We are a veterinary hospital hiring 'human nurses' to work with the best hospital. You will do:
1. Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients (pets), including patient monitoring and health checking
2. Confidently handle and restrain animals as per the ‘fear free clinic’ concept
3. Administer treatments including injections, tablets, fluids and blood transfusions as per the clinical guidelines
4. Perform diagnostic tests, e.g. blood sampling, urine analysis and x-rays as per the standard procedures
5. Assist in USG’s, C-arm, CT’s and MRI’s as per the SOP
6. IV canula placement and catheterization under an aseptic technique
7. Demonstrate the understanding of drug calculations, CRI's and mathematical skills
8. Demonstrate the importance of continuous monitoring for a critical patient and use of monitoring equipment
9. Prepare animals for surgery and perform some minor procedures, e.g. suturing wounds and dental hygiene
10. Monitor anaesthesia
11. Assist veterinary surgeons with preparing the patient/procedures/surgeries
12. Update current medications, allergies, and critical information for each patient
13. Review any discharge instructions with owner when requested
14. Communicate with pet parents, gaining their trust and reassuring them about their animal's treatment
15. Educate pet parents on animal health, including vaccinations, worming, flea prevention and appropriate nutrition
16. Support any candidates undertaking placements/ internships
17. Accuracy in maintaining the patient records
18. Complete knowledge and application of all processes in the department (pre-consultation questionnaire/patient management software/admission/ discharge/cremation & burial/welfare check/rebooking/fit to fly/vaccination certificate/credit policy etc.)
19. Collecting the stock from the inventory department whenever it is ready
20. All responsibilities cited under VCA (primarily executed by VCA) will be applicable for veterinary nurse as well. In absence of a VCA, the Nurse will be required to carry out those duties.