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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. Its great experience that can help you get valuable qualifications and a job if you return to civilian life. When youre not building your skills and career, youll have time to enjoy sports and make some amazing friends. Royal Army Veterinary Corps 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 Regular (full time) Entry requirements Age: From17 years & 6 monthsto35 years & 6 months Qualifications: 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 2km run 12 min More information about the fitness test Training for the role Step 1 Initial military training teaches you how to be a soldier. This covers everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. This course takes place at either Pirbright in Surrey or Winchester, Hampshire. Step 2 You will then be posted into the Defence Animal Training Regiment at Melton Mowbray where you will complete a Transition to Military Practice course and the Patrol Dog Handler course. Qualifications you could get after training The Army will support and train you throughout your career, offering you considerable opportunities to develop your skills. 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. TPBN1_UKTJ