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Area/Location: RoodepoortRequirements: Matric. Responsibilities: Acknowledge visitors and clients immediately by smiling, making direct eye contact, standing up and greeting them in friendly and professional way, making them feel welcome and comfortable.Make every client and pet feel cared for and special.Assist clients by holding doors, helping them with rambunctious pets or children and carrying things when needed.Assist clients with unruly or unrestrained pets. Ensure that all dogs are leashed and that cats and smaller pets are caged. Isolate aggressive pets. Request assistance as needed.Be able to communicate and enforce the Practices payment policies.Listen actively and convey concern, empathy and compassion to clients.Be patient, polite and compassionate with a client who is emotional or discourteous.Be familiar with responses for client complaints or comments regarding their bill or service. Immediately remove loudly complaining or angry clients to a private area where they may speak with the practice manager or doctor.Recognise the limits of your knowledge. If you are not absolutely confident that you know the answer to a clients question, do not answer it. Ask another staff member for help.Maintain the waiting room and retail areas to professional standards.Monitor floors for dirt, urine etc and call for assistance when necessary.Handle telephone and counter calls from clients, staff and the public in a prompt and courteous manner; redirect calls and/or clients as necessary; be able to assess and deal with urgent matters appropriately.Answer telephone and counter enquiries knowledgeably and seek advice if unsure.Ensure Doctors are notified if clients are waiting for longer than 10 minutes or if an urgent patient is presented. If possible inform clients if a wait is anticipated, apologise on behalf of the doctor.Be sensitive to client needs at all times, including monitoring waiting times, consoling grieving clients, handle any client complaints sensitively by enquiring about the reasons for perceived dissatisfaction and attempting to remedy these if possible or seek further assistance.Be sensitive to staff needs at all times including a supportive and friendly atmosphere for veterinary and nursing staff.Ensure reception area is secured and locked and ensure that all heaters, air cons etc are turned off and that the answering machine is on and recording correctly before departure at the end of the day.Ensure all windows are closed.Ensure you are at work and ready at least 15 minutes before the start of your shift.Use and encourage the appointment system and notify walk-ins should there be a wait while booked appointments are seen.Telephones:Answer calls promptly (within 3 rings) in a courteous and friendly manner. NB: Please pay attention to the beeping of the second line. If a call must be placed on hold, ask for the callers permission
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Pretoria1. General Management of the WARC2. Training, supervision and monitoring of animal care volunteers3. Examination and assessment of injured wildlife, the recommendation of medical care and therapy to assist with the recovery to the point at which they can be released.4. Communication with external service providers such as Veterinary Services etc5. Depending on the geographic location, the Centre Manager may work with many species inclusive of all mammals, birds and reptiles6. Additional duties include keeping detailed records on each animal, supervising volunteers or interns, conducting fundraising campaigns, answering phone calls from people who have found wildlife in distress, and providing educational sessions to volunteers.7. Salary is Negotiable and dependant on experience.Job Requirements: • Must have volunteered as animal caretaker on a full time / part time basis. Minimum experience 4 years.• Must have assisted in the training of new animal care volunteers and interns as well as overseeing work and delegating their daily tasks.• Must have provided animal care, cleaning and maintaining of enclosures, monitoring and rehabilition evaluation for circa 100 animals daily.• Performed a wide array of animal care tasks while ensuring superior service relations and animal welfare.• Have experience in work related to the trapping, handling and transportation of wild animals.• Performed collection and release of different species of mammals and birds.• Assisting with procedures to rehabilitate and care for wild animals for their release back into their natural environment.• Wildlife rehabilitator experience, namely, a good working knowledge of wound management, fluid administration, the nutritional needs of various species, and humane restraint and capture techniques.• The creation a safe environment for all animals.• Industry related qualification with a specific bias towards wild animal rehabilitation and care• Code 8 drivers license• Minimum of 4 years experience with traceable references• Own transport (preferable)
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Minimum requirements BVSc degree from the University of PretoriaSAVC registered Experience as a registered veterinarian in a practice is desirable, but not required. Excellent medical and surgical skills. Significant continuing education achievements, beyond licensing requirements. Excellent communication skills with both staff and clients. Ability to work as a team member as well as a veterinarian. Working knowledge of and interest in the business aspect of a veterinary practice. Strong leadership abilities.Willingness to work emergencies or extra hours when needed. Important factors: Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 15kg). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position. Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odours, noises and animal faeces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases. RESPONSIBILITIES: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL Provides compassionate care to patients. Works with veterinary practice owner to set practice medical policies and procedures.Performs physical examinations; diagnoses physical condition and presents diagnostic and treatment alternatives to the client. Performs medical, surgical and dental procedures; provides emergency services in accordance with clinic policy.Provide pre-surgical examination and post-surgical monitoring. Monitor and treat in-hospital patients.Interprets the results of laboratory procedures and determines the appropriate protocol based on the results; reads radiographs and interprets Ultrasound, CBC and Biochemistry; prescribes medications.Promptly and accurately updates client records. Add prescriptions of chronic medication to the patient file with dosage when charging the medication for the first time.Add weight and body condition score for each patient in clinical history.Give basic clinical history with quotations during consultations.Charge using protocols.Add notes to patients such as aggressive, allergic or on insurance.Add laboratory results.Add radiographs.Plans and carries out a significant program of personal medical continuing education. Monitor and maintain stock levels of the pharmacy.Treating of own animals.Pre-purchase Health check of own animals.Weekly health monitoring of animals. CLIENT RELATIONS Takes time to communicate effectively with clients, presenting them with treatment alternatives and being sensitive to their emotional as well as financial status. Sets an example for the staff in dealing with clients; promotes the concept of the client-centred environment.Helps to develop new programs and processes that meet clients changing needs. HUMAN RESOURCES Supervises kennel assistants; works with them to assess their current skill level and to plan and implement their continui
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Our client is looking for a Veterinarian Nurse for a practice based in the Western Suburbs of Johannesburg. Area/Location: Roodepoort Requirements: Diploma or Degree in Veterinary Nursing.Must be registered as a Veterinary Nurse with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).Minimum of 3 years of experience. Responsibilities: Maintain registration and be in good standing with the S.A.V.C.Prepare animals for surgery & assist in surgery under Veterinary Supervision.Perform any procedures permitted by the S.A.V.C. such as dental, radiography, etc as instructed by the Head Nurse/Veterinary Surgeon.Undertake ward duties to include caring & monitoring of inpatients, dispensing medications, cleaning, and feeding, collecting urine/fecal samples.Carry out diagnostic tests as instructed by Head Nurse/Veterinary Surgeon.Holding & calming stressed animals whilst the Veterinary Surgeon examines them.Maintain up-to-date and accurate clinical records of surgical and medical in-patients.Dispense drugs in accordance with professional guidelines and hospital rules and in accordance with the South African Medicines Control Council and South African Veterinary Council rules and regulations.Order drugs and medical supplies as required by the hospital.Keep a dispensing register of both incoming and outgoing drugs.Discharge in-patients from the hospital ensuring the provision of appropriate information of patient management as directed by the Veterinary Surgeon.Assist reception staff in answering the telephone during busy periods.Be responsible for your own safety and those working alongside you, assist management in ensuring Health and Safety objectives are met and maintained.General vet nursing duties, theatre nursing, anesthesia, placing intravenous catheters, taking blood, running blood using IDEXX machines, nurse consults e.g., general care of inpatients, bandages, and suture removal.You will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Code of Conduct for Nurses: You are expected to wear a uniform and or Radiation Protective clothing.You are expected to take reasonable care of the above-mentioned clothing that the employer has provided for you.To ensure that while on duty you are always neat, tidy, and presentable.You may administer drugs in accordance with the provisions of the Veterinary Council and the Medicines Control Council.You are expected to obey all lawful; and reasonable instructions given to you by a veterinary doctor.You are to treat all patients in a humane and compassionate manner.You are to ensure that your personal hygiene and presentation are good.
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FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
ONDERSTEPOORT VETERINARY ACADEMIC HOSPITAL
FIRST VETERINARY NURSE: OVAH EQUINE CLINIC
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 9
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:
* Performing excellent patient care and handling;
* Clinic administration (record keeping, hygiene, stock control, care of equipment, safety measures etc.);
* Supervising personnel;
* Administering and monitoring of sedation and assist with monitoring of anaesthesia;
* Assist with emergency procedures;
* Communicating with patient owners;
* Demonstrating techniques to and instructing students and student nurses and evaluating student nurses’ performance
* Training and guiding own team;
* Performing relief duties in other sections in the OVAH;
* Performing shift duties
*CLOSING DATE: 01 April 2022*
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
* Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing) or equivalent;
* Registration with the South African Veterinary Council;
* Two years’ experience in veterinary nursing and clinic management
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
* Knowledge of nursing procedures, biosecurity measures and procedures and handling of animals
* Meticulous about detail, professional and a responsible person;
* Appropriate language and communication skills;
* Organizing skills and a strong service orientation;
* Physical mobility;
* Ability to work under pressure and without supervision;
* Computer literacy;
* Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
* Previous and/or current experience of equine nursing procedures and handling of horses.
* Previous and/or current experience of one year or more in a high pressure emergency clinic environment where patients are triaged and multiple emergency procedures take place simultaneously, will be an advantage
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
* Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing) or equivalent;
* Registration with the South African Veterinary Council;
* Two years’ experience in veterinary nursing and clinic management
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
* Knowledge of nursing procedures, biosecurity measures and procedures and handling of animals
* Meticulous about detail, professional and a responsible person;
* Appropriate language and communication skills;
* Organizing skills and a strong service orientation;
* Physical mobility;
* Ability to work
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Part time Position as Vetshop Assistant.We are looking for a Sales assistant to join our team on a part time basis. The job requires a love for animals and passion for working with people. It would be ideally suited for a student looking to grow in the customer service industry.ONLY CANIDATES IN HELDERBERG AREA WILL BE CONSIDERED.Requirements:Computer LiteracyFlexible availability*Previous Vetshop or sales experience will be advantageous.However successful candidates will receive training on all products.Job Details:Weekends (Saturdays and a Sundays), as well as available public holidays and relief where needed during weekdays.Hours are 9:00-18:00 during the week and 9:00-15:00 over weekends.If you are interested please send your CV to teamlead.gb@petplus.co.za
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