Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - ACT
Canberra Veterinary Emergency Service, Gungahlin (posted 8th April) Full Time, Part Time or Casual Vet Nurses
Canberra Veterinary Emergency Service
- Do you love the thrill of the crash?
- Do you love the chance to save lives each shift?
- Then it is time to cross over to the dark side!
Canberra Veterinary Emergency Service is looking for Full Time, Part Time or Casual Experienced Veterinary Nurses to join our experienced team.
We have a fun, compassionate and motivated team who prioritises the best care for patients and their humans in what can be an emotionally charged atmosphere. We are looking for individuals who can remain calm under pressure and think fast when situations change, including both patients and their owners! The workload can be demanding and there are no set meal (or coffee!) breaks but the thrill of saving lives and truly making a difference is addictive and the rewards of seeing your patient go home make it all worth while.
So if you are the type of person who runs towards a crashing patient rather than away from them, Emergency and Critical Care may be your calling!
Previous experience in emergency and critical care is an advantage but your attitude and professionalism is of paramount importance to us. If you do not have experience in emergency and critical care, internal and external continuing education and training will be provided as well as emotional support from a compassionate and experienced team of emergency vets and nurses.
You must be able to multitask, work independently and prioritise workflow without becoming stressed. Any shift can contain a combination of triage, outpatient care, surgery, monitoring and care of hospital and critical care cases.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Ideally minimum of 3 years general practice experience
- Minimum of Cert IV training
- Commitment to the highest level of patient care
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude.
Please only apply if you are happy and able to work overnights, weekends and public holidays on a shared and rotating roster.
For more information or please forward resumes to: taleta@cves.com.au
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Northside Veterinary Centre, Braddon (posted 3rd April) Full Time Experienced Vet Nurse
Experienced Veterinary Nurse
Are you looking for a clinic that aims for great work-life balance?
We are looking for an experienced, qualified and highly motivated veterinary nurse to join our team. You will be working with an a dynamic and friendly team of 5 full time vets and nurses that believe in compassionate client and patient care.
Northside Veterinary Centre is a locally owned, brand new purpose built clinic, in the centre of Canberra, 5 min walk from Canberra's best coffee, a range of restaurants and easy access to public transport.
Our facilities include two surgeries, a dental suite and ultrasonography, separate dog and cat areas, digital and dental radiography, heated recovery cages, oxygen support cages and heating inspired air units for anaesthesia warming.
We advocate and aim for fear-free veterinary care and the primary role of this position is to provide a high level of care to both medical and surgical patients as well as excellent customer service. We have a varied case load with a high percentage of referral work.
The position is for 38 hours a week to fall within 8am - 7pm Monday - Friday and 8.00am - 5pm Saturdays. The clinic is not open on Sundays and public holidays.
Applications to practice.manager@northsidevet.com.au
Small Friends Veterinary Hospital, Amaroo (posted 20th March) Part Time to Full Time Vet Nurse
Permanent Part-Time Veterinary Nurse
We are looking for a friendly pet owner who has completed or is enrolled in Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing to join our happy team in Amaroo, ACT as a permanent part time (potentially full time) veterinary nurse.
Our vets and nurses offer our clients and their small friends an excellent level of care and our hospital is part of the local neighbourhood. We love our jobs, we love our patients and our clients know that they are part of the Small Friends “family”.
Details of available position
- Permanent, part-time up to 38 hours per week
- Roster will include some Saturday mornings 8:30am – 1:30pm
- Package includes superannuation, paid annual leave, personal leave etc.
- If you are currently studying Veterinary Nursing your roster will allow time to attend CIT
Why work at Small Friends Veterinary Hospital?
- You will join a wonderful & kind bunch of people who all love coming to work
- We have a very professional and friendly working environment
- We like to train our staff to be the best they can be, and we encourage our staff to develop their skills through in-house training and external education
- Clean work place…it doesn’t smell! Well it doesn’t smell yuck, but it can often smell of baked goodies, hot chocolates or staff lunches!!!
What you need to have:
- A genuine interest in caring for animals
- A dedication to the highest standard of customer service for small friends and their owners
- A willingness to learn and an ability to pick things up quickly
- A keen attention to detail
- Completion of, or current enrolment in, Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing.
Interested? Please email an application letter with your curriculum vitae to Small Friends Veterinary Hospital's practice manager, Annette Robertson Almond.
Email address: nurses@smallfriends.com.au
Applications close Monday 22 April 2019
Greencross Vets Tuggeranong, Southern Canberra (posted 18th March) Vet Nurses - Flexible Hours & All Experience Levels
Veterinary Nurse Roles Available
Tuggeranong, ACT
Over 1900 veterinarians and vet nurses across Australia have chosen a career with Greencross Vets. Our vets and vet nurses benefit from the resources that the largest veterinary group in Australia provides including an industry leading education program, business support for better work/life balance and career opportunities throughout the 140 plus veterinary related businesses in the Greencross Vets family. At Greencross Vets your passion for pets is exemplified by practicing the highest standards of care. We invite you to join Greencross Vets for a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Greencross Vets, a pioneer in the Veterinary landscape for over 10 years, are committed to raising the industry bar and we want you to be a part of our journey! Due to expansion, we have positions available at Tuggeranong in the ACT. Flexible working hours and varying levels of experience considered.
Primary Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of this position include:
- Delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners;
- Caring, handling and cleaning all animals;
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment;
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care;
- Performing minor procedures when required;
- Reception duties including being the first point of contact for clients, handling client enquiries in person and over the phone, scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting and discharging patients
Qualities and Expertise
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and expertise:
- Certificate II- IV in Veterinary Nursing (Senior and Junior roles available);
- 2+ years’ experience working as a Veterinary Nurse;
- Excellent animal handling skills;
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures;
- Exceptional organisation, communication and customer service skills;
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment;
- Knowledge of RX Works Ideal but not essential.
What we can offer you:
- An interesting and varied role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment;
- Commitment to your career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship and regular performance reviews;
- Access to a support network of like-minded professionals;
- Access to our rewards scheme.
Pay is above award and will commensurate with experience and qualifications. If this role is the right one for you, and you would like to become part of the dynamic Greencross team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above mentioned criteria to:
Michelle Chipperfield
Practice Manager
michelle.chipperfield@greencrossvet.com.au
Greencross Vets Phillip, Southern Canberra (posted 18th March) Vet Nurses - Flexible Hours & All Experience Levels
Veterinary Nurse Roles Available
Phillip, ACT
Over 1900 veterinarians and vet nurses across Australia have chosen a career with Greencross Vets. Our vets and vet nurses benefit from the resources that the largest veterinary group in Australia provides including an industry leading education program, business support for better work/life balance and career opportunities throughout the 140 plus veterinary related businesses in the Greencross Vets family. At Greencross Vets your passion for pets is exemplified by practicing the highest standards of care. We invite you to join Greencross Vets for a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Greencross Vets, a pioneer in the Veterinary landscape for over 10 years, are committed to raising the industry bar and we want you to be a part of our journey! Due to expansion, we have positions available at Phillip in the ACT. Flexible working hours and varying levels of experience considered.
Primary Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of this position include:
- Delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners;
- Caring, handling and cleaning all animals;
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment;
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care;
- Performing minor procedures when required;
- Reception duties including being the first point of contact for clients, handling client enquiries in person and over the phone, scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting and discharging patients.
Qualities and Expertise
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and expertise:
- Certificate II- IV in Veterinary Nursing (Senior and Junior roles available);
- 2+ years’ experience working as a Veterinary Nurse;
- Excellent animal handling skills;
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures;
- Exceptional organisation, communication and customer service skills;
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment;
- Knowledge of RX Works Ideal but not essential.
What we can offer you:
- An interesting and varied role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment;
- Commitment to your career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship and regular performance reviews;
- Access to a support network of like-minded professionals;
- Access to our rewards scheme.
Pay is above award and will commensurate with experience and qualifications. If this role is the right one for you, and you would like to become part of the dynamic Greencross team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above mentioned criteria to:
Michelle Chipperfield
Practice Manager
michelle.chipperfield@greencrossvet.com.au
Inner South Veterinary Centre, Narrabundah, ACT (posted 4th March) Casual Experienced Vet Nurse
Inner South Veterinary Centre is looking for an amazing casual veterinary nurse to join our team!
Vet Nurse – Casual with the potential to move to permanent part-time
The Hospital
Canberra is a fantastic place to live for those interested in physical activity, eating out, the arts, culture and the outdoors! Canberra has the best mountain biking in Australia.
Inner South Veterinary Centre is a busy 7-Vet hospital in Narrabundah, ACT with 6 amazing nurses and a fantastic team of receptionists. We are passionate about providing high standards of veterinary care. We come to work to do what we enjoy doing - helping improve the lives and wellbeing of animals and in turn doing the same for their owners. Our veterinarians, nurses and receptionists, all work together so that our clients furry, feathered or scaled family member gets the care and attention they deserve.
We have all types of fancy gadgets such as Ultrasound machine, Digital X-ray machine, Dental X-ray machine, In-house blood machines.
We are looking for an experienced casual veterinary nurse to join our nursing team.
Your Responsibilities
- Apply clinical nursing skills including routine anaesthetic and post-op recovery monitoring, blood draw and IV catheter placements.
- A high level of patient care standards and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate well with fellow nursing staff, veterinary professionals and associated hospital team members.
- Be professional and punctual in the workplace.
Essential Criteria
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) and a minimum of 2 years' clinical experience.
- Ability to work well and multitask in a busy hospital environment.
- A keen desire to deliver excellent standards of patient care and customer service at all times.
- Excellent general computer literacy.
- Strong animal handling skills
- A genuine love for animals and their people.
- Flexible availability.
Please apply online with your CV or via email to ramtin.safrang@vetpartners.com.au
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