Animal Hospital Nurse
どうぶつびょういんかんごし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Healthcare Assistants
- Minor : Other Healthcare Assistants
Summary
Animal hospital nurses are medical support staff who assist veterinarians in treatments and manage animal care and nursing.
Description
Animal hospital nurses handle a wide range of tasks including preparation assistance during examinations, support for surgeries and anesthesia management, medication and injections, observation and care of inpatients, specimen collection and simple tests, and medical record management. They are required to have safe and appropriate handling techniques suited to the animal's species, personality, and condition. They provide explanations and advice to pet owners, offering care that supports both the animal and the owner. It is also important to continuously learn new nursing techniques and knowledge related to animal welfare.
Future Outlook
With the aging and familization of pets, demand for preventive and advanced medical care is increasing, and demand for animal nurses is expected to expand in the future. The market value of personnel with enhanced expertise is also expected to rise.
Personality Traits
Can Respond Calmly / Compassionate / Excellent Observation Skills / Loves Animals / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-Time Permanent / Night Shifts and On-Call Duty / Part-Time / Shift Work / Teaching Material Development
Career Path
Junior Animal Nurse → Senior Animal Nurse → Chief Nurse → Hospital Manager → Education and Training Staff
Required Skills
Animal Nursing Techniques / Animal Restraint and Transport / Medical Record Management / Medication and Injection Techniques / Specimen Collection and Simple Tests / Surgical Assistance
Recommended Skills
Anesthesia Management / Animal Behavior Studies / Emergency First Aid / English Literature Reading / Small Animal Care
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to various animal species and rapidly changing situations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in medication dosages or medical record entries are not tolerated. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth information sharing with pet owners and veterinarians is necessary. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn new nursing techniques and knowledge. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of lifting animals and prolonged standing work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because emergency responses and animal deterioration impose significant psychological burden. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because treatments and care are performed in collaboration with veterinarians and other staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks, and accuracy in procedures is emphasized over flexible thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Animal Nurse
- Certified by Japan Veterinary Nursing Association
- Pet Animal Management Specialist
Aliases
- Animal Nurse
- Veterinary Nurse
Related Jobs
- Animal Keeper
- Animal Physical Therapist
- Pet Groomer
- Veterinarian