Job Details

Responsibilities:

a) Animal Care & Monitoring:

• Administer meals and fresh water to hospitalized animals according to their dietary needs or as instructed by the veterinarian.
• Assist with administering prescribed medications to animals, including oral medications or topical treatments.
• Monitor animals for signs of illness or discomfort, reporting any changes in behavior, appetite, or symptoms to the veterinarian or nurse. Offer comfort to anxious or stressed animals.
• Keep animals clean and well-groomed, including brushing and maintaining their bedding.
•  Help restrain animals during examinations, treatments, or minor procedures under the guidance of veterinary staff.

b) Facility Maintenance & Cleanliness:

• Regularly clean cages, kennels, and treatment areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for both animals and staff.
• Properly dispose of animal waste, bedding, and other waste materials, following clinic protocols to maintain a clean space
• Ensure that medical and feeding equipment is clean and in good working order.

c) Patient Transport:

• Safely move animals to and from different areas within the clinic, such as the examination room, treatment area, or surgical ward, ensuring minimal stress.
• Help transfer animals to and from the clinic for appointments, surgeries, or emergency care when necessary.

d) Inventory & Supply Management:

• Help track inventory of the patient’s own food, consumables and certain medical supplies, and other necessary items, notifying the Vet Nurse or Coordinator when supplies are running low.
• Ensure that all consumables, medical supplies, and food are properly stored according to safety guidelines and inventory protocols.
• Optimize the usage of all supplies in order to reduce wastage.

e) Emergency Support:

• Respond to emergency situations by helping with animal stabilization, preparing treatment areas, and ensuring that necessary supplies are on hand.
• Remain alert to high-stress or critical cases, helping the veterinary team manage large or aggressive animals.

f) Specialized Care (If Applicable):

• For clinics that treat young or newborn animals, assisting in their care by ensuring warmth, feeding, and medical attention.
• Providing care for animals recovering from surgery, including monitoring their vital signs, administering pain relief, and ensuring comfort.

 Sensitive/Restricted Areas:

• Prohibited to enter the grooming and boarding area without Veterinarian’s permission to avoid disease transmission.
• Any other duties deemed necessary to ensure smooth daily operations.

Requirements:

• Secondary 3 or above will be considered.
• Experience working with animal is beneficial.
• Available to work occasional overtime

Working Time / Days:

• 6 days per week (working days to be rotated)
• 9:30am – 6:00pm (1-hour break)

Working Locations:

• 4 pax for Nusa Bestari Jaya, Iskandar Puteri
• 2 pax for Permas Jaya, Masai