Veterinary Nurse / Vet Technician (Full-Time) | Career Development

DR PAWS VET CARE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr Paws Vet Care is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Nurse / Vet Technician to join our East Singapore clinic. You will work with our head vet across consultations, surgery, diagnostics and inpatient care, building practical skills through a varied caseload.

Candidates with veterinary nursing experience are preferred; juniors with relevant experience and a willingness to learn are welcome. Working hours are 10am–8pm, with Saturday availability required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of hands-on experience in a veterinary clinic.
• Familiarity with animal handling, nursing care and clinical procedures.
• Experience in anaesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, inpatient care or diagnostics is an advantage.
• Reliable, organized and proactive with attention to detail and patient care.
• Good communication and a cooperative, professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing and inpatient care under the veterinarian’s direction.
• Prepare patients and equipment for surgery and assist during procedures.
• Assist with anaesthesia monitoring under veterinary supervision.
• Support diagnostics including sample collection, lab testing and imaging.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate observations to the team.
• Carry out cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and general clinic upkeep.

Skills

Animal handling

Nursing care

Clinical procedures

Anaesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Inpatient care

Diagnostics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

IDEXX analysers

Digital radiography

Ultrasound

Dental equipment

Job description

Veterinary Nurse / Vet Technician (Full-Time) | Career Development

Company: Dr Paws Vet Care

Location: 77 Lucky Heights, Singapore 467626 (East Singapore)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: S$2,600–S$3,400 basic per month (depending on experience and competency)

About Dr Paws Vet Care

Dr Paws Vet Care is a small, close-knit first-opinion veterinary clinic in Singapore’s East, serving pets and their families across Bedok, Siglap, East Coast and Marine Parade.

We care for dogs, cats and pocket pets, including rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and hamsters. Our facilities and services include:

• IDEXX in-house blood analysers

• Digital radiography and ultrasound

• Dental facilities, including rabbit and rodent dentistry

• Surgical facilities

• Acupuncture services

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Nurse / Vet Technician to join our team.

You will work closely with our head vet and nursing colleagues across consultations, surgery, diagnostics and inpatient care. Our varied caseload offers opportunities to build practical skills and contribute meaningfully to patient care.

Candidates with veterinary nursing experience are preferred. Junior candidates with relevant practical experience and a willingness to learn are also welcome to apply.

Working Arrangements

Working Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

Working Hours: 10am–8pm

Lunch Break: 2pm–3pm

Days Off: Thursdays, Sundays and public holidays

Saturday Availability: Required as part of the regular working week.

Screening Question Clarification: For this role, Saturday work is required; Sundays and public holidays are off.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing and inpatient care, including feeding, monitoring and administering treatments as directed by the veterinarian.

• Prepare patients, equipment and instruments for surgery, and assist during procedures.

• Assist with anaesthesia monitoring under veterinary supervision.

• Support diagnostic procedures, including sample collection, laboratory testing and imaging.

• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.

• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate relevant observations to the veterinary team.

• Carry out cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and animal husbandry duties to maintain a clean and safe clinic.

Responsibilities will be assigned according to your training, experience and demonstrated competency, with appropriate guidance and veterinary supervision.

Requirements

• Preferably at least one year of hands‑on experience in a veterinary clinic.

• Familiarity with animal handling, routine nursing care and clinical procedures.

• Experience in anaesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, inpatient care or diagnostics would be an advantage.

• Able to carry out assigned duties with appropriate independence and recognise when veterinary guidance is needed.

• Reliable, organised and proactive, with attention to detail and a caring approach to patients.

• Good communication skills and a cooperative, professional attitude.

• Comfortable with cleaning, animal husbandry and general clinic upkeep.

• Willing to learn, accept feedback and develop your clinical skills.

• Experience with rabbits and other pocket pets is helpful but not essential.

What We Offer

• Monthly basic salary of S$2,600–S$3,400, based on experience and demonstrated clinical competency.

• A varied caseload involving dogs, cats, rabbits and other pocket pets.

• Opportunities to develop practical nursing skills in general medicine, diagnostic imaging, dentistry and surgical care.

• Close collaboration with our head vet and nursing team, with guidance on clinic protocols and assigned procedures.

• A small, close‑knit workplace that values mutual respect, teamwork and contributions to patient care.

• Thursdays, Sundays and public holidays off.