What is a Registered Veterinary Nurse?

Authored by Sophie Langley (RVN)

What is a Registered Veterinary Nurse?

The title of registered veterinary nurse can only be used for nurses that have gone through extensive training and passed all relevant assessments, to be able to put on the registration, that is upheld by the Royal college of veterinary surgeons (RCVS).

To be on the register the nurse must give consent that they will follow the professional code of conduct and follow these guidelines.

 

Did you know?

Under the Schedule 3 Veterinary Surgeons Act, Registered and Student Nurses are able to carry out minor surgeries under the supervision and guidance of a veterinary surgeon.

“Under Schedule 3 to the Veterinary Surgeons Act, only registered veterinary nurses and student veterinary nurses have the privilege to perform certain procedures in veterinary practice, as delegated to them by veterinary surgeon colleagues employed in the same practice.”

This can include several different procedures for example:

  • Wound stitch ups

  • Minor lump removals

  • Dental scale and polish

  • Taking blood samples

  • Administering medication

  • Placing intra-venous catheters

  • Taking x-rays

Here at James Horner Vets we are proud to be forward thinking and use all the nurses to the best of their capabilities and skills.

Performing a Scale & Polish

At James Horner Vets the nurses will perform the scale and polish procedure. Making sure your pets teeth are nice and clean, the vet will then assess the teeth condition to decide if any teeth need to be extracted. If extractions are required they will then be removed by one of our vets.

Carrying Out X-Rays!

Nurses will also take your pets x-rays. They will position your animal into the correct position for the perfect x-ray for the vet to then assess.

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