Veterinary Nurse

Reporting to the relevant manager, the Veterinary Nurse will advise and educate pet owners on post-operative care and perform laboratory tests at an established business in Cape Town, Western Cape.

Training is practical and ongoing rather than a once-off exercise. The working environment is collaborative, well-resourced, and focused on results. The team looks after its own and expects the same in return. Ready to apply? Send through your CV and a short introduction.

• Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of all clinical areas, kennels, and equipment to maintain a safe environment.
• Take and develop diagnostic radiographs under veterinary supervision, positioning patients for optimal image quality.
• Advise and educate pet owners on post-operative care, medication administration, diet, parasite control, and general pet care.
• Perform laboratory tests including blood smears, urinalysis, and faecal examinations, recording results in patient records.
• Prepare surgical instruments and equipment by cleaning, sterilising, and packing autoclave loads according to infection control protocols.
• Administer medications to patients as prescribed via oral, topical, injectable, and other routes, accurately recording all treatments given.
• Monitor anaesthetised patients closely throughout surgical procedures, observing vital signs and alerting the veterinarian to any changes.

• Proficiency in clinical skills including patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anaesthesia monitoring.
• A minimum of one to three years of experience working in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or animal welfare organisation.
• Experience in operating veterinary diagnostic equipment including blood analysers, autoclaves, and radiography machines.
• A compassionate and empathetic nature with a genuine commitment to animal welfare and high-quality care.
• A diploma or degree in veterinary nursing from an accredited institution and registration with the South African Veterinary Council.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift medium-sized animals, and assist with animal restraint.