Veterinary Nurse (Johor Bahru Area)

VET PARTNERS (M) SDN. BHD. (RETAIL); Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Johor Bahru is seeking an Animal Health Assistant to support veterinarians with patient treatment and care. Responsibilities include assisting in surgeries, managing medications, and keeping the clinic clean. Ideal candidates will have a Diploma in Animal Health and possess organizational skills. Located in Johor Bahru, candidates must have transportation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals is beneficial.
• Ability to handle and interact with animals required.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarian in treatment of the patients.
• Monitor stock of controlled drugs and other medications.
• Prepare surgical instruments and gowns in the surgery room.

Skills

Animal handling

Organizational skills

Compassion for animals

Education

Diploma in Animal Health and Production

Certificate in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarian in treatment of the patients.
• Provide physiotherapy when required and instructed by veterinarian.
• Walk patients at least twice a day or as directed
• Give medications as prescribed by the veterinarian
• Ensure the ward area, isolation room, consultation rooms and pharmacy are kept clean
• Make sure every diagnostic equipment that is used is clean so as not to affect the accuracy of the results of the tests.
• Monitor stock of controlled drugs, other medications and instruments in the clinic
• Place order with the head office once stock of drugs is low.
• Assist veterinarians to dispense and label medication as instructed.
• Prepare surgical instruments and gowns in the surgery room
• Update patient records with laboratory results and other relevant information such as drug dispensed when instructed by veterinarian.
• Set up appointments with clients for follow-up cases and vaccination and heartworm prevention boosters.
• Participate in both internal and local conferences

Qualifications

• Diploma in Animal Health and Production
• Certificate in Veterinary Nursing
• STPM holders may be considered
• Experience working with animal is beneficial
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information and documents
• Love, patience and compassion for animals
• Ability to handle and interact with animals
• Organizational skills
• Able to work at Johor Bahru area (Owns Transport)