Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - Victoria
Officer Vet, South-East Melbourne (posted 28th October)
EXPERIENCED VET NURSE REQUIRED- FULL TIME
Officer Vet (partnered with Beaconsfield Vet) is searching for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our fun loving and dedicated team. You must have a great passion for animal care, as well as excellent client communication skills. A good sense of humour is a must as we love to have FUN at work. A minimum of 2 years’ experience is necessary.
We are seeking someone with great skills in all aspects of nursing. The right candidate must show initiative and have excellent communications skills, a great team work ethic, be able to work efficiently and independently and know how to have fun. All our nurses are fully trained, or training, and are wonderful support staff to our vets. They can do catheter placement, blood collecting, run urine samples and take x-rays, to name a few!
Our clinics are designed with ease and efficiency in mind. We have regular staff meetings, annual reviews and mentoring. We always go “above and beyond” for our clients. “Referral by friend” is the number one-way new clients come to the practice and they are keen for extensive work ups or specialist referral if required. We have all the toys, isoflurane GA machines, IV pumps, pulse Oximeters, a Synthes orthopaedic drill/oscillating saw and plating equipment, digital x-ray, in-house blood machine, ultrasound, blood pressure machine, 2 electro-cautery units, separate cat & dog wards and more.
The hours are full time (38hrs a week) and includes rotated Saturday morning shifts.
A Work/life balance is very important, so we provide this through careful roster planning, which includes your involvement. We are currently closed Sundays and Public holidays with no after hours.
Not convinced, visit our Facebook page to read our clinic reviews, and visit our website to find out more about us!
If you think you are the right member for our team, please email your resume to Kelly at pm@officervet.com.au
Berwick Veterinary Hospital, South-East Melbourne (posted 28th October)
FULL-TIME VETERINARY NURSE
About us
A fantastic opportunity has become available at the Berwick Veterinary Hospital for a full-time Veterinary Nurse to join a long-established, yet expanding, purpose built veterinary practice. Our clinic is privately owned and managed by an experienced veterinarian who works closely with his team of 6 skilled veterinarians, well supported by a dedicated unit of nurses.
The clinic is an ASAV accredited hospital, being well equipped with in-house pathology, digital radiology and ultrasonography equipment, orthopaedic instrumentation, multiple dental stations in conjunction with dental radiology, ECG, state of the art anaesthetic monitoring equipment and offers PRP, IRAP, radioactive iodine and stem cell therapy.
The successful applicant will:
- Have exceptional customer service skills
- Be a confident and motivated individual
- Have the ability to work in a dynamic team
- Be committed to providing industry best companion animal health care
- Be available to work weekends and public holidays on a rotating roster
The ideal candidate will hold a certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
What we can offer you:
- An interesting and varied role
- A dynamic and supportive team environment
- A commitment to your career development through access to continuing education and training alongside regular performance reviews
How to apply:
To apply, or seek further information about joining our team, please email jess.drummond@berwickvet.com.au
PETstock VET Essendon, North-West Melbourne (posted 28th October)
PETstock VET ESSENDON looking for a Full Time Vet Nurse| Sponsorship Available – Overseas Applicants Welcome | Relocation Support for the right applicant
We are a corporate but we’re a corporate with a difference…our people are at the heart of all we do! PETstock VET is co-located with PETstock and this means that you will be a part of a diverse team of vets, nurses, groomers, and retail team members.
Priding ourselves on providing the highest quality animal care, this is accompanied by the highest quality pet food, accessories, and pet services.
It's an exciting time for us at PETstock VET Essendon with the addition of new clients and Vet, we're in need of an experienced Vet Nurse to join our team.
Before we let you know what we require from you, we're excited to let you know what you will receive from us!
You will be joining a team of 2 Vets and 4 additional nurses, becoming part of a vibrant, fun, family orientated team. We work closely with the PETstock Retail team who are always eager to help your customers with any retail purchases, allowing you to focus on providing excellent clinical medicine. We work in a busy, fun environment where puppies rolling past from the Puppy School is not unusual...cuddles galore!
Our Location: Essendon is a fantastic place to live and work. Only 20 minutes from the CBD and in close proximity to the Maribyrnong River, Essendon is only a short drive from Melbourne's vibrant inner-city cultural hub. Being co-located within PETstock stores., means you will see your patients more than just once a year, with them stopping in for a chat or a pat whenever they come into the store.
Our hospitals are purpose built and fitted with brand new equipment. You will feel very supported by our Vet Operations Support Office Team, who are all vets and nurses themselves....they understand, knowing the ins and outs.
In addition to an awesome working environment:
- Competitive & above award salary package
- Opportunity to support animal charities as part of our PETstock Assist Charity - https://www.petstock.com.au/assist
- 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!
- State of the art, purpose-built hospitals including digital Xray, iM3 dental suite, full in-house pathology and more
- You will be recognized for your hard work & passion in our regular awards programs
- Significant employee savings for you, your family & your pets
- Access to PETstock's #petspiration Health & Wellbeing program
- Free mental health counselling support services & discounted health care, banking & financial services
Our ideal applicant: We're looking for a Full Time Veterinary Nurse, with their relevant veterinary nursing qualifications, who wants to work with a team that love their jobs and have a passion for delivering world class patient care.
You will be someone who likes to have fun while they work, who is organised and has the strong ability to build relationships both internally and externally. candidate is fun, organised, communicates well with the team and loves to build relationships with the clients.
Want to hear more, feel free to contact Dani Gaynor-Hinett, Area Manager on +61 434 730 970 or apply to danielle.gaynorhinett@petstockvet.com.au....Your next exciting role for a company that will value what you bring is just one email away!
Fur Life Vet Eaglehawk Road, Bendigo (posted 28th October) Vet Nurse / Receptionist
NURSE/RECEPTIONIST for busy Veterinary Clinic in Bendigo.
If you are full of energy and love building a relationship with customers, please read on.
As the first point-of-contact for our valued clients, you must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and will need to be well spoken and well-presented.
Ideally we would like a veterinary nurse with a minimum of 1 year experience in a clinic setting to join our team. The role would be a mix of predominantly reception work with some nursing.
However if you are a highly skilled receptionist with no nursing experience you are welcome to apply for a role which is 100% reception work.
This is a permanent part time position, starting with 3 days per week with the capacity to increase to 5 days per week when other team members are away.
Key selection criteria include:
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Well-spoken and presented
- Strong organization and time management skills – you are a super multitasker!
- A great positive attitude
- Reliable
- Self-motivated and able to use your initiative
- An enthusiastic friendly outgoing manner
- Experience with administrative tasks is advantageous
- Reception experience in a vet clinic is preferred
For the full position description and to apply, please email Leisa Denaro: leisa.denaro@apiam.com.au
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key criteria, your CV and references.
Applications close 6 November 2020.
The Berwick Village Vet, Berwick SE Melbourne (posted 27th October) Veterinary Nurse - Part Time
The Berwick Village Vet has had one of our nurses finally crack under the pressure of a Victorian Lockdown, and decide to return to NSW to be closer to family. This leaves a position for a Part Time nurse, with around 30 hours a week. The role would suit an experienced nurse, and would involve reception and surgery duties. It would be great if you can take bloods and put in catheters but if you're a bit rusty we'll help you get back on track! With all the lockdown Covidsafe systems we have changed a lot of processes, and continue to change. We hope to find someone who can roll with the changes.
We have a really great clientele who value what we do and who we are. We love a chat and a laugh and most of clients enjoy our style of practice. They respect our warmth and compassion and many feel we are a part of their family. The team of nurses will help you settle in, and we have a real mix of personalities! It's good fun!
About the clinic: We are a 2 vet, small animal only clinic in Berwick. We don't offer after hours! We are open 8-7 Monday to Friday and 8.30 to 12 on Saturdays.
So if you:
- Are an experienced nurse (Cert IV is an advantage)
- Love a laugh, and enjoy working in a great team
- Keen to impress clients
- Love animals
- Want to work in a practice that s proud of what it does, and strives for improvement
- Are keen to jump on in and be a hands on nurse
Then we would like you to apply! Please send a cover letter detailing why you'd be great for our clinic, and a CV to: jeremy@berwickvillagevet.com.au
Pound Road Veterinary Clinic, Hampton Park SE Melbourne (posted 27th October) Part-time Veterinary Nurse
Part-time Veterinary Nurse
An affable and experienced Veterinary Nurse with excellent communication skills is required to work Part-time (15+hrs) at a great little practise in the south Eastern Suburbs.
We are a team of five long term friendly nurses and two wonderful vets.
Please forward your CV to Sam or Phil at: poundroadvet@bigpond.com
Hampton Veterinary Clinic, South-East Melbourne (posted 27th October) Part Time or Casual Vet Nurse
Part Time Vet Nurse
We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse, Part Time or Casual from December 2020. We require a candidate with strong nursing skills, offering excellent customer service to our clients at all times.
The Hampton Veterinary Clinic is a small animal practice located in the Melbourne bayside suburb of Hampton. We are a 6 vet, 7 nurse team, who have a close relationship with our clients and practice good quality medicine and surgery.
We have a rotating weekend roster, so the successful candidate will be required to work some Saturdays (eg 2 in 4).
The Part Time position will initially offer 15-20 hours/week with the potential to increase if appropriate. Above award remuneration will be offered to the right candidate.
We are a high performing practice that has spent over 30 years attracting clients that want the best for their pets. Our practice relies heavily on our nursing staff and they are a very valuable and integral part of the practice. Apart from the usual nursing duties our nurses are offered to participate in procedures with lots of hands on duties which include IV catheter placement, radiology, dentistry, taking blood for pathology, surgical assistance, etc.
The applicant will be responsible for undertaking the duties listed below under minimal supervision and should be able to delegate, manage and monitor key tasks.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Surgical Nursing including surgical equipment identification and care, surgical patient care, routine procedures and surgical monitoring
- Medical and General Nursing including pathology, radiographic procedures and routines, emergency and critical care
- Reception including animal care advice, patient and client record keeping, scheduling, communication, client services, dispensing and merchandising
- Administration including inventory control and office routines
Skills and Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year experience, Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Ability to exercise skills, discretion, responsibility, empathy and compassion
- Willingness to work in a roster with flexibility in shifts, including Saturdays.
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced work environment
- Seek help and guidance when you are unsure of something
- Strong focus on customer service and communication
Please email your cover letter and resume to chris@hamptonvet.com.au
See our website www.hamptonvet.com.au
Montmorency Veterinary Hospital, North-East Melbourne (posted 27th October) Full Time Parental Leave Cover Vet Nurse
Maternity VETERINARY NURSE position – Montmorency Veterinary Hospital
Diamond Valley Veterinary Hospitals are looking to welcome a mature and experienced veterinary nurse to our fantastic team.
This position is full time for 12 months, 4 days a week plus weekends starting January 2021 to cover a maternity leave position, with the possibility of ongoing employment at the end of the 12 month period.
We are busy small animal practice that prides itself on our high level of veterinary care and services. We have a full and interesting case load and have an awesome team of experienced Vets and Nurse's with wonderful long term clientele.
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.
We are looking for a friendly, bubbly nurse who has a great work ethic and fantastic customer service skills. The right candidate will know that veterinary nursing involves many different roles each day within a Vet clinic so must be confident and communicative and have a passion for their work.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
- 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.
- Take pride in your work.
PLEASE NOTE: Starting date can be flexible and this is not an entry level nursing position.
Pro-active and motivated candidates are required.
Please email applications to dvvhresumes@gmail.com
Seddon Vet Hospital, Inner West Melbourne (posted 23rd October) Part time Veterinary Nurse
Part time Veterinary Nurse
We are a small animal practice located 6km from the city in Seddon. We have a purpose built facility which is well equipped with digital radiography, ultrasonography, dental radiography, IM3 dental base, BP and ECG equipment and in house laboratory.
We currently have 2 full time and 2 part time vets supported by 3 full time and 2 part time support staff.
We're in an excellent socioeconomic area, which allows us to practice a great level of medicine and surgery. We're a progressive practice with an emphasis on excellent patient care and high level clinical standards.
We encourage ongoing professional development and will support the successful applicant to continue to grow their knowledge and confidence.
The successful applicant will:
- Have a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent, with minimum 2 years experience.
- An ability to work in a roster with flexibility in shifts worked, including Saturdays.
- A focus on customer service balanced with best patient care and empathy.
- An ability to multitask in a busy work environment, working both independently and in a team
- Be proactive, a good time manager, good communicator and have a positive attitude.
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, CV and statement regarding your suitability for the position to our practice manager Gabby Johnson at: gabby@seddonvets.com.au
Animal Referral Hospital Essendon Fields, North-West Melbourne (posted 23rd October) Full Time or Casual ECC Vet Nurses
The Animal Referral Hospital – Essendon Fields VIC
Job Number: ES2085
- Full-time and casual positions available
- Above award salary
- Work with and learn from a highly experienced team
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.
About the role
Duties and responsibilities 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
About you
We are searching for an experienced emergency nurse who possesses the ability to multitask and work well as a team in a fast-paced environment. Specialist hospital experience is preferable, but a strong general practice background is looked highly upon. On the 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
- 2-5 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)
Benefits
- Expand your clinical skills and knowledge in a supportive, exciting and dynamic environment
- A challenging and rewarding position
- An opportunity to assist in critical procedures and nurse highly critical patients
- Working with a friendly and supportive team
- Mentorship, on job training and continuous workplace support
- In-house continuous education and professional development.
To apply, please send your updated resume to recruitment.eands@gxltd.com.au quoting the job number ‘ES2085’ in the subject line of your email. Applications should be addressed to:
Rachel Scholten
Animal Referral Hospital
72 Hargrave Avenue
Essendon Fields VIC 3040
Animal Referral Hospital, Essendon Fields (posted 22nd October) Specialist Surgery Nurse
Specialist Surgery Nurse – Permanent full-time
Animal Referral Hospital Essendon Fields VIC
Job Number: ES2060
About us:
The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Essendon Fields is a 24 hour per day, 7 days a week hospital with a dedicated team working across 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 are looking for an experienced and qualified surgical veterinary nurse to work with two Specialist surgeons, an intern & a highly skilled nursing team. ARH Essendon Fields are expanding their surgical nursing team due increased cases as well as having a second specialist surgeon on board.
This is a permanent full-time role, consisting of a 38-hour, 4-day week (Mon - Fri) and involves some on-call work (weekends and public holidays). The ideal candidate will be available to start immediately.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist with surgical consultations & patient examinations
- Carry out surgical patient admission and discharge procedures
- Maintenance of paperless patient charts and records
- Performing IV catheterisation, blood collection and laboratory work
- Assisting with diagnostic procedures (Radiographs, CT & MRI’s)
- Theatre setup
- Surgical patient preparation
- Anaesthetic monitoring
- Assisting surgeons in theatre
- Post-operative patient care
- Instrument cleaning, maintenance and autoclaving
- Assisting with In-patient management, feeding, toileting, medicating, drain & feeding tube care etc.
Skills and qualifications to be successful in this role:
- Minimum of 3-5 years surgical nursing experience (preferably in a specialist/referral environment but not essential)
- Minimum Certificate IV or equivalent
- Experience with Ventilators (is advantageous but not essential)
- Knowledge of Rx works / Smart flow will be highly regarded
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team or independently
- Exceptional time management and organisational skills
- Exceptional customer service and strong communication skills
- Highly motivated, reliable, flexibility with working hours and have a strong work ethic
This is a great opportunity for an experienced nurse to demonstrate and expand on their existing skills and knowledge. The successful candidate will be exposed to a varied and interesting caseload, making a difference to highly critical patients.
The team is friendly and supportive; the hospital has state-of-the-art facilities; pay is commensurate to experience and ongoing training is encouraged.
If this opportunity excites you, please submit your application to: recruitment.eands@gxltd.com.au quoting job number ‘ES2060’.
Applications must include a cover letter and CV and be addressed to:
Kate Hatcher RVN
Head Surgery Nurse
Animal Referral Hospital
72 Hargrave Avenue
Essendon Fields VIC 3040
www.arhvets.com.au
Please note that due to the high number of applicants we can only contact candidates that are chosen for an interview.
Canterbury Veterinary Clinic & Hospital, Inner Eastern Melbourne (posted 22nd October)
Canterbury Veterinary Clinic & Hospital have a position available for an experienced, qualified full time permanent veterinary nurse.
We offer an immediate start and a competitive salary.
We are a busy small animal practice who also treats exotic mammals.
Our facilities are large and new, and we have all the latest equipment.
We operate 7 days per week (Saturday and Sunday mornings).
Most days we have 3 veterinarians rostered. Our veterinary nurses will work in all parts of our hospital and we rotate our work, so all our staff have variety.
We are looking for a team player who wants to work with not just cats and dogs but exotic mammals. You will be qualified, have at least 2 years’ experience and be comfortable dealing with our clients.
Our practice has a high level of service.
We are privately owned and very successful. Just a short walk from Surrey Hills station, with easy car parking.
Please email an application and resume to: canterbury_vet@icloud.com
See our website canterburyvet.com.au
Cowes Veterinary Surgery, Cowes, Phillip Island (posted 22nd October) Qualified Veterinary Nurse
Qualified Veterinary Nurse (Minimum 2 years experience) – Casual
We are an independent veterinary clinic currently seeking an experienced veterinary nurse to fill a casual position. Cowes vet surgery is a fast paced and growing veterinary clinic located on Phillip Island. We are a team of 5 vets and 6 nurses and are looking for a like-minded, passionate individual to join our team. We have a well-equipped hospital offering our patients digital radiography, in house pathology, specialist and routine surgery.
What we offer:
- In house diagnostic equipment
- Access to in clinic training and CPD
- A friendly and supportive team of vets and nurses
- A great location to work, close to beaches, great cafes and a friendly community
- An interesting and varied role where nurses are highly valued within the team, allowing vets to achieve greater efficiency by relieving them of technical and administrative work
Our opening hours are Monday – Friday 9:30am-5: 30pm and Saturdays 9:30am-12:00pm.
The ideal candidate should be flexible to work 20-25hrs per week; this will include a minimum of one Saturday shift per calendar month on a rotating roster (9am – 1pm)
The qualities and skills we are ideally looking for in our preferred candidate are:
- Ability to place IV catheters
- Competency and confidence in all aspects of anaesthesia including monitoring and recovery
- Blood sample collection and use of in-house pathology equipment
- Excellent client communication skills
- Compassion and resilience in times of stress
- The ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
- Skills and experience in all areas including reception, surgery and general nursing (and cleaning!)
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
While we appreciate the enthusiasm of student veterinary nurses, we are currently only accepting applications from qualified and experienced veterinary nurses with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience.
If you are interested in joining our team, please send your cover letter and resume via email addressed to our practice coordinator at: cowesvet@waterfront.net.au
For further information or queries please contact the clinic on – 03 5952 2936
Greencross Vets, Various Locations East VIC (posted 22nd October) Qualified Veterinary Nurse
Casual Veterinary Nurse
VIC East
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 Casual opportunity exists for a qualified Locum Veterinary Nurse to join our team. This role will be working across our 11 clinics in East VIC and weekend work will be required.
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;
- 2+ years of experience working as a Veterinary Nurse;
- The ability to work sole charge;
- A flexible availability and the ability to help out with short notice to cover for periods of leave;
- 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 manner;
- 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.
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:
Renee Newstead
Practice Manager, Greencross Springvale
Renee.Newstead@greencrossvet.com.au
Templestowe Veterinary Clinic, North East Melbourne (posted 21st October) Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Nurse – Full Time Opportunity
- Are you looking to join a friendly team that work well together?
- Looking for a clinic that is committed to providing gold standard care for their patients?
- Do you want a hands on role, that allows you to do your own Nurse consultations and surgical inductions?
- Keen to continue your education and have study leave?
Then we have the role you have been looking for!
We are a small animal practice in North East Melbourne and we are looking for an enthusiastic, engaged and well organised person to join our small team.
The role includes; providing excellent customer service to our clients, caring for patients in hospital, surgical preparations, ensuring client and patient files are up to date, admissions, discharges, hygiene, all areas of reception and assisting Veterinarians.
If you have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent and a minimum of 12 months experience, with good animal handling skills, then what are you waiting for?
Send your resume to: practicemanager@templestowevet.com.au
Brighton Veterinary Hospital, Bayside SE Melbourne (posted 21st October) Veterinary Nurse Part-Time / Casual
We are a small 1.5 Vet Clinic in beautiful bayside Brighton, just a stone’s throw from the famous Brighton dog beach. We are looking for a Veterinary Nurse to join our team to help ensure the practice continues to offer excellent customer service to our clients.
If you are vibrant, have great communication skills and un-paralleled work ethic, please apply.
Some of the skills we are looking for:
- At least 1 year experience in a veterinary clinic covering all aspects of nursing.
- Strong computer skills (experience with RX works a bonus).
- Superb organisation skills.
- Good problem solving ability.
- Confidence to work autonomously.
As mentioned we are looking for a part time / casual averaging up to 20hrs a week with the availability to work one in three weekends.
- Saturday: 8:30 - 2pm
- Sunday: 9:30 - 12:30pm
Please apply to: kristi@brightonvet.com.au
Leopold Pet Hospital, Geelong (posted 21st October) Full or Part Time Experienced Vet Nurse
Experienced Vet Nurse - Full Time (Part Time Considered)
Do you love interacting with clients, being part of a small and super friendly team and providing high quality care to the patients you see? Leopold Pet Hospital is looking for an experienced veterinary nurse to join our growing team. We are a small animal clinic based just outside of Geelong in Victoria. We value life outside of work and do our best to ensure all our team can achieve a work life balance they are happy with! We are looking for someone to ideally work 4 days a week (including every Friday) with flexibility on weekend shifts. The role includes all aspects of nursing to complement our brilliant team!
Our ideal team member is reliable and friendly, whilst demonstrating that he/she possesses:
- Excellent, friendly, and caring customer service skills
- A positive attitude
- Effective time management & organisational skills
- Strives to provide a high standard of client and patient care
- Impeccable attention to detail
- A desire to continue learning
- Ability to assist in training of less experienced team members
Your responsibilities will include:
- General reception duties
- Undertaking nursing duties, including caring for hospitalised animals, surgical preparation, and monitoring anaesthesia, IV catheter placement and blood collection.
- Maintenance of hygiene and adhere to infection control protocols
- Providing animal care information on husbandry, nutrition, parasite control and behaviour to pet owners
- Animal handling including pathology sample collection, and assistance with positioning and restraint of patients for imaging.
- Upholding best practice and high standards of care to ensure the safety and health of the patients and the team.
- Assisting in training less experienced staff and placement students
The successful applicant will ideally have:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Minimum 2+ years nursing experience
- Excellent animal handling skills
- Passion for animal care
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- Punctual and reliable.
Please forward your CV and application letter, or direct any queries to Jenny@leopoldpet.com.au or call me on 0421 110 771.
Dr Paws Altona North, South West Melbourne (posted 20th October) Nurse Manager
Veterinary Nurse Manager
An exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse Manager has become available in either a full or part time capacity. We are looking for a bubbly customer, patient and team focused manager. You will have an exceptional level of customer service, a positive outlook and be willing to learn. You will be responsible for managing client relations in the front of house for the clinic and will work closely with the head veterinarian & head office to continue to develop the teams standards, skills and performance associated with handling and greeting of clients. This role will include general nursing responsibilities and mentorship of trainees so a willingness to teach and support other team members is important. As well as having great interpersonal skills. Previous management experience is not required as we can help you learn this skill, but you do need a passion for learning and be a hard worker.
To see clinic photos click here
Overview of key skills for this role include:
- Provide the 'Wow Factor' and initiative in all aspects of the client and patient journey
- Great time management, organisational and administration skills
- Problem solving and decision making skills, and the ability to "run the show"
- Bright, friendly personality
- Take pride in your work, and provide a high level of customer service
- Be reliable and perform independently and as part of a team
What we can offer you:
As a valued team member, you will be working alongside a great, friendly team, and be provided with the opportunity for ongoing training and support through continued education, courses & internal training.
Please email your resume to: altonavet@drpaws.com.au
The Lost Dogs' Home, North Melbourne (posted 20th October) Full Time
Full Time Shelter Veterinary Nurse
Help lost and stray animals find their forever home!
Here at The Lost Dogs' Home, we provide veterinary care and treatment for more than 20,000 cats and dogs each year. Our shelter hospital provides a high standard of veterinary care for all stray, surrendered and injured animals as prepare them for their new life.
We are looking for a vet nurse who shares our vision of promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare and who are committed towards providing the best care to animals.
Our team of highly skilled vets and nurses love the excitement of shelter work and like to have a bit of fun. You will be supported by a team who will provide guidance and mentorship along the way, and you will have the opportunity to further develop your nursing skills.
What we can offer you:
- Fantastic career development and opportunities to develop skills not only shelter medicine but also in the animal welfare industry
- An animals only role, no reception or client facing duties
- A compassionate, supportive and proud work environment
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Access to our Foster care program
- Discounts at our Frank Samways Vet Clinic
Your responsibilities will include:
- Triage of incoming shelter animals and providing initial health assessment
- Rotating through hospital, ward, surgical and support nursing roles
- Carrying out veterinary procedures under the guidance of the Veterinarian
- Ensuring comprehensive records of admissions, care, treatments, rehabilitation and outcomes are maintained.
- Identifying, treating and reporting animals that are ill or have behavioural problems.
The successful applicant will have:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Minimum 2+ years nursing experience
- Experience in a busy shelter medicine or emergency clinic environment (preferred)
- Exceptional animal handling skills and knowledge of animal behaviour
- Passion for animal care and an advocate for best practice
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster
If you are interested in joining our team, please click here to apply via our careers page. If you have any queries regarding the role, please email recruitment@dogshome.com.
The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete background screening checks.
The Lost Dogs’ Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Bundoora Veterinary Hospital, NE Melbourne (posted 20th October)
ASAVA Accredited Hospital
Experienced Veterinary Nurse Required
Excellent remuneration opportunities
And it’s a great place to work!
We are a busy and growing veterinary clinic and animal hospital based in Bundoora, Victoria, and surrounding suburbs. We offer our employees a supportive environment and the opportunity to work on an interesting and varied caseload.
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.
The clinic is fast paced, adaptable and ideally structured to cope with changes in work-flow demand.
We are passionate about providing high level, affordable pet care.
Please click here to see photos! 
We offer:
- A welcoming team of vets and nurses who enjoy each other’s company, accept and celebrate each other’s similarities and differences and enjoy having fun together as we work.
- exposure to a wide range of interesting & complex cases
- a passionate, supportive environment for you to widen your knowledge and improve your skills
- we also value the knowledge and experience that you bring
COVID Safe Plan
We have put in a number of measures to meet and exceed COVID safe workplace obligations including adjusted rosters and work practices, increased sanitization of the clinic and equipment, the ability to offer contactless consultations and strict controls over client access to the clinic.
The Position
The position will include shift work with hours spread across the week, with a mix of day time and afternoon shifts, as well as the requirement to work two shifts every second weekend. 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
Experience in emergency and critical care will be highly regarded but not essential.
If you have these skills or a solid grounding in general practice veterinary nursing with a high level of flexibility, enthusiasm and initiative, and a willingness to learn new skills, please forward your application including a cover letter and resume addressed to our Practice Manager, Libby Perkins at bundooravetacs@gmail.com
Web: bundooravet.com
Bundoora Veterinary Hospital, NE Melbourne (posted 20th October) Maternity leave ECC VN
ASAVA Accredited Hospital
Excellent remuneration opportunities:
Well above Award loadings
And it’s a great place to work!
Experienced Emergency Overnight Veterinary Nurse (Maternity Leave position)
We are seeking an experienced (Cert IV or equivalent) veterinary nurse to join our team, who is able to provide critical care nursing to our hospitalised and emergency patients.
About Us
We are a busy and growing veterinary clinic and animal hospital based in
Bundoora, Victoria. We offer our employees a supportive environment and the opportunity to work on an interesting and varied caseload.
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.
Please click here to see photos!
Ideally our preferred applicant will have proficiency with many of these tools.
The clinic is fast paced, adaptable and ideally structured to cope with changes in work flow demand. We are passionate about providing high level, affordable pet care.
We offer:
- A welcoming team of vets and nurses who enjoy each other’s company, accept and celebrate each other’s similarities and differences and enjoy having fun together as we work.
- exposure to a wide range of interesting & complex cases
- a passionate, supportive environment for you to widen your knowledge and improve your skills
- we also value the knowledge and experience that you bring
COVID Safe Plan
We have put in a number of measures to meet and exceed COVID safe workplace obligations including adjusted rosters and work practices, increased sanitization of the clinic and equipment, the ability to offer contactless consultations and strict controls over client access to the clinic.
The Position
Rostered hours will be approximately 3 x 12 hour shifts per fortnight.
This role is a maternity leave replacement role, with the potential for ongoing employment.
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.
If you would like to meet us, and find out more about any of these positions please forward your application including a cover letter and resume addressed to our Practice Manager, Libby Perkins at bundooravetacs@bundooravet.com
Web: bundooravet.com
National Veterinary Care, Melbourne (posted 20th October) Full Time Vet Nurse Floating Across Several Clinics Covering Leave
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 basis. Working across several 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 is desired but not essential.
- Previous receptionist experience, preferably in a veterinary clinic, is essential.
- 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:
- Focus and commitment to 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
Apply Now!
Please apply online with your CV or via email to kendell.hunt@vetpartners.com.au
PETstock VET Hoppers Crossing, South-East Melbourne (posted 19th October) Full or 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 12 months 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 utilized 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 Full Time or Part Time team member looking for 30-38 hours per week.
Does that sound like you? Go on apply……….
Email a copy of your CV to Lee Baker hopperscrossingmgr@petstockvet.com.au
Check us out at https://www.petstock.com.au/store/petstock-vet-hoppers-crossing
Or on Instagram #petstockvethopperscrossing
Vets On Call, Melbourne (posted 19th October) Full or Part Time Vet Nurse
Full or Part-time Vet Nurse required for Innovative new Vet Practice
An amazing opportunity to join one of Australia's most innovative vet practices, Vets on Call. Our home veterinary service is expanding rapidly and we're looking for vet nurses to join the team in a customer service role.
The position is perfect for someone that loves animals, has a working knowledge of veterinary medicine, can assist with house calls and wants to be a part of a growing, innovative and unique business.
You'll be part of a support team to more than 60 vets in Melbourne alone and be helping clients from all over Victoria and soon Australia.
Some of the additional benefits:
- Being part of an innovative, dynamic and fast-growing company with opportunities to grow with the business
- Expansion of skillset
What we're looking for:
- Enthusiasm
- Dedication to customer and patient care
Want to know more about Vets on Call? Check out this short video or visit our website www.vetsoncall.pet.
To apply or find out more you can contact Morgan Coleman on 0400 063 757 or email him at mcoleman@vetsoncall.pet
PETstock VET Hoppers Crossing, South-East Melbourne (posted 19th October) Full or Part Time Head Vet Nurse
PETstock VET Hoppers Crossing – Head Veterinary Nurse Position
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated veterinary nurse to expand their horizons at a fast growing, high standard clinic in Melbourne’s west that cares about your professional development just as much as it does for the many animals it cares for.
PETstock Vet Hoppers Crossing is privately owned and provides the gold standard in care to its clients through its passionate and friendly team and state-of-the-art facilities and technology. Clinic owner's Dr Kate and practice manager Lee are there day in and day out to help you grow in a supportive team environment.
Our veterinary nurses are utilized to their full potential engaging in team consulting, nurse consulting, surgery, dentistry, imaging and laboratory work to name a few.
The successful nurse who joins our team will have a minimum of 3 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 head veterinary nurse will be our standards of care representative. Working alongside our practice manager Lee, you will be well supported and trained. In this role, you will ensure the team continue to deliver high standards of care in an efficient and timely manner. You will help to train nurses, assist with ordering, rostering and more.
Our team consists of 5 veterinarians, 5 nurses and a receptionist. We encourage our team to treat all pets as their own in a fun and friendly environment.
Our hours of work are 8-6:30pm Monday to Friday and 9-4pm on Saturdays. We are after a permanent Part Time team member looking for 30-38 hours per week. If a full-time position is what you’re after, a healthy salary package will be offered.
Does that sound like you? Go on apply……….
Email a copy of your CV to Lee Baker - hopperscrossingmgr@petstockvet.com.au
Check us out at https://www.petstock.com.au/store/petstock-vet-hoppers-crossing
Or on Instagram #petstockvethopperscrossing
Station Street Veterinary Clinic, Koo Wee Rup SE Melbourne (posted 15th October) Qualified Vet Nurse Full time or Part time
Qualified Veterinary Nurse
Are you looking to further your career in a vibrant, busy mixed animal practice? If so, then Station Street Veterinary Clinic in Koo Wee Rup has an exciting opportunity for a full or part time veterinary nurse to join our existing fully qualified nurse team.
We are a genuinely mixed practice seeing approximately 40% equine, 40% small animals, and 20% cattle and other farm animals. We have a strong emphasis on practicing a high level of medicine for all species and take pride in the quality of service we offer. We have a fully equipped in house laboratory including Idexx blood machines, equine mobile radiography unit, ultrasound, and endoscope, as well as all the usual toys you would expect in a highly professional and motivated veterinary clinic.
We are looking for a veterinary nurse to assist with the daily routines of keeping a demanding veterinary clinic running smoothly whilst maintaining the highest levels of clinical excellence and customer satisfaction. You will assist in surgery, conduct nurse consultations, and be responsible for cleaning and managing in patients.
To be successful in this role, you need to be a team player with exceptional interpersonal skills. You need to be able to communicate and empathise with all clients and make them feel welcome. As a nurse you are often the face of the clinic being the first and last person that a client sees. You need to be motivated, have good ability to multitask and to be able to see all jobs through to their completion. Most of all you need to take pride in your work and strive to the be the best you can.
If you think you would be an asset to our existing nursing team and have what it takes to excel as a Veterinary nurse, then give as a call on 03 5997 2222 or email your CV to: admin@stationstreetvet.com.au
For more information on who we are, check out www.stationstreetvet.com.au, and 
The Broadmeadows Vet, NW Melbourne (posted 15th October) Casual/Part Time Veterinary Nurse
Casual/Part Time Veterinary Nurse
The Broadmeadows Vet is currently looking for a casual/part time nurse to join our team.
The successful applicant should hold a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent and have a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience. You will need to be flexible and able to work both morning and afternoon shifts and the occasional Saturday.
The applicant must have outstanding customer service skills, strong communication skills, excellent time management and the ability to work alone.
Our current staff have been holding out for holidays and are seeking a well deserved break
Salary would be negotiable and commensurate with experience.
Please forward applications to: manager.broadmeadowsvet@gmail.com
Pet Emergency and Specialist Centre, East Malvern (posted 14th October) Full & Part Time Vet Nurses
Full or Part Time 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
PETstock VET, Carrum Downs (posted 14th October) Full or Part Time Experienced Vet Nurse
PETstock VET Carrum Downs is looking for a Full Time and/or Part time Vet Nurse – 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 – by the sea!
Only 30 minutes from the CBD, Carrum Downs is only a short distance away from beautiful beaches and the Mornington Peninsula!
Why we are different – purpose-built hospital and brand-new equipment
PETstock VET Carrum Downs has now been open for 7 years, so we have a well-established clientele and team. It is a lovely and fast paced working environment as there are always people around even at the extremes of the day when normal private practices can get a bit lonely!
Our practice is purpose built with the newest and latest equipment. We offer DR digital X-ray processing, a full iM3 dental suite, state of the art anaesthetic monitoring equipment, full in-house pathology, orthopaedic surgery and much more! We have a lovely staff of 1 full time and 3 part time vets, and 7 nurses. Dr. Albert Lim, our head vet is also the practice owner, and together with his vibrant and experienced team of vets and nurses, we offer high quality medicine and surgery to our clients.
Our amazing staff discounts mean that staff pets usually have all the latest treats and toys. We also have a veterinary support team at head office to help you with management tasks & developing your leadership skills if you have the desire to work towards more senior roles in your career.
Our clinic hours are 8am-7pm Monday to Friday and 9am-5pm Saturdays and 10am-4pm Sundays, however we are currently closed on Sundays due to COVID-19.
Requirements of the role
- Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing, with minimum 2 years’ experience
- Excellent team relationship skills
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Must have pathology and surgical skills, with opportunity to do small procedures with a Vet present
- Full time hours required or Part Time for the right candidate
- Ability to work every 3rd Saturday. No work on Public holidays required.
- 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 carrumdownsmgr@petstockvet.com.au
See our website https://www.petstock.com.au/
Bendigo Animal Hospital, Bendigo VIC (posted 14th October) Experienced Vet Nurse - Full Time
Bendigo Animal Hospital is a small animal practice that has been serving Bendigo since 1980. We practice a high standard of medicine and surgery in our well-equipped, modern practice.
A rare opportunity has become available for an experienced veterinary nurse to join our team. This is a new full time position that promises to be interesting and varied exposing you to all aspects of veterinary nursing. This role will require you to work a variety of shifts including some evenings and weekends including on call. Our young and enthusiastic team consists of 7 veterinarians. Led by Dr Max Tori & Dr Chris Allison, the veterinary team boasts 40+ years of combined experience and are proud of our collegiate and cooperative approach to practice. We have 7 experienced and very supportive nurses as well as a fantastic team of support staff.
The successful candidate will:
- Be certificate IV qualified and have at least 2 years surgical nursing experience
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Have a friendly, professional and positive attitude
- Be organised, motivated and efficient showing attention to detail
- Be able to work well within a busy team environment
- Be flexible and willing to work varied shifts
- Be passionate about animal care and an advocate for best practice
- Be enthusiastic about further developing their knowledge and skills
This is your chance to be part of a team striving for the highest standard of service & care in a busy clinic environment. Our veterinarians continue to develop new skills and we are now regularly performing advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries as a result.
If you think you have what we are looking for and have the qualifications including more than two year surgical nursing experience necessary to fulfil the role please address your application and CV, including 2 current referees, to Mrs Jamie Tuohey (Practice Manager) via email: jamie@bendigoanimalhospital.com.au
Enquiries can be made direct on 0409 141 584. Applications will close on 30th October 2020.
To find out more about Bendigo Animal Hospital visit our or website. We look forward to receiving your application.
Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre, Glen Waverley Melbourne (posted 13th October) Surgical Nurse
Experienced Veterinary Surgery Nurses
The Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre is seeking a Full Time Surgical Nurse.
- Full time position available
- Based at our Glen Waverley clinic
- Experienced and qualified Surgery Nurses required to support our Surgical department in the provision of high-quality patient care
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent is essential
- Minimum of 2 years Nursing experience required
Are you an individual who thrives in a fast pace environment, and enjoys the challenges that come with high performance anaesthesia?
Are you ready to stretch yourself to the next clinical level and progress in your career alongside a friendly and professional surgical team?
The Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre (MVSC) is a leading multi-disciplinary specialist veterinary centre providing services from two primary hospitals to Veterinary practices within metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Our surgery department has a wide array of interesting cases, including soft tissue, orthopaedic and neurological.
Our surgery department is seeking a surgery nurse to provide high quality patient care and assist our specialists as required. The position requires a high level of quality nursing skills and experience coupled with the ability to work within a fast-paced environment. The surgery nurse will also communicate closely with clients, providing outstanding client services and ensuring that they are updated in a timely manner with regard to the progress of care for the patient.
Listed below are some of the responsibilities:
- Assisting with diagnostic procedures
- Pre-operative processes
- Assist with setting up of theatre
- Provision of surgical assistance
- Assist with anaesthesia & analgesia
- Manage and maintain central sterile supply
- Assist with monitoring procedures
- Assist with the management of post-operative care
- Assist with administration and maintenance tasks
This role would be ideal for a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse with experience working in a specialist centre or a busy emergency department environment, is highly motivated, and can multi-task.
We offer a supportive and friendly team environment combined with ongoing training in advanced surgical nursing skills. Access to Health and Wellness programmes, Employee Assistance Program and other employee benefits.
This is a rare opportunity to pursue the next step in your veterinary nursing, complete the diploma of surgical nursing or just embark on a new and exciting journey in your career. If you would like to be considered for the role please forward your cover letter and resume to our General Manager Rohan Lawson at info@melbvet.com.au.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Only candidates with the right to work in Australia are to apply.
Fitzroy Vet Hospital, Inner Melbourne (posted 13th October) Full Time
Fitzroy Vet Hospital is a small animal veterinary practice, providing veterinary service at the highest level. With a well-equipped Digital Radiology suite, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Doppler Ultrasound, full orthopaedic kit, separate sterile surgery, including a full dental suite, IV pumps and blood pressure monitoring.
We are currently seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Nurse.
Working around 38 hours per week, you will have the opportunity to develop your career and benefit from the experience of our nationwide teams. You will have a commitment and passion for high-level patient and client care and the desire to provide exemplary customer service. The perfect candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team whilst demonstrating strong communication skills, along with having a collaborative team approach.
Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide effective support to veterinarians in all aspects of veterinary nursing, including anaesthetic monitoring, animal handling, IV catheter placement and blood collection.
- Maintain an excellent level of patient care and customer service at all times, treating every patient as if they were your own.
- Maintain a consistently high level of organisation and cleanliness in the hospital and kennel areas at all times.
What we are looking for:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Veterinary Nursing with appropriate Certificate IV qualifications is desired but happy to consider all applications with experience
- An ability to work efficiently, both independently and as part of the team
- A high level of skill in monitoring anaesthetics is necessary
- 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
Apply Now!
Please apply by sending your CV & Cover Letter via email to kendell.hunt@vet.partners
Strathmore Veterinary Clinic, Northern Melbourne (posted 13th October)
PART TIME VETERINARY NURSE REQUIRED
We are looking for a Veterinary Nurse to fill a part time position. Strathmore Veterinary Clinic is a small 2.5 vet, 5 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.
We are conveniently located just off the Tullamarine Fwy. We also have a nice range of local coffee shops across the road from the clinic and a dog park not too far from us.
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 Veterinary Nurse preferred
- Proficient in IV catheter placement and blood collection
- 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
- Supportive and happy to train staff
- The ability to participate in the running of puppy preschool on a rotating roster
- Familiarity with Customer Logic 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 Grace on 03 9379 3438
Vets on Parker, Templestowe (posted 12th October)
Full Time Veterinary Nurse Position – Vets on Parker
Do you genuinely care for pets, your fellow team members and clients? Are you excited about being part of a team of vets and nurses who are passionate about creating an outstanding pet ownership experience?
For over 30 years, our sister clinics, Vets on Parker and Vets on Balwyn have developed a well-earned reputation in the local community by delivering veterinary excellence that puts the health and wellbeing of pets before anything else. We are super friendly, fun and have created an incredibly supportive work culture. We help our team members to develop their veterinary skills and achieve their career goals.
Our new team member will:
- LOVE working with people and animals of all kinds!
- Be a qualified Certificate IV Vet Nurse
- Have minimum 2 years of relevant experience
- Be highly motivated, energetic and proactive
- Have exceptional time management and organisational skills
- Have a willingness to learn and further develop their technical skills
- Be passionate about customer service and hold strong communication skills
- Enjoy sharing snacks and cake with the rest of the team
- Be an awesome team player (we are a very close knit team that thoroughly enjoys working together).
Who is going to support you?
The leadership teams at Vets on Parker and Vets on Balwyn encourage excellence and we have an amazing culture of support within the team. You will learn new things every day and we will help you grow your skills with our commitment to continuing education. All our qualified certificate 4 nurses are provided a VNCA membership and AVNAT registration!
If this sounds like your ideal work family, please reach out with a cover letter and resume to
Jo: jo@vetsonparker.com.au
Australian Animal Protection Society, Dandenong South (posted 8th October) Vet Nurse – Full time
Vet Nurse – Full time (Part time considered for the right candidate)
The Australian Animal Protection Society are recruiting for a Full time Veterinary Nurse to join our team in Dandenong South. Our clinic operates across both the shelter and our outpatients clinic and cares for predominantly small animals. We are in a very exciting period of growth as we await completion of our brand new purpose built shelter and clinic in April 2021.
Due to our ongoing growth, we are currently looking for an experienced vet nurse, with a Cert IV in Vet nursing. You will be comfortable working in a fast paced and busy clinic and surgery environment, as part of a 3 vet, 4 nurse team that strive for the highest quality care for each animal that comes through our doors.
The role will include:
- All aspects of nursing
- Assisting with varied and wide ranged surgical caseloads
- Animal handling
- Administration duties
- Client contact and admission and discharge of patients
Empathy, compassion and communication are the main characteristics you will need to excel in this job. Our vet team are a tight knit, highly skilled group of professionals who love what they do and the animals they care for.
Experience and skills required to succeed in this role:
- Cert IV Veterinary Nursing
- An interest in animal welfare/shelter nursing would be highly regarded, but not essential.
- A positive attitude and the willingness to go the extra mile for your patients is a must
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
If you have amazing nursing skills and are looking to make the move to an exciting and ever growing clinic, please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to Jen Cairns via email at: operations@aaps.org.au
Southpaws Specialty Referral Practice, Moorabbin (posted 8th October) Night Nurse - Full Time
Night Nurse - Full Time
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced nurse to join our existing veterinary and nursing team. Full time work with a flexible rotating roster is available. We offer generous remuneration to qualified and experienced candidates.
About us:
Southpaws is one of Australia’s best veterinary referral hospitals, priding ourselves on the highest level of patient care. We provide superior health outcomes for our patients by investing in the best technology, facilities, people and expertise.
We have some of the most advanced veterinary imaging and radiography capabilities in Australia. Explore our facilities further by clicking on the following link : www.southpaws.com.au
Or visit our instagram and facebook pages:
Responsibilities of the position:
- Handover of medical and surgical cases for overnight care
- Monitoring patient comfort and vital signs and maintaining patient charts with our software
- Administering medications and maintenance of IV and urinary catheters
- Patient handling, toileting and exercise – with compassion and expertise
- Updating patient records and communicating with clients as required
- Maintaining a high standard of ward organisation and cleanliness
- Instrument and room cleaning
- Assisting veterinarians with surgical, critical care, oncological and internal medicine
Your skills and attributes required:
- Minimum of 4 years nursing experience
- Legal right to work in Australia
- Exceptional time management and organisational skills
- Minimum Certificate IV or equivalent
- Exceptional customer service and strong communication skills
- Highly motivated with a strong work ethic
- Compatible with our Core Values including being a team player
- Mature and responsible and compassion for animals
We will provide you with:
- The ability to expand your clinical skills and knowledge in a supportive, exciting and dynamic environment
- A challenging and rewarding position where nurses are highly valued within the team
- Attractive remuneration and benefits
- A workplace that is supportive and strives always to be a pleasant place in which to work
- Mentorship, on the job training and continuous workplace support
- In-house continuous education and professional development
- Leading edge technology and patient cases to expand and grow your nursing experience
Further Information:
If you would like further information about our company please visit our website: www.southpaws.com.au
If this position is right for you and you would like to join our committed team, please address your application to: peter.hammond@southpaws.com.au
Applications should include a cover letter and CV. Candidates will only be replied to if selected for interview. Referees should be available on request.
Chelsea Veterinary Clinic, SE Melbourne (posted 8th October) Part Time Vet Nurse
PART TIME VETERINARY NURSE
Approximately 34.5 hours per week
We are a small, privately owned, one vet clinic, with a small tight knit team. Looking for a positive minded human being who will transition into our team with ease. We aim to provide the highest standard of care for all our valued clients and patients and are looking to find someone who shares our willingness to go above and beyond for our clients and patients.
We are looking for a veterinary nurse with at least 2 years clinical experience
The ideal candidate has initiative, is able to work efficiently, 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
- Reception duties
- Caring and handling all animals
- Admission and discharging of surgical patients
- High standard of customer service and client advice/education
- Opening and closing the clinic
- Training and assisting less experienced team members
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 or contact the clinic on 03 9772 5286 for enquiries.
Castlemaine Veterinary Clinic, Castlemaine (posted 7th October) Experienced Veterinary Nurse
Exciting Opportunity for a self-motivated Vet Nurse, permanent part time or full time
We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our team in our new purpose built modern clinic. We are a team offering exceptional veterinary care, committed to excellence.
We welcome all qualified and experienced Vet Nurse applicants.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working in a small animal veterinary environment.
- Experience in general veterinary nursing
- Experience in applied veterinary surgery and anaesthetics
- Experience in emergency vet nursing
- Experience in triage and hospitalised animal care
- Ability to work with colleagues and independently
- Ethical approach to animal and client care
- Hold a vet nursing qualification
And importantly, we are looking for someone who:
- Genuinely cares for animals, their owners and fellow team members
- Has an enquiring and inquisitive mind
- Understands that attention to detail is essential, and
- Can work in a busy, high-pressure environment
CVC offers an attractive salary including:
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Flexible family friendly days and hours
Castlemaine Veterinary Clinic is a genuinely unique environment and one that encourages quality and excellence in all that we do. Our values, Our Clients and Our Community are important to us. We participate in community pro-bono de-sexing programmes and support many community groups. We are very excited to welcome the right member to our team.
Castlemaine is a vibrant eclectic community 90 minutes from Melbourne. It is surrounded by apple and olive orchards, vineyards, and renowned bicycle and walking tracks. Castlemaine boasts farmer’s markets, a thriving artist's community, micro breweries, wineries, a gorgeous art gallery and biennial arts and music festivals. It is also the hot rod capital of Australia! Castlemaine has several good primary schools and is 30 minutes from Bendigo which boasts a wider schooling choice.
To apply, please prepare a cover letter highlighting why you think this role is ideal for you, together with an up to date resume and email to Dr Yvette Berkeley: yvette_berkeley@yahoo.co.uk
Pet Emergency and Specialist Centre, East Malvern (posted 6th October) Full or Part Time ECC Vet Nurses
Full or Part Time Emergency Nurse/s
We are offering competitive rates for experienced nurses to apply for shift work in an established modern boutique emergency service located in inner east metro Melbourne. We would prefer applicants looking for full time work but welcome those looking for part time or casual work and we are offering $60-70,000 per annum, commensurate with experience, pro rata for part time and casual.
We provide 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, including days, evenings and overnight, plus alternate weekends. This is a great 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
- Emergency experience is an advantage but not mandatory
- 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 cp@petemergency.com.au
Albert Park & Elwood Vets, Albert Park (posted 6th October) Experienced Vet Nurse
Albert Park and Elwood Vets have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Vet Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. We’re getting busier, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic and passionate nurse to join us in delivering exceptional care to our wonderful clients and their pets.
What we’re looking for:
- Available to work 20-30 hours per week, primarily at our Albert Park clinic, with some additional hours available at our Elwood Clinic
- Cert IV VN qualification, or desire to commence Cert IV VN studies.
- Professional, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Excellent communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Passionate about patient care and an advocate for best practice.
- Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment.
- Willingness to learn and an interest in continuing education.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Reception duties – we have wonderful clients who want to do everything for their pets, and they love to drop in for a chat.
- Patient admissions and discharges
- IV Catheter placement, taking blood, medicating patients
- Monitoring anaesthetics and recoveries
- Assisting our Vets with procedures (surgical and non-surgical)
- Assisting in our cattery at Albert Park – cuddles and TLC (as well as the obligatory cleaning bit)
- If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Please forward a copy of your CV, along with a cover letter addressing the above criteria to our Practice Manager, Tracey Achterdenbosch: tracey@elwoodvet.net
To learn more about us, please see our websites:
Craigieburn Animal Hospital, Northern Melbourne (posted 6th October)
FULL TIME VETERINARY NURSE REQUIRED – CRAIGIEBURN
We have a full 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
West Gippsland Vet Care, South-East of Melbourne (posted 6th October) Casual Vet Nurse
CASUAL VETERINARY NURSE POSITION – EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL
Experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our enthusiastic and friendly team. We are a progressive, busy mixed animal practice with 2 locations in Warragul & Drouin. Our team is highly skilled and we practice the highest standards of care.
We are looking for someone to be employed on a casual basis to cover the many holidays and sick days that our large team of nurses and receptionist require. Experience is essential, as this person will need to slot into varying roles within the clinic with minimal supervision.
The ideal applicant will have:
- Completed Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 years experience working as a Veterinary Nurse
- Excellent customer services skills
- Good computer skills
Qualities we are looking for:
- Honest and reliable
- Highly flexible
- Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure when required
- A team player, prepared to support other staff and add to our fun and friendly workplace
Pay is based on experience and subject to casual wage loading.
Please send your CV and cover letter to stephaniesmith@wgvc.com.au
For more information, see https://wgvc.com.au/ and
The Rabbit Doctors, Collingwood (posted 6th October) 1 X Receptionist 1 X Veterinary Nurse
Amazing Part-Time:
X1 Receptionist 3 days a week
X1 Veterinary Nurse 2 days a week
Who are we?
The Rabbit Doctors is a rabbit and small herbivore practice with a thriving and (continuingly!) growing caseload. We function as a general practice as well as offering an emergency and referral service. Every day is different and we strive to offer gold standard care to all our patients. We work out of the Centre for Animal Referral (CARE) in Collingwood, sharing expertise and facilities with 24-hour emergency, surgery and medicine specialists, as well as advanced diagnostic equipment. On top of all that, we also run a busy house call business several days a week.
What we can offer:
- Generous CPD allowance + study leave. We really want you to keep learning, we LOVE new ideas!
- Above award wages
- The occasional lunch and outing treat. We get really busy sometimes and we like to say thanks for all the hard work.
- No after-hours or on-call
- A caring and supportive team
- Training
What we are looking for:
- A qualified nurse, ideally with a minimum of 2 years experience
(ICU experience a plus).
- A keen interest in rabbits!
(no previous bunny experience needed, training will be provided)
- A sense of humour.
- Warm and fuzzy client care.
- An organiser.
- The ability to work well within a team as well as the confidence to work autonomously. (with appropriate training and veterinary direction)
Specific information for Receptionist role:
- Someone with an interest in business and administration side of things a must.
- This role does not include nursing aspects, however, bunny squishes are definitely included.
If this sounds like a great fit for you but maybe you don’t tick all the boxes still get in contact, it’s important to us that we find the right “fit” for our team. Being qualified however is non-negotiable, as we are unable to offer the necessary support for a trainee at this time. An initial trial period will occur to ensure we meet one another’s’ expectations.
Please forward your resume and cover letter to: rabbitdoctorsmanagement@gmail.com
AEC Moorabbin, Melbourne (posted 5th October) Full or Part Time ECC VN
Full or Part Time Emergency and Critical Care Nurse
Moorabbin, VIC
Would you like to work in a hospital where you:
- Are exposed to a wide range of interesting & complex cases
- Can apply your nursing skills to emergency & critical care patients
- Can develop your knowledge & skills to the next level
- Have access to a multitude of training opportunities
- Can obtain funding to complete a diploma in Emergency & Critical Care
- Receive paid CE leave for training undertaken in your own time
- Work amongst a dynamic & supportive team
- Be provided a membership to various Veterinary Education platforms such as Proskills and Vet Webinar
If this sounds like something you would love then please read on.
AEC Moorabbin is a facility dedicated to emergencies and critical care 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 or Part 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.
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
- The ability to work overnights. This role involves night shifts and weekend work
- Flexible, adaptable and a positive ‘can do’ attitude!
If you would like to become part of the dynamic AEC Moorabbin team, please send your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above-mentioned criteria to:
Aaron Laws
Business Manager
recruitment.eands@gxltd.com.au
Please quote job number ‘ES2039’
Farriervet, Lancaster (posted 4th October) Full Time Qualified or Trainee Vet Nurse
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Farriervet located at Lancaster, Victoria is a purpose-built, fully-equipped rural clinic. The workload is mainly small animal with equine, some ruminant, wildlife and exotics. A large breeder clientele guarantees many caesareans and reproductive procedures.
We are currently looking for a full time Veterinary Nurse/Trainee Vet Nurse to join our team who is passionate and dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing of our patients.
The right candidate will have a commitment and passion for high level patient and client care and the desire to provide exemplary customer service. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team whilst demonstrating strong communication skills.
The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:
- Fully Qualified Vet Nurse or training in Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
- You're caring, empathetic and very perceptive. You're as good with people as you are with their pets with a genuine love for animals and their owners.
- A keen desire to deliver excellent standards of patient care with warm and friendly customer service
- Competent Maths, English and computer skills (Reckon)
- You are able to work in a fast paced environment and think on your feet
- You are confident with animal handling skills, eg restraint for small procedures
- The maturity to professionally liaise with a broad customer base
- A proven ability to be a team player, ability to work confidently unsupervised
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- The flexibility to work on a rotational roster including some weekends shifts.
The position is full-time, 40 hours/week at Above Award Wage, with some weekends and after hours and on call required.
Please contact Prue (03) 5852 2000 or email judith@farriervet.com (ATT:Prue - Job Application)
Pet Emergency & Specialist Centre, Malvern E, Melbourne (posted 2nd October) Surgical 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
- Predominantly day shifts Monday to Friday
- Generous remuneration of $60 to $80k, commensurate with experience
The ideal candidate will have the following skills:
- Ability to work extended hours if required
- Previous veterinary nursing experienced in a fast-paced environment essential
- Referral surgical experience is an advantage
- 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: cp@petemergency.com.au
Happy Tails Animal Hospital, Burwood East (posted 1st October) Part Time Vet Nurse Or Practice Manager
Part Time Vet Nurse or Practice Manager
Happy Tails Animal Hospital is a small animal veterinary practice in the eastern suburbs with renovation & expansion plans in the pipeline. We have excellent facilities and a rewarding caseload of general practice, challenging medical and surgical (soft tissue and orthopaedic) cases, as well as emergencies.
We provide a high standard of care with Best Practice at the heart of everything we do.
We keep a high proportion of Mandarin speaking clients who have their pet’s welfare as top priority.
What we are looking for (in our nurse/practice manager):
- Cert 4 qualified vet nurse or equivalent.
- Possess 3 years Minimum veterinary nursing Experience.
- Mandarin (Fluent and interchangeable with English) preferred.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Confidence in WeChat, Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms.
- IT savvy for in-clinic support using Windows, Ezyvet or website management.
- Strong passion for veterinary nursing and management and a willingness to shift from surgical cases to intensive care to reception work and take phone calls on the fly.
- Effective time management and organisational skills highly regarded.
- Confidence to work independently, place IV catheters, restrain Big Dogs and Spicy cats.
- Be Happy, Flexible, and Adaptable within a team environment (we go from zero to hero many days a week!).
We don’t expect you to know everything, but a willingness to learn & evolve into the role(s) is necessary. Our vet has over 20 years clinical experience (from busy mixed practice) and is willing to teach and support staff, to grow in a ‘’family’’ manner.
We are always looking to improve and adapt, so your input will always be welcome.
You will be joining Happy Tails at a very important formative period, with our clinic growing in a fresh, positive and adaptable new age of veterinary health care.
We HAVE and want to keep a good work-life balance.
The roles have the potential to be increased to Full-Time positions
If this position interests you, please send us a cover letter and resume (with two referees) to; jasonwong@happytailsvet.com.au
Successful candidates will be contacted and interviewed by arrangement.
Peninsula Vet Care, Mornington Peninsula (posted 30th September) Full Time Leave Cover Across All Practices in the Group
Veterinary Nurse required
Are you passionate about your work as a Veterinary Nurse but looking for a little more variety?
Then look no further, we have the position for you!
Peninsula Vet Care is a group of five locally owned and operated veterinary hospitals combined with a 24 hour emergency and specialist referral hospital on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
We are currently seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to provide full time leave coverage for our nurses across our five Mornington Peninsula sites. Our GP clinics are open from 8am until 7pm Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm Saturdays and 10am until 2pm Sundays, so flexibility in work hours and locations is a necessity for this position.
Our ideal candidate is a someone who has:
- A minimum of two 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 (Non-qualified applications will be considered depending on experience)
- The ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a large team
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude
- A desire to provide a high standard of patient and client care
- The ability to work in a fast paced environment
A position with Peninsula Vet Care will provide you with:
- A mixture of surgery and reception shifts allowing you to build client relationships and get your surgery fix!
- Development opportunities through in house and external training providers, along with an annual continuing education allowance
- Exposure to a wide variety of services offered by our clinics, including orthopaedics, reproduction, behaviour, pet export and emergency, just to name a few
- A positive work culture with fun and supportive teams
- Regular communication and feedback through one on one catch ups
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.
For more information on Peninsula Vet Care visit our website: www.penvetcare.com.au
Racecourse Road Veterinary Clinic, Pakenham VIC (posted 29th September) Full or Part Time Vet Nurse
Want to be part of an enthusiastic, progressive, and fun team?
At Racecourse Road Vet Clinic, we strive to create an engaging and supportive environment. We have a culture of open communication and teamwork, and all our team members are encouraged to undertake further training in their interested fields.
We are a busy small animal clinic located in Pakenham with a reputation for providing excellent care to the local community. We have a fully equipped surgery and provide comprehensive pet care: including orthopaedics, ultrasound, acupuncture, digital and dental x-rays, pathology.
Don’t just take our word for it, read some of our recent reviews:
Matt Ketteringham
17 reviews
7 months ago
"This place is the BEST. The BEST service and Amazingly affordable. Animal lovers who show compassion and understanding. We drive from another suburb as would not risk our animals elsewhere."
Andrew Scott
2 reviews
A year ago
"Great service and great value. They keep the cost down for the customer, but provide a great level of service. They are the best in the region by a mile."
We are looking for:
- Great communication skills to provide an excellent customer experience and smooth workflow in our team.
- Desire to be part of our team of 6 vets and 9 nurses to provide the highest level of care – through dedication to teamwork
- Thrive on being reliable and organised to handle the pressure of a busy caseload
- Two years’ experience, but we will consider applicants who have started their Cert IV.
We will offer you:
- Above award renumeration based on experience
- Excellent staff discounts and opportunities for continuing education
- No Sundays, no public holidays, no after hours
- Great team and supportive environment.
If you would like to join our team, please email your CV with references to Jacinta Reid at: racecourseroadvet@gmail.com
The Blackburn Vet, Melbourne East, VIC (posted 29th September) Full Time Veterinary Nurse
The Blackburn Vet is a small animal veterinary practice, providing veterinary service at the highest level since 1977. With an established core of committed clients, we are seeking a Full-time Veterinary Nurse to join our team.
The right candidate will have a commitment and passion for high-level patient and client care and the desire to provide exemplary customer service. The perfect candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team whilst demonstrating strong communication skills, along with having a collaborative team approach.
What we are looking for:
- Ideally a minimum of 1 years’ experience in Veterinary Nursing with appropriate qualifications such as a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing
- An ability to work efficiently, both independently and as part of the team
- 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
- Effective time management and organisation skills.
What we are offering:
- Focus and commitment to 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 nationally if you so desire
- Opportunities for career advancement.
To learn more about our clinic please visit: https://blackburnvet.com.au/
Apply Now!
If this is the role for you then please apply by sending your CV to: kendell.hunt@vetpartners.com.au
Melbourne Cat Vets, Fitzroy (posted 28th September)
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 an experienced nurse to fill a full-time position. Someone who feels confident monitoring anaesthetics, dealing with pre and post-operative care. You would need to be able to work weekdays and some Saturdays.
If you'd like to apply, or wish to know more, please get in touch: melbournecatvets@gmail.com or view our website at: www.melbournecatvets.com.au
Northcote Animal Hospital, Inner North-East Melbourne (posted 24th September) Part Time Vet Nurse/Receptionist
A position has become available for a veterinary nurse to join our experienced team. This is a golden opportunity for a positive, animal focused, team player with exceptional communication and customer service. We are looking for that special someone with a willingness to learn and share knowledge. Someone who can be a patient advocate and provide gold standard care to our beloved patients.
You will be joining a team who are passionate about excelling in veterinary care.
You will never have to compromise on patient care because of the equipment and expertise available.
Please click here to see photos!
You will have the opportunity and support to further your veterinary education and customer service capabilities.
The loyal clientele at nOah will become your friends. Rest assured they will put a smile on your face for all your efforts.
The proximity of emergency clinics means that you will not have to work after hours with the peace of mind your patients will be cared for properly.
Hours negotiable, 2-3 days per week. Trainees studying their cert IV or associate diploma are welcome to apply.
Please apply to management@northcotevet.com.au
See our website www.northcotevet.com.au
Karingal Veterinary Hospital, Frankston VIC (posted 24th Sept) Part-Time Experienced Veterinary Nurse
Are you an experienced, self-motivated veterinary nurse enthusiastic about the industry and wanting to work in a small animal practice with a large supportive and fun-loving team?
If yes, then read what our nurses have to say….
Ashlee – Veterinary Nurse, almost Cert IV (2.5 years in industry)
“After 14 months in my first nursing role, I took the leap to move to KVH looking for more…
KVH is a much busier hospital than my first clinic, meaning the opportunity to be involved in many interesting surgical and hospital cases – I love to be challenged and am constantly rewarded with opportunities to grow and develop my skills. I am given responsibility and trust to perform advanced nursing skills furthering the fulfilment I get out of my work. Our team is incredibly supportive and no matter how hard the day, you are never alone. I love that we laugh as hard as we work.”
Sharni - Veterinary Nurse (17 years in industry)
"I have been working at KVH for 10 years, the hospital is filled with an amazing passionate team. A high standard of care given to all patients. No day is ever the same and our days are fast paced and fun! We have great medical and surgical equipment resources at our fingertips and a varied and exciting case load. Support is offered and encouraged with further education and support that is tailored to your individual veterinary nursing journey. Karingal vets is a buzzing hospital environment coupled with a nurturing team that is sure to further any nurses career and experience level."
The hours (COVID Style)
As with most places, we are doing this a little different to ‘normal’ now. This means you would be joining one of our two teams, working every second full day. You will be rostered 7.30am-8.30pm Tues > Thurs > Sat (shorter day) > Mon > Wed > Fri > before a 3-day break (then repeat). This equates to a 67+ hour fortnight (although penalties for long days help bridge the financial gap). Although the days are long, having the following day off allows you to switch off, unwind and refresh. As restrictions lesson and we return to a united workforce family with shorter shifts there is the prospect of this becoming a full-time position.
So does this sound like you…
- Do you have a confident grounding of nursing knowledge from at least 2 years working in a clinic?
- Are you looking to further develop your skills and knowledge with a large and varied caseload?
- Would you like to use those mad skills you have such as blood collection, catheter placement and dental radiology but don’t often get the chance? (Or develop them if you have never had the chance?)
- Wanting to contribute to a bigger team with more people to support you through the busy days (and more people to laugh with at the end of them)?
- Enjoy hard work and the rewards it brings?
If this sounds like to job for you, please continue to the full DETAILED job advertisement here on our website Careers page. We want you to have all the information before you apply.
Malvern Veterinary Hospital, Armadale Melbourne VIC (posted 24th Sept) Full Time Small Animal Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Nurse Position – Melbourne CBD full time position to start Dec 2020
Let's face it… we’re in this profession for the furry people. But if you’d like to work somewhere where the people are not only highly skilled, knowledgeable and practicing gold standard veterinary care, but also support and care about co-workers, come and work with us!
About Us:
- We are ASAVA Accredited as a “HOSPITAL OF EXCELLENCE” (yeah… we’re HOES!”) and have been since 1981.
- Well established practice (since 1956!) and owner operated- so there’s no corporate red tape rubbish to deal with and there is clinical freedom.
- Malvern Vet is very well organised and smooth running (thanks to the awesome people working here- management currently writing this think themselves very fortunate!)
- Enjoyable workplace with frequent raucous laughter heard .
- 7 vets and growing (20+ staff all together )
- Busy practice- predominantly dogs and cats with a particular emphasis on AQIS exams, cat boarding (recently built modern airy cattery- capacity for 50+ cats), dog grooming (7 groomers) and merchandising.
- Academic associates- we help train vet students and vet nurse associate degree students.
- Inhouse lab (biochem & haem), CR, US, endoscope, laryngoscope - everything you would expect equipment wise.
- Particular focus on work culture, mental health and work life balance: we support and care about each other and gleefully fire cranky or difficult clients.
For more about us go to: www.malvernvet.com.au
Benefits:
- Regular roster (everyone hates rotating roster hassles).
- Full time position (38 hour week) in central CBD location
- Support from highly skilled, experienced and knowledgeable vets and nurses
- Remuneration above award.
- Beautiful and well maintained heritage building with purpose built surgery and hospital extension (check us out at: www.malvernvet.com.au).
- Affluent clientele enhances opportunities to give gold standard care.
- As a hospital of excellence we offer well equipped facilities, well trained and experienced support staff, excellent record keeping and smooth running procedures and protocols.
Ideal attributes of the successful applicant:
- Capable, knowledgeable, smart and passionate about caring for fur babies.
- Fits in with our core values:
- Is a pet advocate first and foremost, making decisions and recommendations that are in the best interest of the patient
- Strives to deliver gold standard veterinary care as expected from an ASAVA accredited hospital
- Will show compassion for and care about their co-workers (the work – family).
- Loves to laugh and enjoys the company of and appreciates the other excellent, knowledgeable and capable staff members.
Applications to:
Dr. Andrea Tims
andrea@malvernvet.com.au
Animal Emergency Centre Frankston, SE Melbourne (posted 23rd September) ECC Nurse
Full time or Part Time Emergency and Critical Care Nurse
Frankston, VIC
Would you like to work in a hospital where you:
- Are exposed to a wide range of interesting & complex cases
- Can apply your nursing skills to emergency & critical care patients
- Can develop your knowledge & skills to the next level
- Work amongst a dynamic & supportive team
- Have access to a multitude of training opportunities
- Be provided a membership to various Veterinary Education platforms such as Proskills and Vet Webinar
- Can attend a yearly National Symposium in sunny QLD fully paid for
- Have the chance to attend IVECCS in America fully paid for
- Can obtain funding to complete a diploma in Emergency & Critical Care
- Receive paid CE leave for training undertaken in your own time
If this sounds like something you would love, then please read on.
AEC Frankston is a facility dedicated to emergencies and critical care 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 currently have opportunities for a Full time or Part 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. The part time role will consist of approximately 30hrs per week which can be negotiated to suit.
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.
Our ideal candidates will have the following:
- Cert IV Qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse (or equivalent qualification)
- At least 2 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 Frankston team, please send your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above-mentioned criteria to:
Jacinta Hargan
Nursing Manager
Wyndham Veterinary Clinic, Werribee, South-West Melbourne (posted 22nd September) Full Time Senior Vet Nurse
SENIOR VETERINARY NURSE - FULL TIME POSITION
Our clinic - Wyndham Veterinary Clinic is a small animal practice that has built a very talented and motivated team who love their jobs and care about providing excellent care to our clients and their pets. We thrive on our reputation. We currently have 18 Vets and 40 Support staff.
A terrific opportunity for an outstanding senior veterinary nurse has become available within our busy, friendly and well established team. Wyndham Veterinary Clinic is a large and exceptionally well-equipped, busy and dynamic small animal practice (digital X-ray, high end ultrasound machine, endoscopy, laparoscopy, innovative reproduction techniques and CT imaging).
Please click here to see photos!
The successful applicant - Right now, we are growing all the time and we are looking for a senior veterinary nurse to join the team. The roles of nurses in the clinic include front of house, surgical nursing, nurse consultations, reproduction, hospital nursing and emergency. Your availability should include from 8 AM to 8PMMonday to Friday including some 8 PM to 11 PM emergency hours, with some Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 2 PM. Some public holidays are required.
This incredibly talented nurse will be:
- knowledgeable with high standards, enjoy nursing, have a willingness to pursue excellence, work well with a team and be able to maintain good relationships with our clients
- you must have a certificate IV or an equivalent in education or experience. Minimum 4 years experience.
- Someone who thrives in a busy practice who can hit the ground running soon after induction, did we mention we are BUSY!
- Someone with an innovative mindset who wants to be part of growing an amazing practice;
- A PEOPLE person! It’s about caring for the owners as much as you care for their pets and you should be able to work well within our team.
- Someone who thrives in a busy practice who can hit the ground running soon after induction, did we mention we are BUSY!
So if you think you’re the superstar we are looking for then email your resume to management_wvc@icloud.com
Lort Smith Animal Hospital, North Melbourne (posted 22nd September) Veterinary Nurses
- Full time positions available (part time considered)
- Non-for-profit sector
- Based in North Melbourne
Lort Smith is Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital with a clear vision to be recognised as the leader in Australia for animal health and wellbeing.
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s hospital and health precinct in North Melbourne, Lort Smith has a significant 80 year history having grown from humble beginnings. Today, Lort Smith reaches the community in three very unique ways; in our Animal Hospital by providing exceptional veterinary care irrespective of client’s personal circumstances; in our Adoption Centre by providing sanctuary, rehabilitation, welfare and new homes to animals in need; and through our Community Outreach programs which focus on nurturing the human-animal bond and responsible pet ownership.
In this role, you will be working in a large team of dedicated nurses and vets in a fast paced environment. Your ability to work collaboratively with fellow team members and build rapport with clients will be second to none.
This role involves all aspects of animal care and vet nursing including, but not limited to: medical care of patients, maintaining the overall hygiene of the hospital, including surgical areas and equipment, animal handling, customer service, feeding patients and other duties as required.
To be considered for this role, you must have the following skills and experience:
- Certificate IV Qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 2-3 years' post grad nursing experience in a fast paced environment
- Exceptional animal and client care standards
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- A flexible, friendly and positive attitude
- Ability to work a roster which may involve day, evening, weekend and public holiday shifts.
If you meet the above criteria, click on this link to apply: here
To learn more about Lort Smith and the wonderful work we do, please visit: www.lortsmith.com
Lort Smith is an equal opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.
Frank Samways Veterinary Clinic, North Melbourne (posted 22nd September)
Full-time Veterinary nurse
The role
Frank Samways is not your ordinary vet clinic! We are a fast-paced, unique clinic providing full veterinary services to the public, adopters, and foster carers of The Lost Dogs’ Home.
We are looking for a vet nurse with commitment towards the best care and welfare of animals and someone who is willing to jump in and learn new things. Our nurses are very hands on, doing their own surgical inductions, consults and complex anaesthetics, so this is great opportunity to grow and develop your nursing skills. Along with our vet and reception team, you will be supported by a highly skilled, devoted nursing team, who are all working towards the same goal of providing the highest standard of care to our patients.
Please click here to see photos!
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to work on unique surgery and welfare cases from the shelter that you won’t see in other clinics
- A large and varied case load
- Fantastic career development and opportunities to develop skills in animal welfare and shelter medicine
- A compassionate, supportive, and proud work environment
- Access to our Foster care program
Typical responsibilities include
- Undertaking nursing duties, including caring for hospitalised animals, surgical preparation and monitoring anaesthesia
- Performing consultations, providing animal care information on husbandry, nutrition, parasite control and behaviour to pet owners
- Mentoring and guiding our trainee nurses and students
- Assisting the shelter veterinary team when required
You will have
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Minimum 2+ years nursing experience
- Experience in a busy clinic environment (preferred)
- Exceptional animal handling skills and knowledge of animal behaviour
- Passion for animal care and an advocate for stress-free nursing techniques
- Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
If you are interested in this role, please click here to apply on our careers page. If you have any queries regarding the role, please email recruitment@dogshome.com for more information.
The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete background screening checks.
The Lost Dogs’ Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Wantirna Vet Clinic, East Melbourne (posted 22nd September) Veterinary Nurse, Permanent Part Time
Wantirna Vet Clinic is looking for an extraordinary veterinary nurse to join our expanding team.
We are looking for someone who shares the belief that every animal deserves to live an extraordinary life.
If you are all about a desire to excel, grow and be part of a winning team capable of delivering exceptional care to our clients, their pets and our native wildlife then read on…
Nurses are a big part of our practice and nursing consults an integral part of your role. This creates a team medicine approach for our pets, expands your abilities and skill sets and makes your job waaaay more interesting than answering phones and washing (although that’s still a big part of a nursing role!) Support and training are ongoing…you win, our patients win and the team wins!
People skills, a friendly disposition and a good memory for faces and pets names important!
We are happy to consider experienced or new nurses – its all about the right attitude and fit with shared responsibility and accountability across the team. Its challenging but rewarding work with a few good laughs along the way.
Hours will be approx. 30-36 per week and involve one Saturday in 4, no Sundays and no after hours.
Exciting times ahead for all of us when we are move to our new custom-built facility with all the bells and whistles in a few months present an amazing package for the successful candidate.
If you think this job suits you then we would love to hear from you.
Please contact the practice manager Miranda Somers at: accounts@wantirnavetclinic.com with your resume.
Good luck!
Middle Brighton Vet Centre, Bayside South-East Melbourne (posted 21st September) Full Time Experienced Vet Nurse
Experienced Veterinary Nurse – Full time, Permanent Position
Looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a clinic that cares about you?
About us:
- Independent owned and well-established clinic
- Delivers the best of care
- A friendly team
- Great clients
- Progressive clinic located in a small village in Brighton & have access to great coffee, lunches and cakes just across the road!
What we need:
We are not after just anyone but an exceptional nurse who believes in what our team does – our Core Values. The person who is bright & bubbly as well as a natural communicator who excels at completing tasks well and on time.
If this sounds like you… read on…
About you:
- Warm & caring person to make our pets & clients feel welcome and at ease
- Organised & efficient – you take pride in your work
- Great interpersonal skills with vets, nurses, clients & pets – the ability to talk cat is a big plus!
- A keen eye for detail
- An enthusiastic learner – wanting to learn & expand your knowledge
- A desire to work in a small team where you can make a difference
- An ability to work calmly under pressure – we do have crazy times!
Qualifications / Experience – essential:
- Cert IV Vet Nursing – with minimum 2 years vet nurse experience
The Position:
- Full time - average 38 hours per week, 4-week rotating roster, one day off per week. Usual weekend roster 2 Saturday shifts per month and 1 Sunday shift (9.30-1.30pm) but closed on Sunday due to COVID. Additional shifts would be available when other nursing staff are away if desired.
Our current nurse roster involves all aspects of Surgery & Hospital duties, and some reception work though we have 2 dedicated & amazing receptionist and Practice Manager.
There are no afterhours, and we are closed on Public holidays.
What we can offer you:
- Supportive team – 4 Vets, 2 Receptionists, 3 Nurses and Hospital Attendant
- Growth opportunities for Communication, Learning and Training with our Daily Morning Huddle, Afternoon Rounds and Weekly Staff meetings
- Annual CPD allowance to expand your skills and knowledge
- Great clients
- Above award wages
Though we value and appreciate nurses with less experience, this position is for an experienced candidate (without any sponsorship need).
If you are interested in a fabulous Nursing role in a hospital with excellent facilities, super nice clients & a friendly team, please send a cover letter with your CV, including the details of two references to:
Practice Manger, Liv Leonard
applications@middlebrightonvetcentre.com.au or call 9592 9811 for more information.
See our website https://middlebrightonvet.com.au/
Port Phillip Animal Hospital, Inner Melbourne (posted 21st September) Full Time Vet Nurse or Receptionist
Permanent Full Time Receptionist or Veterinary Nurse Required
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 Receptionist or Nurse to join our professional and relaxed team. One of our clever receptionists has decided to leave lockdown and move to family in NSW.
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 orthopaedic 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.
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 and
Whitehorse Veterinary Hospital, Blackburn (posted 21st September) Full Time Experienced Vet Nurse
WHITEHORSE VETERINARY HOSPITAL – FULL TIME EXPERIENCED VETERINARY NURSE
It’s time to take the next step in your career!
At Whitehorse Veterinary Hospital our nurses are far more than just assistants to the vets. We are looking for an experienced nurse who wants to be more involved with patients and clients, to fully use your experience, qualifications and skills to be more “hands on”. Our nursing team love the challenge and rewards that come with a comprehensive nursing service which includes (but is not limited to): consulting with clients for Post-op checks, arthritis treatments, heartworm injections, weight loss plans, dental advice, suture removals, wound monitoring, dressing changes and more. Our surgical nurses are actively involved in catheter placement, fluid therapy, anesthesia induction and monitoring, pathology sample collection/processing and interpretation, taking of general X-rays, taking dental X-rays as well as basic dental treatments, scrubbing in on complex surgeries, and more.
The Whitehorse Veterinary Hospital is a busy, growing ASAVA Accredited Hospital with 5 Vets and 10 Veterinary Nurses. We genuinely enjoy coming to work together as a team each day and we love what we do! We strive to provide gold standard Veterinary Medicine and personalized Customer Service for all of our valued clients and patients alike. Good communication is essential within our team. We huddle together twice daily, and every fortnight we turn over the phones, lock the door and share lunch together and hold a staff meeting, which includes in-house training. Every member of our team has every chance to be heard and understood as we all contribute to our ever-evolving professional, caring Veterinary Services.
See photos here
We are looking for a Full Time Veterinary Nurse (38 hours on average per week) with a can-do, willing attitude and someone who is a proven team player. The position will require 1 full weekend in 4, some evening work (7pm and 8pm finishes) and the ability to be flexible when needed for shift coverage.
Veterinary Nursing and/or Veterinary Reception experience is essential. Above award pay applies to this role (remuneration dependent upon experience) with overall respectable, lifestyle friendly working hours.
If you are interested in joining our wonderful team, please forward your Resume' and Cover letter addressed to; Practice Manager - Shaun Wynne at shaunwynne@icloud.com or phone the clinic on: (03) 9878 3033 and speak to either Abbey (our Practice Manager), Courtney (our HR/Nursing Manager) or Shaun (Practice owner) to find out more about us!
Feel free to also check us out at: https://whitehorsevet.com.au/
Animal Emergency Centre Mount Waverley, South-East Melbourne (posted 15th September) Full time or Part time Emergency and Critical Care Nurse
Would you like to work in a hospital where you:
- Are exposed to a wide range of interesting & complex cases
- Can apply your nursing skills to emergency & critical care patients
- Can develop your knowledge & skills to the next level
- Work amongst a dynamic & supportive team
- Have access to a multitude of training opportunities
- Be provided a membership to various Veterinary Education platforms such as Proskills and Vet Webinar
- Can attend a yearly National Symposium in sunny QLD fully paid for
- Have the chance to attend IVECCS in America fully paid for
- Can obtain funding to complete a diploma in Emergency & Critical Care
- Receive paid CE leave for training undertaken in your own time
If this sounds like something you would love, then please read on.
AEC Mt Waverley is a facility dedicated to emergencies and critical care 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 currently have opportunities for Full time or Part 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. The part time role will consist of approximately 30hrs per week which can be negotiated to suit.
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.
Our ideal candidates will have the following:
- Cert IV Qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse (or equivalent qualification)
- At least 2 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 Mt 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
Torquay and Surfcoast Veterinary Clinics, Torquay (posted 15th September) Qualified Veterinary Nurse
Qualified Veterinary Nurse
Position available for a Small Animal Clinic in Torquay Victoria.
Are you professional, accountable, a team player, honest, empathic, respectful and have a passion for animal welfare? We have the perfect position for you, along with our idyllic location close to both bush and beaches.
We offer a high standard of care and encourage our team members to grow their skills and knowledge. We also treat a wide range of wildlife with a great support team attached.
We are a very busy clinic, where team work, time management and organisational skills are a must. The role is for a dynamic, energetic individual with the desire to embrace the many varied roles within Vet Nursing, from reception, ordering, placing IV catheters, nurse consults, speciality surgery assistance and let’s not forget cleaning.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Completed their Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- A minimum of 1 year clinical experience
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Works well as part of a team
- Can work calmly and methodically when under pressure
- A desire to build strong, long-standing relationships with our clients and patients
Whilst we value and appreciate nurses with less experience, this role is specific for an experienced candidate.
The position is flexible for the right candidate looking for 25 – 35 hours per week, including one in three Saturdays (9am – 1pm).
For all enquiries and to apply, please send a copy of your cover letter and CV to Michelle McKenzie (Clinic Coordinator), at: pmtorquayvet@gmail.com
Greencross Vets South Morang, North-East Melbourne (posted 14th September) Part Time Vet Nurse
Part Time Veterinary Nurse
South Morang, 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 Part Time opportunity exists for a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team at our South Morang 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 experience;
- 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:
- A great location to work – close to South Melbourne Markets and easily accessible by public transport
- 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.
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:
Noelle ClemowPractice Manager
nclemow@greencrossvet.com.au
Kew Vet & Cattery, Kew (posted 14th September) Full Time, Part Time or Casual Experienced Vet Nurse
Veterinary Nurses – Full Time, Part TIme or Casual - Kew Vet & Cattery
We are a small group of three inner city practices in Melbourne’s inner East and North.
Sadly for us, we have a few of our valued team leaving us for a while as they become new parent (exciting for them).
We are looking for a couple of new warm friendly qualified nurses interested in joining our team at Kew Vet & Cattery.
This may be part time, full time or casual. We are committed to our team culture and want to ensure we find people with the right fit.
Our clinics have established a reputation for providing a warm welcome for clients, and providing great care for patients. We have all the usual toys and encourage our nurses to constantly develop new skills and give them opportunities to use these skills.
- We are advocates of the AVNAT nurse registration scheme.
- We are family friendly and promote diversity in our teams.
- We have an employee assistance program and regular wellness training.
You will need to have at least two years clinical experience, and be certificate 4 qualified, or studying towards your certificate 4.
Like to know more? Contact Mark on 0433 029 779, or email your resume and a cover letter outlining why you think you would be a great fit for our team to mark@hawthorneastvet.com.au
See our website http://kewvet.com.au/
Montrose Veterinary Clinic, Eastern Melbourne (posted 11th September) Part Time Vet Nurse
Veterinary Nurse: Montrose Veterinary Clinic, Victoria.
Montrose Veterinary Clinic is on the lookout for its next star team member.
At Montrose, we take great pride in providing an exceptional experience to our clients and core to our values is to treat every pet as if they were our own.
You can check us out at www.montrosevetclinic.com.au
Veterinary Nursing experience is required, and a degree of flexibility in helping to cover additional shifts would be advantageous.
Awesome communication skills are the one non-negotiable!
The position involves both nursing and reception duties, 15-25 hours per week including two Saturday mornings per month.
The successful candidate will enjoy a happy working environment with the support of a very experienced veterinary and nursing team.
Our nurses are encouraged to be as hands on as possible.
If you think you could be our next shining star, we encourage you to send your cover letter and resume to attention Corrie montrosevet@westnet.com.au
We will then set up an initial online interview with potential candidates.
We look forward to meeting you.
All Animal Eye Services, Mount Waverley (posted 11th September) Veterinary Nurse Full Time
All Animal Eye Services is looking for a friendly, self motivated and experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our dynamic and friendly team as a 12 month maternity leave position with the possiblilty of becoming permanent.
We are committed to providing an exceptional level of patient care and customer service with the highest standards.
The position will consist of both surgical and reception duties with specific ophthalmology training provided.
This is a full time position 4 days a week, with no weekend or after hours work required. Remuneration includes above award wage and excellent working conditions.
Key skills for this role include:
- Passionate about providing exceptional patient care
- High quality written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in general anaesthesia
- Keen interest in ophthalmology
- Demonstrate outstanding work ethic, effective time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to follow directions and work in a busy environment
- Problem solving and decision making skills
If you are interested in the prospect of working with a great team (with great coffee and chocolate) in a specialist environment, please forward your resume to: clinic@allanimaleyes.com
Hampton Park Veterinary Hospital, South-East Melbourne (posted 11th September) Full or Part Time Vet Nurse
Veterinary Nurse Required Full Time / Part Time
Yep we agree; Melbourne in COVID lockdown is confining, but you don’t have to be stuck in your career.
We require veterinary nurse to join our team.
- Work in a happy team, and know that you are valued & an integral team member.
- Work in an organization where CPD is encouraged to advance your nursing career. (VNCA membership is covered by us).
- Get to play in your area of genius: Vet Nursing. We have an awesome Customer Care Team to look after front of house, so your reception duties are minimal.
- Every day leave with satisfaction of knowing you made a huge difference to our clients’ lives when you nursed their pet.
We’d like to hear from you!
We are after:
- Someone that has excellent communication skills
- Has a genuine interest in the wellbeing of people and pets.
- Has a clear mind for detail and organization.
- Enjoys Teamwork
- Is excited by the challenge to progress and grow.
- Above all, share in the practice vision of ‘Helping People and Pets lead extraordinary lives”
Enthusiasm and drive are vital.
You must have at least 2 years veterinary nursing industry experience.
You must have completed or be close to completing a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
The position has a little flexibility, up to 38hrs per week and a share of Saturdays in rotation (1 in 3).
View our information video 
Please send cover letter and application in writing to:
Leading Veterinary Nurse
Amanda Bradley
abradley@hamptonparkvets.com.au
Melbourne Eye Vet, Mulgrave (posted 10th September) Full Time Parental Leave Cover for 12 Months
Veterinary Ophthalmic Nurse
Maternity leave cover / 12 month cover
Melbourne EyeVet is looking for an enthusiastic veterinary nurse to join our growing team! This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of dedicated and hard working professionals that strive to provide gold standard care to their clients and patients.
MEV is a Veterinary ophthalmology specialist hospital located in Mulgrave, Victoria. We have a purpose built, state of the art facility for treating patients with eye disease. Our philosophy is to provide a dignified, high quality service to referring veterinarians and their patients throughout Victoria.
About the position:
- Full time employment Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends on call (maximum 1 in 4 weekends)
- Above award rates are offered for exceptional candidates
- The maternity leave cover is expected to be for a 12 month period with the possibility of ongoing employment after this period
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualification as a Veterinary Nurse Certificate IV or above
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a general practice
- Excellent animal handling skills
- Confidence in monitoring patients during anaesthesia and in recovery
- The ability to work independently and within a team is a vital attribute
- Desire to further their skillset and knowledge in all aspects of veterinary ophthalmology
- Exceptional organisation and communication skills
- A calm and friendly personality
- The ability to multitask and work well under pressure
- Meticulous attention to detail
Previous experience in a Referral/Specialist hospital is preferred, but not essential. All applications welcome.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a 2 page CV and a cover letter outlining why you would be the ideal candidate for this position, including contact details for three references.
If this position is right for you, please forward your CV and cover letter to Dr Anu O’Reilly and Alyssa Lentini at info@melbourneeyevet.com.au
Rye Veterinary Clinic, Mornington Peninsula (posted 10th September) Part Time Veterinary Nurse
We are a small, family-owned, one to two vet, four nurse veterinary clinic. We are looking for a mature minded, optimistic veterinary nurse who will transition into our team easily. Our aim is to provide a high standard of care for our valued clients and their pets and we are looking to find someone with this same passion.
We are looking for a veterinary nurse with at least 2 years clinical experience. A Certificate 4 in nursing would be beneficial but experience in the industry is more important.
The ideal candidate has initiative, is self-motivated, enjoys getting to know clients, has excellent communication skills and is able to work efficiently independently as well as part of a team.
The job will be 3 shifts a week with additional shifts to cover weekends and holidays. We are open 8:30 till 6 through the week and 9 till 1 on Saturdays and 10 till 12 on Sundays over the summer months.
We have all the Covid safe protocols in place and are currently split into two teams.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Client Communication,
- Caring and handling of all animals including giving injections,
- Admission and Discharge of patients,
- Anaesthetic monitoring of patients,
- Surgical nursing,
- In house pathology on our Idexx blood machine,
- In house radiology on our new digital x-ray machine,
- Hygiene practices and infection control for the clinic,
- Reception duties,
- High standard of customer service and client advice/education,
- Opening and closing the clinic,
- Training and assisting less experienced team members.
If you are hard-working, with excellent phone manner, communication and customer service skills, have a sense of humour and take pride in keeping things clean, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please email applications (CV and cover letter) to: rachaelackland345@gmail.com
Greencross Vets, Werribee & Point Cook (posted 4th September) Part Time across 2 locations
Part Time Veterinary Nurse
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 opportunity exists for an experienced Part Time Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team at our Werribee & Point Cook clinics.
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, pathology and emergency and critical care;
- Delivering outstanding client care to all patients and owners;
- Participating as an enthusiastic team member with a positive ‘go-getter’ attitude;
- Administrative duties and associated tasks.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and expertise:
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent;
- 2+ years’ experience working as a Veterinary Nurse
- Experience working as a Veterinary Nurse
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures;
- Exceptional organisation, communication and customer service skills;
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment;
- Confidence in monitoring anaesthesia.
What we can offer you:
- An interesting and varied role where nurses are highly valued within the team;
- Commitment to your career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship;
- Access to a support network of like-minded professionals.
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:
Jessica Joosse
Practice Manager
Jessica.Joosse@greencrossvet.com.au
Carrum Downs Veterinary Hospital, Carrum Downs (posted 2nd September) Experienced Vet Nurse
Exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Certificate IV qualified Veterinary Nurse.
Carrum Downs Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Certificate IV (or equivalent) Veterinary Nurse to join our busy small animal practice.
The right candidate will have great commitment and passion for high level patient and client care, and the desire to provide excellent customer service. We are a very busy practice so a high level of organisation, the ability to work well independently and as part of a team is essential.
What we are looking for:
- A minimum 2 years experience in Veterinary Nursing with appropriate qualifications
- Available to work 3-4 shifts per week including evenings and occasional Saturday mornings, and be flexible to cover additional shifts when nurses are away
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to monitor patients pre, during and post-surgery
- Hard working with effective time management skills
- Knowledge of RX works will be highly regarded (but not essential)
Duties will include:
- General nursing tasks including pre and post-operative care, pathology, radiology, care of surgical and hospital cases as well as emergency care, placement of catheters and blood collection
- Confidence with monitoring anaesthetic procedures
- Maintaining hygiene practices for the clinic
- Reception tasks including answering phones, booking appointments and parasite prevention advice
What we are offering:
- Flexibility and the potential to work across both our Carrum Downs Veterinary Hospital and partnering clinic Seaford Veterinary Hospital
- A secure and supportive environment
- Access to a great team of Veterinarians and Nurses
- Four weeks annual leave and renumeration commensurate with experience.
If you are interested in working with a great team and feel you meet the requirements, please forward your resume and cover letter to carrumdownsvet@yahoo.com.au
We look forward to hearing from you!
Animal Referral Hospital Essendon Fields, Melbourne (posted 2nd September) Specialist Surgery Nurse
Specialist Surgery Nurse - Permanent part-time
Animal Referral Hospital Essendon Fields VIC
Job Number: ES2056
About us
The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Essendon Fields is a 24 hour per day, 7 days a week hospital with a dedicated team working across ECC, internal medicine and surgery. We aim to provide a responsive, comprehensive emergency and referral service to Victorian veterinarians, their clients and their patients.
Due to our expanding case load, we are looking for an experienced and qualified surgical veterinary nurse to work with two Specialist surgeons, an intern & a highly skilled nursing team. This is to fill a permanent part time role involving weekday evening shifts 17.30/18:00 - 00:00 (24hrs per week) (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri).
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist with surgical consultations & patient examinations
- Carry out surgical patient admission and discharge procedures
- Maintenance of paperless patient charts and records
- Performing IV catheterisation, blood collection and laboratory work
- Assisting with diagnostic procedures (Radiographs, CT & MRI’s)
- Theatre setup
- Surgical patient preparation
- Anaesthetic monitoring
- Assisting surgeons in theatre
- Post-operative patient care
- Instrument cleaning, maintenance and autoclaving
- Assisting with In-patient management, feeding, toileting, medicating, drain & feeding tube care etc.
Skills and qualifications to be successful in this role:
- Minimum of 3-5 years surgical nursing experience (preferably in a specialist/referral environment but not essential)
- Minimum Certificate IV or equivalent
- Experience with Ventilators (is advantageous but not essential)
- Knowledge of Rx works / Smart flow will be highly regarded
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work sole charge, but also as part of a team
- Exceptional time management and organisational skills
- Exceptional customer service and strong communication skills
- Highly motivated, strong work ethic, mature and responsible
This is a great opportunity for an experienced nurse to demonstrate and expand on their existing skills and knowledge. The successful candidate will be exposed to a varied and interesting caseload, making a difference to highly critical patients. The team is friendly and supportive; the hospital has state-of-the-art facilities; pay is commensurate to experience and ongoing training is encouraged.
If this position sounds right for you and you would like to join our team, please address your application to recruitment.eands@gxltd.com.au quoting job number 'ES2056'.
Applicants must include a cover letter and CV.
Kate Hatcher RVN
Head Surgery Nurse
Animal Referral Hospital
72 Hargrave Avenue
Essendon Fields VIC 3040
www.arhvets.com.au
Please note that due to the high number of applicants we can only contact candidates that are chosen for an interview.
Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals, Moorabbin (posted 2nd September) Full Time Surgery Vet Nurse
A custom built, state of the art hospital awaits you and your skills!
Veterinary Nurse - Full time
Southpaws Specialty, Emergency & Referral Hospital
Victoria
Attractive remuneration & benefits
Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a surgical nurse and work in a referral hospital?
Southpaws is ready to develop our next generation of Surgical Nurses.
Southpaws values compassionate, professional people with a good sense of humour and a desire to perform at the cutting edge of veterinary services.
If you are a certified (Cert IV) nurse looking for a new challenge, Southpaws invites you to join our growing hospitals.
If you have 1-2 years’ experience, Southpaws will train and develop you into a comprehensively skilled surgical nurse.
About us
Southpaws are one of Australia’s best veterinary referral hospitals. We pride ourselves on our patient care, and provide superior health outcomes for our patients by investing in the world's best technology, facilities, people and expertise.
Southpaws have some of the most advanced veterinary imaging and radiography capabilities in Australia. Explore our facilities further by clicking on the following link www.southpaws.com.au
Or visit our instagram and facebook pages:
What is on offer?
- Full time employment with a regular rostered day off
- 40hrs/ 4 day rotating roster including some weekend work
- Paid lunch breaks
- Industry leading employee discount scheme for pet healthcare
- Defined nursing levels that facilitate annual progression
- Opportunities to rotate through multiple departments (Surgery/Internal Medicine/ECC/Ward/ICU)
- Work with a team of dedicated and hard working professionals with superior expertise
- Leading edge facilities
- An interesting and varied role where nurses are highly valued within the team
- A secure, supportive and flexible environment with additional employee benefits
- Free continuing education programs
- Team building events
About you
You will be expected to deliver a high level of nursing care to all patients. You possess high quality skills in understanding & monitoring anaesthesia. You will be able to work in a fast paced environment, both in a team and autonomously. Ventilator knowledge is advantageous however not essential. A great sense of humour is welcomed!
Essential Attributes
- Certificate IV or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience
- A professional and positive demeanour
- Ability to work efficiently with initiative in a face-paced environment
- Exceptional organisational skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Confidence in monitoring anaesthesia
Further Information:
If you would like further information about our hospital please visit our website www.southpaws.com.au
If this position is right for you and you would like to join our committed team, please address your application to tegansemail@gmail.com and copy to haidslo@hotmail.com
Applications should include a cover letter and CV. Candidates will only be replied to if selected for an interview. Referees should be available on request.
The Berwick Village Vet , Berwick (posted 28th August) Casual Experienced Vet Nurse
The Berwick Village Vet is looking for some help!
We have all the Covidsafe protocols, and let's face it, it can be draining! We need an experienced nurse to come and help us out. We have 2 vets, and 4 nurses, and love a chat and a laugh. We are open from 8 to 7pm M-F and Saturdays 9-12. We don't do OOH, except the odd emergency that pushes beyond out normal times.
Unfortunately, this time I will not be considering trainees, so please only apply if you are experienced with people and nursing. So give me a call (03 9707 3855), or an email to jeremy@berwickvillagevet.com.au if you are interested in the position or would like to know more!
See our website https://www.berwickvillagevet.com.au/
Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency, Collingwood (posted 27th August) ICU Nurse
ICU Nurse
- Permanent full-time basis (140hrs per month) with attractive remuneration.
- Fully equipped hospital with modern facilities.
- An industry leading team based in the heart of Melbourne.
The Centre for Animal Referral and Emergency (CARE), a multi-specialist veterinary hospital located in inner Melbourne, is recruiting for an enthusiastic and team-oriented veterinary nurse to work within our ICU on a permanent full-time basis (140hrs per month).
About CARE:
CARE is a large 24hr multidisciplinary hospital based in Collingwood (just 3km from the CBD). The hospital is staffed with an outstanding team of emergency veterinarians and nurses, working alongside specialists in internal medicine, emergency and critical care, surgery, radiology, and neurology.
About You:
CARE is seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious nurse who thrives on the “organised chaos” of trauma, injury, and the other acute presentations of emergency patients.
You would have your Certificate IV (or equivalent) qualification and, ideally, an additional three or more years of experience, to provide you with a good foundation of knowledge and the skills required to work in a busy ICU environment. Previous experience in an ICU and/or specialist centre will be viewed favourably.
The successful candidate will understand the nature of shift work – with rosters that include some nights and weekends (2/4) – and thus the importance of fostering a friendly and collaborative work culture in our tight-knit team.
You will have the meticulous attention to detail required to meet CARE’s high standard of nursing, record keeping, customer service, and cleanliness.
The Opportunity:
A career at CARE will provide the successful candidate:
- The excitement and challenges that come with our interesting and varied ICU caseload.
- Competitive remuneration plus superannuation (commensurate with skill level and experience).
- Mentorship and opportunities for continuing professional development. Our ECC specialist, Dr Sarah Haldane, provides in-house training and ECC case support to all the ICU staff.
- A friendly and welcoming team of like-minded professionals.
- An organisation that is committed to developing an environment that promotes employee well-being, satisfaction and retention. This includes access to our Employee
- Assistance Program (EAP).
- Off-street staff parking & close proximity to public transport.
How to Apply:
Applications and enquiries should be directed to Mr Jay Potter via the contact details below.
Jay Potter
General Manager
E jpotter@carevet.com.au
P (03) 9417 6417
Applications should include a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position and current CV (including contact details for three references).
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