Vet Nurses and other support staff

Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - Victoria

Ringwood Vet Emergency, Eastern Melbourne (posted 8th April)

VETERINARY NURSE - GET PAID TO HAVE FUN

Ringwood Vet Hospital is locally owned and operated. We pride ourselves on giving our clients the best service and their pets the best treatment available. Our patients need constant supervision to ensure treatment plans are being executed. This role is perfect for someone who can identify patient distress and react accordingly. We are looking for a collaborative and driven qualified veterinary nurse with a keen interest in Emergency and Nursing to join our clinical team.

YOU:

Are you someone who can competently, reliably and consistently work on their own, or as part of a team to provide the highest quality of care to all patients under the clinic's supervision?
Are you someone who is proactive, can think on their feet, and be one step ahead of the situation all whilst being cool, calm, and collected?
Can you communicate clearly with both your colleagues and the clients to ensure that a thorough understanding is achieved?
Are you someone who is fast and efficient? Some shifts are crazy around here and we need someone who can think on the go.
Are you someone that can prioritise their workload without compromising patient care?
Are you someone that can take direction, as well as give it?
As well as possessing all the above attributes (yes we want more from you), you must have experience with dealing with customers on all levels, as well as having a great sense of humour, be optimistic, and enjoy life and get the most out of what it has to offer.
We require you to have at least two years experience in a variety of situations that could potentially come up in a vet clinic and have Certificate IV in Vet Nursing.
We require you to have good interpersonal skills, product knowledge of common products, the ability to recommend, as well as being able to empathise with clients.
We also require that you have sound knowledge of using general clinic equipment, be computer literate, and can demonstrate common sense.

US:
You will be a part of our clinic family and have fun while you work. We will give you opportunities to learn new skills. We will encourage you to continue your professional development. We will encourage, support and assist you in your day, in any continued education you wish to partake in, and we will encourage, support and assist you with your professional or personal goals. We will cry, disagree, discuss, smile, but most of all there will be laughs and lots of them, we love to laugh! Help with a Visa 482 for the right candidate and NVE students are encouraged to apply.

YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

You will be the Team Leader for our trainee nurses, where you will be responsible for the training of new staff up to the required standards.
Admitting patients for procedures, working in reception, to maintaining stock, assisting with major surgeries, to patient history recording, and on some occasions, you may need to clean floors.
Ensuring all surgical procedures go ahead on time and run to time.
Ensure all animals are kept under control, are prepared, and ready for procedures.
All drugs required for each procedure have been correctly calculated and measured, perform pre-anaesthetic checks accurately and reliably, administer pre-anaesthetic treatments timely and reliably.
Ensure all hygiene standards are maintained.
Assist the Vet with vaccinations, Senior Health Checks, and other consultations as required.
Ensure any and all equipment required for use is clean after each use and in good working order.
Ensure that the patient’s needs are represented to the vets.
Ensure that all information/details are available to the vet to ensure a concise and valuable consultation can be provided.
Provide a high standard of support to the vet/colleagues to ensure the customer’s, whatever their visit, the experience is of high quality.

If this sounds like you and you want to be a part of our dynamic team please click the following link to begin the recruitment process
https://forms.gle/3K5i6qyjMSvod4Ui6

For more information, see ringwoodvetemergency.com.au and

Malvern Veterinary Hospital, Armadale (posted 7th April) Vet Nurse for Around 33 Hours a Week, Flexible

We are currently seeking an experienced, qualified and enthusiastic vet nurse to join us at Malvern Vet Hospital.

Our super friendly team enjoy working together in a happy work environment. We are an ASAVA accredited "Hospital of Excellence" and are proud of the work we do. Our core values are:

Pet Advocates (the furrys always come first).
The provision of Gold Standard Veterinary Care.
Compassion for the pets, each other and clients(in that order).
Excellence in Service

What we can offer you:
A roster of around 33 hours (less if required - we are flexible) with minimal week-end work required.
We offer a well organised, happy work environment with job satisfaction for nurses who are encouraged to do procedures including blood draws, catheterisation, xrays, dentals, anaesthetic monitoring etc.
A well-equipped hospital, including ultrasound machine, CR x-ray machines, endoscope, laryngoscope, in-house biochemistry and haematology and much more.
Close proximity to train and tram stops.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Cert IV or vet nursing degree.
Confidence and experience in all aspects of nursing (reception, surgery, medical care), a happy demeanour and excellent customer service skills.

If you think this job might be for you, please send your resume and a cover letter to askthevet@malvernvet.com.au – we look forward to hearing from you!

For more information, see malvernvet.com.au and

Happy Tails Animal Hospital, Burwood East, Melbourne (posted 7th April) Vet Nurse / Practice Manager

Happy Tails Vet logo

Full Time Veterinary Nurse/Practice Manager required!

Happy Tails Animal Hospital is growing in the eastern suburbs with great clientele including a high proportion of Chinese speaking clients. We have excellent facilities and a rewarding and varied caseload of general practice, challenging surgical and medical cases, as well as emergency and critical care. We provide a high standard of care with Best Practice at the heart of everything we do, but flexibility to work within the limitations of our pets and clients. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate veterinary nurse/practice manager to join our team in a full-time role.

What we are looking for:

Cert 4 qualified or equivalent vet nurse.
Possess 2 years minimum nursing experience.
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
Confidence in WeChat, Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms.
Strong passion for veterinary nursing and willing to shift from surgical cases to intensive care to reception work, and take phone calls on the fly.
Flexible and adaptable within a team environment.
Confidence in all aspects of nursing including anaesthetic monitoring and surgery, reception, care of hospital cases, nurse consultations and client engagement.

We are always looking to improve, so your input will always be welcome.

We use Ezyvet practice management software and have surgical and medical facilities to perform orthopaedic work, ultrasonic dentals, digital x-rays, and an IDEXX laboratory. We also utilise modern anaesthetic equipment to keep our patients safe and cared for.

Working visa sponsorship considered. Annual salary of $50,000-55,000 offered.

You will be joining Happy Tails at a very important formative time with our clinic growing in a positive and adaptable new age of veterinary health care. Our independence allows us to change with the times, adapt new techniques and approaches and stay fresh and motivated.

If this position interests you, please send us a cover letter and resume with details for two referees to jasonwong@happytailsvet.com.au

Pet Emergency and Specialist Centre, East Malvern (posted 3rd April) Full Time Surgical Vet Nurse

Full Time Surgical Nurse

We are seeking an experienced nurse to work in a single surgeon referral surgical department. Tasks would include anaesthesia, imaging, instrument cleaning / sterilisation, ordering, admitting / discharging and coordinating cases under the direct supervision of a specialist small animal surgeon and two residents in training.

Duties will include: surgery preparation, patient monitoring, surgical assistance, in-patient care, lab work, radiology / CT, postoperative patient care and client/referring vet interaction, as well as equipment cleaning/sterilisation and other duties as required
Primarily day shifts Mon-Fri but also weekends to help in the emergency department
Remuneration commensurate with experience

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

Ability to work extended hours and be on-call
Previous veterinary nursing experience a must (min 3 years)
Referral surgical experience is an advantage but not mandatory as we will train you
Must be able to work efficiently and independently
Excellent organisation, communication and customer service skills
Must be willing to work as part of a team
Enthusiastic, highly motivated, flexible and a positive attitude is preferred
A willingness to learn & improve

We have modern premises and are centrally located in Malvern East. For more information on services we provide visit www.petemergency.com.au

Email your expression of interest, CV and 3 recent references to admin@petemergency.com.au

Geelong Animal Emergency, South-West of Melbourne (posted 3rd April) Full Time ECC Vet Nurse

FULL TIME EXPERIENCED EMERGENCY NURSE REQUIRED

Geelong Animal Emergency is an out of hours emergency and critical care centre. We are a purpose built facility in central Geelong offering emergency care over nights, weekends and public holidays.

The clinic is a fully equipped emergency hospital offering Idexx blood machines, ultrasound, x-ray, a CT scanner and a ventilator.

We are looking for a professional and experienced nurse to join our team. The successful candidate will need to have the ability to work closely within a team, but also efficiently and independently in a challenging, unpredictable environment. This position will encompass all facets of emergency nursing including triage, monitoring of critical patients and emergency surgery. We are seeking a reliable and driven person who can contribute to improving our clinic, while being open to learning new techniques. We value excellent communication, an eye for detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

This position operates from a set 4 week roster to help maintain your work-life balance and will include alternate weekends, overnight shifts and public holidays.

Please note this is not a training position and a minimum of three years experience working in a veterinary clinic is required. The successful completion of Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or overseas equivalent is preferred. Experience in an emergency clinic is desired but not essential.

We are a dedicated team who aims to provide the highest level of service to our patients, our clients and our referring vets. Interested parties should submit a letter of introduction, resume and three current referees to the details below:

Emily Mitchell - emily.mitchell@geelonganimalemergency.com.au

Applications close Monday 20th April.

For more information, see www.geelonganimalemergency.com.au and

Pet Emergency and Specialist Centre, East Malvern (posted 3rd April) Full Time ECC Vet Nurses

Full Time Emergency Nurse

We are offering competitive rates commensurate with experience for experienced nurses to apply for shift work in an established modern boutique emergency service located inner east metro Melbourne.

Training and support will be provided in-house by our experienced staff. This provides a learning environment for experienced general practice nurses to improve their skill set and increase their knowledge in the exciting field of emergency pet care.

Nurses will be required to work 8-12 hr shifts rotating evenings, overnight and alternate weekends. Opportunity to learn advanced surgical nursing.

Duties will include: triage, in-patient care, lab work, postoperative patient care and client interaction (after hours reception) as well as cleaning and other duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

Excellent animal handling & husbandry skills
Previous veterinary nursing experience a must (min 3 years)
Emergency experience is an advantage but not mandatory as we will train you
Must be able to work efficiently and independently
Excellent organisation, communication and customer service skills
Must be willing to work as part of a team
Enthusiastic, highly motivated, flexible and a positive attitude is preferred
A willingness to learn & improve

Email your expression of interest, CV & 3 recent references to admin@petemergency.com.au

www.petemergency.com.au

AEC Frankston, South East Melbourne (posted 2nd April) 12 Month Contract

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Full Time Veterinary Nurse
(12-month parental leave contract)
Frankston, Victoria

AEC Frankston is a purpose built, first class facility with the latest, up to date equipment. We have an outstanding team of Vets and Nurses who are knowledgeable, approachable and highly supportive. We practice an exceptionally high standard of care for all our patients.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Veterinary Nurse (12-month parental leave contract) who can commence as soon as possible to join our motivated team. The successful applicant will be required to work various rotational shifts on the AEC roster, which will include some evenings, overnights, weekends and public holidays.

What we offer you:

The opportunity to expand your clinical skills in a supportive, exciting and dynamic environment
A challenging and rewarding position – feel good about what you do!
Ongoing career support – regular performance reviews and mentorship
Support both professionally and personally with proactive interaction with colleagues and the support team.

To be successful you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse, minimum Certificate IV or equivalent
At least 2 years’ previous experience working as a Vet Nurse, ideally in emergency critical care
Exceptional organisation and communication skills
Flexible, adaptable and a positive ‘can do’ attitude!

If this role is the right one for you and you would like to become part of the dynamic AEC Frankston team, please send your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above-mentioned criteria to:

Todd Wade
Business Manager
recruitment.eands@gxltd.com.au
Please quote job number ‘V2011’ in your application

PETstock VET Clyde North, South-East Melbourne (posted 27th March) Full Time Head Nurse/Practice Manager, New Clinic

PETstock VET Clyde North is looking for a Full Time Head Vet Nurse/Practice Manager – apply now!

How are we different?

Family Values – PETstock VET is a 100% Australian family-owned and operated business where family values are more than just a tagline. We are the first veterinary group to become Breastfeeding Friendly Accredited and offer complimentary counselling sessions to all PETstock VET staff through the Employee Assistance Program.
Support Office – as opposed to “Head Office” we are here to support our vet teams to accomplish the best possible outcomes for their clinics. PETstock VET Support Office is staffed entirely by vets and vet nurses most of who have either worked in PETstock clinics in the past or own PETstock practices themselves.

Our Location - the perfect position!
Come to Clyde North, where adventure awaits you in every direction. We are less than an hour from the heart of Melbourne. There’s lots of places to explore with our closest beach just a 30 min drive, beautiful Beaconsfield 15 mins and Philip Island an hour away.

Our Team – more like a family
Join our team and become part of our vibrant family. As a brand-new hospital you can expect lots of support from out Support Office Team, who are all Vets and Nurses too! The store team are always eager to help your customers with any retail purchases, allowing you to focus on providing excellent clinical medicine.

Why we are different – purpose-built hospital and brand new equipment
All our hospitals are located within PETstock stores. This means you see your patients more than just once a year for a quick vaccination, as they stop by for a chat or a pat whenever they come into the store. We also have a great retail team next door to help sell the non-veterinary products, so that you can focus on delivering excellent medicine.

Our amazing staff discounts mean that staff pets usually have all the latest treats and toys. Our hospitals are purpose built and fitted with brand new equipment. We also have a veterinary support team at head office, who are all Vets and Nurses themselves. All PETstock Veterinarians have the clinical freedom to determine best practice medicine for their patients.

Requirements of the role

Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing, with minimum 2 years’ experience
Experience in management highly regarded but nor essential
Excellent team relationship skills
Ability to be flexible and adaptable within a team environment
Willingness to learn and motivation to provide top notch customer service

How to Apply
If this exciting opportunity sounds like the perfect role for you, please forward your application with a cover letter and resume explaining your relevant experience to Danielle Gaynor-Hinett - danielle.gaynorhinett@petstockvet.com.au or for more information give her a call on 0434 730 970 or Apply Here.

Animal Referral Hospital Essendon Fields, North-West Melbourne (posted 20th March) Full Time ECC Vet Nurses

Emergency & Critical Care Nurse
Animal Referral Hospital, Essendon Fields VIC
Job Number: MB1913

ECC Nurse
FTE – 75 Hours per fortnight
Above award salary

The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Essendon has a 24 hour per day, 7 days a week, dedicated emergency and critical care (ECC) service. The hospital is staffed with an outstanding team of emergency veterinarians and nurses working alongside specialists in ECC / internal medicine and surgery. We aim to provide a responsive, comprehensive emergency and referral service to Victorian veterinarians, their clients and their patients. We provide high professional and clinical standards, which are tempered with genuine care and compassion.

ARH is well equipped with digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscope, in-house laboratory, patient monitors and sophisticated emergency and surgical facilities. ARH utilises fully integrated Rx works software and operates with Smartflow electronic hospital charting. We also have the added advantage of internal referral to our associate specialist departments in surgery, medicine and advanced imaging.

Our nursing team is highly valued and encouraged to utilise their skills and work autonomously to support our specialist veterinarians in providing exceptional patient care. Nurses also have access to regular free in-house continuing education sessions to develop their existing skillset and knowledge.

Duties and responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to;

Providing direct and individualised patient care based on the application of nursing principles
ICU advanced patient monitoring
Diagnostic testing and treatment
Surgical nursing
Record all care information concisely and accurately
Work directly under the guidance and support of veterinarians and senior nurses
Liaise knowledgeably and accurately with staff and clients.
General Housekeeping

We are searching for an experience emergency nurse who possesses the ability to multitask and work well as a team in an often face-paced environment. Specialist hospital experience is preferable, but a strong general practice background is looked highly upon. On job training will be provided with ongoing support by senior nurses and veterinarians however applicants must possess the ability to work unsupervised as well as demonstrate reasonable proficiency in basic nursing skills such as intravenous catheter placement, fluid therapy, drug dose calculations, use of sophisticated monitoring equipment and assessing vital signs, as the role involves a degree of autonomy and use of initiative.

Essential Attributes;

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in general practice post qualification
Certificate iv in veterinary nursing or higher
A professional and positive demeanour
Ability to work efficiently with initiative in a face-paced environment
Excellent communication skills
Well-developed organisational skills
Interest in emergency critical care / medicine / surgery

Desirable attributes;

Previous experience in an emergency or specialist hospital
Knowledge of Rx works / Smart flow will be highly regarded (but not essential)

Joining us means joining Australia’s largest emergency and specialist hospital group. This brings benefits such as access to training from highly experienced staff, a roster that allows flexibility and work/life balance, staff discounts, state-of-the-art facilities and a culture that thrives on continuous improvement for the highest possible standards of care.

If you wish to be considered for this role, please send your updated resume to recruitment.eands@gxltd.com.au, quoting job number ‘MB1913’. Applicants can expect a speedy and fair recruitment process.

Rachel Scholten
Emergency Nurse Manager
Animal Referral Hospital
72 Hargrave Ave, Essendon Fields VIC

Croydon Pet Hospital, East of Melbourne (posted 16th March) Part Time Qualified or Experienced Vet Nurse

Croydon Pet Hospital

PART TIME VETERINARY NURSE POSITION

Croydon Pet Hospital is a 5 vet small animal general practice located in Croydon, Victoria.

We are currently seeking a veterinary nurse to work between 20 & 30 hours per week, including shared weekends and holiday cover. Certificate IV qualified or an experienced Veterinary nurse with the equivalent skills and abilities is preferred but we will consider applicants with more than 2 years experience and above-average skill levels. Being able to work independently is desirable. We would like someone who is flexible, friendly, punctual and empathetic, with excellent customer service skills and who is able to work well in a team.

Our team is friendly, supportive and takes pride in our customer service and veterinary care. The position requires skill in all areas of nursing, including medical, surgical, reception and customer care.

Please direct any enquiries or forward your CV to:

Attention: Kirsty Verhoef - Senior Veterinary Nurse

admin@croydonpethospital.com.au

For more information, see croydonpethospital.com.au and

Baw Baw Paws, Warragul (posted 16th March)

Baw Baw Paws is looking for a vet nurse.

Are you interested in all aspects of vet nursing?
Do you have excellent communication skills and presentation?
Are you considered to be friendly, professional and to have a positive attitude?
Are you organised, motivated and efficient with an attention to detail?
Can you work well and contribute within a team?
Are you reliable with a good work ethic?

We are looking for a dedicated and hard working qualified veterinary nurse to become part of our small and passionate team.

We are a small family owned practice that values customer and patient care above all else. We aim to provide a friendly and supportive working environment for all of our team members, with a strong focus on further education, training, and a work life balance.

The successful applicant will need to be a well-rounded wards, reception and surgery vet nurse with a keen interest in all aspects of the practice as well as helping with Puppy Classes once a week, in a rotation with other nurses. While we would prefer an applicant with at least two years continuous nursing experience, an applicant who has started Cert IV will be considered.

To apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter to Dane Hansen at dane@bawbawpaws.com.au.

For more information, see bawbawpaws.com.au and

Melbourne Cat Vets, Fitzroy (posted 13th March) Part Time Vet Nurse

Are you a crazy cat person? Do you want to work just with cats, in a quiet and calm cat-friendly clinic?

We are an inner city cat-only clinic working hard to create a cat and people-friendly environment in a fantastic part of town. We want our patients to feel calm, owners to feel reassured and for you to love coming to work!

We’re looking for a part-time veterinary nurse (20-30 hours/week) who would be able to work both weekdays and Saturdays. Any level of experience is fine for the right candidate. You would be either confident in or willing to learn a variety of nursing skills including the monitoring of anaesthetics, pre and post-operative care, and maintaining the clinic to a high standard of cleanliness.

If you'd like to apply, or wish to know more, please get in touch: clinic@melbournecatvets.com.au or view our website at: http://www.melbournecatvets.com.au

Thornbury Veterinary Hospital, Nth of Melbourne (posted 11th March) Part Time Experienced Vet Nurse

Thornbury Vet Hospital

VETERINARY NURSE Permanent Part Time

OUR LOCATION:

The clinic is in a very vibrant inner Northern Suburb of Melbourne within close proximity to great café’s and shops as well as fantastic clientele with a high uptake of pet insurance who are willing to do what is recommended for their pets.

OUR CULTURE AND TEAM:

We have a friendly, inclusive team at Thornbury Veterinary Hospital and pride ourselves in customer service and taking care of our clients and their pets to a very high standard. We are a busy small animal clinic with 3 Vets, 6 nurses including a Practice Manager.

We strive for a culture of open communication. To us, this means that all of our staff are comfortable at giving and receiving honest, fair and timely feedback in a respectful manner.

Our core values are Fun, Respect, Professionalism and Communication/teamwork.

THE POSITION – OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The position is for 3 x 8 hour weekday shifts each week and 1 Saturday (5 hours) shift every 4 weeks. Ideally the successful person will also be able to help cover sick and annual leave from time to time.

We are looking for someone who can bring a good playlist for the treatment room - Energising Classics, Guilty Pleasures and Cheezy FM have been some Favourites but we’d love someone who can bring some new tunes!

We are seeking an emotionally intelligent nurse with at least 2 years’ experience and who is calm, confident and proactive. We require a nurse who is well presented, easy going, enthusiastic and has excellent communication skills, the ability to manage own time and handle the pressure of a busy day is essential.

OUR OFFER TO YOU:

We have a fun and easy going team who are all committed to providing the best care for our patients. We also enjoy a number of fun staff social events throughout the year.

We are proactive in encouraging a great work / life balance by offering great hours of work. The clinic is open Monday – Friday from 8am to 6pm and Saturdays from 8am-1pm. No after hours or on call work is required.

We provide excellent staff discounts and opportunities for continuing education.

We have a fully equipped surgery and do orthopaedics, general surgery, dental procedures including dental x-rays, digital x-rays and in-house pathology, and have an interesting and diverse caseload

HOW TO APPLY:

Please address your resume with a cover letter to Georgie Adler at georgie@thornburyvet.com.au

Greencross Vets, Williamstown (posted 9th March) Full time Vet Nurse

Greencross Vets

Full Time Veterinary Nurse

Williamstown, VIC

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! An exciting Full Time opportunity exists for a Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team at our Williamstown clinic.

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.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and expertise:

Certificate II in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent experience);
Excellent animal handling skills;
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.

Pay is 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:

Carla Rainone
Practice Manager
Carla.Rainone@greencrossvet.com.au

National Veterinary Care (NVC), Melbourne (posted 9th March) Full or Part Time Experienced Floating Vet Nurse

National Veterinary Care

National Veterinary Care (NVC) is a national provider of professional veterinary services. Our goals at NVC are to create an environment for veterinary professionals in which you can focus completely on pets and pet parents, and to provide all the tools and knowledge for you to do what you love – helping animals!

We are currently looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team on a Full time or part time basis. Working across nine well equipped clinics based in Melbourne, you will have access to great facilities and teams of experienced Vets and Vet Nurses.

The right candidate will be flexible with travelling between our Melbourne based clinics. You must be willing to work Saturdays and have a vehicle and drivers licence to allow you to move between the clinics regularly.

What we are looking for:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Veterinary Nursing with relevant Certificate IV qualification
Exceptional customer service skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated client relationship building skills
A hard working and a hands-on approach to your work
A willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved at all levels with energy and drive
Effective time management and organisation skills

What we are offering:

Annual study leave, with access to our Veterinary Training Centre
Focus and commitment on your professional development
Access to a great team of Veterinarians and Nurses
Flexibility and adventure with the possibility of working across any one of our NVC clinics in Australia or New Zealand

For more information about NVC, please visit https://www.nvcltd.com.au/

If you are interested in working with a great team with plenty of support and rewarding cases, please apply now via https://nvcltd.applynow.net.au/jobs/NVC936

Craigieburn Animal Hospital, Melbourne's Northern Suburbs (posted 5th March) Full or Part Time Vet Nurse

FULL OR PART TIME VETERINARY NURSE REQUIRED – CRAIGIEBURN

We have a full or part time position available at our Craigieburn clinic for an experienced nurse. The nurse we are looking for should be a veterinary nurse who is enthusiastic, caring, reliable, have a positive attitude and be able to deliver an exceptional level of client and patient care.

The position would suit a nurse who is seeking to work in a large practice with many areas of interest where they will have the opportunity to build on their general nursing skills. As well as doing the general nursing duties (ie reception, monitoring anaesthetics & cleaning) our nurses are encouraged to play an active role in consultations , place catheters, collect blood samples , bandage legs & perform regular monitoring of the hospital patients.

There is also the opportunity to become involved in the following activities that our clinic makes available to our clients :

Freezing of semen samples
Frozen semen inseminations
Canine sports medicine
Musculoskeletal imaging
Gait analysis
Regular blood pressure monitoring
Rehabilitation
Emergency medicine
Continued education is encouraged & supported in our practices.

A cert IV or diploma of veterinary nursing would be an advantage but preference will be given to candidates with the right attitude who want to succeed & progress as a nurse.

Our clinic is located in the northern suburbs of Melbourne & are within easy walking distance of railway stations.

Wage is above award and based on attitude, work ethic, experience and ability to progress and develop your skills.

Interested applicants should contact:
Dr. Michael Bell
Email: michaelbellhawk@outlook.com
Bh 03 9305 5855
Ah 0409 307 970

Mail – Craigieburn Animal Hospital
9 Craigieburn Rd.,
Craigieburn. 3064

For more information, see www.craigieburnanimalhospital.com.au and

Veterinary Referral Hospital, Dandenong (posted 5th March) Casual Nurses

Veterinary Referral Hospital logo

Casual Veterinary Nurse

The Veterinary Referral Hospital provides comprehensive patient care from Emergency and Critical Care to Specialist Surgery, Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging. We practice the highest standards of care whilst remaining a friendly and relaxed clinic.

We are currently seeking experienced Casual Veterinary Nurses to join our Nursing Team.

The role will be rostered throughout each department, including; reception, emergency and critical care, medicine and diagnostic imaging and will include all aspects of nursing from admissions to anaesthesia and scrubbing-in, through to recovery and discharge.

As a 24/7 clinic, shift work including overnights and weekends may be required.

What we offer you:

The opportunity to expand your clinical skills in a supportive, exciting and dynamic environment
A challenging and rewarding position – feel good about what you do!
Support both professionally and personally with proactive interaction with colleagues and the support team
The ability to work at any of the other Animal Emergency Centres in Melbourne

To be successful you will be able to demonstrate the following:

A high competency level in all areas of Veterinary Nursing
Experience in referral hospitals is preferable but not essential
Qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse, minimum Certificate IV or equivalent
Exceptional organisation and communication skills
Flexible, adaptable and a positive ‘can do’ attitude!

If this role is the one you have been looking for and sounds like your next challenge, please send your application, including a cover letter quoting ‘V2010’ and resume, outlining your suitability against the above-mentioned criteria to:

Sarah Stafford
Nursing Director
Recruitment.eands@gxltd.com.au

** Please note, only candidates with the right to work in Australia should apply

Townsend Veterinary Clinic, Albury, VIC/NSW Border (posted 3rd March) Full or Part Time

Townsend Veterinary Clinic logo

Townsend Veterinary Clinic is a new, purpose-built small animal practice based in the beautiful regional centre of Albury, on the border of New South Wales and Victoria.

The practice directors, Shelley and Kim, had a vision for a welcoming, friendly practice that is involved with the local community. We wanted pets and owners to feel comfortable at the clinic, and we wanted the clients to feel well-informed and involved with their pets' treatment. Our little dream has become a reality and we have been warmly embraced by the community, and have been able to practice gold-standard care with the full-support of our fantastic clients.

We are heavily involved with the local community and regularly host community events. Some of the events we have organised so far include dog yoga, twilight cinema, pet photography sessions, information evenings, as well as regular attendance at local markets. We perform significant amounts of rescue and charity work, and we are very proud of our achievements so far since opening our doors in December 2017.

The clinic is well-equipped and spacious, with brand-new advanced equipment including: digital radiography including dental radiography (standard for all dental procedures); ultrasound; advanced anaesthesia monitoring including blood pressure, ECG, and end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring; Tonopen for intraocular pressure measurement; in-house lab with biochemistry, PT/APTT, blood gases and electrolytes; separate sterile surgical theatre with suction, cautery and Bair huggers. IV fluids are standard with all procedures. We also just finished work on a brand new cat hospital/surgery ward upstairs which we are very proud of.

We are a small, close-knit and social team. Dr. Shelley and Nurse Kim have a background in emergency and critical care and are very happy to provide learning and support to all staff.

Our clinic has a large focus on learning and as such we will always support our staff through any further education they wish to do. Our nurses all have their own areas of interest and this has lead to further training in physiotherapy, dental radiology and anaesthesia. Our nursing team is very efficient, with set roles on each day. We hold our nurses in very high regard due to their experience, and as such most admissions and discharges are done by our nurses as well as dental consults, post-dental and post-desexing check ups.

We are after a part-time to full-time Veterinary Nurse and we are flexible with the roster. We currently have 3 other nurses with a rotating weekend roster, however the clinic is only open 9-1 Saturdays and closed Sundays so weekend work is minimal. We are looking for a vet nurse with experience, fits in well with our team and has a passion for veterinary nursing. We are after a nurse that has the ability to be pro-active around the clinic and work together as a team to provide gold-standard care for our clients and patients.

What about the location? The border North East region is absolutely stunning. The clinic is walking distance to the beautiful Murray River and in summer we all enjoy a float down the river, or a game of beach-volleyball at the courts down the road. There are fantastic restaurants, cafes and wineries. We are close to the snow, as well as the beautiful towns of Beechworth, Rutherglen and Bright.

More information about us can be found on our website www.townsendvets.com.au or on our Facebook page.

If you would like to apply for this position, please email a cover letter and CV to our practice manager Tom to reception@townsendvets.com.au or call (02) 6046 9846.

Animal Emergency Centre Moorabbin, Highett (posted 3rd March) Full Time ECC Nursing Manager

FULL TIME EMERGENCY NURSING MANAGER
Moorabbin, Victoria

AEC Moorabbin is a purpose built, 24-hour Emergency Centre. We have an outstanding team of Vets and Nurses who are knowledgeable, friendly and highly supportive. We practice an exceptionally high standard of care for all our patients.

An exciting opportunity has become available at AEC Moorabbin for the role of Full Time Nursing Manager. This role will lead and mentor our passionate and enthusiastic team of Nurses.

Keys Areas of Responsibility

Key areas of responsibility for this position include:

Providing positive, motivational leadership to our nursing team and fostering a positive team culture;
All aspects of clinical and operational management of our nursing team including recruitment and selection, rostering, wages, performance review, ordering and inventory control and stocktake;
Delivering outstanding service and care to all patients and clients;
Undertaking medical and surgical nursing, animal pathology and emergency and critical care; and
Introduction, training and career development for our nursing team.

To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following:

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing;
At least 2-years previous experience working as a Vet Nurse Manager
Strong communication skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients and team members;

What we offer you:

The opportunity to expand your clinical and team management skills in a supportive, exciting and dynamic environment.
A challenging and rewarding position.
An opportunity to assist in critical procedures and look after highly critical patients.
Ongoing career support – regular performance reviews and mentorship and training.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please forward a cover letter quoting job number ‘V2008’, along with a current CV to the Business Manager:

Aaron Laws
Business Manager
recruitment.eands@gxltd.com.au

Port Phillip Animal Hospital, Albert Park (posted 28th February) Experienced Full Time

Port Phillip Animal Hopital

Permanent Full Time Experienced Vet Nurse

The Port Phillip Animal Hospital is a busy, fast growing, inner city small animal hospital that practices veterinary medicine and surgery to a high clinical standard.

An opportunity exists for a Full time Nurse to join our professional and relaxed team.

We are a well equipped multi vet practice with digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscope and full surgical equipment. We do plenty of orthopedic surgery including TPLO.

We are also in the process of a temporary move while we create a modern, state of the art clinic at our current premises. There are also provisions for a CT machine in the new building.

Salary is above award rates.

If you would like to become part of our team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume to Dr Emma Prideaux at ppahvetjobs@gmail.com.

www.ppah.com.au

Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre, Glen Waverley (posted 27th February) Part Time Dermatology Nurse, Parental Leave Cover

Dermatology Veterinary Nurse

Immediate start
Part time position - maternity leave cover (with the possibility of longer employment)
No weekend rosters
Based at our Glen Waverley Centre but also working at other locations (Essendon Fields and Frankston)
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is preferred
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in general practice

The Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre (MVSC) is a multi-disciplinary specialist veterinary centre providing services from three primary hospitals to veterinary practices within metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

The dermatology department is seeking a veterinary nurse to provide high quality patient care and assist the specialist veterinarians in various tasks. The position requires a high level and quality of nursing skills and experience coupled with the ability to learn new skills quickly and work within a fast paced environment. The veterinary dermatology nurse will also communicate closely with clients, providing outstanding customer service and assist the dermatologist in various specialist consultations and procedures throughout the day.

This is a part time position working 2 days per week. There is a possibility this role could lead to a full time position working 4 days per week with a rostered day off each week.

The role is primarily based at our main clinic at Glen Waverley with branches at Essendon Fields and currently one day a week at Frankston. There may be some degree of flexibility required with locations.

Below are some of the responsibilities:

Intradermal testing for allergies
Assisting with ear flushes, biopsies, laser surgery, MRI, hearing tests
Assisting with consultations and discharges
Client phone calls, emails and follow up

This role would be ideal for a qualified veterinary nurse who is highly motivated, can focus well, has good client and staff relationship skills, works well in a highly skilled team and has experience working in a busy department environment.

If you would like to be considered for the role or have any further questions please forward your application including your cover letter or queries to Rohan Lawson via email, info@melbvet.com.au, or phone on (03) 9887 8844. Candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia should apply

Healthy Pets Vet Clinic, Castlemaine (posted 26th February) Full or Part Time Vet Nurse

Experienced Cert IV Vet Nurse Position- Castlemaine, Central Victoria

Healthy Pets Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Cert IV vet nurse to join our team. A full-time or part-time position will be considered.

We provide;

a harmonious, stable, caring workplace for all our team.
a strong social community within the team
a strong, well balanced and experienced vet nursing team
an excellent monthly working roster rotation
part-time or full-time employment option
ongoing education and learning environment.

Please click here to see photos!

We are seeking a veterinary nurse who:

has a minimum of 2 years small animal clinical experience working as a veterinary nurse
has strong communication and organisational skills with an excellent phone manner
provides a high standard of professional care for client and patient
shows empathy and has excellent client relationship building skills
is a team player

Even if you don’t meet every requirement in this job description, we would still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for ambitious team players who will add value and stick with us as we grow – not just candidates who check all the boxes!

Please apply to:
Lauron Gowty
Hospital Coordinator
Email: lauron@healthypetsvc.com.au

Glenhuntly Road Veterinary Clinic, Sth East Melbourne (posted 26th February) Full Time Experienced Vet Nurse

Glenhuntly Road Vet Clinic

We are seeking an experienced full time Veterinary Nurse with at least 18 months experience. We are a busy small animal clinic in the South Eastern suburbs, 11km from Melbourne CBD. Close to Glen Huntly railway station.

Full time work: 5 days a week plus every 4th full weekend (Saturday & Sunday morning). The applicant will be required to work in both aspects of veterinary nursing including surgical and reception.

Veterinary computer program: Ciderhouse (experience with this program not necessary)

For more information or to apply, please email your resume to Hugh Wackett or Laura Hanlon at info@glenhuntlyvet.com.au

See our website for more information about our clinic http://www.glenhuntlyvet.com.au

Rose's Veterinary Practice, Echuca (posted 26th February) Experienced Vet Nurse

Rose's Vet Practice

We require an experienced veterinary nurse for our family-friendly, small animal practice in Echuca.

Echuca is a vibrant, tourist town with the fabulous Murray River on its doorstep and great restaurants.

What we have to offer:

A large variety of nursing, with support and opportunities to continually increase your skill set
A small, intimate practice where you are able to build up great relationships with clients and patients
Extra perks only a small, personal practice can provide
Experienced veterinary nurse support from a close-knit team in a happy working environment
Achievable work/life balance

The successful applicant will preferably have the following expertise and qualities:

Qualified Veterinary Nurse – Certificate IV or equivalent – negotiable depending on experience
A minimum of 2 years veterinary nursing
The ability to learn quickly, take direction and adapt to new situations
Passionate and caring nursing and people skills
A high level of skill in monitoring anaesthetics
The ability to multitask, be organised and work efficiently
Available to cover shifts on short notice, assist vets on afterhours and triage afterhours emergency calls

We are looking for someone who knows what a Bair Hugger is. We have some “toys” which can impress, but what we really need is someone to join our team who fits in with us. Which means you need to be a true team player, love our clinic cat and be passionate about what you do.

Does this sound like you? Then please call us on 03 54 806 366 or email rosesvet1@aapt.net.au

Dr Rose Parsons
Rose’s Veterinary Practice
Echuca Vic 3564

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Visit: www.rosesvet.com.au and

High Street Road Animal Hospital, Mount Waverley (posted 21st February) Full Time Vet Nurse

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Full Time Vet Nurse

High Street Road Animal Hospital is a privately owned busy small animal practice in the eastern suburbs and we have an exciting opening for a vet nurse to join our dedicated team.

We offer a fun, energetic workplace with an awesome team of 3 vets and 6 nurses. We have great clients that love their pets!

The position is full time including some weekend work. All vet nurses also look after our feline visitors staying in the Cat Hotel which is our new boutique boarding facility for cats. We value a sensible work life balance and gave up doing after hours many years ago. We are lucky to be around the corner from the AEC.

We are proud of the standard of customer service that our team delivers and we are looking for a friendly vet nurse to fit into our team. We have all of the usual toys including digital xrays, dental xrays, new dental base and in house laboratory.

Experience is preferred.

Please send your resume and cover letter to info@friendlyvet.com.au

See our website https://highstreetrdvet.com.au/

Animal Referral Hospital, Essendon Fields (posted 21st February) Part Time Emergency & Critical Care Nurse

Emergency & Critical Care Nurse
The Animal Referral Hospital – Essendon Fields, VIC
Job number: MB1912

Customer Service / Reception - Triage Nurse
Casual / Permanent Part time (Evenings) 12-30 hours p/w
Above award salary

The Role

The role is primarily responsible for front of house reception and triage of incoming patients to the emergency department and providing exceptional customer service.

Reception-Triage is an autonomous nursing role and essential to patient safety and the efficient delivery of emergency care. Reception is the first point of clinical contact for all customers and their pets presenting to ARH emergency department and the point at which care begins.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to;

Provide a welcoming and professional atmosphere for clients with exceptional customer service, face to face and over the phone
Perform basic patient assessment / reassessment
Sort patients into priority groups according to guidelines
Support the veterinarians and nurses, liaise knowledgeably and accurately with staff and clients.
Providing continuous improvement in the area of practice
Reception administration duties and support
Cash handling, eftpos and bank reconciliation
General housekeeping

About you

You possess a friendly and professional disposition, have excellent communication, organisation and time management skills a passion for achieving outcomes and will flourish in a face paced, team environment. Intermediate Microsoft Office skills is required and knowledge of RX Works is preferable (but is not essential). On-job training will be provided with ongoing support however applicants must possess the ability to work unsupervised as well as demonstrate reasonable proficiency in nursing skills.

Essential Attributes;

Certificate IV in veterinary nursing or equivalent
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Excellent communication skills
Interest in veterinary emergency & critical care

Desirable attributes

Previous experience in an emergency or specialist hospital
Knowledge of Rx works / Smart flow will be highly regarded (but not essential)

Benefits

Working with a friendly and supportive emergency team
On job training and continuous workplace support from senior nurses and veterinarians
Continuous education and professional development.
Staff discounts & rewards program.
Employee assistance program

This is a PPT evening position consisting of 2 days per week with potential to increase hours. You will be rewarded with the opportunity to showcase your skills and take ownership of your new role, within a highly successful organisation that truly rewards and supports its employees.

To apply, please send your updated resume to recruitment@arhvets.com quoting the job number ‘MB1912’ in the subject line of your email. Applications should be addressed to:

Rachel Scholten
Animal Referral Hospital
72 Hargrave Avenue
Essendon Fields VIC 3040

Peninsula Vet Care - East Mornington, Mornington Peninsula (posted 21st February)

Full Time Veterinary Nurse Required

Peninsula Vet Care is a group of five locally owned and operated veterinary hospitals combined with an emergency and referral hospital on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

We are currently seeking an experienced veterinary nurse to join our team at our Mornington General Practice Hospital. This is a full time position consisting of four weekday shifts and a 1 in 4 weekend rotation, with a mixture of both surgery and reception shifts.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

A minimum of 2 years nursing
A certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Non-qualified applications will be considered depending on experience)
The ability to handle fast paced and busy surgery days
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Be self-motivated
A level headed and enthusiastic approach to the daily challenges of veterinary nursing

What we can offer you:

A positive work culture with a fun and supportive team
Development opportunities through in house and external training providers
A new, purpose built facility with the latest equipment
Monthly one on one catch ups with your team leader (because what you have to say is important to us!)

If this position sounds right for you please email your application to Jenna at jenna@penvetcare.com.au or call 5986 6963 if you have any questions regarding the position.

PETstock VET Hoppers Crossing, South-West Melbourne (posted 21st February) Part Time Vet Nurse

Experienced / Qualified Veterinary Nurse – PETstock VET Hoppers Crossing

Are you longing to “care for every pet as though it is your own”? Then PETstock VET Hoppers Crossing is the clinic for you.

Under the family owned, friendly, pet-loving banner of PETstock, our practice is privately owned and run day-to-day by two passionate partners Lee and Kate.

Our clinic is a bright, fresh, purpose-built facility with modern equipment. Our team are fun, friendly and caring animal lovers who enjoy bonding with clients and pets every day. We love to learn, practice high standards and build lasting relationships with our clients and patients. Cats love us because we hold a silver ISFM accreditation.

The successful nurse who joins our team will have a minimum of 2 years clinical vet nursing experience. They should love their job, enjoy positive communication and interactions, be eager to learn and grow, love fussing over pets and clients, but most of all, desire to practice high standards of veterinary medicine.

Our nurses are utilised to their full potential moving through all areas of nursing, including surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory, hospital, consulting and reception.

Our hours of work are 8-6:30pm Monday to Friday and 9-4pm on Saturdays. We are after a permanent team member looking for 30-38 hours per week.

Does that sound like you? Go on apply……….

Attach a copy of your CV to Lee Baker here: https://applr.io/l/a9fdf020?portal=ayg

Check us out at https://www.petstock.com.au/store/petstock-vet-hoppers-crossing
Or on Instagram @petstockvethopperscrossing

North Road Veterinary Centre, Gardenvale (posted 21st February) Full or Part Time Vet Nurse

Experienced Vet Nurse Position- Bayside Melbourne

North Road Veterinary Centre is seeking an experienced vet nurse to join our team. A full-time or part-time position will be considered. Flexible commencement date.

The North Road Veterinary Centre was established in 1969 and prides itself in offering the very best in health care. The clinic is independently owned and managed by Drs Andrew and Wendy Milledge.

We are situated in bayside Melbourne in the Brighton area, a very desirable location close to Melbourne CBD and the beach.

We are fortunate to have a wonderful clientele of responsible pet owners who place importance on high levels of health care for their pets.

We pride ourselves on providing professional, ethical and a high standard of veterinary care to our local community.

Our clinic is progressive, fully computerised and well-equipped with in house pathology, digital x-ray facilities, ultrasound, complete dental care with dental x-ray. We also have a purpose built boarding cattery and grooming parlour on site.

We provide;

a harmonious, stable, caring work place for all our team.
a strong social community within the team
a strong, well balanced and experienced vet nursing team
an excellent monthly working roster rotation
part-time or full-time employment option
ongoing education and learning environment.

We are seeking a veterinary nurse who:

has a minimum of 2 years small animal clinical experience working as a veterinary nurse
has strong communication and organisational skills with an excellent phone manner
provides a high standard of professional care for client and patient
shows empathy and has excellent client relationship building skills
is a team player

Please apply to:

Drs Andrew and Wendy Milledge
North Road Vet Centre
167 North Road
GARDENVALE, 3185

Email: milledgewl@timeweb.net.au

Mobile: Wendy Milledge-+61 (0)409131165
Web: www.northroadvet.com.au

Ringwood East Vet Care Animal Hospital, Ringwood East (posted 19th February) Part Time Vet Nurse Parental Leave Cover

Experienced Veterinary Nurse Maternity Leave Position – Part Time

Ringwood East Vetcare

A position has become available in our clinic for an experienced part-time veterinary nurse to cover one of our nurses who will be on maternity leave in late May 2020 for 10-12 months. It will involve about 15-20 hours work a week and every second Saturday shift and occasional Sunday shift to do the cattery.

We are a small animal clinic located in Ringwood East in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne - an easy commute from the freeway or train station and a short stroll from our local shopping strip (so you will never be caught out without enough lunch!)

We pride ourselves on offering our clients a high level of veterinary care for their pets with outstanding customer support. Our ideal candidate would be very friendly with the ability to help our clients (and their pets) feel right at home from the moment they walk in the door. Due to clinic growth, we are often busy with surgery and hospital patients and require someone efficient and organised for this role. Flexibility in hours is essential. Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail is also desirable. Our staff are a very close-knit team who genuinely look out for each other, so we highly value the ability to fit in and work well within a team environment.

We are well equipped with In-house pathology, digital x-rays, ultrasound and anaesthetic monitoring equipment. The role will comprise of a variety of duties including general nursing duties, surgical nursing, hospital patient monitoring, reception and assisting in our on-site cattery boarding facility. Our nurses are always highly involved in the cases we see and as such they have developed a keen understanding of the management of the various disease processes we encounter. If this appeals to you and you are looking for a position where your nursing skills can develop and be respected and rewarded, then we would love to hear from you.

If you think that this is the job for you then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact clinic owner Dr Quyen Thai at info@ringwoodeastvetcare.com.au or 03 9879 2803.

See our website https://www.ringwoodeastvetcare.com.au/

Keysborough Veterinary Practice, South-East Melbourne (posted 18th February) Casual Vet Nurse

Experienced casual veterinary nurse

Keysborough Veterinary Practice is offering an opportunity for a veterinary nurse to join our team. We are a well equipped, purpose built practice with a special interest in canine sports medicine and orthopaedics, servicing 25% greyhounds and 75% small animals.

We are looking for an experienced casual nurse who is available for shifts that will vary from 1 shift per week to 3-4 shifts per week depending on holiday leave. Our veterinary nurses play an integral role in the care and treatment of our patients and provide a high level of care to hospital and surgical patients, anaesthetic monitoring, surgical nursing, assistance with imaging and pathology, blood collection and iv catheter placement, reception duties and cleaning. The successful applicant will be trustworthy, efficient, have excellent communication and time management skills and be able to work comfortably in a team environment.

If this position sounds right for you please email your application including references to keysivet@bigpond.net.au Lucy Chick Nursing Manager

Chelsea Veterinary Clinic, South-East Melbourne (posted 18th February) Casual Vet Nurse

Casual Veterinary Nurse – South East Melbourne

Approximately 20 hours per week (more available with staff holidays)

We are a small, privately owned, one vet clinic. We aim to provide the highest standard of care.

We are looking for a veterinary nurse with a Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing or who has experience that is equivalent to Certificate 4.

The ideal candidate has initiative, is able to work independently, as well as part of a team.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Anaesthetic monitoring /Surgical nursing
In house pathology
In house radiology
Infection control
Client communication
Caring and handling all animals
Admission and discharging of surgical patients
High standard of customer service and client advice/education

If you are professional, hard-working, with excellent phone manner, communication and customer service skills we look forward to hearing from you.

Please email applications (CV and cover letter) to info@chelseavet.com.au

Montmorency & Eltham Central Veterinary Hospitals, NE Melbourne (posted 18th February) Full Time Parental Leave Cover

Maternity leave VETERINARY NURSE position - Eltham & Montmorency

Diamond Valley Veterinary Hospitals are looking to welcome a mature and experienced veterinary nurse to our fantastic team.

This position is full time, 4 days a week plus weekends starting July to cover a maternity leave position, with the possibility of ongoing employment at the end of an approximate 10 month period.

We are a 2 clinic busy small animal practice that prides itself on our high level of veterinary care and services. We have an awesome team of experienced Vets and Nurse's and wonderful long term clientele.

We are proud of our purpose built facility at Eltham Central Veterinary Hospital and manage a busy case load. We are a fully equipped ASAVA accredited hospital and we strive to give the highest quality of veterinary care for our patients and clients, in a supportive workplace. We believe that our nurses are a vital component to our success.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:

Ability to perform duties with limited training.
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is preferred but not essential if experience is well established.
Excellent phone manner, communication and customer service skills.
Sound knowledge and understanding of Veterinary nursing procedures.
Confidence in monitoring anaesthesia.
A friendly and professional manner.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not an entry level nursing position.

Pro-active and motivated candidates are required.

Please email applications to Leisa at dvvhresumes@gmail.com

Greencross Vets Caulfield South, South-East Melbourne (posted 14th February)

Full Time Veterinary Nurse
Caulfield South, VIC

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 136 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! An exciting Full Time opportunity exists for a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team at our Caulfield South clinic.

The primary responsibilities of this position include:

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;
Delivering outstanding client care to all patients and owners;
Participating as an enthusiastic team member with a positive ‘go-getter’ attitude;
Handling client enquiries professionally in person, by email and over the phone;
Administration duties and associated tasks.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and expertise:

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent (preferred but not essential);
2+ years of experience working as a Veterinary Nurse;
Excellent phone manner, communication skills & customer service skills;
An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures;
Confidence in monitoring anaesthesia;
A calm & friendly professional with a sense of humour;
An amazing ‘can do’, team player attitude.

What we can offer you:

An interesting and varied role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment;
An interesting and varied role where nurses are highly valued within the team;
Commitment to your career development through access to continued education and ongoing mentorship;
Access to a support network of like-minded professionals.

Please click here to see photos!

Richard Carman
Practice Manager
richard.carman@greencrossvet.com.au

Veterinary Dermatology Clinic, Moorabbin (posted 10th February) Part Time Dermatology Vet Nurse

Part time Dermatology Vet Nurse, Immediate start

The Veterinary Dermatology Clinic was established in 2016 and now operates at multiple clinics along the east coast of Australia.

We are currently recruiting for an amazing, friendly and energetic veterinary nurse to join our rapidly expanding team to support our Melbourne clinic based at Southpaws in Moorabbin.

The ideal candidate will possess:

A keen interest in veterinary dermatology. Experience in this specialty is desirable but not essential
A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
At least 5 years of clinical nursing experience, ideally in specialist practice
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work as part of a team
Driver’s License

The roles and responsibilities of this position would include:

Assisting with intradermal allergy testing, bee and wasp venom testing, video-otoscopy and skin biopsies
Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
Anaesthetic monitoring
Client follow up calls and emails

The position is for approximately 15 hours per week. There is the ability to increase these hours by supporting our regional clinic visits and by working from home assisting with administrative tasks.

To apply for this position, or to contact us with any questions, please reach out to Reegan on :
Email: admin@vetdermclinic.com.au
Phone: 1800- VDC-VET

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