Head Veterinary Nurse

MERAKI VETS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Singapore is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead the nursing team, ensuring high standards of patient care. The position requires at least 5 years of experience in a veterinary clinic, along with a diploma or degree in veterinary nursing or a related field. The clinic values continuing education and offers strong support for staff wellbeing. This role includes duties like overseeing anaesthesia support and developing clinic protocols. Apply with your resume and contact details for references to the provided email.

Benefits

18 days annual leave

Paid study leave

Health insurance

Strong support for continuing education

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience working in a veterinary clinic or hospital.
• Ability to communicate professionally in English, proficiency in additional languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the nursing team and patient care assistants, ensuring high standards of patient care.
• Plan, delegate, and supervise nursing duties to support smooth daily clinic operations.
• Provide clinical guidance, mentoring, and training to nursing and patient care assistants.
• Oversee anaesthesia support, hospitalised patient care, and nursing workflows.

Skills

Professional communication in English

Mentoring

Infection control

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree or Certificate in Veterinary nursing/technology/science

Tools

ezyVet practice management software

IDEXX in-house diagnostics

Digital x-ray and ultrasound

Job description

About Meraki Vets

We are a new small animal clinic opening in Joo Chiat, Katong. Our clinic is built around thoughtful patient care, clear communication, and sustainable ways of working. As a founding team memberarmor, you’ll be part of shaping how the clinic runs from the ground up. It will be busy and challenging at times, but you’ll have the opportunity to make a real contribution to the culture, standards, and day‑to‑day flow of the practice.

Our focus is on providing high‑quality veterinary care while ensuring clients are informed, supported, and involved in decisions about their pets. We also place importance on staff wellbeing, fair compensation, and realistic workloads, with an aim to build a workplace people want to stay and grow in long term.

Clinic facilities/equipment

• ezyVet practice management software
• IDEXX in‑house diagnostics
• Digital x‑ray and ultrasound
• IM3 dentistry with dental radi ژ
• Dedicated surgical suite
• Anaesthesia with multi‑parameter monitoring (including capnograph)
• Separate dog and cat waiting areas and hospital wards

Work structure

• Full‑time, 4 to adda 46 hours including two‑hour lunch/admin breaks from 12 pm to 2 pm
• Last consultation scheduled 1 hour before work ends
• Two‑vets on duty, 1:3 vet to nurse ratio with reception and animal care assistant support

Staff allowances/benefits

• Starting 18 days annual leave
• Paid study leave for veterinarians and veterinary nurses
• Strong support for continuing education for all staff
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Use of HRMS for leave applications, separate app for staff communication (no work WhatsApp chats)

Head Veterinary Nurse Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the nursing team and patient care assistants,
  ensuring high standards of patient care
• Plan, delegate, and supervise nursing duties to support smooth daily clinic operations
• Provide clinical guidance, mentoring, and training to nursing and patient care assistants
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• Oversee anaesthesia support, hospitalised patient care, and nursing workflows

Manage stock‑taking and ordering of medications, consumables, and nursing supplies

Ensure infection control, sterilisation, and clinical protocols are followed

Support the development, implementation, and ongoing review of clinic SOPs and workflows

Drive continuous improvement in nursing standards and team performance

Oversee the in‑house laboratory, including workflows, quality control, and proper handling of samples

Head vet nurse application requirements

• Ability to communicate professionally in English, proficiency in additional languages advantageous.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree or Certificate in Veterinary nursing/technology/science preferred
• At least 5 years’ experience working in a veterinary clinic or hospital

To submit your application, pleasericia send the following to [e-mail].

• Resume
• Contacts of two references (school or work accepted)
• Expected salary range