Senior Veterinary Night Nurse

Beecroft Animal Specialist Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Singapore is seeking experienced Senior Veterinary Nurses to join their dynamic team. Responsibilities include patient handling, surgical assistance, and ensuring efficient daily operations. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 7 years of experience in the veterinary field, with a preference for those in leadership roles. Strong communication skills with clients and a thorough understanding of veterinary procedures are essential. Competitive salary based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of work experience in the veterinary industry.
• 3+ years of leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of legislation, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Handle and restrain patients during consultations and treatments.
• Liaise with clients and referring clinics or veterinarians.
• Assist with treatment, procedures, and surgeries.
• Prepare surgical theatres and consultation rooms.

Skills

Patient handling and restraint

Client communication

Surgical assistance

IV catheter placement

Anaesthesia monitoring

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).

Departments

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

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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!