A Day in the Life of an Equine Veterinary Nurse

This video clearly shows what an average day would be like for an equine veterinary nurse apprentice. An equine nurse specialises in all aspects of equestrian medicine and treatments. Vicky, featured in the video, explains how she starts off her day checking up on all the horses in her care. Her responsibilities include feeding, administrating medicines, running reports and tests as well as general duties and assisting other vets.
In the video she administers medicine to a horse who has had surgery.
Vicky then goes on to explain about studying the actual course. This is partially college taught and partially industry based. In order to study an equine course, you will need to also work at a practice in order to complete the amount of training you need to qualify. The course is 2 years long going to college one day a week and working full time the rest of the week.
Vicky discusses the importance of sterile equipment as she enters theatre and then checks on a horse who has been sedated after coming out of theatre. She then helps him stand up with guide ropes. An emergency case is then brought in for Vicky to analyse.
Equine Veterinary courses ultimately train you in becoming a specialist vet. At East Durham college we offer a range of equestrian courses, as well as small animal courses including National Certificates and Horse knowledge and care levels 1 & 2. Head to our website to find out more:

http://www.eastdurham.ac.uk

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[LanaesRabbitry]

I've wanted to do this since I was 4! My dad ALREADY has 1/2 my college paid for, and the government is paying for my other 1/2! I'm excited! I only have to pay $35 for my Vet Assistant Degree and I will get that when high school is over, then during college I will be a vet assistant and be going to college to be a vet! Good Plan!!!

[eastdurhamcollege]

@LanaesRabbitry Best of luck with the degree!

[eastdurhamcollege]

Thanks for the comments good to see you enjoyed the video. If you want to find out more about the courses on offer at East Durham College make sure you watch our new Equine Courses video on the East Durham College YouTube channel.

Hope it helps!

[ilyjayngem]

this video was REALLY helpful. i was thinking of careers and this was my first choice. i luv horses and love to ride but i think i would like more simple career so i can focus more on my riding. thanks again for the video! :)

[2009breyerfan]

Heres my dream job right here!

[petsanatomy]

quiero ir a trabajar gratis 2 años con ustedes....que tengo que hacer?

[Arabainleadmare0123]

my whole life I wanted to be a vet but the question was what type of vet? As I grew older I began to dream more about horses than all animals in the world! And now I know and this video helps me understand what I am most likely gonna expirence if I continue to follow my dreams!!!

[gerglesgirl]

That is the dream horse of mine right there at the begining

[nicklolidk]

OMG ur so awesome amke more videos

[bigrigcrow1]

Great Video! Thanks for sharing.

[LanaesRabbitry]

@eastdurhamcollege Thank You! :)