Surgical – Vet Intern - #1112840

Job description:

Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital is Singapore's leading independent referral veterinary hospital, located near Labrador Park MRT.

The expert team includes specialists in small animal surgery, internal medicine, neurology, exotic companion mammals, and cardiology, using state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic technology to provide personalized care.

The 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) department is fully equipped with advanced facilities and staffed by experienced veterinarians and nurses to handle any pet health emergencies.

In addition to medical and surgical services, the hospital offers care through certified hydrotherapists and rehabilitation professionals, enhancing treatment outcomes and improving the quality of life for pets and their human companions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient handling, sample collection/analysis; setting up and maintenance of intravenous lines.

• Attend daily in-patient rounds, as well as Morbidity and Mortality rounds when warranted.

• Coordination of surgical caseload, including admitting and discharging of patients.

• Assisting in surgeries.

• Induction and monitoring of anaesthesia.

• Assisting with administrative tasks associated with patient care.

• Provide an emergency out-of-hours service as per the out-of-hours rota.

• Communicating with referring veterinarians, including ensuring the referring practice is updated as soon as is practically possible, via email or phone call if appropriate, regarding the patient’s condition and treatment.

• Maintain client/patient/surgical/medical records and make certain all necessary information is kept up to date through established protocols.

• Attend CPD and training opportunities in agreement with management.

• Read, acknowledge, and act upon all internal communication and information.

All these tasks are to be performed in strict accordance with the instruction from the relevant specialist surgeon and senior members of staff.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person