Join a vibrant, small animal animal, orthopaedic based clinic in Zabbar, Malta

🐶 Veterinary Nurse 🐱

Full-time | Competitive salary + professional development

We are a well-established full-service small-animal practice in Żabbar, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Veterinary Nurse with a strong surgical bias to join our close-knit, passionate team. ❤️

Led by Dr Kevin Camilleri (RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Surgery), we offer everything from routine wellness care and nurse-led clinics to advanced orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery in modern, well-equipped facilities.

If you thrive in theatre, love hands-on surgical nursing, and are committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care, this is the role for you! ✨

Key Responsibilities

Assist in all surgical procedures – pre-operative preparation, theatre nursing, anaesthesia monitoring, and post-operative recovery and intensive care 🐾
Provide compassionate in-patient and out-patient nursing, including wound management, medication administration, and diagnostic support ❤️
Support veterinarians during consultations, emergencies, and advanced procedures
Maintain exceptional standards of hygiene, sterilisation, and infection control
Conduct nurse clinics, client education, and inventory management
Accurate record-keeping and contribution to a positive team environment

Requirements

Qualified Veterinary Nurse (MCAST Diploma/Degree in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent)
Demonstrated experience or strong interest in surgical nursing (theatre, anaesthesia, and post-op care)
Confident animal handling across all sizes and temperaments 🐕🐱
Excellent communication skills in both Maltese and English
Team player who is reliable, compassionate, and able to work flexible hours (including some weekends and on-call)
Full driving licence is an advantage 🚗

What We Offer

Competitive remuneration package based on experience 💰
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities in advanced surgical techniques 📈
Supportive, friendly team in a modern clinic that truly treats every pet as our own 🏥
The satisfaction of working in a progressive practice with excellent facilities and a genuine focus on patient outcomes

If you are a motivated, surgery-passionate veterinary nurse looking for a rewarding role where your skills are valued and developed, we would love to hear from you! 🐾

Please send your CV and a short covering letter.

Veterinary Nurse

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