Veterinary Assistant
Full-time
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Join a forward-thinking established business in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal as a Veterinary Assistant and make a real impact.
A strong emphasis is placed on safety, quality, and doing things right the first time. It is a busy, practical environment where no two days look quite the same. If you are the right person for this role, apply without hesitation.
Normal working hours apply, with occasional flexibility required during busy periods.
Responsibilities
- Monitor anaesthetised patients closely throughout surgical procedures, observing vital signs and alerting the veterinarian to any changes.
- Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of all clinical areas, kennels, and equipment to maintain a safe environment.
- Advise and educate pet owners on post-operative care, medication administration, diet, parasite control, and general pet care.
- Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients including wound management, fluid therapy, nutritional support, and comfort care.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient medical records including history, examination findings, treatments, and progress notes.
- Perform laboratory tests including blood smears, urinalysis, and faecal examinations, recording results in patient records.
- Administer medications to patients as prescribed via oral, topical, injectable, and other routes, accurately recording all treatments given.
Requirements
- A diploma or degree in veterinary nursing from an accredited institution and registration with the South African Veterinary Council.
- Proficiency in clinical skills including patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anaesthesia monitoring.
- Experience in operating veterinary diagnostic equipment including blood analysers, autoclaves, and radiography machines.
- Comprehensive knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and common diseases and conditions.
- A minimum of one to three years of experience working in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or animal welfare organisation.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with veterinarians, colleagues, and pet owners.
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift medium-sized animals, and assist with animal restraint.
Qualifications
Diploma in Veterinary Nursing with SAVC RegistrationVacancy posted 1 day ago
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