Senior Veterinary Day Nurse

BEECROFT ANIMAL SPECIALIST SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized animal healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a Senior Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This leadership role involves handling patients, liaising with clients, and assisting in surgeries and treatments. Candidates should have a Degree or Diploma in veterinary technology/nursing and a minimum of 7 years of experience in the veterinary industry, including 3 years in a leadership position. The company offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of work experience in the veterinary industry.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to manage daily operations in a veterinary practice.

Responsibilities

• Handling and restraining of patients during consultation and treatments.
• Liaising with clients and referring clinics or veterinarians.
• Assisting with treatment, procedures, and surgeries.
• Assisting with pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative care.
• Overseeing and training of patient care assistants.

Skills

Handling and restraining of patients

Client communication

Emergency care

Leadership

Understanding of veterinary legislation

Education

Degree or Diploma in veterinary technology/nursing

Certification in CPR

Job description

Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital is seeking Senior Veterinary Nurses to be part of our team. The surgical team is led by our surgical specialist, Dr Patrick Maguire BVSc Hons1 DACVS, exotics team is led by our exotic companion mammal specialist, Dr Rina Maguire BVsc Dip ABVP ECM and our internal medicine team is led by our internal medicine specialist, Dr Anne-Claire Duchaussoy DVM, CEAV Int Medicine, DACVIM (SAIM).

We are looking for veterinary nurses to join the following departments:

• Emergency & Critical Care
• Surgical
• Ward & Anesthesia
• Exotics
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology

Roles & Responsibilities:

This is a leadership role

• Handling and restraining of patients during consultation and treatments
• Liaising with clients and referring clinics or veterinarians
• Assist with treatment, procedures and surgeries
• Assisting with placement of IV catheters, blood draws, urine and fecal sample collection and other laboratory duties
• Preparing of surgical theatres and consultation rooms
• Assisting with pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative care and monitoring of patients
• Assist with anaesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Autoclave and general cleaning duties of workstations and cages
• Overseeing and training of patient care assistants and junior veterinary nurses
• Ability to coordinate, manage and be responsible for the daily operations in a veterinary practice
• Good and clear understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in veterinary technology/nursing relevant qualifications.
• Certification in CPR
• Minimal 7 years of work experience in veterinary industry.
• Minimal 3 years leadership experience preferred.

We are seeking individuals who are team players and can communicate well with clients. Salary commensurate with experience!