Looking for Experienced Veterinary Nurse/Technician

MERAKI VETS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education support

Comprehensive health insurance

Supportive veterinary and nursing team

Job summary

Meraki Vets is a small animal clinic in Joo Chiat, Singapore seeking a Veterinary Nurse/Technician to deliver high-quality patient care and support veterinarians in clinical procedures.

Join a collaborative, supportive team in a modern clinic with a 4-day, 41-hour week and defined schedule. Salary ranges from S$3,500 to S$4,500 monthly, with CE support and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a small animal veterinary clinic or hospital.
• Diploma/Bachelor/Certificate in veterinary nursing/technology is advantageous.
• Confidence in day-to-day clinical nursing and hospitalised patient care.
• Good communication and organisational skills for clinical and admin tasks.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Professional English communication; additional languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during consultations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and surgeries.
• Provide nursing care and monitor hospitalised patients to support recovery.
• Collect samples and perform in-house diagnostic tests and imaging.
• Prepare patients for anaesthesia and surgery, monitor anaesthesia, and recovery.
• Maintain cleanliness and infection control of equipment.
• Educate clients on basic pet care and post-treatment instructions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical notes for case management.
• Manage medical stock and maintain equipment availability.
• Identify and report patient concerns to veterinarians for timely intervention.
• Supervise and guide Patient Care Assistants in nursing tasks and procedures.
• Assist with front-desk duties and reception support as needed.
• Collaborate with vets, nurses, and staff to uphold care standards.

Skills

Clinical nursing

English communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Organisational skills

Education

Vet nursing diploma

Bachelor in Vet Nursing

Tools

ezyVet

IDEXX diagnostics

Digital radiography

Ultrasound integration

Job description

Company Overview

Meraki Vets is an independent small animal clinic in Joo Chiat, Singapore, focused on thoughtful patient care, clear communication, and sustainable practices. Owned by two veterinarians, it fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Job Summary

Join Meraki Vets as a Veterinary Nurse/Technician to deliver high-quality patient care, assist veterinarians in clinical procedures, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive team in a modern small animal clinic.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during consultations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and surgeries to ensure smooth clinical operations
• Provide attentive nursing care and monitor hospitalised patients to support recovery and wellbeing
• Collect samples and perform in-house diagnostic tests and imaging to aid accurate diagnosis
• Prepare patients for anaesthesia and surgery, monitor anaesthesia, and support patient recovery to ensure safety and comfort
• Maintain cleanliness, infection control, and hygiene of equipment to uphold clinic standards
• Educate clients on basic pet care, medication administration, and post-treatment instructions to enhance pet health outcomes
• Maintain accurate patient records, anaesthesia and treatment sheets, and clinical notes for effective case management
• Manage medical stock and maintain clinical equipment to ensure availability and functionality
• Identify and promptly report patient concerns or clinical status changes to veterinarians for timely intervention
• Supervise and guide Patient Care Assistants in safely supporting nursing tasks and clinical procedures to maintain care quality
• Assist with front-desk duties and provide reception support as needed to facilitate clinic operations
• Collaborate effectively with veterinarians, nurses, and support staff to maintain high standards of patient care and teamwork

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a small animal veterinary clinic or hospital
• Diploma, Bachelor's degree, or certificate in veterinary nursing/technology is advantageous
• Confidence in performing day-to-day clinical nursing and hospitalised patient care
• Good communication and organisational skills to support clinical and administrative tasks
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Ability to communicate professionally in English to ensure clear interaction with clients and team; proficiency in additional languages is advantageous

OTHER INFORMATION

Working Hours

• 4-day, 41-hour work week
• 3 weekdays (9 am–8 pm) plus 1 weekend day (9 am–5 pm)
• Includes a two-hour lunch/admin break from 12–2 pm
• No on-call or after-hours duties

Salary, Leave and Benefits

• Salary range S$3,500–S$4,500/month, depending on experience
• 15 days annual leave
• Continuing education support
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Supportive veterinary and nursing team
• Reception and patient care assistant support
• Separate HRMS for leave applications and staff communication platform

Clinic Facilities and Equipment

• ezyVet practice management software
• SmartFlow digital hospital and anaesthesia charts
• IDEXX in-house diagnostics
• Digital radiography and ultrasound with Asteris integration
• iM3 dentistry with dental radiography
• Dedicated surgical suite
• Anaesthesia machines with multiparameter monitoring, including capnography
• Separate dog and cat waiting areas and hospital wards
• Dedicated treatment and procedure areas