Veterinary Nurse

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarian in treatment of the patients.
• Provide physiotherapy when required and instructed by veterinarian.
• Walk patients at least twice a day or as directed
• Give medications as prescribed by the veterinarian
• Ensure the ward area, isolation room, consultation rooms and pharmacy are kept clean
• Make sure every diagnostic equipment that is used is clean so as not to affect the accuracy of the results of the tests.
• Monitor stock of controlled drugs, other medications and instruments in the clinic
• Place order with the head office once stock of drugs is low.
• Assist veterinarians to dispense and label medication as instructed.
• Prepare surgical instruments and gowns in the surgery room
• Update patient records with laboratory results and other relevant information such as drug dispensed when instructed by veterinarian.
• Set up appointments with clients for follow-up cases and vaccination and heartworm prevention boosters.
• Participate in both internal and local conferences

Requirements

• Diploma in Animal Health and Production
• Certificate in Veterinary Nursing
• STPM holders may be considered
• Experience working with animal is beneficial
• Effective communication skills
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information and documents
• Good communication skills
• Love, patience and compassion for animals
• Ability to handle and interact with animals
• Organizational skills
• Manual dexterity
• Able to work at Taman Bukit Pasir / Taman Bukit Perdana