Head Veterinary Nurse

We are looking for an ambitious Head Nurse to join us. 

Responsibilities:

- To allocate areas of responsibility to all nurses and ensure this is carried out fully and all records are kept up to date
- Assist Practice Manager in overseeing clinics inventory and maintain effective inventory control
- To act as Clinical Coach for new Veterinary Assistants and new nursing staff
- Compassionate Care: Feed, groom, and weigh animals, ensuring they receive the love and attention they need
- Clean and Comfortable: Maintain a tidy clinic and ensure a safe environment by cleaning cages and bathing animals
- Technical Support: Operate diagnostic equipment and manage surgical tools with confidence
- Gentle Restraint: Safely restrain animals for examinations and procedures
- Emergency Response: Provide first aid to pets in emergencies, stabilizing them until a veterinarian takes over
- Medication Management: Administer medications as prescribed by our veterinarians
- Observant Reporting: Monitor animal behavior and health, reporting any concerns to the vet
- Compliance: Adhere to hospital standards, rules, regulations, and policies

Requirements:

- High school diploma required; a Veterinary Assistant certification (Cert II of AIRC) is preferred
- Up to 7 years experience in a Veterinary Assistant role or similar position is a plus
- Animal Affinity
- Comfortable working with various animals (cats, dogs, etc.)
- Previous experience in administrative or customer service roles is advantageous
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A patient and caring personality, able to show compassion to both pets and their owners
- Ability to follow instructions accurately and keep precise records
- Meet the physical demands of the job and work well under pressure
- Willingness to work shifts (some locations)
- Proficiency in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin is a plus
 

Benefits:

-5 working days / nights, 10 hours per day
-Birthday Leave
-Group Medical Coverage
-Staff Discount
-CPD sponsorship with conditions
-Discretionary Bonus

The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant / similar posts within the Group/ Company.