Patient Care Assistant

MERAKI VETS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A new veterinary clinic in Singapore is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to assist in caring for hospitalized patients, keeping the clinic clean, and aiding nurses during procedures. This entry-level position requires the ability to communicate in English, and while no experience is necessary, relevant experience with animals is advantageous. Comprehensive support for continuous education and strong staff benefits including health insurance are offered.

Benefits

Starting 18 days annual leave

Strong support for continuing education

Comprehensive health insurance

Qualifications

• Entry-level position, no experience necessary.
• Relevant experience caring for animals as pets or in grooming services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Care for hospitalised patients (dogs and cats) by feeding, walking, cleaning, and comforting them.
• Assist nurses with simple, non-clinical tasks during procedures.
• Clean cages, rooms, and treatment areas according to hygiene standards.

Skills

Ability to communicate in English

Relevant experience caring for animals

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 member, 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 કરે 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.

Work structure

• Full-time, 4 to 5-days (41-49 hours including two-hour lunch/admin breaks from 12 pm to 2 pm)
• Last consultation scheduled 1 hour before NBA work ends
• Two-vets on duty, 1:3 vet to nurse ratio with reception and patient/animal care assistant support

Staff allowances/benefits

• Starting 18 days annual leave
• 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)

Patient Care Assistant Key Responsibilities

• Care for hospitalised patients (dogs and cats) by feeding, walking, cleaning, and comforting them
• Clean cages, rooms, and treatment areas according to hygiene standards
• Help with gentle restraint and basic handling under supervision
• Watch patients for changes and report concerns to nurses or vets
• Assist nurses with simple, non-clinical tasks during procedures
• Manage laundry, waste disposal, and general cleanliness
• Help unpack, stock, and organise supplies
• Keep the clinic clean, safe, and organised

Application requirements

• Ability to communicate in English
• Entry-level position, no experience necessary
• Relevant experience caring for animals as pets, grooming services etc. advantageous
• If you are keen to become a veterinary nurse, training will be provided to support you

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

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