Veterinary Nurse

Join the team at a well-established established business in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape in the role of Veterinary Nurse.

You will report to an approachable manager who values feedback and initiative. The culture rewards accountability, honesty, and a willingness to go the extra mile. Do not miss this chance — send through your application without delay.

Normal working hours apply, with occasional flexibility required during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of all clinical areas, kennels, and equipment to maintain a safe environment.
• Assist the veterinarian during clinical examinations, surgical procedures, and dental treatments, handing instruments and providing support.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients including wound management, fluid therapy, nutritional support, and comfort care.
• Prepare surgical instruments and equipment by cleaning, sterilising, and packing autoclave loads according to infection control protocols.
• Advise and educate pet owners on post-operative care, medication administration, diet, parasite control, and general pet care.
• Administer medications to patients as prescribed via oral, topical, injectable, and other routes, accurately recording all treatments given.
• Take and develop diagnostic radiographs under veterinary supervision, positioning patients for optimal image quality.

Requirements

• A compassionate and empathetic nature with a genuine commitment to animal welfare and high-quality care.
• Proficiency in clinical skills including patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anaesthesia monitoring.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift medium-sized animals, and assist with animal restraint.
• Experience in operating veterinary diagnostic equipment including blood analysers, autoclaves, and radiography machines.
• Excellent animal handling skills with the ability to work calmly and confidently with nervous or aggressive animals.
• A minimum of one to three years of experience working in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or animal welfare organisation.

Qualifications

Certificate in Animal Welfare or Kennel Management