In the United Kingdom, a veterinary nurse or Registered Veterinary Nurse
(RVN) works as part of a veterinary team to provide nursing
care and support to any animals under their care.
An RVN has many skills and the role is extremely varied.
A typical day may include:
Providing advice to pet owners
Nursing sick patients, administering medications and fluids
Assisting with surgeries and monitoring the anaesthesia of patients
Assisting with diagnostic procedures such as taking radiographs
Performing laboratory tests such as blood and urine tests
