Description:
The Animal Anti-Cruelty League in Cape Town is excited to welcome a Veterinary Nurses to join our experienced and passionate welfare team in a busy small animal hospital.
Minimum requirements:
· Degree / Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
· Current SAVC Registration as a Veterinary Nurse
· Excellent communication skills
· Valid Driver’s license
· Fluent in Afrikaans and English
Functions include but are not limited to:
· General nursing duties such as, anesthesia, placing intravenous catheters, bandages, suture removal
· Preparing animals for surgery and assist veterinarian in theatre with surgery when needed
· Administering drugs
· Monitoring anaesthetized patients during surgery
· Undertaking diagnostic tests
· Sending off laboratory samples
· Taking radiographs
· Preparing for scopes procedures
· Monitoring and caring for hospitalized patients doing follow up care which includes, bandage change and stent removal
· Maintain up to date and accurate clinical records of theatre procedures and scheduled drug register
· Client communication
Competitive salary offered.
Job Types: Fixed term
License/Certification:
- SAVC Registration Number (Required)