Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - Victoria
Melbourne Eye Vet, Mulgrave SE Melbourne (posted 15th April)
Veterinary Nurse
Full Time Maternity leave cover / 12 month cover / Starting June
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 (or part time can be negotiated)
- Rotating weekends on call (maximum 1 in 5 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
If this position is right for you, please submit a CV, cover letter and include contact details of 2 references to Dr Anu O’Reilly and Alyssa Lentini at: info@melbourneeyevet.com.au
Woofpurnay Veterinary Hospital, SE Melbourne (posted 15th April) Casual VN
Woofpurnay Veterinary Hospital is a busy clinic. We offer a full range of veterinary services for pets including preventative healthcare, surgical procedures, knowledge and advice, in addition to 24/7 after-hours emergency support.
Our clinic is well equipped with ultrasonography, radiology and pathology. Also features boarding kennels, hydrotherapy pool, and an associated Veterinary Nursing school.
We are a team of 3 vets and 8 nurses.
WoofPurNay Veterinary Hospital is owned and operated by Dr Gary Stapleton who has a loyal client following and has been treating small and large animals throughout Victoria for over 40 years.
About this role:
- Casual position with the opportunity to go part-time.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in Veterinary practice.
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing would be preferred but not required.
Contact Gary Stapleton pets@woofpurnayvet.com.au or 03 8784 4444
Diamond Valley Veterinary Hospitals, NE Melbourne (posted 15th April)
Eltham Central Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a veterinary nurse / receptionist to join our team.
Due to the busy nature of our industry we are up staffing and are looking for a part time or full time Veterinary nurse or a receptionist who has a good understanding of and experience in the veterinary field.
Hours are negotiable from 20hrs per week up to full time hours with some weekend work available.
The hours for the position have not been set yet. We are quite flexible and would like the right applicant to suit the job as much as the job needs to suit the applicant.
We are a very busy small animal practice and we pride ourselves on the high level of veterinary care and services we provide.
We have a full and interesting case load and have a fabulous and inspiring team of experienced vets and nurses that are always willing to help each other.
We take great pride in servicing a long term, wonderful and loyal clientele, and we strive to give them and their pets the best possible service.
We require someone who has a friendly, happy nature, who has an eye for detail and takes complete pride in their work. We look forward to the right applicant being part of our beautifully run team and clinic.
The right person must have exceptional customer service skills with a positive work attitude. Experience in Veterinary nursing is required.
Please email cover letter and resume with references to:
Greencross Vets Preston, Northern Melbourne (posted 13th April)
Veterinary Nurse
Preston VIC
About Us
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 a Casual Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team at our Preston clinic.
About Your New Job
- 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
About You
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- At least 1-year of experience working as a Veterinary Nurse
- Excellent phone manner, communication and customer service skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- A calm and friendly professional with a sense of humour
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 and regular performance reviews
- Access to a support network of like-minded professionals
Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications. If this role sounds like 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 criteria to:
Bradie Leader Bradie.Leader@greencrossvet.com.au
Animal Referral Hospital Essendon Fields, North-West Melbourne (posted 12th April)
ARH Surgery Department
Essendon Fields
The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Essendon is a 24 hour per day, 7 day 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. The team is friendly and supportive, and the hospital has state-of-the-art facilities.
https://arhvets.com.au/essendonfields/
Due to our expanding case load, we are looking for an experienced and qualified experienced veterinary nurse to work with two specialist surgeons, a surgery resident, a surgery intern and a highly skilled surgical nursing team.
This is a permanent full-time role involving weekday evening/night shifts Monday to Friday, primarily focussed on the overnight care of the hospitalised surgical patients and assisting with any turnover of surgical equipment, theatres and stock.
About Your New Role- Carry out surgical patient admission and discharge procedures
- Maintenance of paperless patient charts and records
- Performing IV catheterisation, blood collection and laboratory work
- Theatre setup and post-operative patient care
- Instrument cleaning, maintenance and autoclaving
- Surgery in-patient management, feeding, toileting, medicating, drain & feeding tube care
- Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience preferably in a specialist/referral or emergency environment
- Minimum Certificate IV or equivalent
- 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
- Knowledge of Rx works / Smart flow will be highly regarded (but not essential)
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. Salary is commensurate to experience, and ongoing training is encouraged.
If this position is right for you and you would like to join our team, please address your application to k.hatcher@arhvets.com with a cover letter and resume.
Please note that, due to the high number of applicants, we can only contact candidates that are chosen for an interview.
Northcote Plaza Veterinary Clinic, Inner North-East Melbourne (posted 12th April)
Northcote Plaza Veterinary Clinic is an independent, medium-sized small animal practice in the inner north of Melbourne. We are seeking a full time or part time, certificate IV or equivalent Veterinary Nurse with a minimum of 2 years’ paid experience to join our friendly team of 5 nurses and 4 vets.
Duties will include:
- General nursing tasks including animal handling, preparation and administration of prescribed medications (oral, SC, IM, IV routes), patient triage, in-patient care, clinic administration and reception, sales, client education, cleaning and infection control
- Conducting nurse consultations in line with patient treatment plans
- Provision of excellent customer service and assistance
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 2 years’ paid experience in clinic veterinary nursing
- Attention to detail and strong work ethic
- Excellent customer service and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Enthusiastic and committed team player
For more information or to apply please contact:
Kaitlyn Coshan
northcoteplazavet@gmail.com
03 9489 3322
Northcote Plaza Vet
43a Dennis Street
Northcote, VIC, 3070
Rosebud Pet Vet, Mornington Peninsula VIC (posted 9th April)
Veterinary Nurse / Practice Manager
VET NURSE POSITION BY THE BEACH
Rosebud Pet Vet is looking for a Veterinary Nurse, hours are negotiable from 25 hours per week up to fulltime.
Rosebud Pet Vet is in an attractive beachside position, close to shops and cafes and our focus is on providing personalised service and quality pet care at reasonable prices. We mainly treat dogs and cats with the occasional rabbit, guinea pig or bird. Our clinic has been established for 7 years and is continuing to grow.
We are offering:
- A stable and supportive team environment in a relaxed setting
- A clinic where you can get to know and clients and patients
- A variety of duties and the freedom to use your skills and knowledge
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a qualified Certificate IV nurse or is currently completing the course
- Has good organisational and problem solving skills
- Wants to be part of a team responsible for a maintaining a busy, fun day that runs like clockwork
For more information or to apply please contact Robyn at: office@rosebudpetvet.com.au
Rosebud Pet Vet
874 Point Nepean Road
Rosebud, VIC 3939
Check us out at: www.rosebudpetvet.com.au/
Pet Emergency and Specialist Centre, East Malvern (posted 9th April) Full or Part Time Vet Nurses
Full & Part Time Nurses
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
Ballarat Veterinary Practice Equine Clinic, Ballarat (posted 9th April)
Equine Veterinary Nurse
• Compassion • Respect • Professionalism • Teamwork
Above award salary + 9.5% super + 38hrs per week over four days + extra leave for study + access to EAP + friendly and supportive team = great opportunity!
If you’re an experienced and passionate Equine Veterinary Nurse, who wants to work in a highly skilled and professional clinic, then keep reading!
The Ballarat Veterinary Practice Equine Clinic was established in 1945 and is one of the largest and most experienced equine hospitals in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a full-service equine hospital offering both primary and referral consultations. Our fully equipped hospital offers a complete range of services including surgery, medicine, racetrack ambulatory, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Our highly skilled and dynamic team is comprised of two specialist surgeons, six associate veterinarians, and an experienced and dedicated group of nurses, intern veterinarians, stable attendants and administration staff. Our broad experience and knowledge base means that not only are we well equipped to provide superior care and service to our equine patients, but also there is remarkable potential for you to learn from, and grow within our team.
This is an exciting position. You will learn and grow under the guidance of our highly skilled Head Nurse, and our broader veterinary team. This is an opportunity that does not present itself often.
In this role you will be rotating through tasks including:
- surgical nursing in a busy and well-resourced equine hospital
- providing assistance with diagnostic imaging
- trained in in-house pathology, sterilisation and biosecurity practices
- perform one-on-one assistance to vets and specialist surgeons
- exposure to a wide range of ambulatory cases
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Calm under pressure
- Able to work with a sense of urgency
- Highly competent in and have an excellent understanding of general animal care principles
- An experienced and competent horse handler
A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing qualification is preferred, but we will consider applicants with excellent horse handling skills and a willingness to dedicate themselves to a career in equine veterinary nursing, and a preparedness to undertake the rigors of study required to become qualified.
Ballarat is a beautiful, thriving city of more than 100,000 people, making it the third largest inland city in Australia. It has a vibrant sporting, arts and cultural community. Ballarat boasts affordable living, top class schools, hospitals, sporting and entertainment venues of its own, whilst Melbourne is little more than an hour away via train or on the freeway.
You should mark your application “Equine Nurse - 2020”, and send your covering letter and resume to jobs@bvp.com.au to the attention of Jools Glinkowski.
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Animal Emergency Centre Moorabbin, South-East Melbourne (posted 8th April)
Casual and/or Part Time Emergency and Critical Care Nurse
AEC Moorabbin
248 Wickham Road, Highett VIC 3190
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
- Negotiable rates of pay - Be paid according to your skill set and experience with clear and achievable goals to reach the next pay level
- 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 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 currently have opportunities for a Casual and/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. Hours and days are negotiable and can be a set roster or ad-hoc, short notice shifts.
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.
We would love to hear from you for a confidential and open discussion if you have the following:
- Cert IV Qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse (or equivalent qualification)
- At least 2 years previous experience working as a Vet Nurse (ECC Experience Highly Desirable)
- Exceptional organisation and communication skills
- 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
Aaron.laws@aecvet.com.au
Lilydale Veterinary Centre, Yarra Valley / Outer Melbourne (posted 8th April)
VETERINARY NURSE - GET PAID TO HAVE FUN (Ringwood/Lilydale)
Ringwood Vet Hospital/Lilydale Vets are locally owned and operated. We pride ourselves on giving our clients the best service and their pets the best treatment available.
Our patients need constant supervision to ensure treatment plans are being executed. This role is perfect for someone who can identify patient distress and react accordingly. We are looking for collaborative and driven qualified veterinary nurse with a keen interest in Emergency and Nursing to join our clinical team.
YOU:
- Are you someone who can competently, reliably, and consistently work on their own, or as part of a team to provide the highest quality of care to all patients under the clinics' supervision?
- Are you someone who is proactive, can think on their feet, and be one step ahead of the situation all whilst being cool, calm, and collected?
- Can you communicate clearly with both your colleagues and the clients to ensure that a thorough understanding is achieved?
- Are you someone who is fast and efficient? Some shifts are crazy around here and we need some one who can think on the go.
- Are you someone that can prioritise their workload without compromising patient care?
- Are you someone that can take direction, as well as give it?
- As well as possessing all the above attributes (yes we want more from you), you must have experience with dealing with customers on all levels, as well as having a great sense of humor, be optimistic, and enjoy life and get the most out of what it has to offer.
- We require you to have at least four years of experience in a variety of situations that could potentially come up in a vet clinic and have Certificate IV in Vet Nursing or equivalent.
- We require you to have good interpersonal skills, product knowledge of common products, the ability to recommend, as well as being able to empathise with clients.
- We also require that you have sound knowledge of using general clinic equipment, be computer literate, and can demonstrate common sense.
US:
You will be a part of our clinic family and have fun while you work. We will give you opportunities to learn new skills. We will encourage you to continue your professional development. We will encourage, support, and assist you in your day, in any continued education you wish to partake in, and we will encourage, support and assist you with your professional or personal goals. We will cry, disagree, discuss, smile, but most of all there will be laughs and lots of them, we love to laugh! Help with a Visa 482 for the right candidate and NVE students are encouraged to apply.
YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- You will be the Team Leader for our trainee nurses, you will be responsible for the training of new staff up to the required standards.
- Admitting patients for procedures, working in reception, to maintaining stock, assisting with major surgeries, to patient history recording, and on some occasions, you may need to clean floors.
- Ensuring all surgical procedures go ahead on time and run to time.
- Ensure all animals are kept under control, are prepared, and ready for procedures.
- All drugs required for each procedure have been correctly calculated and measured, perform pre-anesthetic checks accurately and reliably, administer pre-anesthetic treatments timely and reliably.
- Ensure all hygiene standards are maintained.
- Assist the Vet with vaccinations, Senior Health Checks, and other consultations as required.
- Ensure any and all equipment required for use is clean after each use and in good working order.
- Ensure that the patient’s needs are represented to the vets.
- Ensure that all information/details are available to the vet to ensure a concise and valuable consultation can be provided.
- Provide a high standard of support to the vet/colleagues to ensure the customer’s, whatever their visit, experience is of a high quality.
Renumeration: $60-$70K
If this sounds like you and you want to be a part of our dynamic team please send an email to recruitment@vetsinc.com.au
Australian Animal Protection Society, Dandenong South (posted 8th April)
Veterinary Nurse – For brand new, state of the art veterinary hospital
We are looking for 2 vet nurses – 1 full time and 1 part time casual
The Australian Animal Protection Society are recruiting for one Full time and one Part Time/Casual Veterinary Nurse to join our team in Dandenong South. Our clinic operates across both the shelter and our outpatient’s clinic and cares for predominantly small animals.
May 2021 brings about a new era in our history when we move into our brand-new purpose-built Shelter and Veterinary Hospital. The Hospital will be a state of the art, well equipped and busy veterinary hospital that will service both our shelter and the wider community.
Due to our ongoing growth, we are currently looking for experienced Cert IV nurses. You will be comfortable working in a fast paced and busy clinic and surgery environment, as part of a team that strive for the highest quality care for each animal that comes through our doors. This position will suit a nurse that is also interested in further learning, growth and upskilling.
The role will include:
- All aspects of nursing
- Assisting with varied and wide ranged surgical caseloads
- Animal handling
- 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 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 – (Essential)
- Experience in animal welfare/shelter nursing would be highly regarded, but not essential.
- Previous nursing experience – 2+ years preferred
- A positive attitude and the willingness to go the extra mile for your patients is a must
- Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
- 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
Progressive Vet Care, East Malvern, Melbourne (posted 7th April)
Full Time Veterinary Nurse
The team at Progressive Vet Care are looking for a superstar veterinary nurse to join our ever-growing team.
At Progressive Vet Care we want to cultivate a positive environment which promotes teamwork, high staff morale and a solid clinic culture. Our nurses are an integral part of our team and are expected to be very hands on with blood taking, catheter placement, radiology, dentistry, hospital care, nurse consults, etc.
We have all the fun toys (in house bloods, a purpose-built surgery, digital x-rays, dental x-rays/dental machine, orthopaedic instrumentation, etc) and do a lot of work for rescue organisations to help feed the soul.
The role will be 76hrs per fortnight with rotating weekends and no public holidays or after hours work.
Salary package up to $60,000 per annum (full time) for the right candidate.
Casual applicants may also be considered.
The following skills are essential for the role:
- Cert 4 in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- A minimum 2 years in practice
- A love of animals and everything nursing
- The ability to thrive in a fast pace environment
- A progressive attitude towards nursing
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
If you think you are the right canidate please send a copy of your cover letter and resume to Daniella at: admin@progressivevetcare.com.au
We look forward to hearing from you!
The team at Progressive Vet Care
Greencross Vets Ashburton, SE Melbourne (posted 7th April)
Full Time Veterinary Nurse
Ashburton, VIC
Over 1900 veterinarians and vet nurses across Australia have chosen a career with Greencross Vets. Our vets and vet nurses benefit from the resources that the largest veterinary group in Australia provides including an industry leading education program, business support for better work/life balance and career opportunities throughout the 140 plus veterinary related businesses in the Greencross Vets family. At Greencross Vets your passion for pets is exemplified by practicing the highest standards of care. We invite you to join Greencross Vets for a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Greencross Vets, a pioneer in the Veterinary landscape for over 10 years, are committed to raising the industry bar and we want you to be a part of our journey! An exciting full time opportunity exists for a Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team at our Ashburton clinic.
Our Ashburton clinic is well located for public transport with lots of lunch options around the clinic. The clinic is well equipped and has a large team of experienced and supportive vets and nurses. This is a great opportunity for a nurse looking to utilise their skills and be a respected part of the team.
The primary responsibilities of this position include:
- Delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners;
- Caring, handling and cleaning all animals;
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment;
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care;
- Performing minor procedures when required;
- Reception duties including being the first point of contact for clients, handling client enquiries in person and over the phone, scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting and discharging patients.
- Taking part in the clinic’s weekend roster. This will involve working 1 in 4 full weekends.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and expertise:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing;
- 1-2 years’ experience working as a Veterinary Nurse post qualification;
- Excellent animal handling skills;
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures;
- Exceptional organisation, communication and customer service skills;
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment;
- Knowledge of RX Works ideal but not essential.
What we can offer you:
- An interesting and varied role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment;
- Commitment to your career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship and regular performance reviews;
- Access to a support network of like-minded professionals.
If this role is the right one for you, and you would like to become part of the dynamic Greencross team, please Click here to apply now! or email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above mentioned criteria to:
Melissa Burton
Practice Manager
Melissa.Burton@greencrossvet.com.au
www.greencrossvets.com.au/vets/ashburton
Pet Emergency and Specialist Centre, East Malvern, Melbourne (posted 6th April) ECC 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
www.petemergency.com.au
The Village Vet, Toorak, Inner Melbourne (posted 6th April)
Experienced Veterinary Nurse - Part Time
Village Vet is a privately owned small animal practice in the heart of Toorak Village looking for a vet nurse to join our dedicated team.
The position is part time including some Saturday morning work. We are proud of the standard of care that we deliver and are looking for a friendly vet nurse to fit into our team. We have dedicated receptionists so we are looking for a nurse with strong surgical experience.
Please send your resume and cover letter to: info@villagevet.com.au
Visit our website at: https://www.villagevet.com.au/
University of Melbourne Veterinary Hospital, Werribee (posted 1st April)
Veterinary Nurses
Exciting full-time and part-time opportunities are available for experienced and passionate Veterinary Nurses to join the team at U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital, Melbourne Veterinary School.
This is a great opportunity to join U-Vet as we build a highly engaged, driven and passionate team whose mission is to support the delivery of top-quality teaching to our students, and superior patient and client services to the community.
We are currently seeking experienced Veterinary Nurses in a range of areas including:
- Theatre
- Anaesthesia
- Primary Care and General Wards
- High Care and Critical Care
- Small Animal Surgery
- Small Animal Medicine
About Us:
The University of Melbourne’s U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital is one of Australia’s leading veterinary hospital facilities based in Werribee. We offer complete animal care to the public including Primary Care (general practice and preventative care), a suite of specialist services, specialist support services and critical care services. U-Vet is, first and foremost, a teaching hospital, where our vets use their experience to foster the next generation of veterinarians and veterinary specialists studying at the Melbourne Veterinary School, ranked 18th in the world for veterinary science in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021. Our expert vets train students with the assistance of our academic staff, who are world leaders in clinical excellence and research.
The dedicated Werribee campus is located less than an hour from Melbourne and has recently undergone a $63 million redevelopment, making U-Vet home to the most modern veterinary facilities in Australasia.
About the Role
The Veterinary Nurse is responsible for supporting the operation and provision of clinical services within U-Vet by working collaboratively within the teams to provide high standards of patient care, under the supervision of veterinarians and senior staff. The position will undertake and perform all tasks and duties relating to veterinary nursing in a timely and efficient manner.
The role is also responsible for overseeing student-patient interactions in conjunction with Veterinarians as well as provide high standards of customer services to U-Vet patients and clients.
The position will primarily be based at the Werribee Campus and may be required to work from other sites from time to time.
About You
To be successful in this position, you will have completed a relevant Certificate III and/or have demonstrated veterinary nursing experience working in a busy veterinary practice. The ideal candidate will have proven animal handling skills in a veterinary clinical environment and have the ability to work flexibly in a changing and busy environment.
The position requires the incumbent to have experience in assisting with a range of clinical procedures in providing veterinary nursing services to patients.
Staff benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- 17% superannuation
- Supportive culture
- Employee Assistance Program
- Newly refurbished and built hospital facilities
- Easy on-site parking at Werribee
- Discounted health insurance
- Discounted veterinary services
- Fee discounts for study at the University.
- How to Apply
Please click apply here and provide a cover letter, CV and response to the selection criteria in the position description.
For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria, please go to: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
Applications close: 30 April 2021
To ensure the University provides a safe environment for children, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
Goldfields Veterinary, Creswick, (posted 31st March)
Veterinary Nurse / Practice Manager
- Fabulous tree change opportunity – offering great work life balance.
- Boutique rural veterinary practice in beautiful Creswick
- Lead, inspire, deliver & be rewarded!
On behalf of our client, Goldfields Veterinary Practice, we are seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse to undertake the diverse role of Veterinary Nurse / Practice Manager in our boutique veterinary clinic.
You will be responsible for facilitating all aspects of practice management – from people, to pets, to finance!
This is a full-time permanent role that presents an exceptional opportunity to join a practice that has an established clientele in a vibrant rural community, a great team of staff, a diverse and varied case mix and best of all a great work life balance.
What does the role look like?
You will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Various surgical duties including set up of surgery and preparation of animals for surgery.
- Accurate recording of surgery records and vaccinations
- Maintaining stock control of drugs and medication, including correct application and administration
- Ensuring the hygiene levels of the surgery and admin areas are at industry standard levels.
- Sterilizing equipment
- Building and maintaining client relationships
- Providing excellent customer service
- Leading and supporting our amazing team – including staff rostering, training, mentoring and the management of staff on a day to day basis.
- Manage the financial and accounting requirements of the practice.
- Develop marketing strategies to promote the practice.
Do you have:
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Demonstrated Practice Management experience with an ability to build sustainable relationships.
- Clear and concise communication and listening skills - and be adept at problem identification and resolution.
- Proven client relation skills
- Compassion for and an interest in animal welfare and care
- Excellent animal health knowledge
- Sound administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise the needs of the practice.
- Clinical hygiene knowledge.
What's in it for you:
- An opportunity to work with a small but cohesive team.
- Excellent work life balance
- Living our values helps you to deliver on your goals. By growing together, delivering on our promise, and genuinely caring we can stand apart in a competitive industry.
- An opportunity to live and work in the beautiful regional goldfield’s town of Creswick.
- Complete on the job training provided.
If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then we'd love to hear from you!
Email us at: business@unlocksuccess.com.au for a full copy of the Position Description or to apply by sending us your resume and cover letter.
High Street Road Animal Hospital, Mount Waverley (posted 31st March)
High Street Road Animal Hospital is a privately owned busy small animal practice in the eastern suburbs and we have an exciting opening for a vet nurse to join our dedicated team.
This position will be for a full-time nurse. We offer a fun, energetic workplace with an awesome team of 4 vets and 6 nurses. We have great clients that love their pets!
The position is full time including some weekend work. All vet nurses also look after our feline visitors staying in the Cat Hotel which is our boutique boarding facility for cats. We value a sensible work life balance and gave up doing after hours many years ago. We are lucky to be around the corner from the AEC. We are proud of the standard of customer service that our team delivers and we are looking for a friendly vet nurse to fit into our team. We have all of the usual toys including digital xrays, dental xrays, new dental base and in house laboratory.
Experience is preferred but not essential.
If you enjoy being part of a fun team that uses any excuse for a cheese platter and is always up for a laugh, then this clinic is for you!
Please send your resume and cover letter to: info@friendlyvet.com.au
Visit our website at https://highstreetrdvet.com.au/
Peninsula Vet Care, Mornington Peninsula (posted 30th March)
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 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
Indigo Veterinary Services, Beechworth, North East VIC (posted 30th March)
Veterinary Nurse - Part Time (min 30 hours per week)
Are you seeking that ideal nursing role where you can balance your daily work in a stimulating and friendly vet clinic, with a small country town oozing in heritage charm and services that puts it in the top ten liveable towns in Australia?
Come to Indigo Veterinary Services, in Beechworth, in northeast Victoria. Start your day with a relaxing walk through surrounding parklands, indulge in delicious lunches at any one of many fine cafes, and finish the day with a swim or a bike ride. All this within a few hundred metres of your workplace.
Indigo Veterinary Services is a 2 vet mixed practice, mostly small animals, but with that eclectic mix of farm animals, horses and wildlife to provide you with lots of interesting cases. We are experiencing an exciting phase of growth, and have commenced construction of a new hospital not far from our current location. Our veterinary team of vets and nurses is expanding to meet this growing demand for our services.
We are seeking an experienced veterinary nurse who can demonstrate:
- A Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing, or equivalent.
- Veterinary nursing skills including surgical and anaesthetic preparation and monitoring
- Competence with performing blood collection, laboratory procedures, catheterisation, administration of medications, and performing nurse consultations and discharges
- Availability to work a minimum of 30 hours per week, with some Saturday mornings and occasional afterhours emergency attendance.
- Enthusiasm and ability for teamwork, but also the initiative and confidence to work unsupervised when necessary, with adherence to clinic protocols and attention to detail.
- Excellent communications skills, written and verbal, to deliver an exceptional customer care experience
- Keenness to become a part of the local community, and develop positive connections with our clients and the wider community.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the experience and skills that you will bring to the team. Please phone 03 5728 2410 during business hours for more information.
Black Rock Animal Hospital, Bayside Melbourne (posted 30th March)
PART TIME VETERINARY NURSE POSITION (approx. 32 hours per week)
Black Rock Animal Hospital is looking for a caring, friendly, experienced veterinary nurse to join our team. We are looking for someone who likes to smile, who goes lala over a cute puppy or kitten but also over an old sweetheart that gives a nudge for a treat. But we are also looking for someone who is willing to work hard, has initiative, works independently and therefore can work as the sole nurse.
This position would be ideal for someone who:
- Has a positive, caring, responsible personality;
- Has excellent communication skills and phone manner;
- Has the ability to handle a busy reception area;
- Is confident and competent with all aspects of patient care and wants to deliver this care to the highest standard;
- Is able to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the clinic; and
- Has the ability to recall the names, faces and ailments of our regular visitors.
Job details:
- You need to be competent in all areas of general small animal surgery and anaesthesia.
- You will be involved in surgery, caring for inpatients, preparing medications, supporting consulting veterinarians, organising pathology samples and results, answering phones and taking calls transferred by the receptions that require advice from a veterinary nurse.
- You will be required to carry out some reception and administrative duties.
- We will ONLY consider someone who is qualified or who has equivalent experience.
If you are excited by this position and feel you would be a great fit, please send your resume and cover letter to: infoblackrockvet@gmail.com
The Lost Dogs Home Veterinary Clinic, Cranbourne (posted 30th March)
Embrace the unique challenges and rewards of shelter veterinary nursing!
Have you always wondered what is was like to care for and treat animals who are looking for their forever home? This could be the opportunity for you!
About us:
The Lost Dogs’ Home is one of Australia’s largest animal shelters. Our shelter veterinary team prides itself on providing a high standard of care to the thousands of lost and abandoned pets who make their way to us each year.
Our tight-knit Cranbourne Shelter Veterinary team are seeking an experienced vet nurse to join the team. We are ideally looking for a Full time nurse, however, are willing to be flexible to consider Part Time. We are looking for a nurse who shares our vision of promoting responsible pet ownership and who is committed towards providing the best care to animals. You will be supported by a fantastic, highly skilled nursing team, as well as supportive colleagues and mentors.
What we can offer you:
- Fantastic career development and opportunities to gain skills in shelter medicine
- Monday – Friday role, no weekend work!
- Opportunity to work in collaboration with our specialised behaviour team
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Access to our foster care program
- A compassionate, supportive and proud work environment
Typical responsibilities include:
- Caring for hospitalised animals, surgical preparation and monitoring anaesthesia
- Identifying, treating & reporting animals that are ill or have behavioural problems
- Triage of incoming shelter animals and providing initial health assessment
You will have:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- 2+ years’ experience as a Veterinary Nurse (desirable)
- Exceptional animal handling skills and knowledge of animal behaviour
- Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments
- Passion for animal care and an advocate for best practice
If you believe you are the right candidate for this role, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application on our careers page here. We are happy to provide more information on request, please email recruitment@dogshome.co
If you would like to learn more about The Lost Dogs’ Home visit us at https://dogshome.com/
The successful applicant will be required to complete satisfactory 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.
Fitzroy Vet Hospital, Inner City Melbourne (posted 26th March)
Fitzroy Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced veterinary nurse to join our nursing team!!
Fitzroy Vet Clinic 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 online with your CV & Cover Letter
PETstock VET Essendon, North-West Melbourne (posted 25th March)
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 5 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. In our busy, fun practice, its not unusual for Puppy School puppies to come rolling past...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.
Hear from Dr Sasha Nefedova, GM of PETstock Vet - PETstock Vet Relocation
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 Jess Donohue, Area Manager on 0498 989 837 or apply today! Your next exciting role for a company that will value what you bring is just one click away!
Middle Brighton Veterinary Services Pty Ltd, Coastal South-East Melbourne (posted 25th March)
Vet Nurse – Full time position
Middle Brighton Vet Centre has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, positive and committed Vet Nurse to join our team.
We are:
- A friendly, well respected busy small animal practice
- An independently owned and well-established family clinic
- A team that takes pride in providing the highest standards in patient care
- Proud to deliver amazing customer service to our loyal clients
- A progressive clinic located in a small village in Brighton & have access to great coffee, lunches and cakes just across the road!
Our dedicated team of vets, nurses and receptionists work together to achieve our common goal to ensure our patients are as healthy and happy as they can be.
You are:
- Enthusiastic, motivated with a positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Able to prioritise and manage workflow – you compete tasks well and on time
- A person with a growth mindset, willing to embrace ongoing learning and our way of doing things, in line with our agreed clinic policies & procedures and our standards of care
- Experienced holding a Cert IV in Veterinary nursing with 2 years’ experience working as a vet nurse
- Able to work productively as an individual and part of a team
- Reliable & have a sense of humour!
Your Duties:
- General Surgical & Hospital nurse duties
- Assist vets and nurses to take bloods and place IV catheters
- Caring for cats in our cattery – great to cuddle on those busy days!
- In house pathology analysis – running of samples & maintenance of equipment – we have a full Idexx suite including the SediVue that makes urinalysis a breeze!
- Maintaining our standard of clinic hygiene – including our sterile theatre and surgical equipment
- General Reception duties – though we do have 2 dedicated amazing receptionists
The position:
- Full time - Monday to Friday with regular weekend duties
- No afterhours and we are closed on Public holidays – your wellbeing is important to us
- Above award salary
- Continuing education allowance – we love learning!
- Interesting and varied case load -we are one of the very few GP practices in Melbourne doing Laparoscopic surgery
If you are interested in working 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 Dr Anna applications@middlebrightonvetcentre.com.au or feel free to give me a call 03 9592 9811.
Animal Medical Centre (Boronia), Foothills of the Dandenong Ranges (posted 24th March)
Full Time & Part Time Veterinary Nurse Positions Available
Animal Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for two qualified and experienced veterinary nurses to join our growing team of 3 vets, 4 nurses. We are a small, family orientated veterinary clinic and offer everything from routine consultations to advanced surgical procedures (including TPLO).
We are located in Boronia, Victoria, on the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges on a busy strip of shops on the corner of Boronia and Scoresby Rd. There is ample parking, and we are close to public transport.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Co-ordinate admissions, triage
- Providing veterinary nursing care and grief support to clients
- Assisting with X-rays
- Pathology procedures
- Preparing and provide support for surgical procedures
- Monitoring patient anaesthesia
- Performing post-operative procedures
- Nursing hospitalised animals, monitor clinical signs, communicate with owners
- Providing animal care in pain situations
- Carrying out medical nursing routines
- Preparing surgery schedules, implement surgery preparations
- Cleaning maintain and store theatre instruments, equipment and supplies
- Carrying out post operative theatre routines
- Assisting with emergency procedure
- Other duties as determined by management
What we are looking for:
- A candidate that holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- A team player who is dedicated and hard working
- A kind and caring personality
- Ability to work under pressure
- Passionate about working with animals
- Familiarity with CHSvet would be a plus
What we offer:
- A supportive working environment, with a friendly and experienced team of vet nurses
- Family orientated - we offer flexibility for a happy work/life balance
- Room to learn and grow - develop your skills
- We encourage work place education and training
- Caring euthanasia protocols
- Great clientele, awesome patients
Please send your CV to Animal Medical Centre, Boronia: jattvet@hotmail.com
Previous applicants are welcome to apply.
Animal Medical Centre Boronia
201 Scoresby Rd
Boronia, VIC, 3155
Main Ridge Veterinary Clinic, Mornington Peninsula (posted 23rd March)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Full Time Vet Nurse to join our friendly team at the Main Ridge Veterinary Clinic. We are a well equipped mixed animal practice based on the Mornington Peninsula.
The ideal candidate will have the following traits:
- Friendly and professional approach;
- Strong work ethic;
- High attention to detail;
- Intermediate computer skills;
- Outstanding verbal and communication skills;
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure;
- Reliable;
- A cheerful, polite and positive attitude, with the ability to be empathetic;
- A willingness to contribute ideas;
- Able to work the odd Saturday Morning
The job is mainly with small animals and requires you to work in all areas of the clinic, including reception, consult nursing and surgery. Experience/knowledge with large animals considered an advantage.
Experienced Vet nurse is considered advantageous, however all applicants currently studying Certificate in vet nursing will be considered.
If this sounds like you please email us your CV with a covering letter to: jacqui.waterfall@mainridgevet.com.au
East Bentleigh Veterinary Clinic, South-East Melbourne (posted 23rd March)
East Bentleigh Vet Clinic is looking for a part-time vet nurse to join our team!
About us:
East Bentleigh Vet Clinic is a modern purpose-built hospital, with a caring and experienced team of veterinarians and nurses who are committed to providing excellent customer service and exceptional pet care. We are a very busy clinic offering a wide range of services.
We are a busy, dynamic team that thrives on going above and beyond to keep pets healthy and owners educated and happy. We strongly believe in helping communities both internationally and locally, to improve the well being of animals, you can see a small part of our community work on our website.
The experience and knowledge of the people you would get to work with, allows us to provide veterinary medicine and surgeries at the highest level.
What we can offer you:
- A fun and busy work environment
- A wide variety of medical and surgical cases to assist with
- Fantastic facilities with all the toys you need to make your job interesting and - enjoyable
- High standards, ongoing training, career development and continuing education
- Potential to advance your skills overseas and be involved in exciting projects
Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide effective support to veterinarians in all aspects of veterinary nursing, including 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
- Assist with reception and administration tasks as required
Do you possess the following attributes?
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) with 1-2 years' clinical experience.
- A keen desire to deliver excellent standards of patient care and customer service at all times.
- Excellent general computer literacy.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A genuine love for animals and their people.
Apply Now!
Please apply online with your Resume & Cover Letter.
https://vet.partners/careers/?p=job%2Fod6Lefw2&nl=1
Casey Pet Emergency, Narre Warren (posted 22nd March) ECC Maternity Cover
Hiring Now!
Due to unprecedented growth, one member of our team moving to sunnier pastures and another embarking on maternity leave, Casey Pet Emergency is looking to fill a 12 month maternity leave ECC position and a full time permanent role. We are also open to considering part time employees with alternate weekend availabilities.
Casey is a small boutique emergency centre offering only afterhours service in outer South East Melbourne. We have built a positive reputation amongst clients and work closely with a number of local referring clinics. Rapid business growth and a desire to balance work and lifestyle for all staff, requires team expansion.
Our clinic offers Ultrasound, Endoscopy, full in-house pathology suite (ABAXIS), DR X-ray, a fully equipped surgery suite, extensive monitoring equipment including multiple and latest model Surgivet with capnography, Ezyvet practice management software and Smartflow digital whiteboard system.
We are a people driven clinic and strive to uphold our clinic ethos of providing understanding and compassionate veterinary care for client and pets with a focus on communication and cohesion of care between clients, pets and their primary care veterinarians.
We are seeking….
- Committed and enthusiastic nurses looking for a permanent position with our awesome team of vets and nurses.
- Cert IV qualification with minimum of 2 years nursing experience. Experience in the emergency setting is not necessary but will be viewed favourably
- Excellent communication skills
- A willingness to learn, practise new skills and undertake continued education
- Passion for best patient care and ability to demonstrate empathy, understanding and compassion toward pet owners
What we can offer you…
- A generous remuneration package
- Extensive on the job support and education opportunities
- Continuing education possibilities
- 5 weeks annual leave per year
- Access to support from management staff
- Committed and supportive team who value the wellbeing of all team members
- Sustainable roster allowing for work life balance
- Freedom of working in a non-corporate setting that encourages individuality and freedom of practice
- Opportunity to mentor and support junior nursing team
Why Casey Pet Emergency?
- We are business that genuinely cares for and supports team members
- We offer excellent staffing ratios and desire to upstaff to support current employees and case load
- An opportunity to work in a fast paced, exciting and diverse veterinary field with access to plenty of equipment and talented team members for great working satisfaction
- An opportunity to become part of one of Melbourne’s fastest growing emergency centres
- We actively encourage a healthy work-life balance with a view to creating sustainable long-term employment for all our awesome team
- We are seeking applicants that want to thrive and share success and workplace high’s and low’s with their colleagues and feel they achieved something amazing with the patients we care for and clients we encounter each and every day
- We want to assist and support you through career growth and advancement allowing for lifestyle changes and flexibility of scheduling to meet life demands and commitments.
If this position sounds right for you, get in touch and come meet our fabulous team! Please forward your resume to caseypetemergencyvet@gmail.com
Avenel Equine Hospital, Shire of Strathbogie (posted 19th March) Seasonal Equine Vet Nurse
Equine Nurse – Avenel Equine Hospital (seasonal fixed term)
- Experienced surgeons, medicine specialists, veterinarians, nurses, and support people working with you
- Offering variety of nursing in the hospital, surgery and out calls.
- Located in Avenel, Victoria (one hour from Melbourne).
Avenel Equine Hospital
Avenel Equine Hospital is a full service equine hospital located in the heart of Victoria’s Thoroughbred breeding region. The practice offers a comprehensive On Farm service to equine clients in the local area (Avenel, Nagambie, Seymour and Euroa) as well as intensive care and surgical services at our new purpose built hospital.
The Culture
Our vision is to be the best at patient care and the best place to work.
The Role
The nursing positions are seasonal, starting in August until December 2021 with the possibility of ongoing work after this period. You are supported by an on-site hospital coordinator each day. Shifts are allocated on a weekly rotation across all departments with a well-managed after hour requirements.
Skills and experience
- Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing
- Experience in an on-farm hospital or equine hospital
- The ability to work confidently around young foals.
- Prioritise and work effectively within a team.
Benefits
- Full time fixed term position
- Varied and interesting role with support for development
- On site Hospital Coordinator to support your in all areas of nursing
- Furnished accommodation assistance available.
To apply
Please apply in writing to lauren.thurgood@avenelequinehospital.com.au or for more information on the role call Lauren on 03 5796 2468.
Blackburn Animal Hospital, Eastern Melbourne (posted 19th March)
PART TIME QUALIFIED VET NURSE
We have an exciting opportunity for qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Blackburn Animal Hospital
We are looking to add another team member to our already amazing team of nurses and would like our new nurse to have 3 + years experience and a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Why us?
We are a busy, privately owned small animal practice and have a very friendly and supportive team. You will be joining our close-knit team of three Veterinarians, and 8 Veterinary Nurses in providing outstanding patient care and exceptional customer service.
Our nurse to vet ratio is refreshing and we work really well as a team.
We are extremely passionate about patient care but also like to have a bit of fun in the workplace. Our local community demographic and experienced Veterinary staff enable us to have a varied & plentiful case load, providing the perfect opportunity for learning and expanding your skillset within the workplace.
The majority of this role will be as our hospital/surgical nurse and ensuring this part of the clinic runs smoothly. Some reception and customer service will be required at times.
Our nurses are an integral part of our hospital and are taught and encouraged to use their entire skillset on a daily basis. Consequently they are valued and have a higher level of job satisfaction than most.
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Pre and post-operative patient care
- Surgical preparation including blood collections, placing intravenous access, calculating & administering pre-medications
- Surgical nursing including patient & equipment preparation, anaesthesia monitoring, recovery & care of surgical instruments & equipment
- General hospital nursing
- Laboratory nursing including in-house blood & urine testing
- Working as part of the existing team and also leading by example and mentoring trainee nurses.
The ideal applicant will have:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work both alone and within a team to support co-workers
- The desire to lead by example and mentor trainee nurses
- Excellent multitasking skills and ability to complete set tasks
- An interest in all aspects of Veterinary Nursing including customer service and animal care
- Flexibility
- A sense of humour!
If you think you might be a good fit for the team please email your resume to Simone at info@blackburnanimalhospital.com.au
You can also check us out at www.blackburnanimalhospital.com.au or on facebook.
RSPCA Epping, North Melbourne (posted 18th March)
Veterinary Nurse
- Make a difference in animal welfare with a leading not-for-profit organisation
- An incredible unique opportunity to experience the work of Shelter Medicine
- Casual position available at our Epping Animal Welfare Facility
About Us
RSPCA Victoria is a non-government, community-based charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.
Our organisation’s purpose is to work with the community to achieve outstanding animal welfare through education, advocacy, and animal care and protection. RSPCA Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment that is underpinned by our values: respect, consideration, clarity, accountability, expertise and collaboration.
About the role
We are currently recruiting for a casual veterinary nurse to join our team at our Epping Animal Welfare Facility. We are a clinic consisting of 3 permanent nurses and 4 permanents veterinarians.
Our clinic consists of an operating theatre, prep room, separate cat and dog wards, small laboratory, digital x-ray capability, and computerised record keeping.
The successful candidate will provide high quality veterinary nursing services to RSPCA Victoria shelter patients. This includes, monitoring patients, providing enrichment and care, cleaning and preparing equipment and instruments, and reporting any health and behaviour concerns of animals. In this role, you will be required to provide a high level of customer service to Foster Care clients and other RSPCA Victoria internal departments. In addition to this, the candidate will be required to assist the Veterinarians with surgical procedures and treatments and ensure all necessary documentation relating to customer interactions and the management of animals within the veterinary clinic are recorded accurately.
Successful performance of the role will require a good working knowledge of veterinary nursing patient care, excellent communication skills, flexibility and a can-do approach. The successful applicant will ideally be able to cover surgery (8:30am – 4:30pm) or wards (9am – 5pm) shifts. There is no weekend or public holiday requirement for nurses.
What we can offer you
- A uniquely diverse role with the opportunity to expand your skillset in shelter medicine and animal welfare.
- An opportunity to be trained and participate in high volume desexing, unique to the shelter environment.
- A great, cohesive and supportive team.
- Access to our Employee and Volunteer Assistance Program (EVAP)
- Generous discount on products and services, including Hill’s pet food, Hush Puppies and RSPCA Victoria retail products
What we are looking for from you
- Well-developed veterinary nursing knowledge and skills.
- Experience working in a veterinary nursing role is desirable, including basic knowledge of animal anatomy, behaviour, disease recognition and safe/calm handling practices.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment, whilst showing great care and compassion to the animals in our care.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem solving and organisational skills
- A positive and can-do attitude.
Qualifications and other requirements
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent experience is desirable.
- Evidence of current tetanus vaccination required.
- National Police Check required.
How to Apply If you‘d like to work with our team and make a difference to the protection and welfare of all animals, please visit the advertisement for this position on our website at: www.rspcavic.org and download the position description (top right-hand corner). Any questions please contact our nurse team leader Natalia Abou – Haidar on:
Click Apply Online to submit your application. Please upload your cover letter and resume as one PDF document. Applications for this role will close midnight on Friday, 9th April 2021.
RSPCA Victoria is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are welcome to access RSPCA Victoria’s Diversity & Inclusion Policy here.
Greencross Vets Werribee, Western Melbourne (posted 18th March)
Part Time Veterinary Nurse
Werribee, VIC
Over 1600 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 130 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 Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team at our Werribee clinic.
The primary responsibilities of this position include:
- Delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners;
- Caring, handling and cleaning all animals;
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment;
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care;
- Performing minor procedures when required;
- Reception duties including being the first point of contact for clients, handling client enquiries in person and over the phone, scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting and discharging patients.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and expertise:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent qualification);
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Veterinary Nurse;
- Excellent animal handling skills;
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures;
- Exceptional organisation, communication and customer service skills;
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment;
- Knowledge of RX Works Ideal but not essential.
What we can offer you:
- An interesting and varied role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment;
- Commitment to your career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship and regular performance reviews;
- Access to a support network of like-minded professionals;
- Access to our rewards scheme.
Pay is 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, Click here to apply now or please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above mentioned criteria to:
Rebecca Gunasee
Practice Manager
rebecca.gunasee@greencrossvet.com.au
Ivanhoe East Veterinary Hospital, Inner North-East Melbourne (posted 16th March)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
Ivanhoe East Veterinary Hospital is a boutique small animal hospital in a leafy inner-city suburb comprising of 1.5 vets and 5 nurses. We are soon to move to a large state of the art purpose built hospital in the next 12-16 months.
We are rapidly growing and an opportunity has arisen for a fabulous nurse to join our team. Our staff are a close knit family who support each other and are happy to go above and beyond when needed. We staff four nurses on daily so there is always plenty of support.
Our clientele are loyal and friendly and we offer a complete range of veterinary services including orthopaedic surgery, ultrasound and chemotherapy.
We are fully equipped with digital x-ray and dental xray, ultrasound, dental machine, anaesthetic monitoring equipment, humidicrib, bair hugger patient warmers and vetscan in-house blood test machines.
We have a fun culture and fast paced environment. We have a side focus on working with rescue groups and helping wildlife.
We are owner operated so no upselling occurs at the clinic, just patient focussed care.
Are you full of energy, compassionate and take pride in your work? Then this is the job for you!
What we are looking for?
- Available to work full time
- Minimum 2-3 years experience
- Feel free to apply if you have less experience but are a fast learner and committed
- Cert IV qualification or equivalent preferable but not essential
- A desire to provide a high standard of patient and client care
- Excellent customer service and animal handling skills
- Empathetic attitude toward animals, colleagues and clients
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently with a can-do attitude
- Team oriented and energetic outlook
- Desire to constantly learn and improve and better yourself as a vet nurse.
Responsibilities of the Position:
- Collaborating with other nurses and overseeing day to day operations of the clinic
- Animal handling skills, blood drawing, catheter placement, lab work etc.
- Reception duties, management duties available.
- Anaesthetic monitoring, surgery admission, discharge.
- Administering medication and give injections.
- Cleaning and hygiene duties- hospital and surgery
- Have a positive influence!!!
If you are interested in taking the extra step to reaching your maximum potential then please forward your resume and cover letter through to Rob or Brooklyn at management@ivanhoeeastvet.com.au or contact us on 03 9497 3003.
Feel free to ask any questions. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Keysborough Veterinary Practice, South-East Melbourne (posted 16th March)
At Keysborough vet practice we believe that a trip to the vet should be a positive experience, both for clients and their pets, and even more importantly, for the staff who work there.
Independently owned and run, we look after our staff, and trust them to look after our clients and their pets as if they were part of their own family.
One of our nurses is moving on to follow her dream of being a full time dog trainer, so we are currently looking for a nurse to join our team. If you want to work in a practice where your knowledge and skills are respected, ongoing learning and development is encouraged, and Friday mocktails are an important part of the schedule, contact us at keysivet@bigpond.net.au
Cert IV qualifications preferred but not essential. Part time hours, although full time may be considered for the right applicant.
Montrose Veterinary Clinic, Eastern Melbourne (posted 12th March)
Veterinary Nurse
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, 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 your cover letter and resume to attention Corrie montrosevet@westnet.com.au
We look forward to meeting you.
Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital, Mornington (posted 12th March) Nights Vet Nurse
Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital is a newly established facility on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Along with our 24 hour emergency department, we have specialist medicine and surgery teams, as well as an anaesthesia and analgesia specialist. We are a purpose built hospital with all the advanced equipment you would expect.
Please click here to see photos!
We are currently seeking an ECC nurse to join our emergency team on a permanent basis. This role involves 2 overnight shifts per week, on a three week rotation. Additional shifts are available if you feel you would like slightly more hours than the two overnights.
We have invested a lot of time in understanding the challenges of working night shift and developed a roster which cares for the health and wellbeing of our team. Our night nurses are not expected to work anymore than two overnights per week, they are not required to switch between days and nights and we ensure there is ample time to rest between shifts.
The successful candidate will have and be able to demonstrate the following:
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
- A minimum of three years’ experience veterinary nursing
- Prior experience in an emergency hospital is highly regarded but not essential for the position as we can provide you with on the job training with one of our experienced ECC nurses
- The desire to want to learn more
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive can do attitude
- A good sense of humour to match the rest of us!
A position at ERH provides you with:
- Development opportunities through in house and external training providers, along with an annual continuing education allowance
- Regular one on one catch ups with your team leader (because feedback and open communication is important to us!)
- Exposure to not only exciting emergency cases but also specialist surgery and medicine cases
- A friendly, supportive workplace, where a positive culture is one of our core values
- A quiet/wellness room upstairs for those times when you just need a moment to yourself!
- A new, purpose built facility with the latest equipment
If you are looking to work for an emergency and referral hospital that provides high standards of care to their patients, who appreciates their staff, and works within their client’s needs, then we are the hospital for you and we would love to hear from you!
Please send your application to jenna@penvetcare.com.au or call Jenna on 5986 6963 if you have any questions regarding this position.
For more information on Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral, visit https://penvetreferral.com.au/
Veterinary Referral Hospital, Dandenong (posted 12th March)
NURSING DIRECTOR
Dandenong, VIC
VRH is a purpose-built, world leading facility with modern sophisticated equipment and over 80 clinical and support staff, all focussed on providing world class patient care in a supportive, learning environment. An opportunity exists to join the multi-disciplinary team at VRH as Nursing Director to support our current systems and implement changes to leverage our continuing growth.
As part of the management team, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that the nursing staff are capable of working to the highest standards of clinical care in a supportive, happy environment. You will be involved in all decisions associated with the nursing team, from recruitment and team structures to performance management and professional development.
This role would be perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced exciting environment with a strong team of like-minded people. Responding to covid has reinforced the importance of organisational agility and we are looking for someone who can think both strategically and tactically.
This opportunity is available to an enthusiastic veterinary nurse with a collaborative style and a real interest in seeing the business excel through the enablement of the nursing team. Previous management experience in a multi-practice or multi-disciplinary setting will be well-regarded.
If successful, you will have access to:
- Industry leading remuneration (commensurate with experience);
- An interesting and varied role;
- Greencross’ industry-leading professional development opportunities; and
- A committed and supportive team environment.
To be successful you will have the following skills and expertise:
- Cert IV qualified:
- Further qualifications or study in human resources or frontline management will be highly regarded.
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Veterinary Nurse;
- Ability to work efficiently and independently and be committed to providing optimal patient care in a commercial setting;
- Exceptional organisation and communication skills.
If you would like to become part of the dynamic Dandenong team, click here to apply now or please send your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above-mentioned criteria to:
Michael Wilhelm
People and Culture Co-ordinator, VRH Dandenong
hr@VRH247.com.au
Only applicants currently able to work in Australia will be considered.
Eureka Veterinary Hospital, Ballarat (posted 12th March)
Veterinary Nurse (full-time)
• Compassion • Respect • Professionalism • Teamwork
Eureka Veterinary Hospital has a requirement for a highly motivated, and energetic Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated and professional team, commencing in April 2021.
Our business is centred on four core values: Compassion, Respect, Professionalism and Teamwork. Your ability to embody these values is of great importance to us, and as such will be prioritised ahead of qualifications and previous experience. Your personality, and ‘fit’ within our team’s culture is paramount.
The role will consist of duties such as:
- Animal handling
- Cleaning and sterilising equipment
- Assisting vets in consultations
- Basic medical procedures such as taking blood, placing catheters and monitoring anaesthetics
- General patient care
To be successful in this role, you will be a self-starter who shows strong initiative and is able to demonstrate:
- A strong alignment with our company values: Compassion, Respect, Teamwork and Professionalism
- Extensive and proven experience in animal handling
- A commitment to continuing education
- Calmness under pressure, but with a keen sense of urgency and an ability to be proactive
- High levels of motivation and an energetic outlook on your work, and in life in general
- The ability to multi-task, prioritise and adapt quickly to change
- Maturity and a strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Genuine compassion for people and animals
Previous experience is desirable, and a Cert IV qualification is preferable, however applicants currently enrolled and nearing completion of their Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing are encouraged to apply.
This role offers you the opportunity to work within one of Ballarat’s most long-standing and celebrated organisations, among a team of dedicated and committed professionals.
To see clinic photos click here
You’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
- Above industry award salary
- Highly supportive environment, in a dynamic group comprising of six clinics
- An encouraging learning environment with access to continuing professional development
- Modern equipment and facilities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Health and wellness initiatives
- And… free parking, uniform allowance, staff discounts, opportunities to be involved in charitable/community based initiatives, and a fun and sociable team of workmates!
If you wish to apply for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to jobs@bvp.com.au, marked to the attention of Claire McAteer.
Your cover letter must include a thorough summary of how and why you feel you can represent our four key values of Compassion, Respect, Teamwork and Professionalism. Applications that fail to provide this summary in the cover letter will not be considered.
Greencross Vets Point Cook, South-West Melbourne (posted 12th March)
Point Cook, 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 opportunity exists for an experienced Full Time Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team at our Point Cook 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, 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, Apply here or 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
Karingal Veterinary Hospital, Frankston (posted 11th March) Part Time Vet Nurse
If you are an experienced, self-motivated, veterinary nurse enthusiastic about the industry and wanting to work in a practice with a large, supportive, and fun-loving team, then we’re the place for you!
Does this sound like you…?
- You have a confident grounding of nursing knowledge from at least 1- 2 years working in a clinic (Cert IV qualification highly desirable or someone working towards this achievement).
- You are trying to find a balance between work and other life commitments such as family or further study.
- You are looking to further develop your skills and knowledge with a large and varied caseload.
- You crave the opportunity to create bonds with clients and their pets while educating them and providing the absolute best in Veterinary care in the consult room rather than being behind the scenes in theatre.
- You want 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).
- You would like to use your skills such as collecting blood, placing catheters and dental radiology but don’t often get the chance? Or do you want to develop these skills if you have never had the opportunity.
- You enjoy hard work and the rewards it brings.
At Karingal Vet Hospital, we cultivate a positive teamwork environment which promotes improved staff morale and clinic culture. We believe that employee wellbeing is critical, as well as encouraging personal development and learning.
The hours
- Between 15-30 hours per week dependant on the availability of the ideal candidate
- Are you only available afternoons and Saturday’s due to juggling family commitments or study? This could be the position for you! We are open until 8pm at night meaning we have a 3.30pm or 4.30pm-8.30pm weekday consulting shifts (yes, our nurses play a valuable role in the consult room) and 8.30am-5.30pm or 9am-2pm on Saturday’s.
- Or perhaps you are available for a couple of long days per week and would prefer to fit all your hours in 2-3 days per week while you find the ultimate work/life balance.
- We have weekday shifts ranging from 4-12 hours from 7.30am-8.30pm.
- The ideal candidate would be happy working every other Saturday (morning or full day).
- We are closed on Sunday’s and public holidays (except Easter Saturday).
- There is no on-call however occasionally there may be the need to stay back to treat an emergency or hospitalised patient.
This is what our nurses have to say….
If we sound like the practice for you, please download and complete our ‘Application for Employment’ form and return it, along with your CV, to our Practice Manager, Erin, at jobs@vetsandyourpets.com.au.Ashlee – Veterinary Nurse, Cert IV (3 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 over 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."
Greencross Vets Sandringham, South East Melbourne (posted 10th March)
Part Time Veterinary Nurse
Sandringham, VIC
Over 1900 veterinarians and vet nurses across Australia have chosen a career with Greencross Vets. Our vets and vet nurses benefit from the resources that the largest veterinary group in Australia provides including an industry leading education program, business support for better work/life balance and career opportunities throughout the 140 plus veterinary related businesses in the Greencross Vets family. At Greencross Vets your passion for pets is exemplified by practicing the highest standards of care. We invite you to join Greencross Vets for a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Greencross Vets, a pioneer in the Veterinary landscape for over 10 years, are committed to raising the industry bar and we want you to be a part of our journey! An exciting Part Time opportunity exists for a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our close-knit and passionate team at our Sandringham clinic.
Why join Greencross Sandringham?
- We are a happy team of 15 – the more the merrier
- 6 minutes’ drive to Sandringham beach
- The team believe in practicing a high standard of care to ensure that our patients only receive the best
- We offer a range of additional services to our patients including, grooming, Digital X-rays, Dental X-rays, nurse consults, behaviour consults and much, much more!
- If you enjoy working with up to date equipment then this is the clinic for you.
- Parking available and walking distance from Sandringham train station
- The team are very supportive and offer a great learning environment for you to upskill and find what you love!
- We can offer flexible hours to accommodate school/day care pickup and drop off
The primary responsibilities of this position include:
- Caring, handling and nursing animals;
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment;
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care;
- Delivering outstanding client care to all patients and owners;
- Handling client enquiries professionally in person, by email and over the phone;
- Administration duties and associated tasks.
Our 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
- Excellent animal handling skills;
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures;
- Exceptional organisation, communication and customer service skills;
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment;
- Confidence in monitoring anaesthesia.
What we can offer you:
- An interesting and varied role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment;
- Commitment to your career development through access to continued education 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, apply now with your cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above-mentioned criteria to Felicity Sant, Practice Manager: Felicity.Sant@greencrossvet.com.au
Greencross Vets Williamstown, Melbourne (posted 9th March)
Full Time Veterinary Nurse
Williamstown, VIC
Over 1900 veterinarians and vet nurses across Australia have chosen a career with Greencross Vets. Our vets and vet nurses benefit from the resources that the largest veterinary group in Australia provides including an industry leading education program, business support for better work/life balance and career opportunities throughout the 140 plus veterinary related businesses in the Greencross Vets family. At Greencross Vets your passion for pets is exemplified by practicing the highest standards of care. We invite you to join Greencross Vets for a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Greencross Vets, a pioneer in the Veterinary landscape for over 10 years, are committed to raising the industry bar and we want you to be a part of our journey! An exciting Full Time opportunity exists for a Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team at our Williamstown clinic!
Why work for Greencross Vets?
- We support career growth and development, the sky is the limit!!
- Opportunities to move up the ladder in your career
- Large support network of Nurses and Vets to be able to collaborate with and learn from
- We ensure our Team has a good work/life balance
- Opportunities to move around our clinics if you like variety and diversity!
Your primary responsibilities of this position include:
- Delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners;
- Caring, handling and cleaning all animals;
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment;
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care;
- Performing minor procedures when required;
- Reception duties including being the first point of contact for clients, handling client enquiries in person and over the phone, scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting and discharging patients.
Our ideal candidate will have the following qualities and expertise:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent experience);
- Excellent animal handling skills;
- Knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures;
- Exceptional organisation, communication and customer service skills;
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment;
- Knowledge of Rx Works ideal but not essential.
What we can offer you:
- An interesting and varied role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment;
- Commitment to your career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship and regular performance reviews;
- Access to a support network of like-minded professionals.
Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications. If this role is the right one for you, and you would like to become part of the dynamic Greencross team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above-mentioned criteria to:
Dr Skye Ware
Area Manager – Victoria West
skye.ware@greencrossvet.com.au
Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency, Collingwood Inner Melbourne (posted 9th March) ICU Nurse
ICU Nurse
- Permanent basis with attractive above-award remuneration.
- Fully equipped hospital with modern facilities.
- An industry leading team based in the heart of Melbourne.
Are ready to take the next step in your nursing career? The Centre for Animal Referral and Emergency (CARE) is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and conscientious nurse to join the ICU team. If you are passionate about veterinary nursing and have the desire to grow your knowledge and abilities further, CARE will help you develop the skills and experience you need to excel!
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, and surgery.
About You
CARE is seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious nurse who thrives on the excitement and challenges of trauma, injury, and the other acute presentations of emergency patients.
You would have your Certificate IV (or equivalent) qualification 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.
Life at CARE
The successful candidate will enjoy:
- A rich and fulfilling career in a high-performing and well-regarded specialist and emergency centre.
- Competitive remuneration (base rate will range between $25~$28 per hour), plus penalty loading and superannuation, commensurate with skill level and experience.
- The excitement and challenges that come with our interesting and varied ICU caseload.
- 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.
- Relocation assistance and potential for visa sponsorship for international candidates.
- A friendly and welcoming team of like-minded professionals. We are a supportive family-run clinic, with an emphasis on achieving best patient outcomes.
- A workplace community that is committed to promoting employee wellbeing, satisfaction, and retention.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing free and confidential counselling on issues of work, money, family, health, and everything in between.
- Great staff amenities which include complimentary snacks, beverages, espresso coffee, and fresh fruit delivered weekly.
- Generous discounts on a range of hospital products and services.
- An easy commute to work, owing to our close proximity to multimodal public transport and major arterial freeways. Secure off-street staff car parking is available.
- A centrally located workplace in one of Melbourne's most exciting lifestyle precincts.
How to Apply
Applications and enquiries should be directed to: careers@carevet.com.au Applications should include a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position and current CV (including contact details for three references).
CARE is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or age. Note, the successful applicant for the role may be required to undergo a National Police Check.
Oakleigh Central Vet, South East Melbourne (posted 8th March)
Full Time/ Part Time Veterinary Nurse
We are looking for an exceptional, experienced nurse to join our team.
We're a close knit team and personality matters! We want you to be able to have a laugh with us, but also know how and when to put your head down and do your job.
Our nurses are the heart and soul of our clinic, we expect a lot of you and in return you are given endless appreciation, gratitude, understanding and as much flexibility as possible to ensure a healthy work/life balance.
We are located in the South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne in a recently fully renovated clinic. (It's beautiful) We are a small animal clinic with a good mix of cats and dogs with a few rabbits and guinea pigs in the mix.
We work on a rotating roster where you will have the opportunity to work as a reception nurse, surgical nurse and floating nurse. To be successful in this position you must be competent in all aspects of general nursing and knowledge of RX works is a bonus.
If this sounds like you, please email your resume and cover letter to info@oakleighcentralvet.com.au and attention it to Julie.
We can't wait to hear from you!
www.oakleighcentralvet.com.au and
Beleura Veterinary Hospital, Mornington Peninsula (posted 8th March)
Experienced Veterinary Nurse
An opportunity has become available within our team here at Beleura Veterinary Hospital situated in the stunning surrounds of the Mornington Peninsula.
We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our upbeat, fast paced and highly rewarding team. Click here to see photos.
A management role may also be possible for the candidate with the right experience.
We are highly customer focused here at the Beleura Veterinary and our future team player will genuinely love the customer service vibe along with having the opportunity to excel with your nursing skills.
Veterinary experience is essential.
Our successful future team member must have the following skills embedded:
- Delivery of excellence in Customer Service both face to face and over phone
- Highly effective communicator & organisational skills
- Excellent phone manner
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software programs-RXWorks knowledge is beneficial
- Ability to manage fast paced environment with a smile
- Can work autonomously & unsupervised
- Reliable Team player
The role we have available will be approximately 32-40 hours per week on a variable roster from Monday through to Sunday. (Shared weekends) Beleura Veterinary Hospital is a boutique purpose built veterinary facility growing rapidly in which is why we require an additional, highly motivated member to support our current team.
If you feel that you might be our ideal candidate and would like to be a part of our incredible community, then please send a cover letter & resume to penny@beleuravet.com.au
Greencross Vets South Melbourne, Inner Melbourne (posted 5th March) Full Time Practice Manager
South Melbourne, VIC
Over 1900 veterinarians and vet nurses across Australia have chosen a career with Greencross Vets. Our vets and vet nurses benefit from the resources that the largest veterinary group in Australia provides including an industry leading education program, business support for better work/life balance and career opportunities throughout the 140 plus veterinary related businesses in the Greencross Vets family. At Greencross Vets your passion for pets is exemplified by practicing the highest standards of care. We invite you to join Greencross Vets for a rewarding and fulfilling career.
We have an opportunity available at our South Melbourne clinic for a Full Time Practice Manager to lead our passionate team! We are looking for an experienced team leader with exceptional communication skills who is ready to drive our business forward using well-developed business, customer service, human resource and operational skills.
The primary responsibilities of this position include:
- Managing the day to day operations of our clinic including stock management, staff management and rostering, and maintaining client records;
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre-and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care;
- Leading and developing our team and building a positive team culture;
- Ensuring that monthly KPI’s are met;
- Driving our business forward through creating and implementing local marketing initiatives; and
- Delivering outstanding service and care to all patients and owners.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing;
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Nurse;
- Proven experience in team management is highly regarded;
- Strong coaching and leadership skills;
- Experience with Rx works (preferred but not essential);
- Strong communication skills;
- Good business acumen; and
- Exceptional organisation and planning skills.
What we can offer you:
- Commitment to your career development through access to continued education;
- Access to a support network of like-minded professionals; and
- An interesting and varied role.
If this role could be everything that you are looking for and you would like to become part of our highly motivated and successful Greencross team, please send your application, including cover letter and resume, outlining your interest and suitability to:
Skye WareArea Manager
skye.ware@greencrossvet.com.au
Lort Smith Animal Hospital, North Melbourne (posted 5th March)
Veterinary Nurse
- Full Time (Part Time will be considered for the right candidate)
- Surgical and emergency day and night positions available
- Join Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital
Attention Vet Nurses, this is not your average role and not your average vet clinic! Lort Smith Animal Hospital is seeking outstanding people to join us.
Would you like to work for an organisation truly committed to providing exceptional veterinary care and preserving the human-animal bond irrespective of a person's circumstance?
Are you looking for a unique opportunity where you can improve the health and happiness of animals and the people who care for them?
Lort Smith is an iconic Melbourne institution serving the community for 85 years. The organisation still continues the legacy of Louisa Lort Smith who founded the animal hospital in 1936.
We are currently searching for permanent full time or part time qualified Veterinary Nurses to join our wonderful team of dedicated and passionate people.
The role includes;
- Surgical nursing - general, emergency, exotics and orthopaedic procedures
- Surgical scrub nursing
- Accident and emergency triage nursing (day or night shifts available)
- Overnight care nursing of a busy ICU ward.
- Inpatient/ward nursing
- Diagnostics and pathology - IDEXX inhouse equipment, CT scan, ultrasonography and endoscopy.
- Exotic animal nursing
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.
To be considered for this role, you will have the following skills and experience:
- Certificate IV Qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse (or equivalent)
- Minimum of two years' nursing experience, ideally 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 this job sound like the job for you we would love to hear from you. Apply now here.
Lort Smith’s mission is to improve the health and happiness of animals and the people who care for them. We do this via three very important streams of work; in our hospital by providing exceptional veterinary care and preserving the human-animal bond irrespective of a person’s circumstance; in our adoption centre by providing sanctuary, rehabilitation, welfare and a new home for animals; and through our community outreach programs by promoting responsible pet ownership and nurturing the human-animal bond.
Lort Smith is an equal opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity
Wantirna Veterinary Clinic, Wantirna, East Melbourne (posted 4th March)
Veterinary Nurse - Permanent Part time
- Love being a vet nurse?
- Struggling to see a future for yourself with low pay and industry conditions?
- What if you could have it all?
- Being a vet nurse is an amazingly fulfilling career, but it’s not without its challenges...
Sometimes it’s the long hours,
Sometimes it's feeling like it’s a thankless job.
Sometimes you wonder if there is a future for you?
And don’t forget the low wages compared to other industries.
We get it... and it's time for a change in our industry.. Why would you consider US in an ocean of job opportunities right now?
This role will give you a future.
There is opportunity for growth both personally and professionally.
We want someone looking to make a career out of this job.
We want to support you to do that.
We don’t yell orders at each other.
We all know what needs to be done and have the autonomy to manage ourselves to get the job done.
We thrive on training and mentoring.
We encourage you to learn and do more.
Our nurses are the linchpin to our success.
We do our best to have fun and enjoy ourselves while we are at it.
We spend so much time at work, it is VERY important to us that we have the right people to play with in the sandpit!
This would suit someone with experience… BUT the right fit is more important to us than qualifications.
If you are looking to find a clinic where you can cement yourself in a career, a clinic that is committed to providing you with long term career opportunities to do what you love.... Then call me, I'm happy to chat about what this job opportunity might look like for you.
What your aspirations are..
If it’s worth exploring we will both know it..
And then I’ll share our upcoming exciting news which will make working with us ever better!
Please send your resume to: wantirnavetclinic@gmail.com - Attention: Alison
Alphington & Fairfield Vet, Inner Melbourne (posted 4th March)
Experienced Veterinary Nurse – Full time or Part time.
Looking for a warm friendly experienced nurse to join our growing team in Melbourne’s inner north.
We are a small independent group of three inner city practices in Melbourne’s inner East and North.
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 for 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.
- We promote nurse training and development.
- Recently named the AVA VBG ‘Veterinary Business of the year 2020’
About you:
- You will need to have at least two years clinical experience and be certificate 4 qualified.
- This role is not suitable for trainees.
- You will love building ongoing relationships with clients and love to contribute to a positive open team culture.
- You will love advocating for and providing high quality care to patients and delivering great a great customer experience.
- An interest in rabbits, birds and exotics is a bonus but not a requirement.
Our preference is for this to be a FT position however we are flexible and can accommodate PT candidates. The role does include shared rostered Saturday’s but no Sunday or Public holiday work is required.
Like to know more? Contact Mark on 0433 029 779, or email your resume and why you think you would be a great fit for our team to: mark@afvet.com.au
Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital, Shepparton (posted 3rd March) Equine Vet Nurse
Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital located in Congupna, (Shepparton), Victoria is one of the busiest equine referral hospitals in the Southern hemisphere. With specialists in equine medicine, surgery and reproduction, the hospital, ambulatory and reproduction services collectively see over 4000 cases annually. The hospital provides a stimulating environment, training residents, interns and final year veterinary students all year round.
GVEH is seeking an experienced equine nurse to work within the hospital. The position will involve rotations through the busy surgical service, medicine/ICU inpatients and outpatients (predominantly assisting with lameness evaluations). Most shifts will be during the day and early evening, but the ability to undertake some night nursing on a rotating schedule is essential. The successful applicant will join the existing team of 4-5 veterinary nurses. Click here to see photos.
A great attitude and excellent horse handling skills are required for the position, with equine nursing experience a prerequisite and qualifications desirable. A strong team work ethic and the ability to confidently work with minimal supervision are essential. The positions are full time and involve some night shifts on a rotating schedule. An attractive salary will be offered to the right candidate.
Applications close 31st March 2021. For full position description and further information please contact robert.ralston@gvequine.com.au
Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital, Shepparton (posted 3rd March) Seasonal Medicine Nurse - Foal Specific
Seasonal Medicine Nurse – Foal Specific position
Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital is one of the busiest equine referral hospitals in the Southern hemisphere. We have specialists in equine medicine, surgery and reproduction with the hospital, ambulatory and reproduction services collectively see over 4000 cases annually. The hospital provides a stimulating environment training residents, interns and final year veterinary students all year round. During the season, approximately 100 equine neonates are admitted to the hospital for intensive care. Click here to see photos.
GVEH is seeking a seasonal equine nurse to work within the hospital from August/September 2021 to January 2022. The position will involve rotations through surgery, medicine (day and night shift ICU) and outpatients, with the successful applicants integrating into the existing 5-person nursing team.
A great attitude and good horse handling skills are essential for the position, with equine nursing experience or qualifications desirable. A strong team work ethic and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential. The position is full time and involve some afterhours and night shifts on a shared, rotating schedule. An attractive salary will be offered to the right candidate.
Applications close Friday April 16th 2021. For further information or to forward your application letter and resume please contact robert.ralston@gvequine.com.au
Geelong Animal Emergency, South Geelong (posted 3rd March)
FULL/PART TIME EXPERIENCED EMERGENCY NURSE REQUIRED
Geelong Animal Emergency is an out of hours emergency and specialist centre. We are a purpose built facility in central Geelong offering emergency care over nights, weekends and public holidays. We also house specialists in internal medicine and small animal surgery.
The clinic is a fully equipped emergency hospital offering Idexx blood machines, ultrasound, x-ray, a CT scanner and a ventilator.
We are looking for a professional and experienced nurse to join our team. The successful candidate will need to have the ability to work closely within a team, but also efficiently and independently in a challenging, unpredictable environment. This position will encompass all facets of emergency nursing including triage, monitoring of critical patients and emergency surgery. We are seeking a reliable and driven person who can contribute to improving our clinic, while being open to learning new techniques. We value excellent communication, an eye for detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
This position operates from a set 4 week roster to help maintain your work-life balance and will include weekends, overnight shifts and public holidays.
Please note this is not a training position and a minimum of three years experience working in a veterinary clinic is required. The successful completion of Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or overseas equivalent is preferred. Experience in an emergency clinic is desired but not essential.
We are a dedicated team who aims to provide the highest level of service to our patients, our clients and our referring vets. Interested parties should submit a letter of introduction, resume and three current referees to the details below:
Emily Mitchell: emily.mitchell@geelonganimalemergency.com.au
Dandenong Veterinary Hospital, Eastern Melbourne (posted 3rd March)
WANTED: Veterinary Nurse, experienced, CASUAL.
Calling all experienced casuals! Looking for some additional shifts? Looking for a team that puts patients, clients and our lovely team at the centre of what they do?
We would love the extra support you may be able to provide!
We are a non-corporate small animal Vet Hospital in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, and one of the oldest clinics in Melbourne (we began caring for local pets 94 years ago!). Although we are one of the oldest clinics, we are certainly not outdated in our patient care, having two enthusiastic practice owners who ensure that we strive to provide optimum care and standards to our clients and patients.
Role summary:
- For a qualified or experienced Veterinary Nurse
- Casual. Most shifts available when team members are taking annual or personal leave.
- The role will be varied to suit your experience – likely to include components of surgical nursing, general nursing, nurse consulting and supporting the consulting vet, and some reception duties.
- Our nurses are quite hands-on, allowing them to enjoy many aspects of their role.
We are a 3 vet small animal hospital, seeing mainly dogs and cats, but also occasional exotics and wildlife. We strive to provide optimum care and standards to the small animal patients and clientele that we service. We are proud of the care we offer, and have a large focus on wellness preventative care. We all work together to provide team-driven care, so you will need the ability to work well within the team.
We have high standards amongst everyone in the team and to assist you in this there are designated duty checklists and many hospital standards-of-care for patients and clients. An attention to detail in completing all designated tasks is expected. If you have pride in your personal standards and your quality of care, then you are just the sort of person we seek!
We are keen in the use of modern technology, using both Ezyvet and Smartflow, allowing us to start the transition towards becoming paper-free. We use a lot of modern technology in our client communication, education, and in-house patient care.
This position is open for current Australian residents (or working VISA applicants currently resident in Australia).
If you want to work in a team that truly values pet advocacy, engaging clients, and supporting fellow team members, then waste no time sending your cover letter and resume through!
Applications via email to:
Dr. Jessica Morse,
Email: jessica_morse@live.com
Please provide a (1) cover letter, (2) resume (3) reference contacts/letters supplied (no ‘upon request’ please).
Dandenong Veterinary Hospital
118 Princes Highway
Dandenong, VIC, 3175.
The Lost Dogs Home Frank Samways Veterinary Clinic, North Melbourne (posted 2nd March) 12 month PT Contract
Part Time Veterinary Nurse (12-Month Parental Leave Contract)
Frank Samways Veterinary Clinic
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 Part Time vet nurse (30 hours per week) 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 consults and surgical inductions, so this is great opportunity to grow and develop your nursing skills. You will be supported by a highly skilled, tight-knit nursing team, who are all working towards the same goal of providing the highest standard of care to our patients.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Undertaking nursing duties, including caring for hospitalised animals, surgical preparation and monitoring anaesthesia
- 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.
- Maintenance of hygiene and adhere to infection control protocols
- Providing animal care information on husbandry, nutrition, parasite control and behaviour to pet owners
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders in representing the organisation in a professional manner
- Assisting the shelter veterinary team when required
The successful applicant 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
- Effective time management and organisational skills
What you will get in return:
- The opportunity to work on unique surgery and welfare cases from the shelter that you don’t get to see many other places
- Fantastic career development and opportunities to develop skills in animal welfare and shelter medicine
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Access to our Foster care program
- A compassionate, supportive, and proud work environment
If you are interested in this role, please apply on our careers page by clicking here. If you have any queries regarding the role, please email carla.barro@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.
Warrandyte Veterinary Clinic, North-East Melbourne (posted 2nd March) Parental Leave Cover Vet Nurse, 12 Months
Veterinary Nurse (Experienced) required for Maternity Relief Position
Small Animal
Warrandyte, VIC
Warrandyte Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced veterinary nurse to cover Maternity leave from Monday 15th March 2021- March 2022 (with the possibility of extension).
The Hours
The clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8-7pm and Saturdays- 8-1pm.
Nursing shifts are negotiable and consist of a combination of both opening and closing shifts. Approximately 30hrs (including a rotating Saturday)
Please click here to see photos!
Our bubbly, dynamic nursing team are required to do a mix of surgical and reception duties;
- Providing a high level of customer service, including preventative care advice.
- Take patient blood samples (& run in-house bloods)
- Place IV catheters/ fluid therapy lines.
- Administer medications (PO, SC, IM, IV).
- Monitor anaesthetics and manage hospital cases (in consultation with veterinary staff).
- Post op patient monitoring and care
- Admission & discharge of surgery and hospital patient’s
To apply please email your CV to Prue.long@warrandytevet.com.au
Warrandyte Veterinary Clinic
T: 03 9844 3071
Vet Hub 3134, Ringwood (posted 2nd March) Full or Part Time Vet Nurse, Brand New Clinic
Full time/ Part time Qualified Nursing position Vet Hub (Ringwood)
- Emphasis on work life balance & Self wellness
- Continuing education
- Negotiable hours & renumeration
- Holiday flexibility
Are you a qualified, self-motivated, enthusiastic Veterinary Nurse?
Are you chasing the opportunity to expand your nursing skills and continue your professional growth, knowledge, and passion for the industry?
Would leadership opportunities interest you?
Welcome to Vet Hub, we recognise that the veterinary team including supportive nursing and administrative staff is the foundation of our successful relationships with our patients’ and their guardians.
We are offering the successful candidate the opportunity to further grow their knowledge and skills in our new, purpose designed small animal practice.
If positive work life balance including continuing education, negotiable hours, renumeration and holidays are as important to you as they are to us, then we welcome the opportunity to get to know you further.
A certificate IV in veterinary nursing or equivalent is highly desirable, however if you have the knowledge and experience from years of dedicating yourself to the care of your patients’ and their pet parents then we want you on our team!
We need an individual that shares and values teamwork, patient care, and customer service.
The Vet Hub team value the importance of core nursing abilities. We also recognise and have a healthy respect for the use of new equipment and gadgets, including the role they play in the evolving veterinary clinic.
A bubbly, enthusiastic personality with great work ethic is welcomed, along with the ability to take on interesting and challenging tasks and enjoy the rewards that they bring.
THE WORK
The successful candidate will carry out a variety of both surgical nursing, nursing consults and reception duties.
A sound knowledge around client education, especially with regards to preventative health care and management is a must. Along with the ability to develop sound relationships with pet parents in a relaxed comfortable way, including forging caring relationships that allow you to advocate and care for your patients’.
At Vet Hub we understand the importance in allowing our veterinary nurses to perform their job which includes but is not limited to:
- Preventative patient care & Customer Service
- Blood collection
- IV catheter placement
- Bandaging & wound care
- Patient admission and discharge
- General anaesthetic patient monitoring
- In-house pathology screening
- Proactive dental care
- Post-operative patient care & Revisit checks
To apply for this role, please forward your CV to: clinic@vethub3134.com.au
Warrandyte Veterinary Clinic, North-East Melbourne (posted 2nd March) Full or Part Time Vet Nurse
Full time / Part time Qualified Nursing position Warrandyte Veterinary Clinic
So… you’re a qualified, self-motivated, enthusiastic Veterinary Nurse, and looking for the opportunity to expand your nursing skills, continue your professional growth, knowledge, and passion for the industry, Right?
Warrandyte Veterinary Clinic recognise the strong role the nursing team provide in supporting and working with our veterinarians and in forming the foundations of the important relationships with our patients’ and their guardians alike!
If you are seeking the opportunity to grow your knowledge and skills in or small animal practice, whilst having a positive work life balance that places emphasis on staff well-being, then we need you on our team!
A certificate IV in veterinary nursing or equivalent is highly desirable, however if you have the knowledge and experience from years of dedicating yourself to the care of your patients’ and their pet parents then we would welcome the opportunity to get to know you further.
We need an individual that will share our values in teamwork, patient care and customer service. A bubbly personality is welcomed along with great work ethic, and of course not being afraid of a little hard work and an ability to enjoy the rewards that it brings.
Our team embrace the use of new equipment and gadgets but also respect their value and the role they play in the evolving veterinary clinic. However, we also value the importance of core nursing abilities.
Please click here to see photos!
THE WORK
"Vet Nurse because Badass Miracle Worker is not an official job title"
The successful candidate will carry out a variety of both surgical nursing, nursing consults and reception duties including but not limited to front of house customer service, blood collection, IV catheter placement and bandaging; patient admission and discharge; general anaesthetic patient monitoring, in-house pathology screening.
A sound knowledge around client education, especially with regards to preventative health care and management is a must. Along with the ability to develop sound relationships with pet parents in a relaxed comfortable way, including forging caring relationships that allow you to advocate and care for your patients’
THE HOURS
Our nursing roster includes a mixture of day and afternoon shifts with the clinic closing at 7pm on weeknights and Saturday Nursing shifts working on a rotating basis.
To apply for this role, please forward your CV to Prue.long@warrandytevet.com.au
Hampton Veterinary Clinic, Hampton, SE Melbourne (posted 2nd March)
Veterinary Nurse - Part Time / Full Time
We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse, Part or Full Time from April 2021. We require a candidate with strong nursing skills, offering excellent customer service to our clients at all times.
The total hours and shifts are flexible in order to meet the needs of both the candidate and the practice. We have a rotating weekend roster, so the successful candidate will be required to work some Saturdays (eg 1-2 in 4).
A 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.
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 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
Checkout our website: www.hamptonvet.com.au
Burke Road Veterinary Clinic, Camberwell (posted 2nd March)
Burke Road Veterinary Clinic and Hospital are looking for an experienced nurse to join a great team.
We have excellent equipment and wonderful clients that want to do all they can for their pets. This allows us to regularly workup interesting cases and provide a high standard of care to all our patients.
Please click here to see a photo!
There is no Sunday or public Holiday work. We strongly encourage CPD. Clinical experience or Cert IV or almost completed cert IV is essential.
Please send your resume to dcm47@bigpond.com
For more information, see burkeroadvet.com.au and
The Visiting Vet, Werribee (posted 1st March)
EXPERIENCED VET NURSE POSITION AVAILABLE
SMALL ANIMAL
WERRIBEE – Victoria
PART TIME (flexible, with the potential to go full time)
Experienced small animal vet nurse looking for a real work-life balance
We are an expanding mobile vet service with our own surgery facility and consulting room. We believe in honesty, integrity, flexibility, respect and professionalism and would love an experienced vet nurse who wants to be a part of the modern and expanding fear free and client focused part of our industry.
What we are looking for;
- A minimum of 3 years veterinary nursing experience with appropriate qualifications but will consider all applications
- Great communication and customer service skills
- Ability to collect blood, run in house bloods, place catheters
- Essential – high level skill of anaesthetic monitoring and patient care
- Essential – driver’s license
What we offer;
- Encourage and support professional development and continuing education
- Positive and supportive working environment
- Above award wage
- No after hours or on call
- Supported by a business owner who understands the need for the mental and physical breaks during the day you will have dedicated lunch breaks
Operating for 7 years with an amazing clientele base, surgery facility opened in October 2017 using Ezyvet software. Help those pets whose owners are struggling to get to the vet. Click here to see photos.
Send cover letter, resume and a list of 3 references via email to Dr Sandy Ypelaan sandy@thevisitingvet.com.au and start your new life.
Visit: www.thevisitingvet.com.au and
Greencross Vets East Melbourne Region (posted 1st March) Part Time / Casual Relief VN
Experienced Locum Veterinary Nurse
Part Time / Casual
East Melbourne Region, VIC
Over 1500 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 100 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 8 years, are committed to raising the industry bar - and we want you to be a part of our journey! An exciting Part Time / Casual opportunity exists for a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our team as an East Melbourne Locum Nurse. This is a great opportunity if you like variety and are keen to work within our clinics within East Melbourne.
The role will provide exciting opportunities to work in a collaborative environment across several practices along with great team culture!
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.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and expertise:
- 3+ years of experience working as a Veterinary Nurse
- Completion of Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent.
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- A calm and friendly professional with a sense of humour
- An amazing ‘can do’, team player attitude.
- A nurse that is interested in developing their career further into a possible leadership role.
What we can offer you:
- An interesting and varied role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment
- Commitment to you career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship and regular performance reviews
- Access to a support network of like-minded professionals
- Access to our rewards scheme.
Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications. If this role is the right one for you, and you would like to become part of the dynamic Greencross team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above mentioned criteria to:
Renee Newstead
Area Manager Victoria East
renee.newstead@greencrossvet.com.au
Greensborough Veterinary Clinic, Greensborough, NE Melbourne (posted 26th February)
Veterinary Nurse
Northern Suburbs Veterinary Hospitals Pty Ltd
Greensborough Veterinary Hospital
- Do You Have The WOW Factor?
- Do You Have Drive, Enthusiasm & Initiative?
We are an 9 Surgeon practice looking to employ a Veterinary Nurse.
Obviously experience is preferred but hard to source, so we are keen to speak to candidates with an animal studies background or some clinic exposure. We have extensive nursing experience so are keen and willing to employ a trainee if required.
The position involves a 4 day week made up of approximately 32 hours and every 3rd weekend (short hours) at penalty rates. This averages to approximately 36 hours per week. Evening work is shared and overtime available to cover leave. Hours are negotiable.
Our Hospital is able to provide most procedures in house, servicing our patient’s needs to the highest standard. We carry a large workload, seeing a variety of cases in a team environment.
Please forward resumes to: admin@greensboroughvets.com.au
Only successful applicants shall be contacted.
For more information see: www.greensboroughvets.com.au/ and
The Berwick Village Vet, South-East Melbourne (posted 24th February) Full or Part Time Vet Nurse
The Berwick Village Vet is looking for an experienced nurse. We will consider full-time or part-time for the right applicant.
So who are we? We are a small two vet practice in Berwick. At present we have 6 nurses in various roles, and we have a great mix of personalities. We love our little clinic! If you are after a big corporate style job this job is not for you!
What do we want? An experienced nurse to work into the team. Along with every other vet clinic in the country, we are now busier than before and we need another nurse to help out. We really pride ourselves on trying to work with our clients, and we have great clients.
We need a nurse who really enjoys the Customer service side. Customer service is harder than ever with a busier practice, limited numbers of people inside the building, and the hassles of a pandemic. We also need an organizer. Someone who can work autonomously and doesn’t need to be given a list each day. We alternate rosters so you’ll be in with the furries on surgery day as well. You need to get the Vet moving, get the job done, and really look after the little patients who are sometimes really not enjoying their day! So care and attention to detail for managing the pets pre- and post- op is important, as is confidence in the surgery itself.
Marketing skills, including newsletter and social media are an advantage. If you’ve applied for other jobs here please advise when, in your email.
So how do you apply? Call the clinic on 9707 3855, or fire off an email with CV and cover letter to jeremy@berwickvillagevet.com.au
Mulgrave Veterinary Clinic, South East Melbourne (posted 24th February)
Part-time/Flexible Veterinary Nurse. For an immediate start.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced veterinary nurse to join our team at our Small Animal Clinic in Wheelers Hill, Victoria. We offer above the award hourly rate.
Who are we?
Mulgrave Veterinary Clinic is a family-owned single vet small animal veterinary practice in the South East Melbourne. We are focused on providing a high standard of veterinary medicine and surgery to our patients as well as providing a pleasant working environment for all our team members. We have the full range of inhouse bloods (Abaxis, digital radiography, a dental unit plus the standard clinic equipment you'd expect.
We are a busy small animal 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, surgery assistance and cleaning.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Completed their Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- A minimum of 1-2 years 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
- We are looking for a professional, accountable, a reliable team player to fit in our team
Whilst we value and appreciate nurses with less experience, this role is specific for an experienced candidate.
The position is fully flexible, however must including one in three Saturdays (9am – 1pm).
For all enquiries and to apply, please send a copy of your cover letter and CV to surimurty@hotmail.com
www.mulgravevetclinic.com.au and
Border Vet Kerang, Murray River Region (posted 24th February)
Experienced Veterinary Nurse - Parental Leave Position
Border Veterinary Clinic is a busy group of clinics servicing both companion and large animals. We have clinic locations at Cohuna, Kerang, Barham and Leitchville.
We require a full time Veterinary Nurse to join our team based at Kerang.
Your new role:
As an experienced Veterinary Nurse, you are responsible for supporting the veterinarians in providing the highest level of treatment and care for patients. This is a full-time parental leave position with the opportunity for ongoing employment for the right person.
Your responsibilities and duties across the clinic will include:
- Undertaking routine clinic nursing operations
- Ensuring excellence in all aspects of customer service and patient care
- Follow and ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety policies
- Clinic hygiene
About You:
- I’m a vibrant positive person who contributes to a friendly and professional working environment.
- I am committed to continuing education and keeping my knowledge up to date.
- I love talking to people and forming a good rapport with them.
- I am prepared to take ownership of my role and am motivated to drive the development and implementation of customer-focused programs.
- I am a “hands-on” nurse who can capably anticipate vets’ needs
If you can tick these boxes, then please read on….
The successful applicant will meet the following key criteria:
- Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a clinic is preferred, but not essential.
- Exceptional customer service skills and a “can-do” attitude.
- Effective communication and time management skills.
- Ability to communicate well with clients, your colleagues and managers.
- If you are currently studying Cert IV, you are welcome to apply.
How to apply:
For a full Position Description and to apply for this role please email your cover letter, addressing the key criteria above with your resume including referees to: recruitment@apiam.com.au
Westernport Veterinary Clinics, Mornington Peninsula (posted 23rd February) Trainees Welcome
Westernport Vet Clinics, located on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, has a vacancy for a full time and part time veterinary nurse.
Westernport Vet Clinics are a family run, community focused practice with 3 branches in Hastings, Somerville and Balnarring. We have a varied and busy case load, with a great team of nurses and vets. We pride ourselves on our excellent standard of veterinary care but also first class customer service.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and expertise:
- Knowledge of veterinary procedures including anaesthetic monitoring, catheter placement & blood collection.
- Excellent animal and client care standards.
- Customer service experience.
- Strong time management skills.
- Positive friendly team player.
- Knowledge of Rx Works would be useful.
Duties will include:
- General Nursing tasks including pre and post-operative care, pathology, radiology, care of medical and surgical cases, as well as emergency care.
- Maintaining hygiene of the practice including surgical areas, kennels, cattery, instruments, equipment, consulting rooms and reception.
- Reception tasks including greeting clients, booking appointments, answering phones and parasite prevention advice.
If you would like to join a fantastic team and have a feeling of being well appreciated, please forward your resume and references to: admin@westernportvet.com.au or contact Leonie Jones on 03 5979 1214.
For more information, see: http://www.westernportvet.com.au/ and
Torquay and Surfcoast Veterinary Clinics, Torquay (posted 23rd February)
Part Time or Casual Veterinary Nurse - Flexible
Position available for a Small Animal Clinic in Torquay Victoria with above award hourly rate.
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 with regular inhouse training and encouraging registration for Nurses. 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 fully flexible, however must 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
Johnston Street Veterinary Clinic, Fitzroy (posted 23rd February)
Veterinary Nurse
- Casual/Part time Veterinary Nurse – Inner Melbourne Independently Owned Clinic.
- Make a difference – without burning out.
Enjoy becoming a well-rounded veterinary nurse extraordinaire in a supportive, inclusive and fun environment whilst maintaining a great work/life balance. Join our team of warm, compassionate and friendly, veterinary professionals dedicated to personable, gold standard veterinary care.
About JSVet:
Johnston Street Veterinary Clinic is an independently owned small animal veterinary clinic located in Fitzroy, Melbourne. We are a young modern clinic, having been established in 2011, and we are continuing to grow and evolve.
Our work culture is fun, relaxed and inclusive. Our clinic prides itself on excellent patient care, strong client relationships, good community standing and in offering a personable veterinary experience. As a workplace, we promote mental health awareness and a good work/life balance with no after hours or on call, or Sundays/public holidays. Join our team of 4 vets, 3 nurses, 1 receptionist, 1 Nurse assistant, 3 Groomers and 1 Practice Manager.
The role:
We are looking for an experienced, qualified veterinary nurse who already encompasses core nurse values and understands the expectations of working in a busy general practice. JSVet nurses are empowered and involved with multiple clinical aspects such as; anaesthetic monitoring, IV placement and blood collection, radiology, nurse appointments, reception duties and much more.
About you:
- You are qualified with a Certificate IV or equivalent.
- You have 2 or more years experience in a busy veterinary environment.
- You have the ability to work at least one permanent shift per week with the flexibility to pick up additional shifts with the possibility of this increasing.
In addition these personal qualities are of importance to our team and this position;
- An adept learner who is enthusiastic, conscientious and has attention to detail.
- The ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
- A willingness to contribute to a positive team environment and our JSVet mission.
Check out us on and at: www.jsvet.com.au
To join our unique veterinary environment and please apply to our Practice Manager Amy at: amy@jsvet.com.au with your CV and Cover Letter.
Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency, Collingwood (posted 23rd February) Full Time Surgery Vet Nurse
Surgery Nurse
- Permanent full-time basis with attractive remuneration
- Well-equipped hospital with modern facilities
- An industry leading team based in the heart of Melbourne
The Centre for Animal Referral and Emergency (CARE) is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious nurse to join our specialist surgery team.
About CARE
CARE is a busy, well-equipped, multi-specialist veterinary hospital located in Collingwood, on the fringe of Melbourne city. It is a rapidly growing, privately-owned clinic that is strongly focused on providing the highest standards of patient, client and referring veterinarian care whilst preserving a supportive, friendly working environment for its staff.
The Opportunity
This surgical nursing position is an exciting opportunity to develop your nursing career. It involves the surgical, anaesthetic, and inpatient nursing of a varied and interesting caseload of patients presented to the surgery department at CARE. The role supports our four surgeons and one intern and joins a team of four other dedicated surgical nurses. It involves responsibility for the care of hospitalized patients of the surgery department, as well as assistance with their anaesthetic management, specialized diagnostic tests, preparation for surgery and theatre nursing. In addition, there is a need for regular, reliable, and detailed communication within the department, across departments of the hospital, and with clients and referring veterinarians.
About You
The ideal candidate is professional, genuine and personable, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. An ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage a variety of challenges that you may be presented with would be an advantage.
In addition to a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and an interest in the anaesthetic and nursing management of surgical patients, alignment with our team-oriented ethos and standards of care will be strongly valued. Specialist level nursing experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.
The successful candidate will enjoy above award remuneration, 4 weeks annual leave, support and encouragement for professional development and continuing education, and the opportunity to work in a constructive, cohesive team environment.
How to Apply
Applications (including a cover letter describing your suitability for the position, CV, and a list of references) may be directed to Erin Gibson via egibson@carevet.com.au
Craigieburn Animal Hospital, Northern Melbourne (posted 23rd February)
VETERINARY NURSE REQUIRED CRAIGIEBURN
Are you a nurse that is under-utilised at your current job?
Do you have a lot more that you can offer as a nurse?
If so we may well be the clinic for you!
We have a position for ideally an experienced, competent veterinary nurse to work at our Craigieburn veterinary clinic, one of our 3 privately owned veterinary practices.
The successful applicant will work under the guidance of our nurse supervisor who overseas our 3 clinics.
WHAT WE REQUIRE:
- An exceptionally good nurse who wants to excel
- A great leader
- An experienced nurse who can do both reception and surgical nursing to a high standard.
- Ideally a certificate 1V in veterinary nursing
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Someone who wants to make a difference.
THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE ARE:
- General nursing and surgical nursing
- Some reception duties
- Excellent customer service skills
- Effective time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently, and both independently and as part of the team when the situation requires!
ON OFFER IS:
- A full time 38 hour working week (with designated lunch breaks)
- The opportunity to work in a busy animal hospital where you will be exposed to lots of interesting and challenging cases on a daily basis
- The opportunity to get exposed to and participate in our many areas of interest such as reproduction (we do a lot of caesarians weekly) and rehabilitation just to name a couple.
- A great opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge.
- Attractive staff discounts
- A practice that is willing to put time into you and develop
- A well equipped clinic with experienced and loyal staff
- Opportunity to participate in our in clinic training sessions.
- A salary reflective of your skills and experience with earning potential
Interested applicants should contact Dr Michael Bell via email at:
michaelbellhawk@outlook.com
ph: 0409 207 970 (ah)
Please supply your CV together with 2 referees and a cover letter explaining why you are the person we are looking for.
Wangaratta Veterinary Clinic, NE Vic (posted 22nd February)
Wangaratta Veterinary Clinic in North East Victoria is looking for a fabulous fully-qualified part time nurse to join our hard-working team.
- Are you enthusiastic and reliable with a great sense of humour?
- Do people smile when you walk into the room?
- Are you always one step ahead of your vets (even though they all like things done in a slightly different way!)?
- Do you thrive under pressure and have a strong desire to learn?
- Do you have exceptional communication skills and a positive attitude?
- Are you always finding ways that your workplace (and you) can improve?
- Do you love working in a clinic where you know what is expected of you, there are consistent standards of care and people genuinely care about each other, the patients, the clients and the clinic?
If this sounds like you – great! Be aware we have some keen (and talented) bakers, some keen (but not so talented) singers and having some skill in 10 pin bowling will be a bonus (when we are allowed back in there)!
Click here to see photos!
We are a mixed practice with a team of 17 (and growing). So if you are perhaps looking to escape Melbourne or want to try a new clinic in a beautiful part of the world, definitely apply (you don’t need to have any large animal experience to join us!) The position is approximately 30 hours per week and is available from Feb 2021.
If this still sounds like your cup of tea, please send your resume and cover letter to Natalie Iskov at wangarattavetclinic@bigpond.com (and you can check us out on FB and our website: www.wangarattavetclinic.com)
Monash Veterinary Clinic, Oakleigh East, SE Melbourne (posted 22nd February)
VETERINARY NURSES
Due to growth over the past year our clinic has several exciting opportunities for experienced veterinary nurses, as an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse each day will see you well rewarded. These positions are newly created positions and will see you joining our current team of vets and nurses. We are seeking applications from nurses who are passionate about patient care, with an ability to provide a high level of veterinary nursing service and advice. All positions are best suited to experienced nurses.
About us
Monash Veterinary Clinic was first established in 1977, and we believe choosing a veterinary clinic is like choosing a family doctor. We understand that our customers need to know that their pet is in the hands of caring professionals. At Monash, we have a proven record in providing excellent care and advice to our clients and their pets. Our modern facility and cohesive team of veterinarians and nurses ensures we can continue to offer the best quality veterinary medicine and surgery to our clients’ pets. Monash Veterinary Clinic has grown into the biggest general and small animal reproduction veterinary clinics in Victoria. We work actively with our clients on disease prevention programs, breeding programs whilst also dealing with their sick and injured pets.
The Opportunity
The successful candidates will be working as a hospital and receptionist veterinary nurse that will cover most areas of veterinary nursing. The positions have flexibility to be full time or part time for exceptional applicants. Our practise hours are 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, Saturday from 8am to 1pm with occasional work on Sundays, you will need to be available between the hours of 7am to 8pm Monday to Friday and from 8am to 2pm on weekends. Flexibility regarding working hours is preferred but not essential.
Key selection criteria:
- Qualified or suitably experienced
- Compassionate to the demands of our industry
- Ability to work in a busy team environment
- A desire to further your skill set in the profession
- A genuine passion for the industry
- Excellent customer service skills
Our clinic is extremely busy, and our staff are the backbone to the clinic. We pride ourselves in the services we provide, referring little and providing high quality service to our clients. We work in a purpose-built facility complete with all the gadgets. Our case load consists of interesting breeding/reproduction cases, orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, infectious diseases plus more.
We are a fun but hardworking team that are renowned for our friendly and understanding approach to our work. At Monash Vet, you will develop both professionally and personally in this busy and rewarding environment, and you will be part of a caring, passionate, and skilled team.
We offer on-site parking, a clean and friendly work environment and our staff room is always stocked with lunch items, fruit and even a coffee machine, most of the time we have special treats which our wonderful clients are continuously providing. What more could you ask for!
A competitive salary and the possibility of part time hours can be offered for these roles. The remuneration will be commensurate with the skills and experience of successful candidates.
Apply Now
Applications should include curriculum vitae, and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria addressed to Nandi Adams via email to operations@monashvet.com.au
Belgrave South Veterinary Clinic, Dandenong Ranges (posted 22nd February) Casual Vet Nurse
Casual Vet Nurse Position Available
Belgrave South Veterinary Clinic is a busy small animal clinic located in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.
Our clinic is comprised of 5 vets and 8 nurses, is easily accessible by main freeways and has off street parking available.
We are a friendly, purpose-built clinic with dedicated staff and a lovely clientele. We pride ourselves on providing high quality veterinary care to our clients in a friendly, professional manner.
Being in a semi-rural area, the practice is 95% small animal but the opportunity is always available to see a variety of other species, such as pocket pets, cattle, sheep, goats and horses.
Our busy team is looking for additional support from a fully qualified, experienced casual vet nurse to join us and help us fill an evening shift. The ideal candidate would ideally have flexibility to be able to fill in additional shifts when other nurses are away.
The position is casual (approx. 7 hours per week, with NO after hours).
The ideal candidate would be available for the following shift:
- Wednesdays 1-8pm
The ideal applicant will have:
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) *Trainee nurses need not apply, as a qualification is required for this role.
- Minimum previous veterinary nursing experience of 2-3 years essential.
- An enthusiastic, highly motivated and positive attitude.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A caring and friendly demeanour.
If this sounds like you, then please contact Kim at: office@belgravesouthvet.com.au
Web: www.belgravesouthvet.com.au
West Brunswick Veterinary Clinic, Melbourne (posted 19th February)
Casual/Part-Time Veterinary Nurse – Inner Melbourne Privately Owned Clinic
- Opportunity to develop your nursing skills
- Exceptional support team with strong mentoring
- We are genuinely committed to maintaining a sound work-life balance
Discover the joy of becoming an all round Veterinary Nurse super-star as you join our growing team of empathetic, warm and friendly veterinary professionals.
Join us as soon as possible for the next exciting phase of our journey.
About us:
For 30 years West Brunswick Veterinary Clinic has delivered exceptional veterinary care to the local community and has developed a well-earned reputation for providing animal care services to the local community.
The current owner is moving into retirement and a new owner is looking to take the practice forward. The practice will remain a privately owned, non-corporate practice which will care for the local community and their furry family members to the best of our abilities.
The nursing team at West Brunswick Veterinary Clinic has remained with the same core employees for over 5 years now, only adding new nurses as the practice gets busier, hence this advertisement.
About this role:
As an experienced Veterinary Nurse you will already have a sound awareness of the runnings and expectations in a busy vet practice. The nurses at West Brunswick Veterinary Clinic do it all. From anaesthetic monitoring, reception duties, placing catheters, blood collection, client communication and so much more.
We are looking for a Veterinary Nurse with at least 1 year of experience. Someone who has flexibility with their availability, being able to pick up shifts and also having permanent shifts with the possibility of this role becoming full-time in the near future.
About you:
Your qualifications are certainly essential to your success in this role and it is expected that you will demonstrate talent and skill as a qualified Veterinary Nurse. In addition, these personal qualities are similarly important to us:
- Ability to quickly build rapport with clients, their pets and fellow team members
- An adept learner willing to explore new horizons and accept change when based on sound professional foundations
- Knowing that great results are only achieved through teamwork accomplished with mutual respect
It's time to apply:
By now you will have realised that West Brunswick Veterinary Clinic is a genuinely unique environment and one that encourages quality in all that we do. This is very important to us, but harmony is equally important, as is ensuring a great working atmosphere where honesty through transparency builds trust.
It is time for you to make the next step in your career and join us.
To apply for this exceptional opportunity, email: westbrunswickjob@gmail.com with your CV and a Cover Letter.
www.westbrunswickveterinaryclinic.com.au
Sandringham Veterinary Hospital, SE Melbourne (posted 19th February)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
Are you good with clients? Do you love Marie Kondo?
Do you go home thinking about the pets and owners you came across that day?
Do you make people around you happy? If the answer to those questions is a loud YES then we are looking for you!
Sandringham Veterinary Hospital is rapidly expanding and we want you to join our team. We are well equipped with a full surgical suite, in-house blood machines, x-ray and ultrasound machine.
Our standard working hours are 8am-7pm but we also offer a 24/7 after hours emergency service and offer referral for other vets. You would be joining an amazingly talented and hard working team of 2.5 Vets, 2 Nurses and 3 Receptionists.
Duties would include all aspects of veterinary nursing as well as some reception duties - therefore we expect your customer service skills to be exceptional and want you to be proud of the team you work with. As a team we are always growing and striving to improve. We want new members to share in that same passion.
What do we offer?
- Money of course
- Working in a beautiful location minutes from the beach and within a cosy village filled with cafes and restaurants
- Continued education and training
- A close-knit and supportive work family that you can depend on during those hard times
If you would like to become part of our team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume to Dr Adam Marques at: adamarques@gmail.com
Corio and Lara Veterinary Clinics, Geelong (posted 18th February)
Qualified Veterinary Nurse – 2 positions available
Corio and Lara Veterinary clinics are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated veterinary nurse to join our supportive, friendly team.
Are you:
- Confident in all aspects of nursing, from reception to surgical nursing, with at least two year’s experience?
- Looking for a clinic which will let you show off your amazing skills at blood collection, catheter placement, dental scaling and polishing, dental radiography and loads more?
- Itching to develop and extend on your skills in a supportive, friendly team environment
- A great worker who likes a fast-paced clinic where we work hard but enjoy a laugh together too!
- We use RxWorks – experience would be great, if not we can easily train you!
We want to hear from you!
What we can offer you:
- A big team of support around you, with 10 fellow nurses and 4 vets
- A positive environment, where vets and nurses work together in the best interests of the patient
- All the toys to play with, including Idexx lab equipment, Surgivet with capnography, digital X-ray and dental X-ray, iM3 dental machine, Bair Huggers, fluid warmers and much more!
- A location that can’t be beaten - only 45mins to Melbourne CBD, and 35 mins to the Surf Coast!
The hours:
The position is part time with a guaranteed 60 plus hours per fortnight. Your hours will be between the varied shifts, (Clinic hours 8-6pm week days), and some Saturday shifts on a rotating roster. We are closed on Sundays and public holidays and do not work overnight or on call.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you!
Please apply online by sending your CV to ramtin.safrang@vetpartners.com.au
Animal Emergency Centre Frankston, SE Melbourne (posted 18th February)
Emergency and Critical Care Nurse
Full time or Part Time
AEC has an exciting opportunity for Veterinary Nurses to join our dynamic emergency and critical care team. We are seeking full or part time nurses at Frankston. An opportunity exists to also work shifts at our Mt Waverly location if desired.
At AEC we are passionate about providing our team with the opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities. If you don’t have any ECC experience we provide industry leading training, mentorship and support for all new team members including supervised shifts and a modular induction program.
If you already have experience in ECC we offer a work environment that values your skill and knowledge with above award wages.
AEC Frankston are dedicated emergency and critical care hospitals. 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.
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to expand your clinical skills in a supportive, exciting and dynamic environment
- A challenging and rewarding position – What doesn’t challenge you, won’t change you!
- Ongoing career support and mentorship
- Support both professionally and personally with proactive interaction with colleagues and the support team.
- The opportunity to progress you career and earning potential
- The opportunity to work alongside some of Melbourne’s best ECC vets and nurses
- Paid parental leave program
Our ideal candidates will have the following:
- Cert IV Qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse (or equivalent qualification)
- Exceptional organisation and communication skills
- Flexible, adaptable and a positive attitude!
- Passionate about patient and client care
If you would like to join our incredible team, please send your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above-mentioned criteria to:
Todd Wade
Business Manager
Animal Emergency Centre Mount Waverley, SE Melbourne (posted 18th February)
Emergency and Critical Care Nurse
Full time or Part Time
AEC has an exciting opportunity for Veterinary Nurses to join our dynamic emergency and critical care team. We are seeking full or part time nurses at Mt Waverly. An opportunity exists to also work shifts at our Frankston location if desired.
At AEC we are passionate about providing our team with the opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities. If you don’t have any ECC experience we provide industry leading training, mentorship and support for all new team members including supervised shifts and a modular induction program.
If you already have experience in ECC we offer a work environment that values your skill and knowledge with above award wages.
AEC Mt Waverly are dedicated emergency and critical care hospitals. 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.
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to expand your clinical skills in a supportive, exciting and dynamic environment
- A challenging and rewarding position – What doesn’t challenge you, won’t change you!
- Ongoing career support and mentorship
- Support both professionally and personally with proactive interaction with colleagues and the support team.
- The opportunity to progress you career and earning potential
- The opportunity to work alongside some of Melbourne’s best ECC vets and nurses
- Paid parental leave program
Our ideal candidates will have the following:
- Cert IV Qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse (or equivalent qualification)
- Exceptional organisation and communication skills
- Flexible, adaptable and a positive attitude!
- Passionate about patient and client care
If you would like to join our incredible team, please send your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above-mentioned criteria to:
Todd Wade
Business Manager
todd.wade@aecvet.com.au
Advanced Vetcare, Kensington, Central Melbourne (posted 17th February) Internal Medicine / Oncology Nurses
Internal Medicine/Oncology nurses
Advanced Vetcare is a veterinary referral centre with 24 hour emergency and critical care support. We are a purpose built facility in central Melbourne. We currently house specialist small animal surgery, internal medicine, oncology and emergency services.
Applications are invited from professional and experienced nurses to join our Internal Medicine/Oncology departments. Due to an increase in our services we have a full time position plus part time/casual. We are a fully equipped hospital, including ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, access to MRI, endoscopy and more. This allows us to offer the best and most complete care to our patients, as well as offering diversity and intrigue to our caseload.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work closely within a team, but also autonomously and independently in a challenging, unpredictable environment. We require a flexible and adaptable employee, who is organised and proactive. This position will encompass all facets of speciality nursing, including outstanding client service and excellent inter-departmental communication. We are seeking a reliable and driven person who can contribute to improving our clinic, while being open to learning new techniques.
We offer continued education opportunities, as well as in-clinic training seminars.
Please note this is not a training position and a minimum of 2 years experience is desired. The successful completion of Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or overseas equivalent is preferred. An attractive salary will be offered, commensurate with experience.
We are a dedicated team who aims to provide the highest level of service and care to our patients, our clients and our referring vets.
Why choose us? We are a family run business with a dedicated team who strive for co-operative care. We value our nurses as the lifeblood of our clinic and will constantly challenge and support you to get the best from your career.
Interested parties should submit a letter of introduction, resume and three current referees as soon as possible.
Please email applications to majella.snelling@advancedvetcare.com.au
See our website www.advancedvetcare.com.au
Advanced Vetcare, Kensington, Central Melbourne (posted 17th February) ECC Nurses
EXPERIENCED ECC NURSES REQUIRED
Advanced Vetcare is a veterinary referral centre with 24 hour emergency and critical care support. We are a purpose built facility in central Melbourne. We currently house specialist small animal surgery, internal medicine, oncology and emergency services.
Applications are invited from professional and experienced nurses to join our Emergency and Critical Care department. We are a busy, progressive and friendly centre who aims to provide a challenging work environment while providing committed care to our patients and clients. We offer continued education opportunities, as well as in-clinic training seminars.
We are a fully equipped emergency hospital, with the added benefits of working alongside internal medicine, oncology and surgical specialists, which allows us to offer the best and most complete care to our patients, as well as offering diversity and intrigue to our caseload.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work closely within a team, but also efficiently and independently in a challenging, unpredictable environment. This position will encompass all facets of specialty and emergency nursing, including outstanding client and inter-departmental communication. We are seeking reliable and driven nurses who can contribute to improving our clinic, while being open to learning new techniques.
Please note this is not a training position and a minimum of one year emergency experience is desired. The successful completion of Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or overseas equivalent is preferred. An attractive salary will be offered, commensurate with experience.
Why choose us? We are a family run business with a dedicated team who all work together. We aim to provide the highest level of service to our patients, our clients and our referring vets in a friendly, rewarding, team focused workplace.
Interested parties should submit a letter of introduction, resume and three current refereesas soon as possible.
Please email applications to majella.snelling@advancedvetcare.com.au
See our website www.advancedvetcare.com.au
Evervet South Yarra, Melbourne (posted 17th February)
Veterinary Nurse - Full time / Part time
About us:
South Yarra fills a special niche in the Evervet Family of practices. A small, but well equipped practice, it is expanding rapidly and we need an additional nurse to join our happy team.
In addition to general consulting and surgery, specialist behavioural consultations are available at South Yarra. We offer chemotherapy services, have a fully equipped dental suite, including dental xrays, sterile surgery and ultrasound.
The role encompasses general surgical, medical and consulting nursing and a warm welcome into the bigger Evervet community. Benefits include an annual CE allowance, and being a part of the large Evervet team provides resources beyond what a small practice can usually offer.
About you:
- Strong advocate pets and their people.
- Friendly and fun team member.
- Thrives in a supportive environment.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent is ideal, but not essential.
- A minimum of a year working as a veterinary nurse.
What’s on Offer:
- An opportunity to build a long term career in a progressive practice.
- A dynamic, social and fun team in a family owned practice.
- Above award wages
- Annual CE allowance
To apply send a cover letter and CV to careers@evervet.vet
Hampton Park Veterinary Hospital, South-East Melbourne (posted 16th February) Full or Part Time Vet Nurse
Veterinary Nurse Required Full Time /Part Time South East Melbourne Suburbs
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If you want to:
- Work in a happy team, and know that you are valued & an integral team member.
- 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.
- Work in an organization where CPD is encouraged to advance your nursing career. (VNCA membership is covered by us).
- 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 is vital.
You must have completed a Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing.
You must have at least 1 year post qualification veterinary nursing experience.
The position has a little flexibility up to 38hrs per week and a share of Saturdays in rotation (1 in 3).
Please send cover letter and application in writing to:
Leading Veterinary Nurse
Amanda Bradley
abradley@hamptonparkvets.com.au
Gippsland Veterinary Group, Bass Coast and South Gippsland (posted 16th February)
Veterinary Nurse Bass Coast and South Gippsland
Sea or Tree Change - 2 Roles
Gippsland Veterinary Group
About Us:
At just over an hours drive south-east of Melbourne, the spectacular Bass Coast and South Gippsland offer over 180 kilometres of coastline, sun and surf, beautiful wilderness areas, scenic hinterland and a fantastic lifestyle.
Gippsland Veterinary Group operates across the region with 7 clinics across the area including Newhaven, Wonthaggi, Inverloch, Large Animal and Small Animal Clinics in Leongatha, Mirboo North and Foster.
We employ about 100 staff across our clinics and pride ourselves on being able to offer our employees a supportive and structured environment with professional development and exciting career pathways and progression opportunities.
About the role:
We seek experienced veterinary nurses to join our busy and fun team. At least two roles are available, permanent part time but with hours approaching full time. You may work at our Wonthaggi and Newhaven clinics or at our Leongatha or Foster clinics. Flexibility to work across other clinics is part of your role and we will be flexible to meet your preferred living arrangements as well.
Currently our part time team members typically work 4 x 9 hour shifts (plus 30 mins lunch) for a 36 working week with the benefit of a weekly RDO. Our work includes on-call for some evenings and weekends - contributing to these rosters equally with your team mates.
Applicants must have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and at least 3-5 years experience in a veterinary setting. Our remuneration is flexible to match your history. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
The role will provide general nursing duties in a fast paced and dynamic small animal environment. With structured learning programs and on the job training, there is plenty of support for you to get to know our well documented processes and protocols. We conduct a wide range of general consultations, medicine, surgery and puppy school in our modern, well equipped facilities.
Apply via e-mail to The HR Team via: recruit@gippsvet.com.au
Applications close 16th April 2021 - but do apply quickly because we will fill the positions as applications are received.
Benefits and perks:
Gippsland Veterinary Group is a privately held group of 7 veterinary clinics across Bass Coast and South Gippsland. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, leaders in the veterinary industry and our strong connection to our local communities. We have a more than 50 year history in the regions we serve and our owners all work in the business as part of our commitment to staying local.
We offer:
- Competitive remuneration
- An amazing lifestyle opportunity living and working in a spectacular environment.
- A positive, fun and supportive work environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities and support for continuing studies
- Discounted pet care
- Career pathways and progression opportunities
- A focus on best practice and continuous improvement
- Escape the traffic and metropolitan lock-downs and enjoy our country surrounds
- Enjoy a lower cost of living, affordable housing and reduced commuting
Veterinary Referral Hospital, Dandenong (posted 16th February) Full Time, Part Time & Casual Vet Nurses
Veterinary Nurses - We are Hiring
The Veterinary Referral Hospital (VRH) provides a 24 hour pet emergency service. We are open 365 days a year, including public holidays.
We are looking for Veterinary Nurses - Full-time, Part-time and Casual.
Together, the 80-strong team at VRH provides comprehensive patient care from Emergency and Critical Care to Specialist Surgery, Neurology Services, Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging. We pride ourselves on the quality of our care, keeping sight of the need to maintain a fun and supportive environment.
2020 was a challenging year for everyone and no more so than for those involved in the veterinary industry.
At VRH we met those challenges together. We took some hits, learnt a lot about ourselves and each other and have come out the other side better and stronger than ever. This year is our time to shine. Maybe it’s yours too.
For VRH to continue to grow, we need some more great nurses to add to our wonderful team. Casual, Part Time and Full Time roles are on offer to the right candidates. Weekday positions are available across the departments. As a 24/7 Emergency clinic, afternoon and night shift positions are available in Emergency and Critical Care during the week and alternate weekends.
What we offer you:
- The opportunity to use and expand your clinical skills in a world class, dynamic environment
- A challenging and rewarding position – know that you personally are making a difference!
- Support professionally and personally with a complete training plan and health & well-being program
- Attractive salaries & benefits for the right people – we binned the award rate last year like a used mask
- The opportunity to use all the best equipment, support a fabulous bunch of vets, make new friends and learn new skills
To be successful you will be able to demonstrate the following:
- A higher level of competency in all areas of Veterinary Nursing
- Qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse, minimum Certificate IV or equivalent
- A current radiation licence, or the ability to obtain prior to starting
- Exceptional organisation and communication skills
- A flexible, adaptable and positive ‘can do’ attitude!
Interest in Critical Care and Neurology will be highly regarded and training will be provided to successful applicants.
If this role is the one you have been looking for, please send your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above-mentioned criteria to:
Michael Wilhelm
People and Culture Co-ordinator
hr@vrh247.com.au
** Please note, only candidates with the right to work in Australia should apply
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