Veterinary Nurse
Full time
at International Animal Care Center in
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Job highlights
Posted on April 18, 2019- Professional background in
- Job level Experienced
Job details
General Duties
Ensure records and consent forms are complete
Admit patients
Dispense medications, pet foods, and supplies
Update patient files as appropriate
Technician Duties
Review vaccination records and prepare vaccines according to the clinic vaccine protocol
Assist veterinarian in medical procedures using proper restraint and know how to restrain
fractious patients
Assist veterinarian in surgical procedures using proper aseptic technique
Maintain and use medical equipment such as autoclave
Perform routine laboratory procedures and analyses in hematology, microbiology, and ;
Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis
Prepare patients for surgeries
Monitor patients under anesthesia
Under the supervision of a veterinarian induce anesthesia and intubate patient
Monitor admitted patients and administer treatments and injections following the instructions of a doctor or a treatment form
Initiate emergency procedures
Maintain pharmacy records, and controlled drug and anesthesia logs
Take and develop radiographs
Take vital signs of animals including temperature, pulse, and respiration
Under the supervision of a veterinarian perform dental cleanings
Perform catheterization- urinary and venous
Complete ear cleanings and nail trims
Insure the cleanliness & organization of admitted patient
Perform other duties as assigned
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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 ;
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 ;
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 the patient
Perform dental cleanings
Perform catheterization; urinary and venous
Perform routine procedures such as wound cleaning, bandaging, ;
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, bath 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
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