Job Description

Responsibilities

Assist the veterinarian in treatment of the patients.
Provide physiotherapy when required and instructed by veterinarian.
Walk patients at least twice a day or as directed
Give medications as prescribed by the veterinarian
Ensure the ward area, isolation room, consultation rooms and pharmacy are kept clean
Make sure every diagnostic equipment that is used is clean so as not to affect the accuracy of the results of the tests.
Monitor stock of controlled drugs, other medications and instruments in the clinic
Place order with the head office once stock of drugs is low.
Assist veterinarians to dispense and label medication as instructed.
Prepare surgical instruments and gowns in the surgery room
Update patient records with laboratory results and other relevant information such as drug dispensed when instructed by veterinarian.
Set up appointments with clients for follow-up cases and vaccination and heartworm prevention boosters.

Requirements

Diploma in Animal Health and Production
Certificate in Veterinary Nursing
STPM holders may be considered
Experience working with animal is beneficial
Effective communication skills
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information and documents
Good communication skills
Love, patience and compassion for animals
Ability to handle and interact with animals
Organizational skills
Manual dexterity
Vet Partners is a group of veterinarians determined to improve the health and well-being of all companion animals. Our team is made up of passionate, skilled and enormously dedicated veterinarians and veterinary paraprofessionals who are committed to animal healthcare through advocating responsible pet ownership and supporting animal welfare programmers

Our first veterinary clinic has grown by leaps and bounds since it\'s launching in 2004. Since then, we have introduced various facilities and services current with international standards of practice. Today, our group runs 16 veterinary clinics and 2 well-equipped referral medical centres in the state of Johor.

We equip our veterinary professionals with the most recent knowledge and skills in pet care by offering them adequate opportunity for training and learning. Over the past years, we have been sending our veterinarians to receive continuing education locally as well as abroad in USA, New Zealand, Australia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, United Kingdom and South Africa.

Our definition of quality pet care is a combined result of good preventive health care such as vaccination, dental & oral hygiene, proper nutrition, parasite control, behaviour management, regular grooming, and annual health examination; and capable corrective care which includes surgery, physiotherapy, internal medicine, traditional chinese medicine; both preventive care and corrective care are working hand-in hand to provide comprehensive quality pet care.
STPM / A Level or Equivalent