Senior Veterinary Technician

MOUNT PLEASANT VETERINARY GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary services company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician or Nurse. The ideal candidate should have a degree or certification in veterinary technology, at least 5 years of relevant work experience, and prior team management experience. This role emphasizes exceptional client service, safety protocols, and collaboration with veterinarians to ensure high-quality pet care.

Qualifications

• Registration with professional veterinary associations (American/Australian/British/Canadian).
• Minimal 5 years of work experience in specific areas like anesthesia or surgery.
• 3 years prior team management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Live the principles of Mars, Inc. in self and team.
• Assist veterinarians to maximize productivity.
• Provide professional and exceptional client services.
• Educate clients on preventive care and pet health needs.
• Ensure safety of pets and clients following protocols.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Concise communication

Team management

Education

Degree, Diploma or certification in veterinary technology/nursing

Job description

Are you a Veterinary Technician or Nurse who has registration with professional veterinary associations (American/ Australian/ British/ Canadian) with work experience in a specialist referral hospital/ advanced or general practice?

Start a conversation with us via [e-mail] if you have the following credentials:

• Degree, Diploma or certification (American/ Australian/ British/ Canadian) in veterinary technology/ nursing relevant studies.
• Minimal 5 years of work experience in anesthesia/ cardiology/ diagnostic imaging/ ECC/ internal medicine/ oncology / ophthalmology/ radiology or surgery.
• 3 years prior team management experience preferred.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal and concise communication skills.

Work scope:

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Be the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize the veterinarian’s productivity.
• Lead communications with veterinarians and veterinary medical team to maintain the flow of pets.
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing procedures that do not require veterinarian assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets.
• Obtain relevant information and history from clients to maintain proper and complete medical charts.
• Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols while maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exams rooms and labs.
• Educate clients about preventive care, pet health needs, any diagnosis or treatment, hospital services and other related matters.
• Assist with surgery as applicable.
• Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within mandated regulations regarding duties of credential veterinary technicians.
• Other job duties as assigned.