Emergency and Critical Care Senior Veterinary Nurse and/or Veterinary Technician.

Role Overview:

****Please NOTE  Position is in Signapore

• This role involves providing vital support in emergency and critical care settings, including triaging new case admissions, assisting with anesthesia monitoring, and aiding in the care of ICU patients.

• Responsibilities also include taking radiographs, restraining patients, preparing for surgeries, and managing postoperative recovery. The role requires effective client communication and active participation in inpatient rounds, self-learning, and professional development.

• Additionally, the position includes training junior staff and ensuring high standards of patient care.

• Who will this role report to: Head of Department

Job Description:

MUST HAVE HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE.

Not accepting Veterinarians to work as Veterinary nurses or technicians.

• Triage and assist with new case admissions.

• Aid with anesthesia monitoring and recovery of emergency cases.

• Assisting the emergency vets in the care and treatment of inpatients, including ICU cases.

• Monitoring critical patients in the ICU ward.

• Taking radiographs.• Restraining patients for examination and treatments.

• Discharging patients, preparing patients for surgeries, and postoperative bandaging and recovery.

• Client communication.

• Attend inpatient rounds and engage in self-learning, such as attending continuing development lectures and reading books and journals.

• Training of junior nurses and patient care assistants.

• Working Hours: Day Shifts, 7 am – 7 pm, 4-day work week, including Public Holiday and weekend

Desired skills and experience:

Senior Nurse:

• Degree or Diploma in veterinary technology or relevant nursing qualifications.

• At least seven (7) years of work experience in the veterinary industry.

• A minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience is preferred.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work under pressure.