Maternity Leave Vet Nurse
Core
Provide surgical and hospital nursing care, assist veterinarians during procedures, and manage patient admissions and discharges at a veterinary hospital.
Role type
Veterinary Nurse (IC)
Builds
Patient care services and surgical support for animals
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Surgical nursing, anaesthesia monitoring, patient handling, medication administration, diagnostic imaging assistance, dental procedure support, blood collection, IV catheter placement
Preferred skills
Experience in busy hospital environments, client communication, end-of-life care
Technologies
X-ray, ultrasound, dental radiography equipment
Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians during consultations, examinations, and procedures; Provide high-quality surgical and hospital nursing care; Monitor anaesthesia and support patients throughout surgery; Deliver pre- and post-operative patient care; Administer medications and prepare treatments; Manage patient admissions and discharges; Assist with diagnostic imaging including X-rays and ultrasound; Support dental procedures including scale and polish and dental radiography; Provide compassionate care during challenging and end-of-life situations
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC