Veterinary Nurse | Western Cape, Hermanus Area at Optivet

The Veterinary Nurse will be responsible for a diverse range of clinical and nursing duties, including:

• Providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care to hospitalised and surgical patients
• Assisting veterinarians with consultations, procedures and surgical cases
• Preparing patients for anaesthesia and monitoring them throughout procedures
• Monitoring recovering and hospitalised patients and maintaining accurate clinical records
• Administering prescribed medications and treatments
• Performing routine nursing procedures and patient assessments
• Assisting with diagnostic procedures and sample collection
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, sterilisation and infection control
• Educating and communicating with clients regarding patient care and treatment
• Supporting the veterinary team during emergency cases
• Ensuring equipment, treatment areas and clinical spaces are clean, organised and appropriately stocked
• Participating in the on-call and after-hours rota
• Contributing to a positive, professional and supportive team environment

What they're looking for

The successful candidate will be:

• A qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse with the SAVC
• Passionate about animal welfare and providing compassionate patient care
• Professional, confident and well presented
• Dedicated to maintaining high standards of nursing care
• Comfortable working independently as well as within a collaborative team
• Calm and capable of handling emergency and high-pressure situations
• Organised, reliable and attentive to detail
• An effective communicator with clients, colleagues and veterinary professionals
• Willing and able to participate in the 1-in-4 on-call rota
• Eager to contribute positively to the continued growth of the practices