Veterinary Nurse

The Veterinary Nurse will provide nursing care to hospitalised patients, prepare surgical instruments and equipment and perform laboratory tests.

This is an on-site role in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Good work does not go unnoticed, and progression follows performance. The team is tight-knit, dependable, and quick to support one another. We would love to see your CV if this role speaks to you.

The role is based on-site and suits someone living within commuting distance.

• Assist the veterinarian during clinical examinations, surgical procedures, and dental treatments, handing instruments and providing support.
• Monitor anaesthetised patients closely throughout surgical procedures, observing vital signs and alerting the veterinarian to any changes.
• Perform laboratory tests including blood smears, urinalysis, and faecal examinations, recording results in patient records.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients including wound management, fluid therapy, nutritional support, and comfort care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient medical records including history, examination findings, treatments, and progress notes.
• Advise and educate pet owners on post-operative care, medication administration, diet, parasite control, and general pet care.

• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with veterinarians, colleagues, and pet owners.
• A diploma or degree in veterinary nursing from an accredited institution and registration with the South African Veterinary Council.
• Proficiency in clinical skills including patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anaesthesia monitoring.
• Excellent animal handling skills with the ability to work calmly and confidently with nervous or aggressive animals.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift medium-sized animals, and assist with animal restraint.