Veterinary Nurse

Background

Veterinary nurses help vets care for sick and injured animals in clinics and hospitals. They assist during operations, take X-rays and blood samples, give injections, and comfort animals and their owners. They also keep medical records, clean equipment, and help with animal welfare and rehabilitation.

Similar Roles

Veterinary Technician

Lessons to help you on this path

Leaving Certificate Official Documents - Biology

Next Step Roles

Senior Veterinary Nurse→Veterinary Practice Manager→Veterinary Specialist Nurse→Head Nurse

Publications

Veterinary Nursing JournalVeterinary Record

Books

The Veterinary NurseSmall Animal NursingPractical Veterinary Nursing

Movies

The SupervetVet School

Key Figures

Noel FitzpatrickBea VogelPhilippa BrregnoShaun Opperman

Classification

SIC Code741, 742The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference636.089, 610.73For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Vet NurseVeterinary TechnicianAnimal NurseVeterinary Assistant Nurse

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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