Vet Nurses and other support staff
Positions Available in Industry & Non-Clinical Jobs
including Kennel/Cattery Attendants & other Animal Care
Racing Queensland Limited, Deagon QLD (posted 18th March) Animal Care Manager
Animal Care Manager
- Develop and execute high profile strategy promoting positive animal care
- 12 month contract with review for permanency at end of fixed term
- Join one of Australia's busiest racing operations
- Located at Deagon
Role Summary
The Animal Care Manager will develop, lead and implement Racing Queensland’s (RQ) animal care strategies, plans and initiatives.
The Opportunity
Racing Queensland (RQ) is committed to strengthening the importance of animal care. The creation of an Animal Care Manager at RQ demonstrates our commitment both internally and externally, increasing the capacity to deliver animal care outcomes that align with public expectations and heightens the internal awareness of animal care as a key component of RQ’s purpose.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Animal Care Manager will develop, lead and implement RQ’s animal care strategies, plans and initiatives. The primary purpose of the role is to provide a concise and risk-based framework and the highest level of standards for protecting the welfare, wellbeing and safety of the Queensland thoroughbreds, standardbreds and greyhounds. In developing this framework, the Animal Care Manager will work with a range of industry stakeholders, engage with RQ’s leadership team and liaise with the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) in order to ensure that the combined animal wellbeing and care outcomes of RQ and QRIC are optimised.
The Success Profile
This is an exceptional opportunity for a trusted and credible advisor with demonstrated experience and ability to think strategically and translate this into practical operational outcomes to promote a positive animal care culture. It is essential that you have a genuine commitment, care and desire to advocate on behalf of animals, balanced with an understanding of the commercial realities of the racing industry. You will also have:
- A tertiary qualification in Business Management, Veterinary Science or related field and commensurate demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- Proven ability to develop and execute on strategy and provide technical advice, coaching, guidance and mentoring employees on animal care.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with employees and industry stakeholders at every level.
- Strong ability to develop and drive governance processes including audits and continuous process improvement.
- Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders and drive an industry-centric service culture.
- Ability to consult, negotiate, communicate and influence outcomes when there are conflicting interests or differences of opinion.
- Exceptional interpersonal agility to manage competing needs of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to use tact and diplomacy when managing conflict.
- Superior ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity, work under pressure, demonstrate resilience and make effective decisions and recommendations.
- Experience within a commercial or statutory body environment desirable.
- Racing industry experience and/or knowledge is highly desirable.
This role affords the scope to realise the significant professional uplift of working for a tri-code Principal Racing Authority. We recruit values-aligned people into RQ who lead by example and thrive on delivering results in a fast-paced, high performance culture.
The Organisation: Racing Queensland
Racing Queensland (RQ) is a statutory body whose primary purpose is to promote, enhance and provide a platform to service the industry across three codes of racing: Thoroughbred, Greyhound and Harness. RQ’s vision is to connect people through the thrill of racing, and its mission is to be Queensland’s number #1 sport.
To apply
To request a position description and/or to be considered for this exciting opportunity submit your covering letter outlining your experience and suitability and current resume to hr@racingqueensland.com.au
Australian Border Force, Bulla, VIC (posted 13th March) Casual Animal Attendants
We are looking for reliable Animal Attendants to work at the Australian Border Force Canine Facility based in Bulla, Melbourne (North West). The ideal candidates will understand the importance of following routines, policies and procedures, have a good pace and great attention to detail. You will be providing ongoing care to dogs born and bred in our client’s facility.
As an Animal Attendant tasks include, but not limited to:
- Cleaning and disinfecting of kennelling areas, ensuring that a high level of hygiene is maintained at all times
- Provision of food and water for the dogs, following each animal's individual requirements
- Administering medication under veterinary supervision
- General welfare checks of dogs
- Washing dogs
- Moving dogs between kennelling areas and yards
Other duties as required
- Have open availability and be available to work morning shifts 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM and/or afternoon shifts 2:30 PM & 11:00 PM.
- Be available to work on weekends and public holidays
- Be able to start immediately
- Be able to demonstrate commitment and interest in the well-being of animals
- Have a great knowledge base around animal welfare and animal affinity
- Experience working with animals in previous roles
If you are happy to work on a casual basis and you are ready to share some TLC with these beautiful pups please apply now by contacting Jason Molyneux on jmolyneux@interchangebench.com.au or +61 3 9235 5196
Newton Vet Clinic, North-Eastern Adeaide, SA (posted 28th February) Puppy Pre-School/Vet Nurse
Qualified vet nurse required for puppy preschool, working evenings /weekends to suit a 5 week course. For details of the courses we run, see http://newtonvet.com.au/puppy-pre-school/.
This is a non corporate practice in the north eastern foothills of Adelaide.
Experience is essential but a willing attitude and common sense is highly desirable as there will be opportunities to occasionally fill in for our nurses.
We are offering $50 an hour, all included.
Replies to clinic manager gdbvet@hotmail.com ph 0415 081 072, 08 8365 5010.
For more information about our practice, see newtonvet.com.au and 
PETstock VET South Melbourne, Inner City, VIC (posted 21st February) Full Time Operations Coordinator - 6 Month Fixed Term
PETstock VET Project Coordinator – 6-month fixed term contract
Our amazing Operations Coordinator, Jess, will be off on an exciting adventure so we need a dynamic, savvy and organised individual to take the reins while she is on parental leave.
- 6-month fixed term contract
- Based in our South Melbourne Support Office with travel
- Please visit www.petstockvet.com.au for more information about us
In this role, you will support the VET Operations team in general administration/coordination. You will also be part of the Ezyvet Implementation Project Team as we embark on the implementation of a new veterinary practice management software across our Vet group. This challenging, varied position will see you collaborating with our Vet team to support the seamless integration across our Vet Clinics.
In this role you will:
- Ensure project deliverables and milestones are met on time and on budget
- Liaise with Vet Clinics to assist with transition, troubleshoot questions, assist with administrative support (logins & set up)
- Work with the Ezyvet team to support system training to new starters in the business for period of the contract, including Vet team and support office team as required
- General administration/coordination supporting overall PETstock VET operations
This is a 6-month fixed term parental leave contract. You will be based in our South Melbourne office, however travel to our Vet Clinics will be required.
We are looking for someone with:
- Knowledge and experience working within the veterinary industry
- You don’t have to be a Project Manager or Project Coordinator but experience in a similar role where you assisted in delivering a project is a must - a bonus if it was a software implementation project!
- Exposure to the EzyVet software would be highly regarded
- The ability to manage priorities in a changing environment, with an emphasis on meeting client requirements within defined timeframes
- Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and influence, build and maintain relationships with internal and external parties
- High degree of interpersonal skills | Strong written & verbal communication ability
- A commitment to high quality product and service delivery, with a critical eye for detail and accuracy and determined approach to work.
- Exceptional customer service with a professional approach to maintaining contractor, authority and client relationships
- Self-motivated with the ability to meet demands/priorities, to ensure satisfactory completion
If you think you have the necessary skills to excel in this position & you're looking for an opportunity to work on a project that will have real impact on the success of our Vet operations, we'd like to hear from you.
If this exciting opportunity sounds like the perfect role for you or you have any questions, please contact Katrina Tolomaki on 0498 717 489 or katrina.tolomaki@petstock.com.au or click on the following link to view the vacancy - https://applr.io/l/1cd7d22e?portal=ayg
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