Head Nurse (Veterinary)

About the job

Salary: Negotiable in SAR per month, dependent on qualifications and experience Industry: Veterinary Healthcare Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: An established veterinary healthcare group seeks an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse to lead its nursing team and oversee daily nursing operations. The successful candidate will combine practical patient care with staff supervision, training and workflow coordination within a multidisciplinary veterinary hospital. Key Requirements: Recognised qualification in veterinary nursing Relevant veterinary nursing experience, including team leadership or supervisory responsibilities Strong practical skills in inpatient care, surgical assistance and anaesthetic monitoring Experience supporting emergency and critical care patients Ability to coordinate nursing workloads, staff schedules and shift handovers Strong communication, organisational and mentoring skills Commitment to infection control, accurate record-keeping and patient safety Willingness to relocate to Saudi Arabia and participate in shift and emergency coverage Key Responsibilities: Lead and support the veterinary nursing team in delivering consistent patient care Allocate daily duties and coordinate staffing according to clinical priorities Oversee inpatient nursing, patient monitoring and recovery support Assist veterinarians with procedures and complex cases within the permitted nursing scope Ensure prescribed treatments are administered and documented accurately Coordinate thorough shift handovers and escalate patient concerns promptly Train and mentor nursing staff and support new employee induction Monitor hygiene, infection control and equipment readiness Maintain nursing supplies and coordinate stock requirements Work with clinical leadership to improve nursing protocols and service quality These positions are residential and based either in Riyadh or Jeddah and are residential with annual leave and a return flight back to South Africa. Our client makes use of modern medical equipment and technology. Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback from us within two (2) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank you for your interest in the position and wish you success in your future career endeavors.

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