Vet Nurses and other support staff

Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - Victoria

Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals, Moorabbin (posted 10th December) Full Time Surgical Vet Nurse

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Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals is looking for a full-time surgical vet nurse to join their team.

Due to continued growth in our new state of the art hospital, Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals is seeking an experienced and qualified surgical veterinary nurse to join our dynamic and dedicated team.

Southpaws nursing staff rotate through Surgery, ICU / Critical Care and Ward Nursing job functions and so nursing staff get to experience all of these disciplines, adding greatly to staff development and job satisfaction.

The successful candidates will work 4 x 10 hour days per week with one rostered day off per week. Nurses will be required to work weekends on a rotating roster, most likely 1 in 4 or less. However, on these weekends, we offer generous penalty rates.

We are Australia's premier veterinary hospital for surgery, medical oncology and internal medicine for dogs and cats. Our clinic is a well-equipped, purpose-built referral hospital in Moorabbin and we have constructed a brand new hospital facility with the latest equipment and capabilities. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of patient care. We are not a primary access emergency centre so you get to focus on patient care without disruption and this also means that our nursing positions are not rotated through night work.

We offer a great team environment with flexible benefits for our staff. We value team players with a can-do attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities of the Position:

Assist with medical and surgical cases
Provide excellent and compassionate customer service to our clients
Maintenance of paperless patient charts and records and discharge reports
Perform blood collection, lab work, instruments cleaning and IV catheterisation
Patient management, feeding, toileting, bathing and care
Assist surgeons in theatre
Monitor anaesthesia during surgery and recovery

Your Qualifications and Skills:

Minimum of 3-5 years of surgical nursing experience inc. anaesthesia monitoring, in theatre.
Exceptional time management and organisational skills.
Minimum Certificate IV or equivalent.
Exceptional customer service and strong communication skills.
Highly motivated, strong work ethic, mature and responsible.

Please send your cover letter and CV to hr@southpaws.com.au

Applications must include a cover letter and CV. Please note that due to the high number of applicants we can only contact candidates that are chosen for an interview.

Australian Animal Protection Society, Dandenong South (posted 10th December) Casual Vet Nurse

VET NURSE POSITION AVAILABLE

Small animal/Animal Shelter
Dandenong South, Victoria
Casual position available

Are you looking to make a difference in animal welfare?

The Australian Animal Protection Society is looking for casual veterinary nurse to work at our animal shelter in Dandenong South. The work will be 100% small animal and provided solely for the shelter animals in the care.

This is a unique opportunity to be a critical part of a small, close knit team during an important part of AAPS's history as we transition between premises. The bulk of the caseload will be dogs and cats, but expect to see rabbits, guinea pigs and wildlife frequently. We pride ourselves on educating prospective adopters and enhancing the human-animal bond from its very beginning.

Previous experience as a vet nurse is essential.

Please email your CV, cover letter or any queries to kara.gellie@aaps.org.au

For more information, see https://www.aaps.org.au/ and

Rose's Veterinary Practice, Echuca, VIC/NSW Border (posted 10th December) Full or Part Time Vet Nurse

Experienced Vet Nurse

We require a full or part time, experienced veterinary nurse for our family-friendly, mainly 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

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

Qualified Veterinary Nurse – Certificate IV or equivalent
Minimum 3 years fulltime previous experience
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

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

Pet Emergency and Specialist Centre, East Malvern (posted 6th December) Full Time Head Surgical Vet Nurse

Full Time Head Surgical Vet Nurse

We are seeking an experienced nurse to take responsibility for a single surgeon referral surgical department including anaesthesia, imaging, instrument cleaning / sterilisation, ordering, admitting / discharging and coordinating cases under the direct supervision of a specialist small animal surgeon.

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
Remuneration commensurate with experience approx $70K plus + superannuation, annual leave & sick leave entitlements.
Commencement January 2019

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

Hampton Park Veterinary Hospital, Outer SE Melbourne (posted 4th December) Cert IV

Veterinary Nurse Required

We require an extra nurse to join our small animal veterinary nursing team.

You will join a great organization that believes one vision … Caring for life. That means not only being an exemplary pet advocate and delivering outstanding customer service and patient care but, caring for the team as well.

If you desire to :

Work in a happy team environment knowing you are valued .
Work in an organization where CPD is encouraged to advance your nursing career.
Work in your area of genius you are trained in. (Reception work is limited as you have the support of some great customer care consultants.)
And at the end of a day leave with satisfaction of knowing you made a huge difference to our clients’ lives when you nursed their pet.

We want to hear from you!

We are after:

Someone that can communicate with our clients and educate them to the benefits caring for their pet.
Have a clear mind for detail and organization.
Have solid veterinary nurse practical skills and nursing knowledge.
Be team focused.
You must hold a Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing or higher.
Above all, you must share in the practice vision.
Enthusiasm and drive is vital. If you just want to do the ‘same old thing’ this job is not for you.

The position is approximately 35 per week with no afterhours inclusive of a shared Saturday (1 in 3).

Please send cover letter and application in writing to:

Sue Gunaratne: Leading Veterinary Nurse
application@hamptonparkvets.com.au

Hampton Park Veterinary Hospital
Cnr Somerville Road and Outlook Drive
Hampton Park 3976

www.hamptonparkvets.com.au

Veterinary Referral Hospital, Hallam (posted 4th December) Casual Surgical Vet Nurse

Casual Surgical Nurse

Hallam, Victoria

VRH provides comprehensive patient care from ECC to Specialist Surgery, Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging. We practice the highest standards of care whilst remaining a friendly and relaxed clinic.

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

The role includes all aspects of surgical nursing from admission and scrubbing-in, through to recovery and discharge.

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

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 and resume, outlining your suitability against the above-mentioned criteria to:

Sarah Stafford
Nursing Manager
sarah.stafford@petreferrals.com.au

VetCall, West Footscray (posted 4th December) Community Vet Nurse

COMMUNITY VETERINARY NURSE

Do you enjoy helping people as much as you enjoy working with animals?

An exciting new Community Nurse position has been created for someone who Veterinary Nursing is not only a job, but also their passion.

We are a recently established clinic within a purpose-built facility in a vibrant and friendly Inner West village location. You will be joining a close-knit team of three highly experienced veterinarians and five nursing support staff.

As part of VetCall's commitment to service our clients with the best quality of care we offer a house call service. Our Community Nurse will need to be a confident driver and familiar with the western suburbs of Melbourne. We value and aim to strengthen the human-animal bond within the community, so a previous involvement in community work will be looked upon favourably.

The new role will involve no afterhours work as we focus on work-life balance. Some Saturday work between 9am-2pm will be required. As you will initially be learning the workings of the business by covering a maternity leave position, prior surgical experience is essential.

If this sounds like the role you have been waiting for, please forward your resume to our Practice Manager, Helen Dyson at info@vetcall.com.au

For more information, see http://www.vetcall.net.au/

The Cat Practice, Prahran (posted 3rd December) Full or Part Time Experienced Vet Nurse

Experienced full time nurse for Cat only Practice

We are looking to recruit an experienced Veterinary Nurse that is passionate about cats. We have a very busy inner-Melbourne,

Cat Only practice that sees both Primary and Referral medicine cases. We have five Vets including one Feline Medicine Specialist. Our clinic practices a very high standard of medicine, creating tremendous job satisfaction for all staff through the service outcomes for our patients and clients.

Experience in a Cat Only practice is not necessary, but an eagerness to learn and focus on cat health and medicine is key. We are looking for someone that has the drive to add to our clinic management team and that will thrive in a high paced clinical environment. Remuneration is significantly above award commensurate with experience.

If you have a love of cats and a drive to practice at the forefront of feline Veterinary care, then this is the job you didn’t know you were looking for. We look forward to receiving your application and finding out why you would be our next feline Nursing team member.

To apply for this exceptional opportunity - APPLY NOW, send your Resume and Cover Letter to:

Dr. Richard Gowan
richardcatdoctor@gmail.com

The Vet Practice Pty Ltd, Whittlesea (posted 30th November)

General Vet Nurse Position

The Vet Practice & Canine Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Centre

Due to adding a new shift and some maternity leave coming up - we’re looking for a competent all-round nurse who is keen to learn all aspects of running a busy reception area as well as handling patient care & hospital duties.

Do I need to be qualified?
No – however you must be at least studying towards your Cert IV in Vet Nursing and have proven customer service experience in a professional setting.

We welcome someone who is genuinely passionate about veterinary nursing, values teamwork and doesn’t mind the hard work that sometimes comes with the job.

We are an advanced general practice and 24 hr Care Hospital that sees a variety of cases so no two days are ever the same.

Hours are flexible and shifts are shared across 7 days and nights.

You will need to have your own car though and live within a comfortable 30 minute drive from Whittlesea. (Our main roads get very congested and we don’t want you spending unnecessary time in traffic)

If you are interested in a career with us, we welcome your application or enquiry. Ask for a visit and a tour if you like. We’d be happy to show you around.

If you do want to apply, please send us your CV and a Cover letter explaining why you think you’d be a great fit for our team.

You can reach out to us via Email: jobs@thevetpractice.com.au or through Facebook Messenger m.me/thevetpractice if you prefer.

P.S. Only candidates that meet our criteria will be notified

The Vet Practice & Canine Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Centre
2394 Plenty Rd
Whittlesea 3757

www.thevetpractice.com.au

PETstock VET Craigieburn, Northern Melbourne (posted 29th November) Full or Part Time Vet Nurse

PETstock VET CRAIGIEBURN looking for a Full Time or Part Time Vet Nurse – apply now!

Become part of our family
Sponsorship available – overseas applicants welcome
Please visit www.petstockvet.com.au for more information

Our Location
Craigieburn is a fantastic place to live and work. Only twenty minutes from the CBD, our practice is located close to a beautiful park, a gym and local cafes and restaurants.

Our Team – more like a family
Join our team and become part of our vibrant family. Working for Petstock you will have more than just workmates, you will have colleagues and friends. The store team are always eager to help your customers with any retail purchases, allowing you to focus on providing excellent clinical medicine. We all love it when puppy preschool is about to begin and the puppies come rolling past the vet counter, as there’s always time to stop for a cuddle with the vet team.

See for yourself on our PETstock People Instagram!

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 for a chat or a pat whenever they come into the store. 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.

The Position – our ideal candidate
We are looking for a Part Time Veterinary Nurse who wants to work with a team that love their jobs and has a passion for delivering world class patient care. Our ideal candidate is fun, organised, communicates well with the team and loves to build relationships with the clients. You will need relevant experience and Certificate IV vet nursing qualifications.

In return, we are offering:

Generous remuneration (commensurate with experience)
Access to a wide support network with like-minded professionals
Opportunity for a long term career
An interesting role where no two days are the same!
A dynamic and supportive team environment
Ability to work with local rescue groups and make a real difference!

How to Apply
If this exciting opportunity sounds like the perfect role for you please forward your application including a cover letter and resume to:
https://www.petstock.com.au/petstocksite/idibu/job/list?job=33252643

Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital, Mornington Peninsula (posted 28th November)

Peninsula Vet

Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital is a newly established facility on the Mornington Peninsula, providing specialist second opinion and emergency treatment to small animals.

We are currently seeking experienced veterinary nurses to provide both sick and holiday leave coverage for our emergency and overnight care team.

As this is a casual position, you can choose from a range of shifts that suit your lifestyle, including days, evenings and nights.

You will be provided with:

Exposure to a variety of interesting cases, including emergency, medicine and surgery
The opportunity to provide a high level of patient care in a specialist environment
The opportunity to further develop your skills
A positive work culture with a fun and supportive team

Applicants are required to have:

A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
A minimum of four years’ experience veterinary nursing
Prior experience in an emergency environment
Confidence in your ability to make sound decisions
The ability to work independently

Please send your application to jenna@penvetcare.com.au or call Jenna on 03 5986 6963 if you have any questions regarding this position.

For more information on Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral, visit https://penvetreferral.com.au/

Alphington and Fairfield Vets, North East Melbourne (posted 26th November) Experienced Vet Nurse/Customer Care

Full or Part Time or Job Share

So, you’ve been in the veterinary world a while now and you’ve finally worked out the best part of the job is the ongoing relationships you build with clients……….. BUT you’re not ready to take on a full time reception or admin role as you still love the nursing aspect as well?

Have a think about this. What if we could offer you a role where you get to have a real impact in helping patients and clients and help to build a team and clinic to become an integral part of the local community?

Are you?

Super warm, friendly and love making both pets and clients feel welcome
Highly organised, efficient, love to show initiative and take pride in presentation (that’s a polite way to say…… obsessive about cleaning)
Looking for an opportunity where you get to take on more responsibility and want to become part of the local community
A caring, conscientious Veterinary nurse that loves to deliver amazing patient care. (Either cert 4 qualified or more than 3 years working as a Veterinary nurse)

Why come and work for us?

You’ll join a small team and a larger team at the same time. You will be based at our one year old growing practice and have a real chance to make a difference in how it runs day to day. Your role will include both clinical nursing and reception, working alongside experienced vets. At the same time, you have the full back up and support of our extended team just up the road
We care about our team, our patients and our clients. We have regular wellness and mental health training as well as access to an employee assistance program
We are family friendly and love diversity in our team and offer flexibility for someone wanting part time, job share or full time hours.

Alphington and Fairfield Vet is located in a super convenient inner northern suburb (train station is 5 minutes walk away, coffee shop next door) and our clients are amazing. We are privately owned and have two other nearby locations (in Kew and Hawthorn East).

For further information please phone Mark on 0433 029 779, or to apply email your CV to mark@hawthorneastvet.com.au and we will invite you to complete our application form.

See our website http://afvet.com.au/

Strathmore Veterinary Clinic, North-West Melbourne (posted 26th November)

Strathmore Veterinary Clinic, Melbourne Australia

Full Time Veterinary Nurse position

EXPERIENCED VETERINARY NURSE REQUIRED

One of our amazing nurses is moving onto Emergency nursing so we are looking for an exceptional experienced (Cert IV or equivalent) Veterinary Nurse to fill her position.

Strathmore Veterinary Clinic is a small 2.5 vet, 4 nurse general practice north of Melbourne. We are fully equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, sterile and wet surgical suites, Idexx catalyst machine and plenty of monitoring equipment. The position will include 1:2 Saturdays and will consist of 76 hours per fortnight. There will be no after hours or Sundays.

Unfortunately, trainee nurses will not be considered for this position.

We are conveniently located just off the Tullamarine Fwy and have a nice range of local coffee shops across the road from the clinic.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Reception duties, counter sales and administration
Surgical and Anaesthesia monitoring
Patient nursing
Admit and discharge of patients
Nurse consultations
Puppy Preschool

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Certificate IV qualified or have at least 2 years of Veterinary Nursing experience
Proficient in IV catheter placement and phlebotomy
Proficient at patient restraint, including the use of low stress handling techniques
Able to monitor anaesthesia and nurse patients under limited direction
Have excellent current product knowledge
Ability to build good rapport with clients, colleagues and businesses
Have good awareness of team workload, and be able to anticipate the needs of others
Be familiar with drug ordering, stock control and stock take
Supportive and happy to train staff
The ability to participate in the running of puppy preschool on a rotating roster
Familiarity with CustomerLogic Vet or similar software

Candidates should provide a CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria for our ideal candidate via email to info@strathmoreveterinaryclinic.com.au

Any questions regarding the position should be directed to Gemma or Jacki on 03 9379 3438

For more information, see https://www.strathmoreveterinaryclinic.com.au/ and

Pet Emergency and Specialist Centre, East Malvern (posted 22nd November) Husbandry Assistant / Entry Level Veterinary Nurse

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Husbandry Assistant / Entry Level Veterinary Nurse

Pet Emergency & Specialist Centre offers a 24/7 emergency / critical care service to inner city practices in Melbourne and we require a dedicated husbandry assistant/entry level veterinary nurse who can assist in an emergency department and work as part of the team.

Duties will include: general husbandry tasks, feeding, walking, in-patient care, cleaning of patient areas, assist more experienced nurses & veterinarians with treatments, some client interaction (after hours reception), some general cleaning and other duties as required
Rotating shifts (day, evenings & weekends)
Remuneration commensurate with entry level position & discussed at time of interview plus superannuation, annual leave & sick leave entitlements.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

Excellent animal handling & husbandry skills
Previous veterinary nursing experience an advantage but not mandatory as we will train you
Must be able to work efficiently and independently
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

Peninsula Vet Care, Mornington Peninsula (posted 21st November) Permanent Leave Cover

Experienced Veterinary Nurse required

Are you passionate about your work as a Veterinary Nurse but looking for a little more variety?

Then we have the position for you!

We are currently seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to provide permanent leave coverage for our full-time and part-time nurses across our five Mornington Peninsula sites, including our emergency and referral centre (if you’re up for the challenge).

Our clinics opening hours range from 8am until 11pm, 7 days a week so flexibility in work hours and locations is a necessity for this position.

The beauty of this position is, it will expose you to a wide variety of services offered by our clinics, including orthopaedics, reproduction, behaviour, pet export, emergency and critical care, just to name a few.

Successful applicants need to have:

A minimum of three years experience as a veterinary nurse
Broad skills in both front of house client services as well as surgical assistance and general nursing duties
A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
The ability to work unsupervised
Good communication skills

If this sounds like you, please send your application to jenna@penvetcare.com.au

Or call Jenna on 03 5986 6963 if you have any questions regarding this position.

Karingal Veterinary Hospital, Frankston (posted 19th November) Full Time Experienced Vet Nurse

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Are you an experienced, self-motivated veterinary nurse enthusiastic about the industry and wanting to work in a large team based small animal practice?

A certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing would be highly desirable, however if you have the knowledge and experience from years of dedicating yourself to caring for your clients and patients then we would welcome the opportunity to get to know you further. We need an individual who shares our values in team work, customer service and patient care; has a bubbly personality who is not afraid of a little hard work and enjoys the rewards it brings.

As a practice we are continually evolving with technology becoming an increasingly important part of patient treatment and care. Those who embrace the use of new equipment and gadgets but respect their value are an important part of the evolving veterinary practice.

Hours
You would be working a 76 hour fortnight with every fourth weekend. Your hours will include a mixture of day and afternoon shifts, with the clinic closing at 8pm on weeknights. There is no on-call however occasionally there may be the need to stay back to treat an emergency or hospitalised animals.

The work
You will carry out a variety of both surgical nursing, consulting nursing and reception duties including but not limited to front of house customer service; placing catheters, blood collection and bandaging; hospital admission and discharge; general anaesthetic patient monitoring and performing dental cleaning, including digital dental radiology; running in-house pathology.

We also value team consulting where you will work closely with your veterinarian in the consult room as well as being heavily involved in client education especially with regards to preventative healthcare for puppies and kittens.
With team consulting you’ll need the skills to develop strong relationships with clients in a relaxed and comfortable way as well as getting on with your patients.

You’ll also experience some variety working at our more intimate practice Ballam Park Veterinary Clinic, only 250 metres down the road, where you will have the opportunity to personally see to the entire journey of each patient throughout the day, from welcoming them at reception, assisting with handling and nursing them through any surgical procedures. Those who demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills should thrive in this position.

The pay
You will be paid on salary rather than an hourly rate. Your salary will be awarded based on the qualifications and experience that you will bring to the position. The range for your salary will be $38,000 – $50,000.

How to apply
To apply for this role, please download and complete our Application for Employment form and return it (along with your CV) to jobs@vetsandyourpets.com.au

Successful candidates will be contacted within one week of submission and offered a formal interview which may be followed by a working interview where time will be spent alongside the team in each area of the practice.

For more information regarding our practice, please visit our website www.karingalvet.com.au or Find Karingal Vet on Facebook.

Glen Iris Veterinary Clinic, Malvern (posted 19th November)

Full Time Veterinary Nurse (Small Animal Clinic) Opportunity Available

An exciting full time opportunity for a bubbly, customer & patient focused, veterinary nurse in a busy and well regarded vet clinic in Malvern. You will have exceptional customer service, a positive outlook and be willing to learn. Must be confident in surgery and patient care!

The Glen Iris Veterinary Hospital & Cattery is a busy clinic located in the inner south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, our vision is to be the leader in veterinary care and we pride ourselves on providing a platinum standard of care to all clients and patients. We strive to provide an environment that is collaborative and progressive, by continually improving our knowledge, skills and ability to help our patients and their owners. Client education is very important and communication critical in achieving optimal outcomes, so a candidate who can develop strong client relationships is preferred.

We currently have 3 full time and 2 part time veterinarians, 5 nurses and 2 receptionists and are growing quickly. Most of our veterinary team have worked in specialist practice and our vets have membership level qualifications, so we pride ourselves in ongoing education and we empower our Nurses to support their teams through upskilling.

The role
We have a well-equipped hospital offering our patients: digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, laparoscopic procedures, dental radiography, and advanced anaesthetic equipment including capnography, chemotherapy, blood pressure monitoring, rigid and flexible endoscopy, an extensive in house laboratory, and assisted ventilation when required. Ideally our preferred applicant will have proficiency with many of these tools and be able to provide excellent care to our hospitalised and emergency patients.

The clinic is fast paced and we are passionate about providing high level, affordable pet care. Rostered hours will predominantly be 7:30am to 8pm during the week, and a rotating roster for weekends (currently 1 in 4). Ability to cover shifts on Sundays and public holidays when required is preferable.

Responsibilities:

Reception and administration duties
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;
Delivering outstanding client care to all patients and owners;
Participating as an enthusiastic team member with a positive attitude;
Handling client enquiries professionally in person, by email and over the phone;
Assisting in maintenance of our boarding cattery

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A Certificate IV in veterinary nursing or equivalent
Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
Confidence in all things surgery and patient care
A passion for further education, teamwork and positive clinic culture
A current driver's license (essential) and a car (preferred)

If you have the skills, experience and maturity to be successful in this role, please apply by emailing practicemanager@glenirisvethospital.com.au ensuring you provide a cover letter and updated resume in Word or PDF format.

For more information, see https://www.glenirisvethospital.com.au/ and

Pet Emergency and Specialist Centre, East Malvern (posted 16th November) Full Time Emergency Nurse

We are offering competitive rates approx $25-$30/hr 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 an our experienced ECC specialist. 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. Ideal star t date early Dec 2018.

Duties will include: triage, in-patient care, lab work, radiology / ultrasound / CT, postoperative patient care and client interaction (after hours reception) as well as cleaning and other duties as required
Remuneration commensurate with experience $55-$80k per annum incl.overtime, plus superannuation, annual leave & sick leave entitlements.

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 and 3 recent references to admin@petemergency.com.au

Bundoora Veterinary Hospital & Clinic, Northern Melbourne (posted 7th November) Full or Part Time ECC Vet Nurse

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The Bundoora Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced (Cert IV or equivalent) emergency and critical care veterinary nurse to join our team. The Northern Suburbs Animal Emergency Centre operates within the same hospital and provides after hours services to our general practice clients and those of other veterinary practices in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne.

We have a well equipped hospital offering our patients: digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, dental radiography, advanced anaesthetic equipment including capnography, chemotherapy, blood pressure monitoring, rigid and flexible endoscopy, an extensive in house laboratory, and assisted ventilation when required. Ideally our preferred applicant will have proficiency with many of these tools and be able to provide critical care nursing to our hospitalised and emergency patients.

The clinic is busy and fast paced and we are passionate about providing high level, affordable pet care. Rostered hours will predominantly be 10pm to 6am during the week, and a mix of day time or overnight shifts every second weekend. We offer this position as a part-time or full time. Overnight and weekend shifts attract over award loadings or penalties.

The qualities and skills we are ideally looking for in our preferred candidate are:

Competency in monitoring anaesthetics
Ability to place iv catheters and endotracheal tubes
Blood sample collection
Proficiency in performing in-house pathology
Have excellent, confident communication and customer service skills
The ability to work unsupervised but remain part of a team
Be compassionate and resilient in times of stress

If you have these skills or a solid grounding in general practice veterinary nursing with a high level of flexibility, enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to learn new skills, this may be the job for you.

We will provide:

A relaxed, but passionate work environment
Exposure to a wide range of interesting & complex cases
A supportive environment for you to widen your knowledge and improve your skills

If you would like to meet us, and find out more about this position please forward your application including your cover letter and resume to our Practice Manager, Libby Perkins at clairehr@bundooravet.com

http://bundooravet.com/

Barkers Veterinary Clinic & Hospital, Hawthorn (posted 1st November) Full Time

Barkers Vets

Veterinary Nurse Required – Full Time

We are looking for an experienced, qualified veterinary nurse who is ready to take on the responsibility of leading our nursing team in our friendly small animal clinic.

Responsibilities will include:

Reception, hospital, surgery and all standard veterinary nursing duties
Nurse consults, including nutritional, dental and seniors clinics

The successful applicant will have:

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
At least 2 years experience in small animal practice covering all facets of nursing
A love of good coffee and/or chocolate
The ability to work as both part of a team and independently
Maturity, confidence and a great attitude so as to interact with clients and fellow staff in a professional manner
A positive attitude, initiative and a problem solver
Excellent customer service and communication
Great time management and organization skills
A strong work ethic and enthusiasm for providing outstanding care

What can we offer you?

A more than competitive salary package
No Sundays, no public holidays, no after hours
Toys – Digital X-Ray, IDEXX Procyte and Catalyst Dx, Ultrasound, Multi-Parameter Anaesthetic Monitor, Doppler
Great coffee and fantastic clients
Encouragement, mentoring and financial assistance to pursue post-graduate study
A close knit team that support each other and have fun together on a daily basis

If you want an exciting new challenge, email your CV and cover letter to The Practice Manager, Steven Letcher - admin@barkersvet.com.

St Kilda Veterinary Clinic, Melbourne (posted 31st October)

St Kilda

Are you a cert IV qualified or equivalent vet nurse?

Do you have at least 12 months practical experience in a clinic setting?

St Kilda Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate veterinary nurse to join our team in a full-time role. We are a busy, fast paced small animal practice of 5 vets, 5 nurses and a practice manager.

Ideal applicants will possess confidence, reliability and a positive, can-do attitude. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential. Trainee nurses need not apply as a qualification is required for this role. The full-time position covers a rotating roster with 2/5 weekends (one Saturday morning shift and a full weekend) a month.

Our priority is ensuring we deliver only the best care to our patients and clients. We foster a workplace where people are motivated and happy to come to work and we encourage further training and professional development.

Please send your CV to Noelle our Practice Manager: reports@stkildavet.com.au

Animal Emergency Centres Mount Waverley, South-East Melbourne (posted 24th October) Full Time ECC Vet Nurse

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Full Time Emergency and Critical Care Nurse

Mount Waverley, VIC

Are you the kind of person who;

Wants to be exposed to a wide range of interesting & complex cases?
Is looking to develop your knowledge & skills to the next level?
Values working amongst a dynamic & supportive team

If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please read on.

AEC Mount Waverley 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, and who practice an exceptionally high standard of care for all their patients.

We are currently seeking a Full Time Emergency and Critical Care Nurse to join our dynamic and motivated team. The successful applicant will be required to work various rotational shifts on the AEC roster, which will include mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends and public holidays.

What we can 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.
Access to a multitude of training opportunities
Membership to various Veterinary Education platforms
A yearly National Symposium
Opportunity for a funded trip to IVECCS in U.S.A
Paid CE leave
Working alongside an Emergency & Critical Care Specialist & residents

Our ideal candidates will have the following:

Cert IV Qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse (or equivalent qualification)
At least 3 years previous experience working as a Vet Nurse
Exceptional organisation and communication skills
Flexible, adaptable and a positive ‘can do’ attitude!

If you would like to become part of the dynamic AEC Mount Waverley team, please send your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above mentioned criteria to:

Jacinta Hargan
Nursing Manager

jacinta.hargan@aecvet.com.au

Greencross Vets Ashburton, South-East Melbourne (posted 23rd October) Part Time Vet Nurse

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Part Time Veterinary Nurse
Ashburton, VIC

Over 1800 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 9 years, are committed to raising the industry bar and we want you to be a part of our journey! An exciting Part Time opportunity exists for a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team at our Ashburton 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;
2+ years of experience working as a Veterinary Nurse;
Excellent phone manner, communication skills and customer service skills;
An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures;
A calm and 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;
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 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:

Melissa Burton
Practice Manager

melissa.burton@greencrossvet.com.au

Greencross Vets Glen Eira, South-East Melbourne (posted 23rd October) Part Time Vet Nurse

greencross

Part Time Veterinary Nurse
Glen Eira, VIC

Greencross Vets, a pioneer in the Veterinary landscape for over 9 years, are committed to raising the industry bar and we want you to be a part of our journey! An exciting Part Time opportunity exists for a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team at our Glen Eira 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;
2+ years of experience working as a Veterinary Nurse;
Excellent phone manner, communication skills and customer service skills;
An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures;
A calm and 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;
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 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:

Kate Meehan
Practice Manager
kate.meehan@greencrossvet.com.au

Greencross Vets, Springvale, Stud Park & Ferntree Gully (posted 19th October) Casual Vet Nurse Across Three Locations

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Casual Veterinary Nurse
Springvale, Stud Park & Ferntree Gully, VIC

Over 1800 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 135 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 Casual opportunity exists for a Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team within the Victoria East Region working across 3 locations including our Springvale, Stud Park & Ferntree Gully clinics.

Primary Responsibilities
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;
Dealing 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;
Able to work sole charge.

Qualities and Expertise:
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and expertise:

2+ years experience working as a Veterinary Nurse;
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing;
Excellent phone manner, communication skills & customer service skills;
An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures;
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;
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.

Renee Newstead
Practice Manager
renee.newstead@greencrossvet.com.au

Greencross Vets, Coburg & Preston (posted 17th October) Casual Experienced Vet Nurse

Greencross Vets

Casual Veterinary Nurse
Coburg & Preston, VIC

Greencross Vets, a pioneer in the Veterinary landscape for over 9 years, are committed to raising the industry bar and we want you to be a part of our journey! An exciting Casual opportunity exists for a Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team across our Coburg and Preston clinics. Our clinics are located in the inner Northern suburbs of Melbourne. This role will see you working a flexible roster spanning over the two clinics within 10-15 minutes drive from each other. Our clinics are conveniently located adjacent to Petbarn stores allowing our clients to benefit from their extensive range of pet products and grooming services making these locations the perfect one-stop shop. This role also brings with it the potential to evolve into Part Time or Full Time position in the future.

Primary Responsibilities

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.

Qualities and Expertise

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and expertise:

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing;
2+ years experience working as a Veterinary Nurse;
Excellent phone manner, communication skills & customer service skills;
An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures;
RxWorks experience highly regarded;
A calm & friendly professional with a sense of humour;
Adaptability and readiness to work across multiple locations;
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;
Commitment to your career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship and regular performance reviews;
Flexible hours to ensure work life balance, which may include Saturdays;
Access to a support network of like-minded professionals;
Access to our rewards scheme.

April Missale
Practice Manager

april.missale@greencrossvet.com.au

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