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