Job description
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.
Start the adventure of a lifetime.
As an entry-level Soldier, you’ll start with your initial military training at either Pirbright in Surrey or Winchester in Hampshire. Then you’ll go on to your trade training at the Defence Animal Centre at Melton Mowbray.
You’ll also receive 30 days’ annual leave every year (plus bank holidays and extra leave after operations), free medical and dental care, cheaper living costs, and free gym and sports facilities. And unless you're away on operations or training exercises, you'll normally work 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Outside the Royal Military Academy, you’ll continue to learn and grow through Adventurous Training and international travel. Being a Soldier is an adventure which offers you the chance to learn your trade, get qualifications that count in the civilian world and take advantage of opportunities you won’t find elsewhere.
Want to find out more about applying and joining The British Army?
You can register for one of our regular webinars below:
Why Pride Matters: Serving as LGBTQ+ in Today’s Army - Tuesday 9 June | 18:00–19:00
An honest conversation about serving as LGBTQ+ in today’s Army. From lived experience and everyday life to progress, myths and modern Army values.
Joining the Army Explained – Officer - Tuesday 23 June | 18:00–19:00
Considering joining the Army as a regular officer? This webinar explains eligibility requirements, the application process, the Army Officer Selection Board, and what to expect during training at Sandhurst.
What we are looking for
To qualify, you must be between 17 years 6 months and 35 years and 6 months. You’ll need to be a qualified Veterinary Nurse and registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. You’ll also need to pass a basic fitness test.
Accepted degree subjects
Any
Additional job details
- Location
- UK wide
- Salary
- £33,978
Salary £33,978 on completion of trade training
- Contract, dates and working times
Full-time
How to apply
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 30 June 2026
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Closing date: Continuous recruitment