About Meraki Vets
We are a new small animal clinic opening in Joo Chiat, Katong. Our clinic is built around thoughtful patient care, clear communication, and sustainable ways of working. As a founding team member, you'll be part of shaping how the clinic runs from the ground up. It will be busy and challenging at times, but you'll have the opportunity to make a real contribution to the culture, standards, and day-to-day flow of the practice.
Our focus is on providing high-quality veterinary care while ensuring clients are informed, supported, and involved in decisions about their pets. We also place importance on staff wellbeing, fair compensation, and realistic workloads, with an aim to build a workplace people want to stay and grow in long term.
Work structure
- Full-time, 4 to 5-days (41-49 hours including two-hour lunch/admin breaks from 12 pm to 2 pm)
- Last consultation scheduled 1 hour before work ends
- Two-vets on duty, 1:3 vet to nurse ratio with reception and patient/animal care assistant support
Staff allowances/benefits
- Starting 18 days annual leave
- Strong support for continuing education for all staff
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Use of HRMS for leave applications, separate app for staff communication (no work WhatsApp chats)
Patient Care Assistant Key Responsibilities
- Care for hospitalised patients (dogs and cats) by feeding, walking, cleaning, and comforting them
- Clean cages, rooms, and treatment areas according to hygiene standards
- Help with gentle restraint and basic handling under supervision
- Watch patients for changes and report concerns to nurses or vets
- Assist nurses with simple, non-clinical tasks during procedures
- Manage laundry, waste disposal, and general cleanliness
- Help unpack, stock, and organise supplies
- Keep the clinic clean, safe, and organised
Application requirements
- Ability to communicate in English
- Entry-level position, no experience necessary
- Relevant experience caring for animals as pets, grooming services etc. advantageous
- If you are keen to become a veterinary nurse, training will be provided to support you
