Veterinary Nurse | Western Cape, Hermanus Area
- Location
- Western Cape
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role at Optivet is for a Veterinary Nurse in the Western Cape, specifically in the Hermanus Area. The position entails a diverse range of clinical and nursing duties, focusing on providing high-quality patient care and supporting the veterinary team. **What you will do** * Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to hospitalised and surgical patients * Assist veterinarians with consultations, procedures and surgical cases * Prepare patients for anaesthesia and monitor them throughout procedures * Monitor recovering and hospitalised patients and maintain accurate clinical records * Administer prescribed medications and treatments * Perform routine nursing procedures and patient assessments * Assist with diagnostic procedures and sample collection * Maintain high standards of hygiene, sterilisation and infection control * Educate and communicate with clients regarding patient care and treatment * Support the veterinary team during emergency cases * Ensure equipment, treatment areas and clinical spaces are clean, organised and appropriately stocked * Participate in the on-call and after-hours rota * Contribute to a positive, professional and supportive team environment **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse with the SAVC * Willing and able to participate in the 1-in-4 on-call rota **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is passionate about animal welfare and providing compassionate patient care. They should be professional, confident, well presented, and dedicated to maintaining high standards of nursing care. The individual should be comfortable working independently as well as within a collaborative team, and calm and capable of handling emergency and high-pressure situations. They should also be organised, reliable, attentive to detail, and an effective communicator with clients, colleagues, and veterinary professionals, eager to contribute positively to the continued growth of the practices. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/veterinary-nurse-western-cape-hermanus-area-optivet Source: myjobmag
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