Orderly

**ABOUT US**

TAH Animal Hospital and Vetshop has proudly served our community since 1957, with a legacy of flourishing veterinary practices. At TAH, we believe in the profound connection between happy people and healthy pets. We dedicate our energy to nurturing teams of highly skilled, enthusiastic professionals and paraprofessionals,, providing our employees a working environment that has cutting-edge equipment and facilities, and unwavering support to excel in their roles.

Our state-of-the-art practices boasts with various experienced professionals committed to help you excel in your career. Each practice is led by a passionate Practice Principal who are dedicated to your growth and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.

**ABOUT YOU**

We are seeking an orderly at the TAH Green Point practice to provide exceptional care for animals and support our Veterinarians, Nurses, and AHT's in maintaining the highest standards of care while offering operational support.

Your role will be instrumental in providing comfort to our furry patients, maintaining a clean and stress-free environment, and prioritizing the well-being of our patients. You will thrive in a supportive environment that offers continuous development opportunities within a collaborative team setting.

At TAH, you're never alone; supportive colleagues are always present to encourage and assist you in maintaining the high standards expected of you. Positivity, professionalism, teamwork, and a desire to learn are more important to us than prior experience - we can teach you much of what you need to know.

**ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT**
- **Working Hours**: Monday to Friday 10:00 - 18:00
- **Weekends & Public Holidays**: Placed on rotation once fully trained.
- **Travel**: None required.
- **Career Growth**: Continuous Learning & Development initiatives.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

At TAH we aim to create a safe and frustration-free work environment, where empathising with and educating clients is key, whilst giving patients the best preventative and on-time care.

Your contribution in this will include but not be limited to the following responsibilities:
Proficient animal handling; Adherence to cleanliness and hygiene protocols (all areas); Management of cleaning, handling, and management of contaminants and medical waste; Knowledge of food and feeding protocols; Animal grooming; Hospital in-patient care; Support for surgical procedures; Supervised anaesthesia monitoring; Preparation and monitoring of drips and catheters; Monitoring the animal status and post-anaesthetic recovery; Packing, marking, and sterilizing instruments and equipment; Radiation safety protocols; Supervised radiation treatment ; Reporting operational issues to the Practice Principal

**WE OFFER**
- Competitive salary
- Provident fund (including risk benefits such as Life, Funeral, and Disability)
- Option to join medical insurance for day-to-day benefits
- Significant staff discounts on retail and vet services
- In-house training
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential counselling and support
- Career Development and advancement from a trainee Orderly to fully competent Orderly based on demonstrated skills
- An additional days’ leave on your birthday every year
- **PLEASE NOTE**:_

Ability to Commute:

- Green Point, Western Cape (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Green Point, Western Cape: Relocate before starting work (required)