Senior Veterinary Nurse
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Senior Veterinary Nurse – Surgical & Operations Lead Location: Amity Veterinary Clinic Salary: AED 4,500 – 9,000 per month (depending on experience) At Amity Veterinary Clinic, we’re looking for a confident, experienced Senior Veterinary Nurse who can lead from the front.
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Senior Veterinary Nurse – Surgical & Operations Lead
Location:** Amity Veterinary Clinic
**Salary:** AED 4,500 – 9,000 per month (depending on experience)
At Amity Veterinary Clinic, we’re looking for a confident, experienced Senior Veterinary Nurse who can lead from the front.
This role is ideal for someone with strong operating theatre experience who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and takes pride in maintaining exceptional standards of patient care.
You’ll play a key leadership role inside the clinic — coordinating nurses, animal handlers, assistants, and support staff to ensure the day-to-day operations run smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standard.
This is not just a nursing role — we’re looking for someone who can take ownership of the floor, maintain discipline and structure, and ensure every patient receives outstanding care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during consultations, surgeries, diagnostics, and treatments
- Lead and coordinate the daily workflow of veterinary nurses, handlers, and support staff
- Ensure surgical theatre preparation, sterility, and post-operative protocols are maintained
- Monitor anesthesia and patient recovery during and after procedures
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
- Oversee patient care standards across hospitalization and treatment areas
- Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and organization throughout clinical areas
- Handle and restrain animals safely and professionally
- Assist in emergency and critical care situations
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment notes
- Train and mentor junior nursing and support staff
- Communicate clearly with veterinarians, reception, and pet owners to ensure smooth case management
- Help maintain structure, accountability, and operational excellence within the clinic team
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Nursing or related field (attested by a recognized university)
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a veterinary clinic
- Strong surgical / operating theatre experience is essential
- Experience supervising or coordinating clinical teams is highly preferred
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to perform well under pressure in a busy environment
- Genuine compassion and love for animals
- High attention to detail and commitment to patient care standards
What We’re Looking For
- We want someone who:
- Naturally takes initiative and keeps the clinic running efficiently
- Can confidently manage teams and maintain high standards
- Leads with professionalism, structure, and accountability
- Stays calm and organized during busy surgical and emergency periods
- Is passionate about delivering excellent veterinary care
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Supportive and professional team environment
- Career growth opportunities
- Exposure to advanced surgical and medical cases
- A modern and growing veterinary clinic in Dubai
- To apply, please send your CV and a short introduction outlining your surgical and leadership experience.
Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: AED4,500.00 - AED9,000.00 per month
- Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(S)
- What is your salary package expectation?
Experience
- veterinary surgical theatre experience do you have?: 2 years (Required)
- Veterinary Nursing in a clinic or hospital setting: 3 years (Required)
- monitoring anesthesia during surgeries?: 2 years (Required)
• Attested Nursing Qualification (Required)
- supervised or coordinated veterinary nurses before? (Preferred)
Location
- Dubai (Required)
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