Animal Health Technician
Looking for your next move as an Animal Health Technician? A growing company in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal wants to hear from you.
There is genuine scope to shape the role and make it your own. You will join a close-knit team that values reliability and mutual respect. Apply now to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.
The role is based on-site and suits someone living within commuting distance.
Responsibilities
- Monitor anaesthetised patients closely throughout surgical procedures, observing vital signs and alerting the veterinarian to any changes.
- Administer medications to patients as prescribed via oral, topical, injectable, and other routes, accurately recording all treatments given.
- Take and develop diagnostic radiographs under veterinary supervision, positioning patients for optimal image quality.
- Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients including wound management, fluid therapy, nutritional support, and comfort care.
- Perform laboratory tests including blood smears, urinalysis, and faecal examinations, recording results in patient records.
- Advise and educate pet owners on post-operative care, medication administration, diet, parasite control, and general pet care.
- Prepare surgical instruments and equipment by cleaning, sterilising, and packing autoclave loads according to infection control protocols.
Requirements
- Experience in operating veterinary diagnostic equipment including blood analysers, autoclaves, and radiography machines.
- A compassionate and empathetic nature with a genuine commitment to animal welfare and high-quality care.
- Comprehensive knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and common diseases and conditions.
- Proficiency in clinical skills including patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anaesthesia monitoring.
- Excellent animal handling skills with the ability to work calmly and confidently with nervous or aggressive animals.
