Veterinarian

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a qualified veterinarian in Kuala Lumpur to conduct wellness exams and assess pets prior to vaccination. You will tailor vaccination schedules based on age, lifestyle and medical history, and advise owners on deworming, parasite prevention, nutrition and dental care.

You will also evaluate anesthesia fitness for routine neutering, explain procedures and risks to owners, and assist with surgeries as experience allows.

Qualifications

• Hold a veterinary degree and be registered with the Malaysian Veterinary Council.
• Have an Annual Practicing Certificate before starting clinical duties.
• Experience in soft-tissue surgery or abdominal ultrasound is an advantage.
• Good communication with pet owners and veterinary assistants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wellness examinations and assess pets before vaccination.
• Recommend vaccination schedules based on age, lifestyle and history.
• Advise owners on deworming, flea and tick prevention, nutrition and dental care.
• Assess a patient's fitness for anesthesia for routine neutering procedures.
• Explain neutering procedures and risks to owners.
• Perform or assist with spays and castrations according to experience.
• Provide clear advice on pain relief, wound care and recheck timing.
• Investigate common illnesses and interpret blood results and X-rays.
• Recognize when a case needs referral.
• Maintain clear clinical notes and provide thoughtful handovers.
• Manage warded/quarantined patients with utmost care and hospitality.
• Identify emergencies, critical signs and abnormalities.

Skills

Communication with owners

Veterinary clinical skills

Education

DVM

Job description

Key responsibilities

Conduct wellness examinations and assess pets before vaccination

Recommend vaccination schedules based on age, lifestyle and vaccination history

Advise owners on deworming, flea and tick prevention, nutrition and dental care

Assess a patient's fitness for anesthesia for routine neutering procedures

Explain neutering procedures and risks to owners

Perform or assist with spays and castrations according to experience

Give clear advice on pain relief, wound care and when to return for a recheck

Investigate common illnesses and interpret blood results and X-rays

Recognize when a case needs referral

Maintain clear clinical notes and provide thoughtful handovers

Manage warded/quarantined patients with utmost care and hospitality

Must possess the knowledge of identifying emergencies, critical clinical signs and abnormalities

About you

Hold a valid veterinary degree certificate (DVM)

Registered with the Malaysian Veterinary Council

Valid Annual Practicing Certificate before starting clinical duties

Experience in routine soft-tissue surgery or abdominal ultrasound is an advantage

Good communication with owners and veterinary assistants