First Veterinary Nurse

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:

- The optimal functioning of the front desk by being organised, professional, friendly and efficient in attending to clients; staff; students and the general public;
- Performing patient assessment by evaluating patients to determine the urgency of their need for medical assistance, and re-evaluating patients who wait for any length of time;
- Advising clients professionally by telephone and face to face, through the utilisation of veterinary nursing knowledge and training;
- Providing knowledgeable professional advice concerning the care and treatment of animals including questions regarding hospital services, fees, patient (animal) care and treatment in accordance with hospital policies;
- Selling pet foods over the counter. Exercise a technical knowledge of products sold and give advice;
- Performing all cashier functions accurately and ensure that financial policy is correctly adhered to;
- Training of after-hours personnel to ensure that they are able work efficiently on UVIS and also handle emotional/difficult clients appropriately;
- Handling telephone calls/enquiries/messages/liaison;
- Booking appointments on UVIS;
- Registering of new cases on UVIS;
- Preparing files for scanning;
- Providing final discharge information; and
- Day to day receptions tasks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing) or BVetNurse or equivalent qualification;
- Registration as Veterinary Nurse with the South African Veterinary Council; and
- Three years’ experience in veterinary nursing and clinic management.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Knowledge of small animal nursing procedures, biosecurity measures and procedures and handling of all types of small 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.
- Willingness to perform shift duties.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- 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.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications and SAVC registration;

CLOSING DATE: 12 February 2023
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
- represented designated groups._
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised._

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