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Veterinary Nurse

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

JobType

full-time

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About the role

Cessna Lifeline Veterinary Hospital

Website: cessnalifeline.com
Job details:
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY

Confidently handle and restrain animals as per the ‘fear free clinic’ concept

Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients, including patient monitoring and health checking

Administer treatments including injections, tablets, fluids and blood transfusions as per the clinical guidelines

Perform diagnostic tests, e.g. blood sampling, urine analysis and x-rays as per the standard procedures

Assist in USG’s, C-arm, CT’s and MRI’s as per the SOP

IV canula placement and catheterization under an aseptic technique

Demonstrate the understanding of drug calculations, CRI's and mathematical skills

Demonstrate the importance of continuous monitoring for a critical patient and use of monitoring equipment

Prepare animals for surgery and perform some minor procedures, e.g. suturing wounds and dental hygiene

Monitor anaesthesia

Assist veterinary surgeons with preparing the patient/procedures/surgeries

Update current medications, allergies, and critical information for each patient

Review any discharge instructions with owner when requested

Communicate with pet parents, gaining their trust and reassuring them about their animal's treatment

Educate pet parents on animal health, including vaccinations, worming, flea prevention and appropriate nutrition

Support any candidates undertaking placements/ internships

Accuracy in maintaining the patient records

Complete knowledge and application of all processes in the department (pre-consultation questionnaire/patient management software/admission/ discharge/cremation & burial/welfare check/rebooking/fit to fly/vaccination certificate/credit policy etc.)

Collecting the stock from the inventory department whenever it is ready

All responsibilities cited under VCA (primarily executed by VCA) will be applicable for veterinary nurse as well. In absence of a VCA, the Nurse will be required to carry out those duties.

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