Surgical Veterinary Doctor at Woodgate Structure Limited in Garki Area 11 - Jalingo Street, Abuja

Role summary

A Veterinary Surgeon's position includes diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries in animals through medical and surgical means, which includes executing surgeries, coordinating anesthesia, prescribing medications, and carrying out diagnostic tests like X-rays and bloodwork. Primary duties comprise of patient evaluation, post-operative care, advising owners on animal health, preserving thorough patient records, staying current on veterinary improvement, and offering crisis care.

Central tasks

• Diagnosis and Treatment: Recognize and treat a variety of animal illnesses and injuries.
• Surgery: Execute various surgical standardized processes, which includes orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries.
• Anesthesia: Oversee anesthesia for surgical and medical standardized processes.
• Diagnostics: Carry out diagnostic tests which includes X-rays, ultrasounds, and blood samples.
• Medication: Prescribe suitable medications across multiple terms.
• Pre and Post-Operative Care: Supervise patient evaluations before surgery and oversee post-operative care for most effective recovery.
• Preventative Care: Manage vaccinations and other preventative treatments, like deworming.
• Document Keeping: Preserve precise patient records of diagnoses, treatments, and illnesses.
• Customer Information exchange: Offer guidance and assist to animal owners regarding their animal's welfare and treatment.

Common Obligations:

• Executing Surgeries: Carry out surgical processes to treat sick or injured animals.
• Coordinating Crises: Be accessible for on-call obligations to manage crisis conditions.
• Euthanasia: Execute euthanasia on old or terminally ill animals as required.
• Staying Ongoing: Participate professional forums and workshops to keep current with new methods and practices in veterinary medicine.
• Operating with Other Experts: Work alongside other veterinarians and technicians to formulate treatment strategies for sophisticated cases.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a Bachelor Academic qualification / Higher national diploma with 4 - 5 years of work expertise.

Work Settings:

Veterinary Surgeons work in a range of environments, which includes Private veterinary clinics and hospitals, Animal farms, Zoos, and Customer homes.