Veterinary Nurse

Looking for your next move as a Veterinary Nurse? A growing company in Pretoria, Gauteng wants to hear from you. A positive attitude and a willingness to learn will take you far in this role.

Leadership is visible and approachable, and good ideas are always welcome. You will pick up new skills on the job and be backed to apply them. Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications.

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

• 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.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients including wound management, fluid therapy, nutritional support, and comfort 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.

• 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.
• Excellent animal handling skills with the ability to work calmly and confidently with nervous or aggressive animals.
• 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.