nurses qualifying this route gained the title RVN(Eq), but it is now equine-only with graduates gaining the title REVN (Registered Equine Veterinary Nurse). Throughout these courses you will obtain an in-depth knowledge of equine anatomy and physiology together with learning equine nursing techniques and any other practical skills required as well as the theory behind it all. In order to get onto one of the courses you need at least 5 GCSEs at C or above including Maths, English and Science.


We have included three testimonials from our own veterinary nursing team who have qualified/are qualifying via the routes described below to help any prospective nursing students to decide on the best route for them! The first route is a college course done part time around work. The second route is completing a veterinary nursing degree, where a placement year is required.


Victoria Hegarty RVN(Eq) – Head Nurse of Towcester & Onley Equine Vets


“I find intensive care nursing extremely rewarding. Whether it be a colic, foal or diarrhea case I always try to provide a high standard of nursing care to every patient, taking into account their individual quirks and veterinary treatment plan. One of the best parts of the job is the feeling that I’ve made a positive difference to a patient’s comfort levels and played a part in their recovery.


I am also interested in wound management and enjoy bandaging, my aim being to produce a bandage that is supportive on the inside and looks good on the outside! I love that the job is so varied and although it can be high stress and require a strong stomach at times, the good days outweigh the bad, which is why I’m still enjoying it eight years down the line. I qualified via the Level 3 diploma, attending college for two weeks at a time, alongside working full time. It was hard work and required excellent time management skills, especially juggling the demands of college and work, particularly the nights and weekends on call, but I really enjoyed how practical the course was and that you could relate it back to practice very easily. I was also grateful for being employed whilst training as it would have been very difficult for me to train otherwise.”


Freddie Herbert RVN(Eq) “My favourite part of veterinary nursing is seeing the progress the inpatients make whilst you care for them. I love being part of lameness and performance investigations and really enjoy working in the laboratory, but seeing a poorly pony return home happy and healthy is the most rewarding part of my career. My route into nursing was via the college course. It was a two year course with two exams in the first year and multiple exams in the second year, alongside practical assessments. I had a number of two-week study blocks every two months, where I would need to


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travel to the college and stay for the lectures and practical tasks. This method was intense, but coming back to practice following a study block allowed me to put my knowledge into work. This was really useful at helping with the practical assessments in the second year.”


Chloe Goddard SEVN (Student Equine Veterinary Nurse)


“I really enjoy working in such a close-knit team who are all so passionate about getting the patients back to full health. My favourite roles in everyday practice are assisting in theatre with any standing surgeries, and also those procedures completed under general anaesthetic. I am completing a veterinary nursing degree and have been on placement for a year with Towcester Equine Vets. It really helps to be so hands-on in the industry whilst studying so you can apply the knowledge learned from your degree. Also, by being in such close proximity to the vets you never stop learning!


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Along with our 2 purpose-built equine clinics, our vets can treat your horse at home using our tools and mobile diagnostic equipment.


Towcester & Onley Equine Vets cover Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Leicestershire and beyond!


Call 01327 811007 (Towcester) or 01788 523000 (Onley) w www.towcester-vets.co.uk/equine/


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