Vet Nurses / Technicians / Veterinary Support staff
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Positions Available
Two Feet Four Paws Veterinary Clinic, Dubai, UAE (posted 30th May)
Veterinary nurses
2Feet4Paws Veterinary Clinic are recruiting qualified small animal nurses to join our young, dynamic and exciting team in Dubai, UAE.
Dubai is a growing, liberal city in the Middle East. It is centrally positioned with equal travel times to Asia and Europe and a great hub for globetrotting. It has the shopping, nightlife and restaurants of any international city but also the benefit of beaches, desert camping and the climate for an outdoor lifestyle.
We are a Western-owned, well-appointed and expanding Small Animal and Exotic Clinic, with branches in Palm Jumeirah and The Villa Complex, Dubai Land.
A good sense of humor and great interpersonal skills are a must. We are a close team of 6 vets, 7 nurses (qualified and assistant) and 6 support staff with a cooperative goal of high-quality medicine / surgery and customer care. The Clinics have excellent facilities including high specification ultrasound, IM3 dental machines, digital radiography, dental radiography, electrosurgery, Idexx Laboratory, capnography and endoscopic equipment.
The position would be of interest, but not exclusive to, an applicant with an interest in exotic animal work and laboratory work.
The successful Candidates will enjoy no Out of Hours work, excellent Private Healthcare, and a competitive tax free salary. Shifts are 9 hours with a 5 day working week with some weekend work shared between nursing staff.
Interested applicants please forward your CV and covering letter, mentioning why you are interested in our position to info@2feet4paws.ae
Northside Veterinary Clinic, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada (posted 28th May)
- You are looking for a great team to call your own.
- You are looking for a practice who takes pride in quality medicine and delivering a superior experience for both clients and pets.
- You are looking for a place that values your ideas, input and personal development.
Well as it turns out, we are looking for a full-time, energetic and enthusiastic RVT to join us at Northside Veterinary Clinic!
We are looking for somebody who loves veterinary medicine and enjoys being part of a fun, hard-working team. We are a 3-dvm, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited companion animal hospital in Lethbridge, AB. We offer a competitive compensation package including paid medical and dental benefits, CE and professional dues.
If you think we sound like a great place for you, then we cannot wait to hear from you!
Please submit your resume to dmarshall@p3vetpartners.ca
International Animal Care Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (posted 24th May)
International Animal Care Center is a specialized pet animal center; cats, dogs, birds and exotics. Which includes a pet hospital, pet hotel and a retail shop (PETLAND).
Our center is excellently equipped with endoscopy, ultrasound, in-house lab, digital x-ray, dentistry facilities, ICU unit, an isolation unit, avian unit., surgery theatre and more.
The Center is situated at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The area has a wonderful sense of community with many schools, café’s and tourism attractions all within close proximity of our center. We have a lovely client base which we contribute to by providing honest, professional service and advice with an exceptional standard of care.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate to join our practice and our supportive team. Our culture is built on integrity, empathy and teamwork. Our goal is to raise the standard of animal welfare in the country and we are looking for a suitable candidate that is passionate enough to help us deliver this goal.
If you have the following attributes and you are a positive people person, enjoy working in a team, like a challenge and variety in your work, need the modern diagnostic tools at your disposal to practice at your full potential, WE NEED TO SPEAK TO YOU!
Position requirements include:
• Vet technician (Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in small animals)
• Vet Nurse (Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in small animals)
All enquiries please email info@iacare.sa
Veterinary Nurse JD:
Exam & Treatment
- Properly restrain and stabilize animals during examination and treatment; know how to restrain fractious patients
- Take and record vital signs of animals including temperature, pulse, and respiration
- Trim nails, express anal glands, and perform other routine procedures as required.
- Teach clients how to administer medication at home
- Prepare and label medication to be sent home with the patient
- Initiate emergency procedures
- Clean, organize, and restock exam rooms
- Perform other duties as assigned
Laboratory & Radiology
- Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis
- Collect blood, stool, urine and other samples
- Perform routine laboratory procedures and analyses
- Maintain and use medical equipment ……. and autoclave
- Take and develop radiographs.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Surgery
- Prepare surgical packs
- Prepare animals for surgery
- Monitor patients under anesthesia
- Assist veterinarian in surgical procedures using proper aseptic technique
- Induce anesthesia and intubate patient
- Perform dental cleanings
- Perform catheterization; urinary and venous
- Perform routine procedures such as wound cleaning, bandaging, …etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Hospitalization
- Maintain patient records and billing info
- Administer treatments and injections following the instructions of a doctor or a treatment form
- Monitor daily patient progress as directed by the vet
- Feed, bathe, and walk animals as applicable
- Discharge animals as directed by the vet
- Prepare and label medication to be sent home with the patient upon discharge
- Perform other duties as assigned
Veterinary technician JD:
- Must perform opening, daily and closing procedures in the kennel by following procedural checklists resulting in cleanliness that is flawless.
- Ensure that all puppies and kittens health is monitored daily; keeping proper records.
- Provide proper nutrition daily; consumption is monitored and recorded.
- Assist Veterinarian with puppy and kitten examinations, and provide care and medications as prescribed by the Veterinarian.
- Help maintain records and folders kept for puppies and kittens.
- Perform other cleaning tasks in and around the kennel.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Royal Animal Hospital, Kuwait (posted 24th May)
Royal Animal Hospital is a small animal hospital located in Kuwait.
We are looking for an experienced VN to join us for a minimum period of 1 year.
You will be joining a friendly and dedicate team of vets, nurses and receptionists in a very busy hospital in Kuwait. Benefits include flight, accommodation, transportation and a tax free salary!
We are a very busy small animal hospital equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, Orthopaedic equipment and laboratory.
To apply please send a copy of your cv and a cover letter to susana@rahkwt.com.
Royal Animal Hospital
Al Rai Industrial Area,
Kuwait City, 0000,
KUWAIT
http://www.rahkwt.com/index.php
CityU Veterinary Medical Centre (CVMC), Kowloon, Hong Kong (posted 17th May) Senior Technician/Nurse, 6 Positions
POSITION: Senior Small Animal Technician/Nurse
CityU Veterinary Medical Centre (CVMC) in Hong Kong has an opportunity for Veterinary Technologists to join our specialty centre in Hong Kong. If you are just starting your career, or you are an experienced Veterinary Technologist looking for a change, this is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of veterinary clinical service and education in one of the most vibrant cities in the world.
CVMC, owned by City University Hong Kong, manages the most extensive small animal clientele in Hong Kong. We have recently opened the largest SA clinic in Hong Kong with over 33,000 sq feet, 22 consultation rooms, 7 state of the art operating theatres, cardiology suite and a 24/7 ER. We have extensive diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities including 64 slice CT scanner, 1.5 T MRI, digital imaging, ultrasound units, onsite staffed pharmacy and stat lab. The newly established CityU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at City University Hong Kong complements the clinical needs for timely advance diagnostic services.
Services and specialties include: 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, and Primary Care.
CVMC will be an integral component for the clinical instruction of the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences at City University Hong Kong. We are dedicated to providing advanced, comprehensive, compassionate care and being a model for veterinary clinical education.
Six (6) positions are available, which will have the role of providing lead clinical technical support and training for both specialty and primary care services.
Exceptional compensation package with a competitive basic salary plus a living allowance and an attractive set of benefits.
Preference and additional compensation consideration will be given to candidates with NAVTA specialty or RVCS diploma in Advance Nursing recognition in the areas of ECC, Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Internal Medicine, Clinical Practice, Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging and Ophthalmology.
Required qualifications include graduation from a CVMA/AVMA accredited Animal Health Technology/Veterinary Technology/Veterinary Nursing Program or RVN program.
Contact: Dr. Duncan K. Hockley, Executive Director CityU Veterinary Health Group Limited, 339 Lai Chi Kok Road, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong. hockley@cityupavc.com.hk or 765-418-9802. www.peaceavevet.com.hk
Crown Vet, Pune, India (posted 8th May) Registered Vet Nurse
Position for Veterinary Nurse in India
Crown Vet, one of India's upcoming and newest veterinary care providers, is seeking a registered nurse to work out of its practice in Pune, India. The practice is headed by an expat vet and is fully equipped for surgery and in-patient care. Furthermore, the role also requires for the nurse to run a 12 day training program in nursing skills at an offsite location. For more information on Crown Vet please visit www.crown.vet or follow us on www.facebook.com/thecrownvet
This is a position for a nurse who enjoys training and wants to take up the challenge of working in India.
Package includes salary, accommodation, airfares and visa.
For more information please email your cv to sheroy@crown.vet
Elk Lake Veterinary Hospital, Victoria BC, Canada (posted 3rd May) Veterinary Technician
Are you an efficient and hardworking Registered Veterinary Technician looking for a dynamic leadership position in a fast-paced and fun working environment. Do you possess excellent communication skills and enjoy teaching others? If so, we are looking for you!
Elk Lake Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time head Veterinary Technician with prior leadership experience.
We are a progressive hospital proud to be locally owned and operated.
With state-of-the-art facilities, we are paper-lite and have digital radiography (dental and full body), in-house lab equipment, ultrasound, ECG, and two surgery suites. You will be working within a great team including four veterinarians who love their job. We have a fantastic and compliant client base to whom we provide exceptional care. Our team places a high focus on patient care, continuing education and work-life balance.
With a lake at our doorstep and the ocean in our backyard, Elk Lake Veterinary Hospital has much to offer those looking for a fulfilling career alongside an outdoor and family-focused lifestyle in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia.
We offer a flexible schedule with a four-day work week, competitive compensation package and health/dental benefits, a profit-sharing program, discounted veterinary care, generous CE, uniform allowance, and team events. We are not open Sunday and technicians rotate working a short day on Saturday.
Core Attributes:
- Leader
- Mentor
- Efficient
- Confident
- Collaborative
- Ambitious
- Passionate & Compassionate
Key Duties:
- Creating Staff Schedules
- Managing surgery & schedule workflow
- Staff training
- Staff reviews
- Equipment maintenance
- Management of controlled substances
- Volunteer management
- Creation and Implementation of standard operating procedures Client services
Canada-wide and international applications will be considered
If you think your skills match our values and medicine, we would love to hear from you!
To be considered for the position you must submit a resume and cover letter outlining prior experience, goals and why you are suited to the position. Please email Ashlee Heasman, Practice Manager on practicemanager@elvh.ca
Get to know us:
Website: www.elvh.ca
Animals Asia Foundation, Chengdu, China (reposted 25th March) Volunteer Vet Nurses/Technicians
Vet Nurse Volunteer China
Animals Asia can only accept applications from volunteers trained in either veterinary science / vet nursing or qualified in wild-animal management (volunteers will also be considered who have a lot of experience working in the veterinary profession), as all hands on work with the bears necessitates intensive training.
All veterinary volunteer placements require a commitment of at least three months.
Basic Veterinary Nurse Volunteer Requirements
- Recognised veterinary nursing qualification.
- Experience working in veterinary practice in a veterinary nursing role.
Main Duties
- Make medicated shakes for bears.
- Walk and feed local dogs daily.
- Assist with weekly and monthly cleaning duties.
- Assist with the preparation for bear health-checks and surgeries.
- Assist with bear health-checks and surgeries when required.
- Help clear away after bear health-checks and surgeries.
- Observe and monitor bears waking up from anaesthetics.
- Feed, clean and enrich hospitalised bears in transport cages.
- Help with small animal work as needed.
- Assist the Resident VN with monthly abdomen checks and worming of bears as required.
If you would like to apply for a volunteer vet nurse position, please send your CV and application letter to info@animalsasia.org
IAPWA, Malaysian Borneo – Kota Kinabalu - Sabah (posted 25th March) Volunteer Vet Nurses
IAPWA are a UK registered charity operating a TNR project at the city dog pound in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo. We neuter and provide veterinary care and treatment to stray dogs collected around KK. IAPWA support local NGO’s providing neutering and veterinary care to dogs and cats in their shelters and do outreach in other areas of Sabah. The team also promote responsible pet ownership via education sessions.
The work is fast paced and our vet team perform high numbers of neuterings per day, the facilities at the pound are pretty basic and the work can be demanding but.... it is extremely rewarding.
IAPWA provide accommodation for all our volunteers in a well equipped volunteer house in a quiet neighbourhood just outside the city. Volunteers provide their own food but utility bills are paid by the charity and a car is provided for the volunteer team to use. Volunteers get plenty of time off to explore and our resident local team are friendly and supportive.
Although the project has a small local team we depend on volunteers and need qualified volunteer vets and nurses all year round. Ideally we would like vets to commit to 3 months or more as we have to obtain temporary practicing permits we do however consider requests for shorter placements when we can. Nurses do not require practice permits and we can usually accommodate shorter stays.
If you are interested in this opportunity to:
- Use your skills to help animals in need
- Improve the quality of life for the many stray dogs and cats around KK
- Gain valuable experience whilst working in an amazing and beautiful part of the world.
Please contact babs.obrien@iapwa.org for more information.
Mission Rabies, India, Malawi, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Ghana or Tanzania (reposted 25th March) Volunteer Nurses
Vet Nurses: Volunteer with Mission Rabies and help us eliminate this deadly disease
We run mass canine vaccination campaigns in the world’s rabies hotspots and are looking for vet nurses to join us! You’ll be part of the team vaccinating dogs, recording population data and working with the community to ensure we reach the required 70% vaccination coverage to establish herd immunity. Help us save human and canine lives – volunteer today for projects in India, Malawi, Sri Lanka, Uganda or Tanzania! No previous experience required.
www.missionrabies.com/volunteer
Worldwide Veterinary Service (reposted 25th March) Volunteer Nurses
Vet Nurses: Volunteer Abroad with Worldwide Veterinary Service
Use your skills to help WVS provide veterinary care in places no one else can. From spay and neuter clinics in Malawi and Romania, to big cat conservation and working equines, WVS run projects all over the world and are looking for vet nurses to join us. Placements vary in length from approximately two weeks up to three months.
3 years’ experience required for the majority of WVS projects but it varies so please do see all the opportunities available on our website: https://wvs.org.uk/work-with-us/volunteer-trips
Koh Mak Animal Care Center, Koh Mak, Thailand (reposted 25th March) Volunteer Vet Nurses
About Us:
- We are a small volunteer vet clinic caring for Koh Mak's stray, temple & owned animals and dedicated to improving their lives since 2016.
- We are a Non-Profit organization and rely entirely on donations, volunteers and sponsorship to carry out our work. We receive no government funding, and rely heavily on the good-will of the local community, tourists and friends.
- We would like to provide medical care and also to have a dedicated neutering and vaccination program carried out with the help of volunteer vets when they visit.
- We are seeking volunteers with veterinary experience. Ideal would be plenty of spay/neuter experience, preferably in a rural basic setting.
- We are looking for both vets and vet nurses.
The Clinic:
- Initially we will be looking at setting up and stocking the clinic, and creating best practices for a clinic that will have revolving doctors.
- We can control the dog and cat population through neutering of all stray and temple animals and through promotion of the sterilizing of owned animals. We want to be able to provide nursing care to animals in crisis and work to educate the public in responsible animal care.
- Create an culturally appropriate ongoing sterilization project for owned pets as well as strays. (There is a once a year sterilization program, but it dosen't get the litters born between. And also some dogs cannot be caught on the one day, and so we need more time)
- The animal related things would be to create and implement a campaign to vaccinate all animals on the island (hopefully with tags and collars). No rabies on island currently, but we do have Distemper and Parvo. And a lot of mange and heart worm. Our goal is to keep Koh Mak rabies free, through vaccination and education.
- And then accident/crisis care as it comes up.
- This will be a great place to hone your skills as you will be in effect the manager of the clinic when you are here. Please understand this aspect.
- Koh Mak is not a huge island, and so total management is possible with ongoing work.
- In addition we would like to setup a training program for folks on island be able to assist visiting vets. Maybe 4-5 people at a time. Learning prep, instrument ID, anesthesia, etc.
- We won't always get a vet and an assistant together (although this is the ideal pairing), so we hope to train a bunch here on island so when we have a doctor visiting we can have additional staff.
Accommodation:
- The clinic has a small self contained apartment as part of the structure. (In fall of 2018 we will have 2 new bedrooms, for a total of 3 rooms.)
- The cozy bedroom has a king bed, armoire and fan. There is a covered terrace with a table and chairs, and a Thai style bathroom with shower.
- A covered outdoor kitchen completes the apartment.
- There is also a scooter available for clinic use.
Koh Mak:
- The island is just off the coast of Cambodia, so the folks who live here come from both Thailand and Cambodia.
- People working with the clinic will get a chance to interact with both of these similar but different cultures.
- In addition they will get to experience first hand how Buddhism is the cornerstone of both cultures.
- We work closely with the islands residents, so you will get a chance to how they live and experience island life.
- Koh Mak is located in an archipelago of 50+ islands on the far eastern seaboard of Thailand.
- There is plenty of opportunity for swimming, snorkeling, diving and Kayaking. On land, there are bicycling trails, muai Thai, tennis, and plenty of restaurants and bars.
- Koh Mak is a small island, and the "coconut wireless" speed is very fast. It's like a small village, with everyone knowing the goings on.
- Transport from Bangkok can be via small plane, taxi, bus, or minibus. The trip by land takes about 5 hours. There is then a 45 minute boat ride to the island.
For more information or to apply please contact Kevin: kalapana100@yahoo.com
www.kohmakanimalclinic.wixsite.com/home
Kawasan Wisata Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup (KWPLH), Borneo, E Kalimantan (reposted 25th March) Volunteer Vet Nurses
Veterinary help needed in Indonesian Borneo
Help improve animal welfare in Indonesia by sharing your skills and experience!
Program Description:
Kawasan Wisata Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup (KWPLH) is an environmental education center located in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. The facility’s goal is to increase environmental awareness and animal welfare. In addition to our animal programmes, the facility has several education buildings, picnic areas and playgrounds. To see a full description of the KWPLH’s facilities and goals visit www.beruangmadu.org or email us.
KWPLH provides a wonderful accommodation in the form of a forested enclosure for 7 sun bears rescued from the illegal pet trade. Sun bears are the mascot of Balikpapan, and many of our current education programs focus on this species.
Our Domestic Animal Program was created in response to the frequent dumping of kittens at KWPLH. We have attempted to establish a safe home for abandoned kittens and a sterilization and adoption program. We currently have 145+ cats under our care; In addition we also take care of 30 dogs, and several other rescued wildlife species whenever brought to the center (macaque, civets, slow loris, birds).
The goals of our Domestic Animal Program are:
- Educate visitors in proper pet care including the promotion of pet sterilization;
- Discourage to keeping of wildlife (sun bears, orangutans etc.) as pets by
highlighting the difference between wild and domestic animals; - Ensure the welfare of the cats and dogs within the environs of KWPLH;
- Provide free sterilization programmes for community pets and stray animals, prioritizing animals living in the vicinity of the center;
Volunteer Vet Nurse Needed
We are in need of a vet nurse to assist in the management and development of our animal programmes with a focus on our Bear management and Domestic Animal Program. The primary goal is to give medical care to our animals
and to train our Indonesian animal care-taking staff in mastering necessary vet nursing skills. Other tasks include up - dating/maintaining our medical administration and records, enrichment and training programs, and enhancing our cat adoption
program. There will be work with the sun bears and other wild species, but most time will go to our domestic animals.
Outlined below is a list of topics that we need help with:
- Carry out daily health checks, monitoring of sick animals, and preventive
medicine; - Assist the KWPLH animal staff in mastering vet & nursing skills, including but not limited to: safe and effective holds, injection techniques (s.c., i.m., and i.v.), animal handling, sterilization of tools, anesthesia administration and monitoring, clinic administration, first aid, etc;
- Help improve management of our animal clinic;
- Assist with our animal care database management and administration:
- Assist with daily animal care, including feeding and cleaning;
- Help organize low-cost sterilization programmes for neighboring
community pets or stray animals when veterinarians working are at the
center; - Assist with dog training and training our local animal staff in dog training
and improved routine care; - Assist bear keepers in treatment of sun bear medical issues;
- Assisting with our cat/dog adoption program: Improvement with the
goal of increasing the number of adoptions (to good homes); - Enrichment programs for domestic animals, sun bears and other wildlife
occasionally taken care of at the center); - Information gathering and consultation with KWPLH advising vets.
For more details about KWPLH and the nurse position please email us!
We are in need of help from a new vet nurse in 2018-2019. The position is preferably for 6-12+ months or longer, but do e-mail us as well if you are available for shorter periods. Housing and food is provided. Couples are also welcome to apply.
Please send end questions and resumes to Gabriella Fredriksson:
gabriella.fredriksson@gmail.com
For further information visit our website: www.beruangmadu.org or www.pronaturafoundation.org
Sanistook Animal Rescue, Chang Mai, Thailand (posted 25th March) Volunteers Veterinary Nurses / Technicians / General
VET NURSES, VET TECHS, GENERAL VOLUNTEER
Santisook is Thai run, non-profit organization committed to serving a lot of dogs and cats living in Chiang Mai area. We run a dog shelter and a cat shelter, re-homing hundreds of animals annually, provide emergency care to strays, work with local monks in helping their resident temple dogs, provide TNR services for local government and local caretakers who feed the strays, and offer subsidized sterilizations for the dogs and cats of the very poor
We are in need of Vet nurses all year round. Vet nurses and techs help at the shelter for treatment of 500+ shelter dogs and cats, emergency care for strays, TNR, and assisting Thai vets with the treatment of animals owned by the very poor.
Vets, nurses and techs who can commit to one month stay will be considered for free accommodation depending on availability.
Vet students and general volunteers are welcome to apply. A minimum of one week is required. Volunteers are based out of our cat shelter in the town of Doi Saket, outside of Chiang Mai city. No fee to volunteer. Onsite accommodation available.
Chiang Mai has a rich culture of Thailand and if you are into learning /improving your skills on spay and neuter, or learning the culture, or adventure and wanting to help the animals at the same time, please check our website santisookdogsandcats.org or email us at santisookdogsandcats@gmail.com
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