Veterinary Nurse

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is looking for a veterinary nurse to join our community animal clinic. The SPCA’s clinic is unique, as it is a not-for-profit clinic serving needy animals in Singapore. These include street dogs and cats, abused and rescued animals, shelter animals and, eventually, pets from low income households.

As part of the clinic team, you will be responsible for the provision of the highest standards of veterinary medicine and care.

The Veterinary Nurse is responsible for administering veterinary care and medicine at the SPCA’s Community Animal Clinic.

• Provide daily nursing care, treatments, and monitoring to shelter and clinic patients, ensuring high welfare standards
• Assist in consultations, surgeries, diagnostics, treatments and procedures, maintaining high standards of care, hygiene and safety.
• Ensure proper administration of medications, nutrition, and enrichment to support recovery and well-being.
• Maintain accurate patient records, progress notes, and documentation of follow-up care.
• Support shelter population management through observation, reporting, and coordination with vets.
• Supervise and guide students and volunteers, contributing to training and a positive team culture.
• Uphold clinic SOPs and assist in refining protocols for efficiency and animal welfare.
• Participate in outreach and education activities when required.

• Maintaining diagnostic equipment, sterilisation of surgical instruments and cleanliness of the clinic.
• Providing guidance and support to patients’ caregivers where necessary.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned.
• Provide support for ad-hoc events and SPCA-led initiatives as required

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in any discipline, or equivalent relevant working experience in animal care or veterinary support
• 1-3 years of clinical experience in a veterinary clinic, hospital, or shelter setting
• Hands-on experience in general animal care and husbandry, including wound management and bandaging, and post-operative care.
• Competence in basic medical procedures, such as administering injections, setting up I Vines, and monitoring vital signs.
• Familiarity with veterinary medical equipment, as well as surgical assistance and aseptic techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, and accurate in documentation and record-keeping
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Passion for animal welfare
• Able to work weekends, 5 days work week

Please note that for all positions, you must be prepared to travel to 50 Sungei Tengah Road. Please check to make sure that the distance is not too far for you to travel before applying.

Interested candidates please send your resume with a cover letter and expected salary to hr@spca.org.sg.

We regret that only short-listed applicants will be notified.