Veterinary nurse

Capital Paws Vet Surgery; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Paws Vet Surgery in Singapore is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Jurong West clinic. You will provide exceptional patient care, assist veterinarians, and mentor junior veterinary nurses and support staff.

The role offers opportunities to develop advanced skills such as dental radiography, dental scaling, and polishing, while maintaining high standards of client communication and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Veterinary Technician or Senior Veterinary Nurse.
• Relevant veterinary nursing qualification and licensing.
• Strong clinical skills with medical and surgical cases.
• Passion for teaching, coaching and developing junior team members.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Commitment to outstanding patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with consultations, reception duties and surgeries.
• Perform blood collection and place IV catheters accurately.
• Monitor anaesthesia levels during surgical procedures.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalised patients and monitor vitals.
• Support diagnostic and imaging procedures and prepare equipment.
• Mentor and coach junior veterinary nurses and support staff.
• Develop advanced skills in dental radiography, scaling and polishing.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Veterinary nursing qualification

Tools

Dental radiography

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, skilled, and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team in Jurong West. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys not only providing exceptional patient care but also mentoring and developing junior veterinary nurses and support staff.

About us

We are a medium-sized veterinary clinic providing medical and more advanced surgical care, managing cases that extend beyond routine vaccinations and basic consultations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with consultations, reception duties, medical procedures, and surgeries to ensure smooth clinical operations
• Perform blood collection and place intravenous catheters accurately to support diagnostics and treatment
• Monitor anaesthesia levels continuously during surgical procedures to maintain patient safety
• Provide nursing care for hospitalised patients, including monitoring vital signs and administering treatments
• Support diagnostic and imaging procedures by preparing patients and equipment for accurate results
• Mentor and coach junior veterinary nurses and support staff to develop their clinical skills and confidence
• Develop advanced skills in dental radiography, dental scaling and polishing ect as opportunities arise

About you

• Proven experience as a Veterinary Technician or Senior Veterinary Nurse
• Relevant veterinary nursing qualification and any required licensing or certification
• Strong clinical skills and confidence in handling a wide range of medical and surgical cases
• Passion for teaching, coaching, and developing junior team members
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Positive attitude and commitment to delivering outstanding patient and client care