Head of Veterinary Nurse
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Singapore
Job Responsibilites:
The Head of Veterinary Nurse is responsible for leading veterinary nursing services and ensuring the effective delivery of animal healthcare at the SPCA's Community Animal Clinic.
• Lead, supervise, and support a team of veterinary nurses and assistants.
• Oversee daily clinical care, including surgical preparation, post-operative recovery, and monitoring animal health and welfare.
• Assist veterinarians in diagnostics, treatments, surgical procedures, and humane euthanasia when necessary.
• Manage nursing staff scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Monitor, procure, and manage veterinary medical inventory and supplies.
• Ensure proper maintenance, sterilization, and use of veterinary equipment.
• Implement and enforce infection control, biosecurity, and disease prevention protocols.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) in collaboration with shelter management.
• Oversee nursing care for shelter animals, including wound management and intensive care.
• Coordinate shelter-wide vaccination, sterilization, and parasite prevention programs.
• Ensure compliance with local veterinary regulations and animal welfare standards.
• Promote best practices in animal handling and clinical care.
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of all animals under SPCA's care.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned.
• Provide support for ad-hoc events and SPCA-led initiatives as required
Job Requirements:
• Minimum Advance Certificate in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualifications/experience in animal care or veterinary support
• At least 5 years of veterinary nursing experiences, ideally in a shelter setting
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience
• Proficient in clinical procedures, surgical support, and aseptic
• Familiarity with veterinary medical equipment and hospital protocols.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and able to work under pressure.
• Meticulous with excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Team-oriented with a passion for animal welfare and advocacy.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Passion for animal welfare
The Head of Veterinary Nurse is responsible for leading veterinary nursing services and ensuring the effective delivery of animal healthcare at the SPCA's Community Animal Clinic.
• Lead, supervise, and support a team of veterinary nurses and assistants.
• Oversee daily clinical care, including surgical preparation, post-operative recovery, and monitoring animal health and welfare.
• Assist veterinarians in diagnostics, treatments, surgical procedures, and humane euthanasia when necessary.
• Manage nursing staff scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Monitor, procure, and manage veterinary medical inventory and supplies.
• Ensure proper maintenance, sterilization, and use of veterinary equipment.
• Implement and enforce infection control, biosecurity, and disease prevention protocols.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) in collaboration with shelter management.
• Oversee nursing care for shelter animals, including wound management and intensive care.
• Coordinate shelter-wide vaccination, sterilization, and parasite prevention programs.
• Ensure compliance with local veterinary regulations and animal welfare standards.
• Promote best practices in animal handling and clinical care.
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of all animals under SPCA's care.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned.
• Provide support for ad-hoc events and SPCA-led initiatives as required
Job Requirements:
• Minimum Advance Certificate in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualifications/experience in animal care or veterinary support
• At least 5 years of veterinary nursing experiences, ideally in a shelter setting
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience
• Proficient in clinical procedures, surgical support, and aseptic
• Familiarity with veterinary medical equipment and hospital protocols.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and able to work under pressure.
• Meticulous with excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Team-oriented with a passion for animal welfare and advocacy.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Passion for animal welfare
JOB SUMMARY
Head of Veterinary Nurse
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Singapore
Singapore
19 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Head of Veterinary Nurse