Junior Veterinary Nurse/ Technician

About the role

We are a busy small-animal clinic with a team of 5 vets and 10 support staff, and we are looking for a motivated Junior Veterinary Nurse to grow with us. You will gain hands-on clinical experience from day one — working alongside our experienced vets and nurses, learning at pace, and making a genuine difference to every patient and owner you meet.

No prior veterinary experience is required. We offer structured, on-the-job training and will invest in your development.

What you will learn and do

• Animal handling and patient ward care
• IV catheter placement and blood collection
• IV fluid setup and medication dispensing
• Radiograph and ultrasound positioning
• Surgical assistance and post-op monitoring
• Client communication and front-of-house support

Our equipment and caseload

We see dogs and cats across a genuinely varied caseload, including acupuncture for pain management. Our clinic is well-equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, IDEXX in-house blood analysers, IM3 dental machine, dental X-ray, and a Tonopen.

Working hours

5-day work week including Saturdays · 44 hours per week (inclusive of breaks) · No Sundays · No public holidays · No overnight on-call

Why join us

• Structured training across all core nursing competencies — no experience needed to apply
• Small, close-knit team with genuine mentorship from experienced clinicians
• Lovely, loyal clientele and an interesting, varied caseload
• Modern, well-maintained equipment you will use every day
• Predictable schedule — no Sundays, no public holidays, no overnight duties
• Easily accessible — 5 minutes' walk from Tiong Bahru and Havelock MRT

Who we are looking for

• A genuine love for animals — particularly dogs and cats
• Eager to learn and willing to commit for at least one year
• Calm, reliable, and comfortable in a physically active environment
• Good communication skills and a client-friendly manner
• Prior animal care or handling experience is a plus, but not required

How to apply

Send your resume and a short cover letter to Woon Yong at woonyong@townvets.com.sg. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Learn more about us at townvets.com.sg