Veterinary Nurse

Job Overview

As a Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral part of our caring team in Clinic, working in an ONSITE environment to ensure top-quality veterinary care for our animal patients and excellent support for our veterinarians and pet owners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to medical, surgical and hospitalised patients.
• Monitor and maintain anaesthesia throughout surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety from induction through recovery.
• Assist veterinarians during consultations, diagnostics, medical work-ups and surgical procedures.
• Perform laboratory diagnostics, including sample collection, in-house laboratory testing and interpretation of routine results.
• Provide inpatient nursing care, including patient monitoring, medication administration, fluid therapy, wound management and post-operative care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and ensure clinical protocols and hospital procedures are followed.
• Conduct nurse consultations, including weight management, nutrition advice, post-operative checks and preventative healthcare where appropriate.
• Promote and practise gentle handling techniques, ensuring patient welfare and minimising stress throughout every visit.
• Support, mentor and assist in the training and development of nursing assistants and junior nursing staff.
• Work collaboratively with the veterinary team while also being confident managing nursing responsibilities independently when required.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding patient care, treatment plans, discharge instructions and follow-up recommendations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, infection control, biosecurity and workplace safety throughout the hospital.
  
  

• Qualification in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent recognised veterinary nursing qualification).
• Minimum 1–2 years of clinical veterinary nursing experience (experienced new graduates may be considered).
• Confident in surgical nursing, anaesthesia monitoring and patient recovery.
• Experience providing medical nursing care for hospitalised and isolation patients.
• Competent in blood collection, IV catheter placement, laboratory diagnostics and operation of in-house diagnostic equipment.
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills.
• Passion for delivering high standards of patient care and animal welfare.
• Commitment to Fear Free handling and low-stress patient care. (If you do not have the certificate we will provide the training as all of our team is certified.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment.
• Calm, compassionate and professional approach when working with patients, clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts (Weekend work).
  
  

• Previous experience mentoring or supervising veterinary nurses or nursing assistants.
• Additional training or certification in anaesthesia, emergency and critical care, dentistry or animal behaviour.
• Experience using advanced in-house laboratory and diagnostic equipment.
• Multilingual communication skills.
  
  

• Enjoy a pet-friendly workplace where your love for animals is valued.
• Access to Fearfree.com programs and training
• Comprehensive life and medical insurance coverage.
• Attractive employee discounts for veterinary services and products.
• Ongoing career growth opportunities with professional development support.
• Join a fast paced, dynamic environment where you'll make a real difference each day.