VETERINARY NURSE | WESTERN CAPE, Hermanus Area

An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join a well-established veterinary team serving the beautiful Hermanus and Onrus communities in the Western Cape.

The practice is looking for a skilled, dedicated and professional Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about patient care, enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, and is committed to maintaining high clinical standards. The successful candidate will work across both practices, with the exciting addition of new purpose-built premises coming soon, providing an excellent environment in which to grow and develop professionally.

The role includes participation in a 1-in-4 on-call rotation, making flexibility, reliability and a strong sense of responsibility essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse who is looking to become part of a progressive practice, work alongside a dedicated veterinary team, and play an important role in delivering exceptional patient care across Hermanus and Onrus.

Apply online or contact Amanda at Amanda@optivet.co.za for more information.

The role

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

Minimum requirements

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

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