fit and strong
- Experienced in handling horses of all ages and stages
- Reliable and hard working
- Competent numeracy and literacy skills
- A passion for equine care and health
- Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
- Bachelors Degree of Veterinary Technology
