Veterinary Technician

Train with the best. This is not your usual Veterinary role. Become a Veterinary Technician with the Army and you’ll be there to take care of injured patrol dogs and nurse sick cavalry horses, working in both the field and in clinics, as you travel the world. You’ll earn valuable qualifications to take your Veterinary career forward, whether that’s in the Army or returning to civilian life. And you’ll have an adventure as you go, gaining military training, making friends and enjoying the sports you love the most. Responsibilities Take care of injured patrol dogs. Nurse sick cavalry horses. Work in both the field and in clinics while traveling worldwide. Complete initial military training at either Pirbright in Surrey or Winchester in Hampshire. Go on to trade training at the Defence Animal Centre at Melton Mowbray. Qualifications Age between 17 years 6 months and 35 years 6 months. Qualified Veterinary Nurse and registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Pass a basic fitness test. Benefits 30 days’ annual leave every year (plus bank holidays and extra leave after operations). Free medical and dental care. Cheaper living costs, free gym and sports facilities. Normal working hours 8:30am‑5pm, Monday to Friday, unless away on operations or training exercises. Other Information Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Technology, Information and Internet. #J-18808-Ljbffr