Lead Veterinary Nurse & Team Mentor

Klinik Haiwan Healing Pets; Selangor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Continuing education and conferences

Flexible working arrangements

Staff wellness and supportive team

Job summary

Klinik Haiwan Healing Pets in Selangor is seeking a Senior Veterinary Nurse to lead and mentor a team, ensuring exceptional patient care and welfare. The role involves surgical assistance, client education and strategic development of nursing services.

The successful candidate will have a recognised veterinary nursing qualification with registration, at least 2 years post-qualification experience, and demonstrated leadership in a small animal practice.

Qualifications

• Recognised veterinary nursing qualification or diploma with current registration or eligibility.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in veterinary nursing, preferably small animal practice.
• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring junior staff.
• Strong clinical competency in nursing procedures including surgery and anaesthesia monitoring.
• Excellent communication with veterinary team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care under veterinary supervision, including perioperative care and monitoring.
• Assist veterinarians during surgical and diagnostic procedures; maintain theatre protocols.
• Conduct clinical exams and basic diagnostics (bloods, urinalysis, radiography).
• Supervise and mentor junior staff; train to ensure best practices and welfare standards.
• Manage nursing schedules, resources and equipment for smooth operations.
• Maintain accurate patient records including histories and treatment plans.
• Educate pet owners on postop care, meds, nutrition and preventive health.
• Monitor welfare concerns and ensure pain management and comfort.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards; develop nursing protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Organisation

Time management

Infection control

Education

Veterinary nursing qualification or diploma

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Klinik Haiwan Healing Pets in Selangor is seeking a Senior Veterinary Nurse to lead and mentor a team, ensuring exceptional patient care and welfare. The role involves surgical assistance, client education and strategic development of nursing services.

The successful candidate will have a recognised veterinary nursing qualification with registration, at least 2 years post-qualification experience, and demonstrated leadership in a small animal practice.