Veterinary Technician at The British Army

Description 

• Keep Army animals bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Gain valuable experience, get qualifications, travel worldwide and make some great friends along the way.
• Animals – mostly dogs and horses – are an important part of Army life. As a Veterinary Technician, you take care of them alongside our highly skilled Army Vets.
• You work all over the world and deal with everything from injured search dogs to sick cavalry horses.
• You could be preparing an operating theatre one day and nursing hospitalized animals the next. It’s great experience that can help you get valuable qualifications and a job if you return to civilian life.
• When you’re not building your skills and career, you’ll have time to enjoy sports and make some amazing friends.
• The Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC) provides the service lead in the development of good animal husbandry, training practice, preventive medicine and care for Military Working Animals (MWAs).

Key Responsibilities

• Overcome physical challenges
• Manage equipment and veterinary supplies
• Use patience and a consistent approach to get the best out of animals
• Work in both a clinic and in the field
• Carry out other military duties

Entry Requirements
Age:

• From 17 years & 6 months to 35 years & 6 months

Qualifications:

• Level 2 in both Maths and English with at least one science
• Attend a college-based study for a minimum of 22 weeks over the period of training before exams are sat – usually every 2 years. The college must be approved by the RCVS.
• Complete a minimum of 60 full time weeks of practical experience attached to s RCVS registered training practice.
• Must be a qualified Veterinary Nurse and registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Basic physical fitness assessment:

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
• MSFT (beep test) level 5.8

Pay & Benefits

• Earn £25,200 during basic training. When your training is finished, and you will start your trade training on £25,864. Once that is completed you will earn £33,978.