Animal Nursing assistant

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant in Paarl to support their veterinary team with daily patient care and operational tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all patients while assisting veterinarians in various duties. Ideal applicants are reliable, physically fit, and possess previous animal care experience.

Qualifications

• Previous animal care or kennel experience preferred.
• Physically fit and comfortable with all animals.
• Compassionate, reliable, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient restraint and basic care.
• Clean cages, prep areas, and surgical rooms.
• Restock and maintain supplies.

Skills

Animal Care

Compassion

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Recruiter:

HR Supreme

Job Ref:

2687713150

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Location:

Paarl, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

We’re looking for a caring, hands-on Nursing Assistant to support our veterinary team with daily patient care, cleaning, and handling tasks. You’ll help keep the hospital running smoothly while ensuring our patients are safe, comfortable, and well cared for.

Key Duties:

Assist with patient restraint and basic care

Clean cages, prep areas, and surgical rooms

Feed, walk, and monitor animals

Restock and maintain supplies

Support vets and nurses as needed

Requirements: Previous animal care or kennel experience preferred

Physically fit and comfortable with all animals

Compassionate, reliable, and a team player