Veterinary Nurse | Western Cape, Garden Route Area

Optivet

Location
Western Cape
Minimum qualification
Bachelor's degree
Closing date

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In brief

Overview This is a Veterinary Nurse position at Optivet, located in the Western Cape, Garden Route Area. The practice offers a professional, supportive, and collaborative working environment within a growing small animal practice. The role provides exposure to a varied range of clinical cases, and the workplace emphasizes animal welfare and quality patient care. What you will do * Assist veterinarians in providing high-quality care to small animals * Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by veterinarians * Perform laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, and imaging techniques * Monitor patients during surgeries and recovery * Educate pet owners on proper animal care and medication administration * Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards Requirements (from the original advert) * Dip/Degree in Veterinary Nursing * SAVC Registration * Updated CPD Points * Excellent Communication Skills, Verbal and Written * Relationship Building Abilities AND A LOVE FOR ANIMALS * Sales Skills will be an advantage * Valid Driver’s License * Fluent in Afrikaans & English Who should apply This opportunity is suitable for a Veterinary Nurse looking to join a team where their skills, compassion, and dedication can truly make a difference. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/veterinary-nurse-western-cape-garden-route-area-optivet Source: myjobmag

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    What the Practice Offers * A professional and supportive working environment * A collaborative team of veterinary professionals * The opportunity to work within a growing small animal practice * Exposure to a varied range of clinical cases * A workplace where animal welfare and quality patient care remain at the heart of everything they do * For a Veterinary Nurse looking to join a team where their skills, compassion, and dedication can truly make a difference, this is an opportunity worth exploring. * Assist veterinarians in providing high-quality care to small animals * Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by veterinarians * Perform laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, and imaging techniques * Monitor patients during surgeries and recovery * Educate pet owners on proper animal care and medication administration * Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards What they're looking for * Dip/Degree in Veterinary Nursing * SAVC Registration * Updated CPD Points * Excellent Communication Skills, Verbal and Written * Relationship Building Abilities AND A LOVE FOR ANIMALS * Sales Skills will be an advantage * Valid Driver’s License * Fluent in Afrikaans & English

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