First Veterinary Nurse (Outpatients) - Onderstepoort Veterinary Animal Hospital - 24868 at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Clinic management (hygiene, stock control, care of equipment, safety measures etc.)
• Supervising personnel
• Administering and monitoring anaesthesia and sedation
• Performing emergency procedures (small animals)
• Communicating with patient owners
• Demonstrating techniques to and instructing students and student nurses as well as own team member
• Self-development
• Being flexible to work in other sections in the OVAH
• Performing shift duties.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing) or BVetNurse or equivalent qualification
• Registration as Veterinary Nurse with the South African Veterinary Council and
• Three years’ experience in veterinary nursing and clinic management.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Knowledge of small animal nursing procedures, biosecurity measures and procedures and handling of all types of small animals
• Meticulous about detail, professional and a responsible person
• Appropriate language and communication skills
• Organizing skills and a strong service orientation
• Physical mobility
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital.
• Willingness to perform shift duties.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Experience in veterinary nursing and clinic management.