Student veterinary nurses (SVNs) generally receive their practical anaesthesia training during placements, or at their place of employment. Although overall supervision and direction is provided by a veterinary surgeon, the role of ‘instructor’, ‘tutor’ or ‘coach’ during anaesthesia often falls to a registered veterinary nurse (RVN). In contrast with classroom-based lecturers, RVNs in clinical practice generally have minimal to no formal ‘education training’ and approaches to this role can vary.
