Veterinary Nurse | Western Cape, Hermanus Area

The Veterinary Nurse will be responsible for a diverse range of clinical and nursing duties, including: Providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care to hospitalised and surgical patients Assisting veterinarians with consultations, procedures and surgical cases Preparing patients for anaesthesia and monitoring them throughout procedures Monitoring recovering and hospitalised patients and maintaining accurate clinical records Administering prescribed medications and treatments Performing routine nursing procedures and patient assessments Assisting with diagnostic procedures and sample collection Maintaining high standards of hygiene, sterilisation and infection control Educating and communicating with clients regarding patient care and treatment Supporting the veterinary team during emergency cases Ensuring equipment, treatment areas and clinical spaces are clean, organised and appropriately stocked Participating in the on-call and after-hours rota Contributing to a positive, professional and supportive team environment What they're looking for The successful candidate will be: A qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse with the SAVC Passionate about animal welfare and providing compassionate patient care Professional, confident and well presented Dedicated to maintaining high standards of nursing care Comfortable working independently as well as within a collaborative team Calm and capable of handling emergency and high-pressure situations Organised, reliable and attentive to detail An effective communicator with clients, colleagues and veterinary professionals Willing and able to participate in the 1-in-4 on-call rota Eager to contribute positively to the continued growth of the practices