Veterinary Nurse

Position summary

Animal care and veterinary work

• Oversee animal health programs and remain informed about the collection’s current health status.
• Manage daily diagnostics and treatments; collaborate with animal care staff.
• Organize and maintain pharmacy and surgery areas and oversee medical care for animal rehabilitation.
• Assist with post-mortem examinations, health records and preventive medicine programs.
• Assist with health certification examinations and participate in animal transport.

Guest and organizational duties

• Promote the organization’s mission as directed by the Managing Director.
• Build client relationships and provide customer service to guests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and experience

• At least 2 years’ experience as a veterinary nurse working with various animals; currently practicing as a veterinary nurse.
• Accredited college or university degree in Veterinary Medicine.
• Knowledge of current veterinary techniques, practices, procedures, equipment and instruments.
• Excellent knowledge of exotic animal medicine; ability to diagnose, treat and medicate exotic animals.
• Knowledge of X-ray practices, procedures and regulations, local veterinary regulations and animal nutrition.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and recognize abnormal behavior or signs of illness in animals.

Communication and computer skills

• Effective oral and written communication in English.
• Professional, proactive, self-motivated, independent and detail-oriented, with problem-solving ability.
• Computer literate, including MS Office and current software applications.

Working conditions

• Regularly works near animals and mechanical parts, moves around and works in varied weather conditions, with frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions.
• Physical duties include standing, walking, handling tools or controls, and frequent lifting or moving up to 23 kilograms and occasional lifting or moving more than 46 kilograms.
• May need to sit, climb, balance, stoop, crouch or crawl; close vision, depth perception and focusing ability are required.