Veterinary Nurse

Pay

Market related

Type

Permanent

Experience

Between 1 - 3 Years

Level

Junior

Sector

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

Closes

in 87 days

Recruiter

Optivet · All jobs at Optivet

About the role

An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join a well-established veterinary team serving the beautiful Hermanus and Onrus communities in the Western Cape.

The practice is looking for a skilled, dedicated and professional Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about patient care, enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, and is committed to maintaining high clinical standards. The successful candidate will work across both practices, with the exciting addition of new purpose-built premises coming soon, providing an excellent environment in which to grow and develop professionally.

The role includes participation in a 1-in-4 on-call rotation, making flexibility, reliability and a strong sense of responsibility essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse who is looking to become part of a progressive practice, work alongside a dedicated veterinary team, and play an important role in delivering exceptional patient care across Hermanus and Onrus.

Apply online or contact Amanda at [email protected] for more information.

The Veterinary Nurse will be responsible for a diverse range of clinical and nursing duties, including:

• Providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care to hospitalised and surgical patients
• Assisting veterinarians with consultations, procedures and surgical cases
• Preparing patients for anaesthesia and monitoring them throughout procedures
• Monitoring recovering and hospitalised patients and maintaining accurate clinical records
• Administering prescribed medications and treatments
• Performing routine nursing procedures and patient assessments
• Assisting with diagnostic procedures and sample collection
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, sterilisation and infection control
• Educating and communicating with clients regarding patient care and treatment
• Supporting the veterinary team during emergency cases
• Ensuring equipment, treatment areas and clinical spaces are clean, organised and appropriately stocked
• Participating in the on-call and after-hours rota
• Contributing to a positive, professional and supportive team environment

What they're looking for

The successful candidate will be:

• A qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse with the SAVC
• Passionate about animal welfare and providing compassionate patient care
• Professional, confident and well presented
• Dedicated to maintaining high standards of nursing care
• Comfortable working independently as well as within a collaborative team
• Calm and capable of handling emergency and high-pressure situations
• Organised, reliable and attentive to detail
• An effective communicator with clients, colleagues and veterinary professionals
• Willing and able to participate in the 1-in-4 on-call rota
• Eager to contribute positively to the continued growth of the practices

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