Veterinary Nurse - Housecall Pet Care

Key Responsibilities • Provide housecall nursing care for dogs, cats and other companion animals • Administer prescribed medications, injections and subcutaneous fluids • Perform basic wound cleaning, dressing and bandage changes • Assist with blood collection and other veterinary procedures • Perform manual bladder expression where appropriate and instructed • Support assisted feeding and feeding-tube care • Measure and record relevant patient parameters such as blood pressure and other observations • Assist veterinarians during housecall consultations and procedures • Provide safe and appropriate animal handling and restraint • Prepare and maintain medical equipment, medications and consumables required for appointments • Maintain accurate records of nursing care provided • Follow infection control, medication handling and patient safety protocols • Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners regarding nursing instructions and aftercare • Escalate changes or concerns regarding a patient's condition to the attending veterinarian or appropriate clinical team • Support palliative, hospice and end-of-life patients where required • Assist with other veterinary and operational duties where necessary