Veterinary Nurse
Core
Provide medical and surgical nursing care to animals in a 24/7 charity hospital environment, assisting veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
Role type
Veterinary Nurse (Clinical IC)
Builds
High-quality medical and surgical care for domestic, farmed, and native animals
Domain
Animal welfare / Veterinary clinical care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medical and surgical nursing care, Triage and intake, Laboratory and pathology testing, Medication administration, Manual handling (lifting up to 10kg), Patient record maintenance
Preferred skills
Experience in surgical nursing, emergency or critical care, Fast-paced environment adaptability, Problem-solving
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide medical and surgical nursing care, Assist veterinarians with examinations and procedures, Administer routine treatments and medications, Perform laboratory and pathology testing, Triage and intake of animals, Maintain accurate patient records, Ensure hospital hygiene and safety
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC