Veterinary Nurse

The Veterinary Nurse will maintain accurate and detailed patient medical records, provide nursing care to hospitalised patients and assist the veterinarian during clinical examinations.

The role is based in Cape Town, Western Cape. Collaboration, fairness, and pride in the work define the day-to-day culture. You will pick up new skills on the job and be backed to apply them. If that sounds like you, we would be glad to receive your application.

Normal working hours apply, with occasional flexibility required during busy periods.

• Prepare surgical instruments and equipment by cleaning, sterilising, and packing autoclave loads according to infection control protocols.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients including wound management, fluid therapy, nutritional support, and comfort care.
• Advise and educate pet owners on post-operative care, medication administration, diet, parasite control, and general pet care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient medical records including history, examination findings, treatments, and progress notes.
• Perform laboratory tests including blood smears, urinalysis, and faecal examinations, recording results in patient records.

• Comprehensive knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and common diseases and conditions.
• Excellent animal handling skills with the ability to work calmly and confidently with nervous or aggressive animals.
• A minimum of one to three years of experience working in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or animal welfare organisation.
• Proficiency in clinical skills including patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anaesthesia monitoring.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with veterinarians, colleagues, and pet owners.