Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - Victoria
Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals, Moorabbin (posted 24th September)
Senior Surgical Nurse/Surgical Coordinator - Full Time OR Part Time Position
Southpaws - One of Australia’s best-known referral hospitals.
We aim to be the first choice for expert veterinary care.
Our teams of industry experts ensure that the very best surgical, medical, cancer and critical care is delivered in a professional and comforting environment for pets and their families.
As an employer
Southpaws is committed to leading the way in creating a workplace that operates the way we believe they should, rather than the way they always have. To help deliver on our goal of becoming an industry employer of choice, we have created career pathways that support year on year progression both for your capabilities as a professional, as well as your remuneration.
Southpaws is the only hospital in Melbourne to have a full time Training & Development manager and Human Resources manager. These permanent on-site roles ensure the structure necessary to support people on their personal and professional journeys to fulfilling their potential.
Southpaws are proud of our values and look for these positive characteristics in all applicants:
Professionalism Integrity Trust Compassion Humour Innovation Teamwork
Please view our short introductory video here on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/
The role
In this unique opportunity your time would be split between two varied and interesting roles, Senior Surgical Nurse and Surgery Coordinator. As a Senior Surgical Nurse you should possess high quality skills in understanding & monitoring anaesthesia. You will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, both in a team and autonomously. Ventilator knowledge is advantageous however not essential.
When on shift as a Surgery Coordinator you will work closely with the surgeons and surgical nursing team to ensure efficient and effective running of the surgical day. You will be required to accept all admissions from the surgeons, delegate tasks accordingly to the surgical nursing team and manage the timing and usage of resources such as theatres. We are looking for someone who understands and promotes our values and is passionate about patient care and maintaining our high standards of service. Cultivating a positive and enjoyable working environment for our team is extremely important to us. This role comes with mentorship and training, if it's not something you have tried before but you have the right attributes and skills, you will be considered for the role.
- Certificate IV or equivalent qualification
- 4+ years’ experience in the industry
- A natural leader with a professional and positive demeanour
- Ability to work efficiently with initiative in a face-paced environment
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- High proficiency monitoring anaesthesia
Join the Southpaws family and enjoy the benefits:
- Generous pay and working conditions
- Industry leading employee discount scheme for family pets
- Dedicated HR and Training functions to help you fulfill your career goals and achieve your potential
- Monthly check-ins and dedicated platform for feedback and accountability at all levels in the hospital
- Monthly company-wide social initiatives to support deep, genuine relationships with colleagues
- The leading environment for veterinary professionals who wish to challenge the status quo and set new benchmarks for performance and capability
To apply to be a part of this exceptional team send a CV and Cover Letter to: HR@southpaws.com.au
PETstock Vet, Essendon (posted 24th September)
Full Time Experienced Veterinary Nurse Role with PETstock Vet Essendon
Attention Experienced Veterinary Nurses!! Are you feeling burnout after the last year working in the veterinary industry?
Are you looking to make a positive change? Looking for;
- Work Life Balance?
- Regular lunch breaks?
- Working in a friendly supportive environment during these difficult Pandemic times?
- Working with fun, likeminded people who enjoy each day?
- Being valued while providing the highest quality animal care
Take a moment to consider working with us!
It's an exciting time for us at PETstock VET Essendon with our team growing and expanding with the addition of another vet we're in need of another experienced Vet Nurse to join our team.
Clinic hours are great 8.30-6pm Mon-Fri, Sat 9-5 with no after hours. We value lunch breaks and take the time each day to have clinic rounds to discuss cases, plan the day and communicate effectively. Essendon is a fantastic place to live and work. Only 20 minutes from the CBD and the clinic is in close proximity to two train stations for PT.
Our growing team support each other and know the importance of a laugh and a fun day at work. We take the time to cuddle our patients and say hi or chat with our clients.
We have onsite leadership and encourage our nursing team to utilise their variety of experience and nursing skills (IV placement, jugular venepuncture, nurse consultations and advice) to enhance our clinic and your job satisfaction. If you have a special interest, we support and encourage further CE.
When asked what our team enjoy about Petstock Vet Essendon they replied, ‘the positive team culture and support they receive from the leaders in the clinic’. Petstock Vet Essendon is also located alongside a Petstock retail store so employees can enjoy great discounts on veterinary care and merchandise for your fur kids.
Please apply if you have a positive attitude, initiative and feel wasted, unsupported and unmotivated in your current role. We would love to meet you and share a latte while you meet our team and see the clinic.
Want to hear more, feel free to call Tina Hope, Practice Manager at the clinic on 03 9374 1444 or email your CV with a cover letter telling us about yourself and your passions to essendonmgr@petstockvet.com.au
See our website
Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals, Mornington (posted 24th September)
Full time or Part-time Surgical Veterinary Nurse - Mornington
Southpaws - One of Australia’s best-known referral hospitals.
We aim to be the first choice for expert veterinary care.
Our teams of industry experts ensure that the very best surgical, medical, cancer and critical care is delivered in a professional and comforting environment for pets and their families.
As an employer
Southpaws is committed to leading the way in creating a workplace that operates the way we believe they should, rather than the way they always have. To help deliver on our goal of becoming an industry employer of choice, we have created career pathways that support year on year progression both for your capabilities as a professional, as well as your remuneration.
Southpaws is the only hospital in Melbourne to have a full time Training & Development manager and Human Resources manager. These permanent on-site roles ensure the structure necessary to support people on their personal and professional journeys to fulfilling their potential.
Southpaws are proud of our values and look for these positive characteristics in all applicants:
Professionalism Integrity Trust Compassion Humour Innovation Teamwork
Please view our short introductory video here on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/
The role
You will be expected to deliver a high level of nursing care to all patients across a rotating roster with approximately 1 in 4 weekend cover/surgical on-call. You possess high quality skills in understanding & monitoring anaesthesia. You will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, both in a team and autonomously. Ventilator knowledge is advantageous however not essential.
- Certificate IV or equivalent qualification
- Plus 2-3 years’ experience
- A professional and positive demeanour
- Ability to work efficiently with initiative in a face-paced environment
- Exceptional organisational skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- High proficiency monitoring anaesthesia
Join the Southpaws family and enjoy the benefits:
- Generous pay and working conditions
- Industry leading employee discount scheme for family pets
- Dedicated HR and Training functions to help you fulfill your career goals and achieve your potential
- Monthly check-ins and dedicated platform for feedback and accountability at all levels in the hospital
- Monthly company-wide social initiatives to support deep, genuine relationships with colleagues
- The leading environment for veterinary professionals who wish to challenge the status quo and set new benchmarks for performance and capability
To apply to be a part of this exceptional team send a CV and Cover Letter to: HR@southpaws.com.au
Sandown Veterinary Clinic, Springvale, South East Melbourne (posted 23rd September)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
Are you tired of feeling more like a receptionist and less like a nurse? Would you rather be out the back, hands-on with patients in surgery, and truly utilising and developing your nursing skills, rather than being stuck out the front answering phone calls and dealing with paperwork all day? Do you want to take that leap and work in a stimulating, supportive, and challenging work environment where you genuinely love coming into work every day?... Then we would love to hear from you!
Sandown Veterinary Clinic is an extremely busy, family-owned small animal clinic based in Springvale. You will be joining our wonderful team of four Veterinarians, four Veterinary Nurses and three Receptionists in providing gold standard care to every patient that walks through our doors.
WHAT MAKES OUR CLINIC SO UNIQUE?
- Exposure to advanced orthopaedic surgical cases.
- A well-respected reputation in the specialised area of canine reproduction technologies for over 30 years. We are proud to work with a wide range of clients including a variety of show breeders, the Victorian Police Dog Squad and the Department of Immigration and Border Control.
- A strong commitment to improving the welfare of greyhounds where we actively promote greyhounds as pets and provide sponsorship, services and support to many greyhound adoption groups. We are proud to have established the highly successful
- Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) 25 years ago.
NOW, WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE A NURSE AT SVC YOU ASK?
Our nurses genuinely love what they do every single day and are very hands on, trusted and respected in our clinic! A glimpse of a day in the life of a nurse at Sandown Vet entails:
- Surgical admissions and discharges
- All pre- surgical patient preparation such as blood collection, IV catheter placement and intubation
- Monitoring anaesthesia for a broad range of surgical cases from desex and soft tissue surgeries, to complex orthopaedic procedures
- Performing dental scale and polish procedures
- Extubation, monitoring and care post- surgery
- Caring for hospitalised patients
- Medical nursing including pathology and radiography
- Reproduction is a big part of what we do at the clinic where we perform progesterone level testing, surgical inseminations and many caesareans on a wide range of dog breeds
- Nurse appointments including, but not limited to, providing animal care advice to clients, triage, giving injections, bandage changes, and suture removals
- We also wear any scrubs we want! (We love to wear pink on Fridays)
- Every day is different and you will be exposed to a wide range of surgical and medical cases where you will never stop learning!
- You will be surrounded by a team that will cheer you on when you hit that vein and also genuinely have your back on those days where nothing seems to go right.
So, if you’re simply bored at your current clinic, and want to thrive in a super busy, exciting, fast paced environment, where you are encouraged and trusted to put all your nursing skills into action, OR if you’re currently studying your Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and think you have what it takes!
E-mail us your cover letter and resume to: sandownvc@hotmail.com
Check out our 
page to get a sneak peek at what we do!
Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital, Mornington (posted 23rd September)
Surgical Nurse
About us
Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital offers a wide range of clinical services including a 24-hour emergency service, surgery, internal medicine, and anaesthesia. Our hospital boasts a collaborative approach to patient care with a passionate team and positive culture centred around providing the best care for our patients. We are unique in that we have a close association with a five-hospital general practice group which provides a large and varied case load.
About the role
You will be expected to deliver a high level of nursing care to all patients across a rotating roster with approximately 1 in 7 weekends to cover surgical on-call. You possess high quality skills in understanding & monitoring anaesthesia and have extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures.
Duties will include but will not be limited to:
- High level patient care
- Performing diagnostics and treatments
- Plan and perform anaesthesia
- Record all care information concisely and accurately
- Work directly under the guidance and support of veterinarians and senior nurses
- Liaise knowledgeably and accurately with staff and clients
- General Housekeeping
About you
We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and highly motivated nurse to join our growing nursing team. To be considered for this position you will have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, strong clinical skills. Surgical nursing skills are beneficial but not essential, with the emphasis being on finding the right person. It is important that the successful applicant embraces our core values, integrates well, and values the pursuit of excellence in client and patient care, with the desire to learn and develop their surgical nursing skills.
The position would be well suited to nurses who demonstrate the following:
- Exceptional communication skills
- A strong desire to provide the best patient care
- A flexible and positive attitude towards work
- An ability to manage stressful situations and high work pressure
- Committed to our core values of being passionate, building trust, having fun, growing, and evolving, and having compassion and respect
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
What we can offer you
- Opportunity to work with and learn from industry leading specialists
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities
- A positive and fun workplace and a supportive team
- Great employee benefits and discounts for the health of your pet
- A focus on your wellness and mental health support available to all employees
How to apply
Please email your cover letter and resume to rachael@penvetreferral.com.au
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Further information
If you would like further information about our hospital, please visit our website: https://penvetreferral.com.au/
Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital, Mornington (posted 23rd September)
Emergency and Critical Care Nurse – Permanent and casual positions available
About us
Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital offers a wide range of clinical services including a 24-hour emergency service, surgery, internal medicine, and anaesthesia. Our hospital boasts a collaborative approach to patient care with a passionate team and positive culture centred around providing the best care for our patients. We are unique in that we have a close association with a five-hospital general practice group which provides a large and varied case load.
About the role
You will be expected to deliver a high level of nursing care to all patients across a 24hour roster, which would include overnights and weekends.
Duties will include but will not be limited to:
- Admission & triage of emergency patients
- Forward planning and providing direct and individualised patient care for critically ill patients
- Performing diagnostics and treatments
- Plan and perform anaesthesia for ill or unstable patients
- Record all care information concisely and accurately
- Work directly under the guidance and support of veterinarians and senior nurses
- Liaise knowledgeably and accurately with staff and clients
- General Housekeeping
About you
We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and highly motivated nurse to join our growing nursing team. To be considered for this position you will have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, strong clinical skills and experience within emergency and critical care.
The position would be well suited to nurses who demonstrate the following:
- Exceptional communication skills
- A strong desire to provide the best patient care
- A flexible and positive attitude towards work
- An ability to manage stressful situations and high work pressure
- Committed to our core values of being passionate, building trust, having fun, growing and evolving, and having compassion and respect
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
What we can offer you
- Opportunity to work with and learn from industry leading specialists
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities
- A positive and fun workplace and a supportive team
- Great employee benefits and discounts for the health of your pet
- A focus on your wellness and mental health support available to all employees
How to apply
Please email your cover letter and resume to rachael@penvetreferral.com.au
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Further information
If you would like further information about our hospital please visit our website: https://penvetreferral.com.au/
East Bentleigh Veterinary Clinic, South-East Melbourne (posted 23rd September)
Are you looking for a new and exciting role with a supportive team environment? Take the next step as a Senior Nurse!
Due to continuous growth, East Bentleigh Vet Clinic is looking for TWO candidates to join the team, a Part-time Nurse and a Full-time Senior Veterinary Nurse.
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 wellbeing of animals, you can see a small part of our community work on our website.
We are a very tight knit team and pride ourselves on a positive, encouraging clinical culture. It is very important for us that the candidate fits well with our team over anything else.
We encourage and support further learning and development of our team, as a group and as individuals. The clinic is closed daily for one hour for a daily staff meeting and to ensure all our staff have a break from the relentlessness covid has bought. In addition to this, we close the clinic for 3hrs once a week for team training to further their development, to ensure our team are all trained in a streamline manner and eliminate any confusion that can arise with such a big clinic.
We regularly carry out social events, celebrate birthdays, provide regular lunches, flexible working hours, encourage and fund volunteer work, the list goes on!
Good work life balance for all staff is our priority!
What we can offer you:
- A fun, happy and busy work environment
- Friendly and supportive work colleagues. We are a drama free clinic!
- Correct “onboarding” for all new staff so you won’t be thrown in the deep end!
- Potential to volunteer overseas (once we can travel again!)
- A wide variety of medical and surgical cases to assist with including orthopaedics
- Fantastic facilities with all the toys you need to make your job interesting and – enjoyable
- Lots of perks! – Social events, lunches, birthdays
- High standards, ongoing training, career development and continuing education
- An “Abusive behaviour will not be tolerated” workplace. Our staff are our priority and we do not hesitate to “fire” clients for inappropriate behaviour.
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. All members of our team help with all tasks, including cleaning and including the vets! It is not unusual to see a vet clean a cage or mop the floor so if you don’t like to clean, this is not the workplace for you. “Team work makes the dream work!”
- Assist with reception and administration tasks as required
Do you possess the following attributes?
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) with at least 2 years' clinical experience for our Part Time role
- 4 years’ experience desirable for our Senior Nurse Full Time role.
- Full-time vs Part-time is negotiable for the right candidate.
- You must be easy going yet organised and self-driven. Team players only.
- The ability to lead by example
- A keen desire to deliver excellent standards of patient care and customer service at all times.
- Excellent general computer literacy. Working knowledge of RX Works an advantage.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A genuine love for animals and their people.
Apply Now!
Please apply online with your Resume & Cover Letter.
The Cat Clinic, Prahran, Melbourne (posted 23rd September)
Are you our next cat whisperer?
- Do you love cuddling Kittens as much as caring for grey haired geriatric pusses?
- Do you like fixing rotten mouths as much as complex referral medicine cases?
- Are you over smelly slobber, having to walk & pick up after dogs?
- Do you simply just get cats and their servants?
The Cat Clinic in Prahran is looking for a Full-time Experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our team.
What we offer you:
- Work with Feline vet team that share a wealth of knowledge in cat medicine
- A widely varied case load from GP through to specialist feline medicine cases
- An environment focused on continual growth & fostering personal clinical interests
- We have a highly motivated, respectful, and long-term patient & client base
- A varied role with an emphasis on feline medicine & customer service
- When we are permitted again, our team has regular social & learning activities
For further information about our clinic, please visit https://catdoctor.com.au/
Please send your CV and cover letter to: hellocatdoctor@gmail.com
Whitehorse Veterinary Hospital, Blackburn, East Melbourne (posted 22nd September)
Whitehorse Veterinary Hospital – Full Time Veterinary Nurse
The Whitehorse Veterinary Hospital is an Accredited Veterinary Hospital of excellence with a team of 6 Vets and 12 Support staff (Veterinary Nurses & dedicated Veterinary Receptionists). After a recent hospital baby boom, we are on the lookout for our next full time Veterinary Nurse star to add to our amazing team of people.
We have the opportunity for our new Nurse to take on as much responsibility as you would like within the role, whilst making a huge difference in our treasured patients and pet owners lives.
If you are looking for a Nursing position that you can really “sink your teeth into”, then we may have the perfect role for you!
What we are looking for…
- You will ideally have a minimum of 2-3 years of Veterinary Nursing experience
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is highly desirable but not essential
- You will have a desire to learn, develop and to continue to grow within the team
- You will have a passion for providing high end service to People and their Pets
- You will enjoy all aspects of Veterinary Nursing; Reception, Nurse Consulting, Vet
- Technician & Surgery shifts, with the option to refine your skills or interests within a particular area if this is desirable to you!
What we can offer you!
- Lifestyle friendly working hours. The hospital closes at 7pm each weeknight and is open 8am-4pm on Saturdays (1 in 4 Saturday shifts will be required for this position).
- We are closed on Sundays and on Public Holidays
- Remuneration is above award, there is always the opportunity for growth and further development within the team
- Fortnightly team lunch provided. We close the hospital for 2 hours to hold a full team meeting where every staff member can feel heard and have ideas exchanged
- A family feel team where everyone genuinely respects each other, celebrating the skills and attributes that we each bring to the table. We don’t try to change people, we embrace people exactly as they are, celebrating their strengths and interests.
- To find out more about this rare opportunity within our hospital, call the clinic on: 03 9878 3033 and ask to speak with Leah.
To apply, please send through your Resume and Cover letter addressed to Leah Montebello at: clinic@whitehorsevet.com.au
Gippsland Veterinary Hospital Maffra, Gippsland (posted 21st September)
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Veterinary Nurses
- Positions available at Gippsland Veterinary Hospital Maffra Clinic.
- Above Award wages | Full time and Part time permanent positions available
- Experience in small animal surgical and medical care is required.
About the role:
Gippsland Veterinary Hospital is searching for two dedicated and experienced Vet Nurses to join their team at their Maffra Clinic, these are fantastic opportunities for you to develop your skills in a fast-paced team environment.
Your duties may include:
- Monitoring anaesthetised patients.
- Preparing patients for surgery.
- Administering medication.
- TPR’s and tracking and charting vitals.
- Running blood tests and other in-house lab procedures.
- Admitting and discharging patient.
- Updating clients on their pet’s progress.
You will also be responsible for on-call requirements across both weeknights and weekends on a rotating roster every eight weeks.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing is desirable however demonstrated experience in a busy clinic is must.
- Demonstrated experience in small animal surgical and medical care.
- Knowledge of emergency processes.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to talk to a range of people.
- Motived, positive, can-do attitude.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team.
- The flexibility to work across both the Maffra and Sale Clinics as required.
- The ability to partake on on-call requirements on an eight-week rotating roster.
What’s on offer:
- Above Award wages.
- Paid membership to the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia.
- Stable and permanent position.
- In-house training and development.
- Friendly and supportive team environment.
- The numerous benefits of being part of the Apiam Animal Health family include opportunities for continued professional development plus perks such as discounts from various retail, travel, fitness, and health providers.
APPLY TODAY AS OPPORTUNTIES LIKE THIS WILL NOT LAST!
For more information and to apply, please email your CV with a cover letter to recruitment@apiam.com.au
The Berwick Village Vet, South-East Melbourne (posted 20th September)
Full time Nurse (or two Part time)
We are looking for a nurse, a good nurse who loves her job. We are a small animal only clinic who works Monday to Friday, and Saturday mornings. We don't do any after hours and refer to our local emergency centres.
Do all Vet clinics say they have awesome clients? We really do seem to have a great clientele. Yes, we have the odd eccentric, but we don't seem to have the aggressive clients I see other clinics write about regularly.
As with all clinics, we are getting busier and busier. However, we have been able to increase vet hours of existing staff, and we have just taken on a P/T Vet, so we have still been able to apply good scheduling and offer a high level of care and customer service. But it's left a hole for more nurse cover!
Is this you?
- At least 2 years’ experience as an employed nurse. This is not a position for a trainee.
- Great customer service, with a real desire to impress clients. We want to keep the good ones!
- Empathy and a caring attitude. We never fully understand how a bond between an animal and client works, but we need to try.
- Self-driven and able to work without supervision. If you can't find work to do in a Vet clinic, you must be a customer!
- Enthusiasm. We want you to want to work! We'll work on the team and the role to support you, but we need you to have a spring in your step.
- Able to take the time to help our trainee nurses. We are trying to help our trainees develop, not just use them as kennel hands! You don't need to be the "teacher" type. Just patient enough to guide the next gen.
- Autonomous in the Surgery, from day one. We're happy to develop skills, like placing catheters and blood taking, but restraint and surgical monitoring needs to be a competent skill set, so that you can step into the role straight away. A nurse who can take bloods, place catheters and run a surgery will be considered a high-level applicant!
- Responsible and reliable. If you say you'll do it, do it. If you can't, then get help.
- Work in a team. We have been fostering a team environment. The successful applicant will need to become part of a small team
- A nurse who can demonstrate a good employment history.
- Cert IV an advantage but not a requirement. Experience trumps the paper stamp!
After reading this ad, you have either filled the brief or not from our perspective. So, what is it YOU are after? I'm all ears. If you have questions let me have them! We both need you to be happy with the role, so let's try and get it right. We try to accommodate rostering requirements where possible.
Please send me your C.V. if this sounds like an opportunity you'd like to explore further.
jeremy@berwickvillagevet.com.au If you'd like to call then please call 9707 3855.
Please visit our website: https://www.berwickvillagevet.com.au/
Ripponlea Veterinary Hospital, South-East Melbourne (posted 20th September)
HEAD NURSE ROLE
Ripponlea Veterinary Hospital is a young, dynamic, family-owned veterinary hospital, working towards achieving ASAV accreditation status and Cat Friendly status. We practice Fear Free veterinary medicine, and our beautiful building is a joy to work in and are affiliated with the progressive Evervet group of veterinary practices.
We are recruiting for the role of head nurse. The successful candidate will lead the nursing and support staff team at our purpose-built hospital in Melbourne’s southeast.
The welfare and mental health of our staff is of paramount importance to us, and we work hard to provide a supportive and caring environment, where staff can learn and grow. In the role of head nurse, you will be training and mentoring junior staff to encourage and support them as their skills develop.
The candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
- Minimum certificate IV qualification. Diploma or Bachelor qualified will be highly regarded.
- Excellent animal handling and triaging skills.
- Outstanding organisation and attention to detail.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to create and implement innovative solutions.
- High standard of communication, both written and verbal.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Able to work in a team and independently under pressure.
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation.
- Positive, willing, contributing team member who is flexible and adaptable.
Major responsibilities include:
- Delivering exemplary care to both clients and their patients.
- General nursing duties, including client care, medical and surgical nursing.
- Inventory and stock control.
- Roster management for the support team.
What we can offer the right candidate:
- An attractive salary package
- An opportunity to extend beyond the normal day to day of Veterinary Nursing.
- A supportive environment with a friendly team of vets and nurses.
- Opportunity for continuing education.
- Potential to progress into a future management role.
Please send your resume and a cover letter to careers@evervet.vet
Please see our website: https://www.ripponleavet.com.au/
High Street Epping Veterinary Clinic, North Melbourne (posted 20th September)
SENIOR VETERINARY NURSE REQUIRED - EPPING
We have a position for an experienced, competent veterinary nurse to work in a senior role at our privately-owned stand-alone Epping Veterinary Clinic.
The position covers the following duties:
- Leadership
- Mentorship of other nurses
- Reception and surgical nursing
- Inventory control
- Maintenance of equipment
- Some administration duties.
WHAT WE REQUIRE:
- An exceptionally good nurse who wants to excel and takes pride in their work
- A great leader who has the passion and skills to mentor the nursing staff and inspire them to grow and develop
- An experienced nurse (with a minimum of 2 years full time nursing experience) with strong customer service skills who is able to crash out reception, surgical and general nursing to a high level.
- Ideally a certificate 1V or diploma in veterinary nursing
- Someone who wants to make a difference.!
- Excellent 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)
- A wage well above award and based on the skills and experience you bring to the practice with the potential for growth based on your development
- 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, dentistry, orthopaedics, lameness, and rehabilitation just to name a few
- A great opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge.
- Attractive staff discounts
- A practice that is willing to put time into you and develop you both as a nurse and person
- A well-equipped clinic capable of working up most cases internally
- Opportunity to participate in our in-clinic training sessions.
Interested applicants should contact Dr Michael Bell via email at: michaelbellhawk@outlook.com
ph. 0409207970 (ah)
Please supply your CV together with 2 referees and a cover letter explaining why you are the person we are looking for.
Please visit our website: https://www.highstreeteppingvetclinic.com/
Second Chance Animal Rescue, Craigieburn, North Melbourne (posted 20th September)
Qualified Veterinary Nurse - Immediate Start
We are looking for a Veterinary Nurse to join our Craigieburn team on a full-time or part-time basis.
The SCAR Community Animal Hospital provides low-cost veterinary care to community pets and also to the homeless animals within our on-site animal shelter. We run many proactive community outreach programs, aimed at keeping pets in homes with the owners who love them, mass subsidised cat desexing events and so much more. We have a great team who respect and support each other. Timely and open communication, having fun and a sense of humour are important to us!
Day to day responsibilities includes working with both general practice patients and shelter animals, surgical and anaesthetic nursing, nurse consults, taking bloods, placing catheters and other hands-on tasks, admit and discharge of patients, discussing treatment plans and general office admin duties.
Essential criteria:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- At least 12 months experience (this can include placement hours)
- Outstanding customer service skills and a positive personality
- Ability to multitask in a busy environment and be a team player
- Ability to reserve judgement and a genuine want to help both pets and their owners regardless of their circumstances
What we offer
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- Flexibility and above-award remuneration
- An interesting and varied caseload
- Continuing education opportunities
- Staff discounts on products and services
- Access to our employee assistance program
You can find out more about our organisation here: www.secondchanceanimalrescue.com.au
If this sounds like an organisation that would like to join, then please send us your resume to: marisa@secondchanceanimalrescue.com.au
We can’t wait to meet you!
The Lost Dogs Home Veterinary Clinic, North Melbourne (posted 17th September)
Shelter Veterinary Nurse – Permanent Full Time Role & 12-month Parental Leave cover
- Rewarding nursing opportunity caring for lost and abandoned animals.
- Gain exposure to interesting and varied cases you may not see in private practice.
About us:
Here at The Lost Dogs' Home, we provide veterinary care and treatment for more than 20,000 cats and dogs each year. Our shelter hospital provides a high standard of veterinary care for all stray, surrendered and injured animals as prepare them for their new life.
Our team of highly skilled vets and nurses love the excitement of shelter work and love that they play such an integral part of an animal’s journey to finding a forever home. You will be supported by a team who will provide guidance and mentorship along the way, and you will have the opportunity to further develop your nursing skills in the unique world of shelter medicine.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Triage of incoming shelter animals and providing initial health assessment
- Rotating through hospital, ward, surgical and support nursing roles
- Carrying out veterinary procedures under the guidance of the Veterinarian
- Maintaining clinical records.
- Identifying, treating and reporting animals that are ill or have behavioural problems.
About You:
We are looking for a vet nurse who shares our vision of promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare and who are committed towards providing the best care to animals. Additionally, you will have:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Minimum 2+ years nursing experience
- Experience in a busy shelter medicine or emergency clinic environment (preferred)
- Exceptional animal handling skills and knowledge of animal behaviour
- Passion for animal care and an advocate for best practice
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster
What we can offer you:
- Fantastic career development and opportunities to develop skills not only shelter medicine but also in the animal welfare industry
- Great work-life balance, no afterhours work
- An animals only role, no reception or client facing duties
- A compassionate, supportive and proud work environment
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and onsite counselling service
- Discounts at our Frank Samways Vet Clinic
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply now by ensuring you have included a copy of your cover letter and resume. If you have any queries regarding the role, please email recruitment@dogshome.com.
The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete background screening checks.
The Lost Dogs’ Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Lort Smith Animal Hospital - Campbellfield Centre, North Melbourne (posted 17th September)
A role with a difference!
Veterinary Nurse – Campbellfield Centre Vet Clinic
- Full Time
- Work with an iconic, not-for-profit organisation
- Brand new world-class facility
- Based in Campbellfield
This is your opportunity to make a difference by being a part of a brand-new team in our purpose-built centre.
Lort Smith Animal Hospital is looking for vet nurses to grow our newly built Campbellfield Centre. This is a world-class facility which has been designed with the best care in mind. Also offering quality general practice veterinary services to the public, an animal adoption centre and community dog park. We are looking for vet nurses with passion and commitment to best care to join our new team.
It’s all about you…
If you are an experienced Vet Nurse who is looking for a fresh, new start where you can make your mark then this could be the right role for you.
You will work in a team of 3 Vets and 6 Vet Nurses- this role will work to ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality veterinary services. 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. A good understanding of systems such as EzyVet and Smart Flow will be an advantage. You must enjoy working with people and be able to communicate clearly on complex issues.
A little about us…
Lort Smith is an iconic and unique organisation serving the community for 85 years. Joining us is to be part of Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital and contribute to a mission to improve the health and happiness of animals and the people who care for them. Our vision is to see the communities we serve benefit from world-class animal healthcare and wellbeing.
Our new second site, at Campbellfield is a custom-built facility offering high-quality, affordable veterinary services and will be the new home to our adoption centre, continuing our commitment to the wellbeing of people and their animals regardless of their personal circumstances.
More about the role…
The role of Veterinary Nurse provides nursing care to animals and technical support to veterinarians, fulfilling both medical and surgical nursing roles as well as front of house customer service functions.
Vet Nurses will also share a number of administrative roles as delegated by the practice manager. This includes maintaining animal care areas and dispensing medications under veterinary supervision. The ability to communicate clearly, to work to timelines and work well in a team and to be flexible are all key to success in this role.
What you need for the role:
- Bachelor degree in Veterinary Nursing, Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- A minimum of 2 years veterinary practice and/or hospital environment
- Excellent animal handling and triaging skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Positive, willing, contributing team member who is flexible and adaptable
Applications close 5pm Thursday 14 October, 2021
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click on this link to apply: https://adr.to/yvcj4
For a copy of the position description, please email: careers@lortsmith.com
To learn more about Lort Smith and the wonderful work we do, please visit: www.lortsmith.com
Lort Smith is an equal opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.
Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital, Mornington (posted 16th September)
Emergency and Critical Care Team Leader
About us
Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital offers a wide range of clinical services including a 24-hour emergency service, surgery, internal medicine, and anaesthesia. Our hospital boasts a collaborative approach to patient care with a passionate team and positive culture centred around providing the best care for our patients. We are unique in that we have a close association with a five-hospital general practice group which provides a large and varied case load.
About the role
We have recently established a new Nurse Team Leader role within our Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) department. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the ECC Nurse Team Leader is responsible for providing clinical leadership (no HR responsibilities) to the nursing team, which includes performing clinical shifts as per rostering requirements, leading by example, and setting a high standard of patient care, performing clinical aspects of new staff inductions, providing training and development to nursing staff, and ensuring clinical protocols are developed and implemented effectively.
About you
We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and highly motivated nurse with strong leadership skills to join our growing nursing team. To be considered for this position you will have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, strong clinical skills and experience within emergency and critical care, the desire to teach, and the ability to build a positive team culture. The position would be well suited to nurses who demonstrate the following:
- Exceptional communication skills
- A strong desire to provide the best patient care
- A flexible and positive attitude towards work
- A passion for mentoring nursing staff and inspiring team members to grow and develop.
- An ability to manage stressful situations and high work pressure
- Committed to our core values of being passionate, building trust, having fun, growing, and evolving, and having compassion and respect
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
What we can offer you
- Opportunity to work with and learn from industry leading specialists
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities
- A positive and fun workplace and a supportive team
- Great employee benefits and discounts for the health of your pet
- A focus on your wellness and mental health support available to all employees
How to apply
Please email your cover letter and resume to rachael@penvetreferral.com.au
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Further information
If you would like further information about our hospital, please visit our website: https://penvetreferral.com.au/
The Lost Dogs Home, Cranbourne Melbourne (posted 16th September)
Part Time Veterinary Nurse – Cranbourne
30.4 hours per fortnight (Wednesday and Friday)
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:
Here at The Lost Dogs' Home, we provide veterinary care and treatment for more than 20,000 cats and dogs each year. Our shelter hospital provides a high standard of veterinary care for all stray, surrendered and injured animals as prepare them for their new life.
Our team of highly skilled vets and nurses love the excitement of shelter work and love that they play such an integral part of an animal’s journey to finding a forever home. You will be supported by a team who will provide guidance and mentorship along the way, and you will have the opportunity to further develop your nursing skills in the unique world of shelter medicine.
The role:
Our tight-knit Cranbourne Veterinary team is looking for a Veterinary Nurse on a part time basis. This is a fast paced, varied role where you will come across some exciting cases you might not see in private practice.
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
- Caring out veterinary procedures under the guidance of a Veterinarian
- Administering medication to shelter animals
About you:
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.
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 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
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.com
The Veterinary Surgery Yarrambat & Nth Warrandyte, Melbourne (posted 16th September)
Experienced Veterinary Nurse position – FULL TIME
We are hiring ......... one of our nurses is going on maternity leave in Jan 2022 so The Veterinary Surgery in Yarrambat and North Warrandyte are after an experienced veterinary nurse for our growing team.
The Veterinary Surgery comprises of two practices; Yarrambat Veterinary Hospital & North Warrandyte Veterinary Clinic (both roughly 50min from Melbourne's CBD).
We are located in Melbourne's north-eastern suburbs.
Our friendly, busy mixed animal practice requires an experienced veterinary nurse to fill a full time role and potentially work across both locations.
Whilst we are a mixed practice, we keenly encourage small-animal nurses to apply!
What we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
- Highly motivated demonstrating good initiative & eagerness to expand skills
- A bright, bubbly personality who thrives in a team environment
- Ability to work well under pressure in a busy practice
- Strong customer service skills both on reception and handling admissions/discharges of patients
- Confidently manage anaesthetics, surgery and hospital patients
- Happy to adopt a varied roster encompassing reception, surgery and general all-rounder
- Contributes on a culinary level with baked goods to share with fellow colleagues (this is a highly-valued skill in our workplace!
The successful applicant will be required to work 4 days (9.5 hr a day), 1 Saturday morning every 3-4 weeks 8.30am-12.30pm and 1 Sunday morning 9am to 11am every 8 weeks.
Please only apply if you are serious about this position.
Please forward your cover letter & CV to: jhall@thevetsurgery.com.au
Please visit our website: http://www.thevetsurgery.com.au/
Paws Vet Clinic, Reservoir (posted 15th September)
PART-TIME EXPERIENCED VET NURSE TO START ASAP
Hours: 2 days per week and occasional extra shifts available too
We are a small, independent veterinary clinic in Reservoir, Victoria. We are looking for a part-time experienced vet nurse to join our team, and we pay above award rates.
The hours available are part-time (2 days per week and occasional shifts available) but we can be flexible for discussion with the right candidate. We have all the usual toys in our clinic including a digital CR x-ray machine, iM3 dental machine, IDEXX in-house pathology lab, ultrasound machine and a dedicated surgical suite with capnography, ECG and blood pressure monitoring (petMAP).
If this sounds like the position for you, please email your CV to our Practice Manager, Janice: admin@pawsvet.com.au
Canterbury Veterinary Clinic & Hospital, Surrey Hills, Melbourne (posted 15th September)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
SURREY HILLS - SMALL ANIMALS / EXOTIC MAMMALS
- Medium sized Privately owned practice with the latest facilities and equipment.
- Join a team of 7 Veterinarians & 7 Veterinary Nurses
A position has become available to work at a boutique practice in Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs.
The successful applicant will have a Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing, or will be studying to complete (we will roster to assist the completion of studies).
The practice owner has a special interest in exotics, making this the perfect opportunity for someone with an interest in gaining experience in this area, as training can be provided. However, exotics interest or experience is not essential.
Excellent client communication skills are essential.
Clinic hours are 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday. 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, on Saturday and 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Sundays.
The clinic is privately owned and has been operated for over 30 years by the same owner.
They recently moved into brand new premises. The new clinic is equipped with all the latest equipment and technology, including full computerisation, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, laser and in-house haematology and biochemistry.
Please click here to see photos! 
The clientele goes above and beyond for their pets. The clinic prides themselves on providing an ethical and high standard of care.
The practice is in a great location, with convenient parking, and only a short walk to the train station. The CBD is only a short drive away.
For further information or to apply, please call 03 9836 6009 or email: canterbury_vet@icloud.com
See our website: canterburyvet.com.au
The Broadmeadows Vet, North Melbourne (posted 14th September)
The Broadmeadows Vet is currently looking for a part time nurse to join our team.
The successful applicant should hold a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent and have a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.
You will need to be flexible and able to work both morning and afternoon shifts and Saturdays.
The applicant must have outstanding customer service skills, strong communication skills, excellent time management and the ability to work alone.
Our current staff have been holding out for holidays and are seeking a well-deserved break.
Salary would be negotiable and commensurate with experience.
Please forward applications to manager.broadmeadowsvet@gmail.com
Please visit our website: https://www.broadmeadowsvet.com.au/
Vets in Cranbourne, Cranbourne, South East Melbourne (posted 14th September)
Part Time Vet Nurse/Trainee Veterinary Nurse
We are looking for a new team member to join us at Vets in Cranbourne as a veterinary nurse. This position will be permanent part time; however the ability to be flexible and cover shifts up to full time hours during periods of annual leave will be essential.
You will need to be someone with previous experience working with animals, exceptional customer service skills, a great “can do” attitude and of course a love for all animals and people!
Your ability to multitask in a fast paced environment along with a high level of attention to detail is a must, along with the desire to make every interaction with your clients, pets and team members a positive experience….and all with a smile!
We in return will offer you a fun, committed team environment, ongoing training, uniform and a great team of people to work with who are passionate about providing our clients and patients the best in veterinary care.
Please email your resume and cover letter outlining why you believe you would make an exceptional addition to our team to: drgeorge@vetsincranbourne.com.au
Australian Animal Protection Society, Keysborough, Dandenong South (posted 13th September)
Veterinary Nurse – for brand new, state of the art veterinary hospital
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.
We have just entered a new era in our history, having moved into our brand-new purpose-built Shelter and Veterinary Hospital. The Hospital is 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
- Placement of catheters, pathology, and dental assistance
- 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
Please visit our website: https://www.aaps.org.au/
Sandown Veterinary Clinic, Springvale (posted 13th September)
Love both nursing and customer service?
Sandown Veterinary Clinic is offering a full time position split between veterinary nursing and reception.
Sandown Veterinary Clinic is an extremely busy, family-owned small animal clinic based in Springvale. You will be joining our wonderful team of four Veterinarians, four Veterinary Nurses and two Receptionists in providing gold standard care to every client and patient that walks through our doors.
WHAT MAKES OUR CLINIC SO UNIQUE?
- Exposure to advanced orthopaedic surgical cases.
- A well-respected reputation in the specialised area of canine reproduction technologies for over 30 years. We are proud to work with a wide range of clients including a variety of show breeders, the Victorian Police Dog Squad and the Department of Immigration and Border Control.
- A strong commitment to improving the welfare of greyhounds where we actively promote greyhounds as pets and provide sponsorship, services and support to many greyhound adoption groups. We are proud to have established the highly successful Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) 25 years ago.
- A very loyal client base who love our staff as much as we love them
NOW, WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE A NURSE & RECEPTIONIST AT SVC YOU ASK?
Our nurses and receptionists genuinely love what they do every single day and are very hands on, trusted and respected in our clinic! A glimpse of a day in the life of a nurse and receptionist at Sandown Vet entails:
- Surgical admissions and discharges
- All pre- surgical patient preparation such as blood collection, IV catheter placement and intubation
- Monitoring anaesthesia for a broad range of surgical cases from desex and soft tissue surgeries, to complex orthopaedic procedures
- Performing dental scale and polish procedures
- Extubation, monitoring and care post- surgery
- Caring for hospitalised patients
- Medical nursing including pathology and radiography
- Reproduction is a big part of what we do at the clinic where we perform progesterone level testing, surgical inseminations and many caesareans on a wide range of dog breeds
- Nurse appointments including, but not limited to, providing animal care advice to clients, triage, giving injections, bandage changes, and suture removals
- We also wear any scrubs we want! (We love to wear pink on Fridays)
- Managing two extremely busy phonelines
- Running two diverse and busy reception desks
- Organising a multi-practitioner daily appointment schedule
- Ensuring all areas of the clinic are clean and presentable
- Daily banking
- Organising all clinic and legel paperwork
- Every day is different and you will be exposed to a wide range of surgical and medical cases where you will never stop learning! You will be surrounded by a team that will cheer you on when you hit that vein and also genuinely have your back on those days where nothing seems to go right.
This is a FULL-TIME position with a mid-week RDO each week and one Saturday shift (9am – 1pm) every 3-4 weeks. You would work 2 days a week as a nurse and two days a week as a receptionist.
Please note we are only looking for someone who has at least 2 years experience as a Veterinary Nurse.
We are not currently in a position to take on any further trainee nurses.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Please email all cover letters and resumes to sarah_beasleyhahn@hotmail.com
Please visit our website: https://www.localvet.com.au/sandown/
Glenroy Vet Clinic, North Melbourne (posted 13th September)
Glenroy Vet Clinic is a single vet, small animal clinic.
We seek a permanent part-time nurse.
Experience required, particularly customer relations and computer/reception skills
Friday 8:30am-5pm, Saturday 8:30am-12pm
$27.50-$38.50 per hour inc. Super, depending on experience
No extended hours.
Start date 15th October (with paid training/ familiarization sessions prior)
Please contact Tim or Barbera for more information: glenroyvetclinic@outlook.com
Please visit our website: https://glenroyvet.com.au/
Ivanhoe Veterinary Clinic, Melbourne (posted 10th September)
FULL TIME VET NURSE REQUIRED
SMALL ANIMAL ONLY
$30 P/H + SUPER
Hello to all the wonderful Vet Nurses out there. Are you looking for a change in hours or to move to a really great team environment?
The team at Ivanhoe Veterinary Clinic are on the lookout for another exceptional vet nurse to join us! We can offer a great working environment in a beautiful clinic, in a great part of Melbourne. Our practice is well supported by a fantastic clientele and a wonderful group of professionals.
We are on the lookout for another talented and highly motivated veterinary nurse to join us. Our aim is to be the best general practice clinic in Melbourne and to give the best care and service to our patients and clients – keep reading if you can help us get there.
Why would you want to be a part of the Ivanhoe Vet Clinic team?
- An interesting and varied role
- Purpose built, lovely premises
- An enthusiastic, vibrant, fun, and professional group of Vets and Nurses to be part of
- 100% commitment to your professional development
- Top remuneration starting at $30p/h + super. All overtime worked is paid at overtime rates
- Highly committed and friendly clients
- Strong core values (Caring, Honesty, Trust, Reliability, Teamwork, Happiness) that we strive to uphold each day
Our fabulous team currently consists of six vets, as well as six qualified veterinary nurses, Jacinta (head nurse), Lauren, Stefan, Francesca, Georgie, and Rebecca. We are also fortunate to have two fantastic receptionists, Adrienne and Sue, and a business manager, Simon, to support you.
You can check us out online at our website www.ivanhoevet.com.au or our Facebook or Instagram pages. With such a great team around you, you’ll be well supported in your role with us.
If you can see yourself as part of our team, what are you waiting for!? We want to hear from you now.
Please email your application, including a cover letter and resume to simon@ivanhoevet.com.au or call me directly for a chat on 0405413992.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Swan Street Veterinary & Wellness Centre, Richmond Melbourne (posted 10th September)
Swan Street Veterinary Clinic & Wellness Centre is looking for a Full-time Experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our team!
Swan Street Veterinary Clinic & Wellness Centre is a highly regarded pet wellness centre offering gold standard veterinary care to the Richmond community. You will have the opportunity to work in a purpose-built clinic with an amazing, passionate team!
We are seeking an Experienced Veterinary Nurse to join the team on a Full-time basis. You will be a team player with the energy and drive to make a real difference, with a commitment and passion for quality practice and high standards of care.
Is this YOU?
- Passionate vet nurse who holds their Cert IV
- At least 1 – 2 years clinical experience
- A true team player – let’s lookout for one another!
- Has very high attention to detail – taking shortcuts is not an option
- Ensures clients leave feeling encouraged and listened to
- Loves to communicate both with clients but importantly within the team
- Reliable and flexible
- Effective time management and organisational skills – Ability to prioritise is essential!
What WE are offering you:
- A passionate fear-free clinic
- An environment focused on continual growth
- We will be serious when we need to, and fun at all other times
- A varied role including surgical nursing, nurse consulting and occasional front of house duties
- Work with incredible vets that happily share their knowledge
- Access to confidential personal support through assured programs
For further information about our clinic, please visit https://swanstreetvet.com.au/
Please apply online with your CV and cover letter: https://vet.partners/careers/?p=job%2Fo2PRgfwI
Advanced Vetcare, Kensington Inner Melbourne (posted 10th September)
EXPERIENCED ECC NURSES REQUIRED.
Full Time and Part Time/Casual positions
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 have an exceptional team who support and care for each other. 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 our 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 understand the current and unrelenting pressures on our industry. Our team is our most important asset, and our partners work on the floor as part of the AVC team. We aim to provide the highest level of service to our patients, our clients, and our referring vets in a friendly, rewarding environment.
Interested parties should submit a letter of introduction, resume and three current referees before Friday 1st October 2021.
Please email applications to: majella.snelling@advancedvetcare.com.au
See our website: www.advancedvetcare.com.au
Cat Protection Society of Victoria, Greensborough Melbourne (posted 10th September)
Vet Nurse Part Time
Here is an exciting opportunity to care exclusively for cats. The Cat Protection Society of Victoria has recently moved into a new purpose built, cat only facility. We are looking for an experienced Vet Nurse for 3-4 days per week with some Saturdays. Work will be available in the private clinic and the shelter.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, have a positive attitude and enjoy working in a team. You will have surgical nursing and customer service skills, including reception. Of course, you’ll love working with, and be highly skilled at handling cats.
Prerequisites: Cert IV nursing qualifications
The Cat Protection Society of Victoria is a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation that has been operating for over 70 years. Our new facilities include a private clinic and an adoption shelter for stray, unowned or surrendered cats and kittens. We are on track to rehome or adopt up to 2000 cats this year. We look forward to seeing these successful adoptions as loved companion cats in the private clinic.
Please send your CV and a cover letter to:
Dr Sarah Mitchell at sheltervet@catprotection.com.au or
Dr Peta Keown at vet@catprotection.com.au
Phone 8457 6504
We look forward to hearing from you.
Bayside Animal Medical Centre, Brighton, Melbourne (posted 9th September)
Full Time Veterinary Nurse
Come and work with friends & enjoy your days in our brand new state-of-the-art facility (we've just moved in).
Bayside Animal Medical Centre requires the services of another veterinary nurse to help complement our staff of 5 vets, 5 nurses & receptionist.
The Location: Situated in the sunny, tree-filled suburb of Brighton, very close to the beach, trendy Church St, coffee shops and an organic supermarket & deli (great for your lunch break).
The Clients: We’re surrounded by clients who LOVE their pets and let us do whatever we feel is necessary to help keep them healthy.
The Clinic: Very well equipped like everyone else (Digital radiography, in-house serology, touch-screen ultrasound, IM3 dental equip & digital dental radiography, separate procedures room and sterile operating theatre, multimodal anaesthetic monitors, ECG, surgical cautery, brand-new Surgivet anaesthetic machines, VIN subscription etc etc etc). Separate dog, cat & isolation wards, three consult rooms.
The Staff: Our vets & nursing staff are super-friendly & work very well together. We’ve had minimal team changes over the years – we just keep adding.
The Role: Really, we just want a nice person that feels comfortable and confident talking to people, that is a competent all-round vet nurse, and knows how to work in a team. Working hours are flexible, and your salary (paid well above award rates) wholly negotiable based on your level of experience and how many hours you want to commit. We understand work-life balance. We don’t do after hours – we think the Emergency Centres do a better job for our clients. 4 weeks paid leave per year.
Spy on us: You’re welcome to call and speak to any staff member to get a feel for the kind of people (or the ‘boss’) you’ll be working with. See our contact details below.
If the position interests you, email your resume to Jeremy at: drjpgoldin@animalmedcentre.com.au or call to get more info (03) 9592 4700
Thanks for giving us your consideration in this overcrowded market!
Westernport Hastings Vet Clinic, Mornington Peninsula (posted 9th September)
Westernport Vet Clinics, located on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, has a vacancy for a part time experienced surgical nurse at our Hastings and Somerville clinic.
Westernport Vet Clinics is growing which is why this position has become available.
We are seeking nurses who are passionate about patient care, with an ability to provide a high level of veterinary nursing service and advice.
The position is best suited to an experience nurse.
About Us:
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 with first class customer service.
The Opportunity:
The successful candidate will be working at our Hastings clinic in hospital, surgery, and reception on a roster rotation basis. Our practice hours are 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday, Saturday from 8am to 4pm with occasional work on Sundays 9.30am to 2pm. Excellent pay rates will be offered to the successful candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Assist vets with surgery, examinations, consultations, and treatments
- Provide accurate surgical support, including placing intravenous catheters, including placing intravenous catheters, inducing anaesthetic, intubating surgery patients, clipping/prepping animals for surgery, monitoring anaesthetic, intravenous fluids.
- Perform routine diagnostic medical and laboratory tests
- Excellent animal and client care standards.
- Reception tasks including greeting clients, booking appointments, answering phones and parasite prevention advice.
- 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.
Skills and Experience:
- Certificate IV qualification with at least 3 years’ experience
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible and exhibits attention to detail
- Possesses interpersonal and communication skills
- Customer service experience.
- Strong time management skills.
- Knowledge of Rx Works would be useful.
If you would like to join a fantastic team and have a feeling of being well appreciated, we would love to hear from you. Please forward your resume and references to: amanda@westernportvet.com.au or contact Amanda Vecchi and Leonie Jones on 03 5979 1214.
For more information, see: http://www.westernportvet.com.au/
Kew Vet & Cattery, Melbourne (posted 9th September)
Veterinary Nurse – part time or full time
Are you getting towards the ‘tail end’ of your Veterinary Nurse training?
Are you looking for a team who will support you as you commence your career as a Vet Nurse?
We are looking for a warm and friendly newly qualified (or almost there!) nurse to join our growing team at Kew Vet.
We are a small group of three practices in Melbourne’s inner suburbs.
We are committed to our team culture and want to ensure we find people with the right fit for our team.
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 (Scopes/ultrasounds/tonopens etc) 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 sessions for our whole team.
- Each of our nurses have a full day training with our dedicated training facilitator every 6-8 weeks.
- We were recently named the AVA VBG ‘Veterinary Business of the Year 2020’
The role
- You will join our team of 4 qualified nurses in providing surgical, medical and consult nursing.
- While there is some reception work and support of the Kew Cattery required, we also have dedicated receptionists and dedicated cattery staff each day.
- We can accommodate part time candidates for this role with a minimum of 3 days a week, or we can offer full time hours. The role does include shared rostered Saturdays but no Sunday or public holiday work is required.
About you
- You will need to be newly qualified (or close to) with a Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent). This role is not suitable for trainees who are commencing their initial training.
- 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 a great customer experience.
Email your resume to Jo Ward, Business Manager, Kew Vet and Cattery with a cover letter explaining why you think you would be a great fit for our team to jo@hawthorneastvet.com.au.
Please visit our website: http://kewvet.com.au/
Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals, Moorabbin (posted 8th September)
Full Time Position – Surgical Veterinary Nurse – Surgery Department
Southpaws - One of Australia’s best-known referral hospitals.
We aim to be the first choice for expert veterinary care.
Our teams of industry experts ensure that the very best surgical, medical, cancer and critical care is delivered in a professional and comforting environment for pets their families.
As an employer
Southpaws is committed to leading the way in creating a workplace that operates the way we believe they should, rather than the way they always have. To help deliver on our goal of becoming an industry employer of choice, we have created career pathways that support year on year progression both for your capabilities as a professional, as well as your remuneration.
Southpaws is the only hospital in Melbourne to have full time Training & Development manager and Human Resources manager. These permanent on-site roles ensure the structure necessary to support people on their personal and professional journeys to fulfilling their potential.
Southpaws are proud of our values and look for these positive characteristics in all applicants:
Professionalism Integrity Trust Compassion Humour Innovation Teamwork
The role
You will be expected to deliver a high level of nursing care to all patients across a rotating roster with approximately 1 in 4 weekend cover/surgical on-call. You possess high quality skills in understanding & monitoring anaesthesia. You will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, both in a team and autonomously. Ventilator knowledge is advantageous however not essential.
- Certificate IV or equivalent qualification
- Plus 2-3 years’ experience
- A professional and positive demeanour
- Ability to work efficiently with initiative in a face-paced environment
- Exceptional organisational skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- High proficiency monitoring anaesthesia
Join the Southpaws family and enjoy the benefits:
- Generous pay and working conditions
- Industry leading employee discount scheme for family pets
- Dedicated HR and Training functions to help you fulfill your career goals and achieve your potential
- Monthly check-ins and dedicated platform for feedback and accountability at all levels in the hospital
- Monthly company-wide social initiatives to support deep, genuine relationships with colleagues
- The leading environment for veterinary professionals who wish to challenge the status quo and set new benchmarks for performance and capability
To apply to be a part of this exceptional team send a CV and Cover Letter to: HR@southpaws.com.au
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Mornington Veterinary Clinic, Mornington Peninsula (posted 8th September)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
We are looking for a friendly and efficient full-time nurse to join our team, based on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula!
At Mornington Vet Clinic, we care for our patients like they’re our own and treat our customers with the same level of respect. Our aim is to provide a service that is personal and catered to each family and their beloved pets, along with a high standard of care. Our clinic runs on enthusiasm, compassion, and regular coffees and treats!
This position:
- Is a 4-day work week, with 1 in 4 Saturdays
- Includes shifts in surgery, hospital, and reception
- Does not require working on Public Holidays or after-hours care
- Is open for immediate start
Our new nurse:
- Will be able to communicate with clients with courtesy and warmth
- Be capable of keeping a cool head during busy periods
- Will have strong organisational and multi-tasking skills
- Have a can-do attitude
- Have an eagerness to be part of a team that thrives on reliability, accountability, and a genuine care for one another
We want to find the right person to join our team, not necessarily the most experienced. Trainee vet nurses with a willingness to learn are more than welcome to apply. Remuneration is above award and will be based on experience.
We would love to hear from you if you think you might be the nurse we’re looking for!
Please send your cover letter and resume to: maggie@morningtonvetclinic.com.au
Lower Plenty Veterinary Clinic, NE Melbourne (posted 8th September)
Veterinary Nurse | Lower Plenty | Small Animal Practice | Casual Position
Lower Plenty Vet is a purpose-built facility in the leafy suburb of Lower Plenty. As a Veterinary Nurse with us, not only will you have the opportunity to impact the success of our practice, but you will be genuinely valued and encouraged to further your skills.
Our partnership with PETstock, allows us to offer corporate benefits of generous employee discounts, access to an employee assistance program, and a plethora of e-training, whilst still retaining the feel of working in a small family-owned business.
We know that you have choices, so let us tell you what we can offer you!
- No afterhours, public holidays, or Sundays
- 1:4 Saturdays
- Great career development, with access to further learning and the opportunity to further your career
- The opportunity to be part of a fun, caring work culture, where you will be made to feel part of the PETstock VET family
- Access to a wide support network with like-minded professionals – we love sharing our experience & knowledge with each other
- State of the art, innovative veterinary equipment and working environment.
- Generous employee discount for you, your family & your pets
- Access to our Health & Wellbeing program | free mental health counselling support services & discounted health care, banking & financial services
What we need from you
- Cert IV with a minimum 2 years experience preferred
- Ability to work casual hours, 10-20 hours with flexible availability
- Willingness to learn and adapt to your new workplace
- You are efficient and organised and thrive in a busy environment
It’s a big decision to change roles, so if you need more information or if you know you’re ready to apply, reach out or forward your application to Christine admin@lowerplentyvet.com.au
Animal Referral Hospital Essendon Fields, Melbourne (posted 8th September)
Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse
Essendon Fields VIC
- Does the thrill of trauma and emergency medicine excite you, but you still remain as cool as a cucumber?
- If you are an emergency & critical care nurse or experienced GP nurse looking to advance your career – we would love to hear from you!
An opportunity for an Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse to join our Animal Referral Hospital in Essendon Fields on a full-time basis.
Our hard-working, close-knit team that is dedicated to best possible patient outcomes and who works within their client’s needs. The successful applicant will need to be available for varying day, evening and overnight shifts on a fortnightly roster in our 24/7 hospital.
The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Essendon has a 24 hour per day, 7 days a week, dedicated emergency and critical care (ECC) service. The hospital is staffed with an outstanding team of emergency veterinarians and nurses working alongside specialists in ECC / internal medicine and surgery. We aim to provide a responsive, comprehensive emergency and referral service to Victorian veterinarians, their clients and their pets. We provide high professional and clinical standards, which are tempered with genuine care and compassion.
ARH is well equipped with CT, MRI, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscope, in-house laboratory, ventilators, patient monitors and sophisticated emergency and surgical facilities. ARH utilises fully integrated Rx works software and operates with Smartflow electronic hospital charting. We also have the added advantage of internal referral to our associate specialist departments in surgery, medicine and advanced imaging.
Our nursing team is highly valued and encouraged to utilise their skills and work autonomously to support our specialist veterinarians in providing exceptional patient care. Nurses also have access to regular free in-house continuing education sessions to develop their existing skillset and knowledge.
About Your New Role
- Admission & triage of emergency patients
- Forward planning and providing direct and individualised patient care for critically ill patients
- Performing diagnostics and treatments
- Plan and perform anaesthesia for ill or unstable patients
- Record all care information concisely and accurately
- Work directly under the guidance and support of veterinarians and senior nurses
- Liaise knowledgeably and accurately with staff and clients.
- General Housekeeping
About You
We are searching for an experienced nurse who possesses the ability to multitask and work well as a team in an often face-paced environment. Specialist hospital experience is preferable, but a strong general practice background is welcome and looked highly upon. On the job training will be provided with ongoing support by senior nurses and veterinarians however applicants must possess the ability to work unsupervised as well as demonstrate reasonable proficiency in basic nursing skills such as intravenous catheter placement, fluid therapy, drug dose calculations, use of monitoring equipment and assessing vital signs, as the role involves a degree of autonomy and use of initiative.
Essential Attributes
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or higher
- 2 years or more full-time experience in general practice post qualification
- A professional and positive demeanour
- Ability to work efficiently with initiative in a face-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Well-developed organisational skills
- Interest in emergency and critical care medicine
Desirable attributes
- Previous experience in an emergency or specialist hospital (but not essential)
- Knowledge of Rx works / Smart flow will be highly regarded (but not essential)
Benefits for You
- Expand your clinical skills and knowledge in a supportive, exciting and dynamic environment
- A challenging and rewarding position
- In-house continuous education/ professional development/ Yearly CE budget for external education
- Mentorship, on job training and continuous workplace support
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff discounts and social events
How to Contact Us
Please forward your application via email with the subject field ‘Emergency Nurse Position’ with current resume, cover letter and references to Rachel Scholten, Emergency & Critical Care Nurse Manager on: r.scholten@arhvets.com
St Kilda Veterinary Clinic, Inner Melbourne (posted 8th September) Senior Vet Nurse
Due to rapid growth over the past 6 months, our clinic has an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Senior Veterinary Nurse to join our current team of qualified vets and nurses. This position will see you supporting the dedicated management team of the clinic. We are seeking applications from Nurses who are passionate about making a difference and are open to positive change!
About us
St Kilda Veterinary Clinic is privately owned, single branch small animal practice located in St Kilda – Inner South East Suburbs of Melbourne. We understand that our customers need to know that their pet is in the hands of caring professionals. At St Kilda Vet, we have a proven record in providing excellent care and advice to every client and their pet.
We have a dedicated team of 5 vets and 5 nurses with the opportunity for a Senior Veterinary Nurse to join our team full time. We practice a high standard of veterinary care with access to specialist referral practices and also use in house specialist surgeons and ultrasoundographer.
Key responsibilities Include:
- Nursing duties in all aspects; reception, surgery and general nursing roles when required
- Providing excellent communication to staff and clients
- Ability to work to a high standard in all areas of nursing and reception
- Ability to work in a team environment
We are looking for someone who enjoys their work and who is focused, organised and able to lead the team through training and building on the positive team culture. We want someone who is interested in further development of their leadership skills, and we will support further education for relevant courses or seminars. The ideal candidate will promote our values and is dedicated to maintaining high standards of service.
The successful applicant will:
- Have a minimum of 4 years working as a Veterinary Nurse (ideally 5+)
- Possess a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
- Have excellent communication and time management skills.
- Ideally be a proven team manager and prior experience would be highly regarded.
- Have flexibility to meet changing business needs and priorities.
The salary will be in line with experience and qualifications.
Apply Now
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter to Management - Jess: jessica.conte@outlook.com and Sue sb_acts@accountsatwork.com.au
Black Rock Animal Hospital, Bayside (posted 7th September)
PART TIME VETERINARY NURSE POSITION (approx. 26-32 hours per week) – BLACK ROCK
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 receptionist 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
Please visit our website: https://www.blackrockvet.com.au/
The Village Vet, Toorak (posted 7th September)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
Come and join our amazing team of vets and nurses in the heart of Toorak Village. Village Vet prides itself on providing gold standard care to all our patients, whilst maintaining a positive and healthy work environment for staff.
We are on the lookout for an experienced Cert IV nurse
Our ideal nurse will have strong practical skills (cannula placement, blood sampling and cytology) and an eye for detail when caring for our surgical and hospitalised patients. They will have strong communication skills, building client relationships through consults and triage. And finally they will work well under pressure, both individually and as part of a team.
Our nurses are coached and supported to reach their full potential in the industry, with access to CPD allowance and time for internal study on shifts.
To learn more about our clinic head to: www.villagevet.com.au/
Send your application to Carina at: info@villagevet.com.au
Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency, Collingwood (posted 7th September)
Emergency & Critical Care Nurse
- Permanent full-time or part-time.
- Outstanding remuneration package ranging up to $32/hr plus penalty loadings, which are applied literally in accordance with the Award (explained below) plus superannuation and benefits.
- Well-equipped hospital with modern facilities.
- Industry leading team based in the vibrant heart of Melbourne.
The Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency (CARE) is looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious nurse to become part of a dynamic, progressive team of nurses and veterinarians in a high-volume emergency and critical care environment.
About CARE
CARE is a busy, privately-owned, multi-specialist veterinary hospital located in Collingwood, on the fringe of the Melbourne CBD. It evolved from an ardent intention to provide the highest standards of patient care in a cooperative and cohesive, team-oriented environment that respects, supports and encourages the personal balance and professional development of its staff. This focus has fostered the development of excellent relationships within our staff, and with our referring veterinarians and clients. The hospital is staffed by an outstanding team of emergency veterinarians and nurses, working alongside specialists in internal medicine, emergency and critical care, and surgery.
The centre is very well equipped with imaging (Siemens 16-slice CT, digital radiography, digital subtraction fluoroscopy, Phillips affinity and POC ultrasound machines, regular off-site access to 3T MRI imaging), critical care (6 new Menios oxygen cages, new Getinge Servo-u ventilator and newly created critical care suite), laboratory (Radiometer blood-gas machine, IDEXX Procyte haematology, Catalyst biochemistry and coagulation machines) and other equipment such as Olympus endoscopy and advanced anaesthetic monitoring.
The Position
The Emergency & Critical Care department at CARE enjoys a consistently busy caseload that encompasses an interesting and broad range of presentations. In this position, you will work with a dedicated and cohesive team of experienced nurses in caring for the cases presenting to, and hospitalised within, the Emergency & Critical Care department. It involves many aspects including: triage, in-patient care, assistance with anaesthesia and procedures, laboratory procedures, discussion of patient progress with owners and occasional reception duties.
The nature of emergency and critical care mandates continuous care and necessarily, this position involves a combination of day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts. The distribution of these shifts within the roster is carefully supervised by highly experienced and understanding nursing managers, who also participate in the roster.
The staff of CARE take pride in the benefits of interdepartmental cooperation in case management. ICU cases frequently benefit from the contributions of multiple specialist disciplines, as well as the support and guidance of a board-certified emergency and critical care specialist. This collaboration provides an excellent opportunity for learning and case follow-up. Beyond this, continuing education is encouraged through regular tutorials and daily rounds that are provided for the benefit of all staff, including the dedicated teams of Emergency and Critical Care veterinary and nursing interns.
The role can be part-time or full-time, with the emphasis being on finding the right person rather than the specific terms. It is important that the successful applicant embraces our core values, integrates well, and values the pursuit of excellence in client and patient care. They will be experienced, motivated, conscientious, and effective in their written and verbal communication with clients, referring veterinarians and other hospital staff.
About You
Emergency and critical care is typically a fast-paced, demanding, yet intensely rewarding discipline. Nursing in this field commonly attracts those who are not discouraged by these challenges, approaching them with a genuine intent to benefit patient outcomes and naturally cooperate within a team to achieve this.
Certificate IV in nursing (or equivalent qualification) is a prerequisite foundation. Nursing experience in a multi-specialist or emergency and critical care facility is considered beneficial, but is not critical and is readily overshadowed by enthusiasm and a friendly, team-oriented personality.
Remuneration
CARE ECC nurses are attractively remunerated on a “base plus loading” basis. Base rates are generous, ranging from $26 to $31 per hour, with additional loading applied to long shifts, shifts occurring in the evenings, and shifts on weekends.
Rate of Pay:
Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday Public Holiday
Day Shift Swing Shift Night Shift
100% 115% 130% 150% 200% 250%
On shifts with a length exceeding 8 hours, the ninth hour onwards is paid at 150% instead of the above loading rate (unless the above loading rate is higher). On shifts with a length exceeding 11 hours, the twelfth hour onwards is paid at 200% instead of the loading rate.
While shift patterns are variable, on the above basis a permanent full-time ECC nurse can expect to achieve annual remuneration in the range of $78-$90k plus superannuation (or pro rata part time).
Life at CARE
The successful candidate will enjoy:
- Membership of a friendly, supportive, and highly productive team of nurses and veterinarians within the Emergency & Critical Care department, and more broadly, within CARE.
- Outstanding remuneration as detailed above.
- Exposure to an exciting and varied caseload in an environment committed to achieving the best patient outcomes with the resources and equipment to achieve them.
- Immersion in a workplace culture that encourages, values, and makes provision for continuing professional development. Permanent ECC nurses are entitled to a CPD allowance of $1,000 per year.
- Relocation assistance and the potential for Visa sponsorship for international candidates.
- A workplace that is focused on employee wellbeing, professional satisfaction, and the sustainability of veterinary work.
- 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 Ms Erin Gibson via careers@carevet.com.au Applications should include a cover letter outlining your suitability and enthusiasm for the position, and a 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.
Please visit our website: https://carevet.com.au/
Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals, Moorabbin (posted 6th September)
A custom built, state of the art hospital awaits you and your skills!
Junior or Experienced Nurse - Full time, part-time & casual shifts available
General Practice nurses highly encouraged to apply.
Southpaws Specialty, Emergency & Referral Hospital - Victoria
Attractive remuneration & benefits
Southpaws - One of Australia’s best-known referral hospitals.
We aim to be the first choice for expert veterinary care.
Our teams of industry experts ensure that the very best surgical, medical, cancer and critical care is delivered in a professional and comforting environment for pets their families.
As an employer
Southpaws is committed to leading the way in creating a workplace that operates the way we believe they should, rather than the way they always have. To help deliver on our goal of becoming an industry employer of choice, we have created career pathways that support year on year progression both for your capabilities as a professional, as well as your remuneration.
Southpaws is the only hospital in Melbourne to have full time Training & Development manager and Human Resources manager. These permanent on-site roles ensure the structure necessary to support people on their personal and professional journeys to fulfilling their potential.
Southpaws are proud of our values and look for these positive characteristics in all applicants:
Professionalism | Integrity | Trust | Compassion | Humour | Innovation | Teamwork
Please view our short introductory video here on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/
The role
Are you a nurse interested in getting into specialty but don’t have any experience? Here is your chance to work in a well-known, state-of-the-art specialist hospital that is happy to cater their training and support to you!
We have nurse roles available for those who do have previous specialty experience, however we do also have a position available for junior or GP nurses looking to get into the specialty world.
What is on offer?
- Full time, part time or casual employment (Some weekend work required)
- Industry leading employee discount scheme for pet healthcare
- Defined nursing levels that facilitate annual progression
- Work with a team of dedicated and hard-working professionals with superior expertise
- Leading edge facilities
- A secure, supportive, and flexible environment with additional employee benefits
- Free continuing education programs
- Team building events
Essential Attributes
- Certificate IV or equivalent qualification. Studying nurses encouraged to apply.
- A professional and positive demeanour
- Ability to work efficiently with initiative in a face-paced environment
- Exceptional organisational skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
Employee Benefits
- Generous pay and working conditions
- Dedicated HR and Training functions to help you fulfill your career goals and achieve your potential
- Monthly check-ins and dedicated platform for feedback and accountability at all levels in the hospital
- Monthly company-wide social initiatives to support deep, genuine relationships with colleagues
- The leading environment for veterinary professionals who wish to challenge the status quo and set new benchmarks for performance and capability
To apply to be a part of this exceptional team apply with your CV and cover letter to Kendell.hunt@vetpartners.com.au
For more information about Southpaws, please see the relevant links below:
Website: www.southpaws.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthpawsVeterinary/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/southpawsvet
Delahey Veterinary Clinic, Melbourne (posted 6th September)
Delahey Veterinary Clinic are seeking a Part-time or Full-time Veterinary Nurse
Delahey Vet Clinic is a small GP clinic located in Melbourne's west. We have a close-knit team of 5 nurses and about 4 rotating vets.
We have an ever-growing client base and are mainly seeing cats and dogs with the occasional exotic.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable in monitoring anaesthesia, routine clinical procedures, consultation support for the vet, restraining animals for standard procedures, familiar with nurse appointments and procedures. The role will be a mixture of consulting, reception, and surgical nursing.
You'll be part of a small team within a great veterinary network that can offer ongoing support and training.
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
Please apply online with your cover letter and CV.
https://vet.partners/careers/?p=job%2FoILKgfwd
Please visit our website: https://delaheyvet.com.au/
Peninsula Vet Care Rosebud, Mornington Peninsula (posted 2nd September) Trainee Vet Nurse
Rare opportunity for a Trainee Veterinary Nurse - Part Time
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 have an exciting opportunity for a part time trainee veterinary nurse to join the Peninsula Vet Care team at our Rosebud Hospital
The successful candidates will have and be able to demonstrate the following:
- The ability to handle fast paced and busy environment
- A desire to provide a high standard of patient and client care
- Be self-motivated and show initiative
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Be enrolled in a Certificate III in Animal Studies or Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Flexibility in hours
This position will provide you with:
- Plenty of opportunities for development through on the job training, in house and external training providers, along with an annual continuing education allowance
- Exposure to both reception and surgery
- Regular one on one catch ups with your team leader (because feedback and communication is important to us!)
- A busy and stimulating work environment
- A supportive and fun work culture
- A guarantee to progress into a full-time nursing position at one of our five Peninsula Vet Care locations
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Please email your cover letter and resume to: jenna@penvetcare.com.au
For more information on Peninsula Vet Care, check out our website: www.penvetcare.com.au
Leopold Pet Hospital, Geelong (posted 2nd September)
Experienced Nursing Team Leader - Full Time
About us: We are a privately owned, single branch small animal practice located in Leopold on the Bellarine Peninsula – just out of Geelong. We have a 2.5 vet team and 6 support staff, including a dedicated receptionist. We have a great client base, and word of mouth seems to be keeping us busier than ever. We practice a high standard of veterinary care and have access to specialist referral practices with out of hours care, and also use in house specialist surgeons, providing a good variety of cases and best practice care. There is no out of hours work and we value time outside of work! Getting uninterrupted lunch breaks and leaving work on time are a priority. We have no interest in KPI’s or production targets. We just believe in doing what is best for the pet and their owners. We have a spacious purpose-built clinic, modern monitoring equipment and full dental facilities including dental X-Rays.
The role: We are seeking a full-time Veterinary Nurse Team Leader to join the Leopold Pet Hospital Team. Given the recent growth of our small practice, this will be a new role – with the aim to provide our team members with regular training and support as required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Management of the nursing team including training, supervision, and rostering.
- Performance management of the team members including regular reviews.
- Nursing duties in both reception, surgery and general roles when required.
- Running regular team meetings and other practice management tasks.
- Stock ordering and management.
- Drafting procedures and policies, including clinic protocols and client information sheets.
- Ability to work to a high standard in all areas of nursing and reception.
- Providing excellent communication to clients and team members.
- Delivering outstanding customer service and care to all patients and owners. We strive to treat all pets like family.
About you
We are looking for someone who enjoys their work and who is focused, organised and able to lead the team through training and building on the positive team culture. We want someone who is interested in further development of their leadership skills, and we will support further education for relevant courses or seminars. The ideal candidate will promote our values and is dedicated to maintaining high standards of service.
The successful applicant will:
- Have a minimum of 3 years working as a Veterinary Nurse (ideally 5+)
- Possess a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
- Have excellent communication and time management skills.
- Ideally be a proven team manager and prior experience would be highly regarded.
- Have flexibility to meet changing business needs and priorities.
The pay will be well above award, inline with experience and qualifications.
Applicants to send through their CV and cover letter to: jenny@leopoldpet.com.au
You can see more about the clinic on our website: www.leopoldpet.com.au
Frank Samways Veterinary Clinic, North Melbourne (posted 31st August) Team Leader
Veterinary Nurse Team Leader – Frank Samways Veterinary Clinic
About us
The Lost Dogs' Home (LDH) is proud to be Australia's largest animal shelter, helping thousands of lost and abandoned animals each year. We are a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing outstanding veterinary care to animals who find their way to us and have been serving the community for over 100 years.
The role
Frank Samways is a truly unique clinic in our community, this is a great opportunity to join a growing and progressive clinic, and to help shape our direction and standards of care. We are a modern, purpose-built facility, which not only provides services to privately owned pets, but the team occasionally look after stray and foster animals that come in through The Lost Dogs’ Home.
We are currently seeking a dedicated full-time Veterinary Nurse Team Leader to join our Frank Samways Veterinary Clinic team. As a fast-paced, reputable practice, we strive to provide excellent customer service to our clients and best practice animal care is our priority. If you are looking for something different, this might be the role for you!
Key responsibilities include:
- Daily management of nursing team including training, nurse roles and break times and assisting with recruitment, performance management, and rostering.
- Organise the surgery schedule for both private and stray surgeries through Frank Samways.
- Coordinating private, foster, and stray inpatient pathways communicating with owners and shelter departments. Updating accounts and patient history accordingly.
- Assist with general nursing with duties when required including surgery, ward, and consultation shifts
- Consumables Stock control and weekly ordering
- Facilitate regular nurse meetings and attend any operations team meetings.
- Assist with administrative work including but not limited to billing of non-routine procedures, checking, and finalising internal invoices, drafting procedures and protocols.
About you
We are looking for an experienced veterinary nurse to lead and manage a team of seven dedicated veterinary nurses, a natural leader to cultivate a good working environment. We are looking for someone who understands and promotes our values and is passionate about patient care and maintaining high standards of service.
The successful applicant will:
- Have significant experience working as a Veterinary Nurse
- Possess a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (essential)
- Have excellent time management and organisational skills
- Be a proven team player, with the ability to show initiative in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to motivate and lead a team to high standards
- Flexibility to meet changing business needs and priorities
What you will get in return
You will have the opportunity to assist complex workups on patients and will be supported by a fantastic and highly skilled nursing team, supportive colleagues, and mentors. You will have the ability to progress your career, we offer support and financial assistance for approved studies and developmental activities. You will have access to our EAP service and onsite counselling service and join a unique organisation which gives back to the community!
If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm to be successful in this role, please apply on our, careers page, ensuring you provide a cover letter and updated resume in Word or PDF format. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@dogshome.com for more information.
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.
Please visit our website: https://dogshome.com/
Chelsea Veterinary Clinic, South East Melbourne (posted 31st August)
Permanent Part-time or Casual Veterinary Nurse
We are a small, privately owned vet clinic and we are looking for TWO veterinary nurses to join our team.
We are looking for a person that loves to have a good laugh throughout the day as an all-rounder nurse, all while providing a high level of care for the relationships we have with our clients as well as our patients.
The successful candidate will have a Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing (Non-qualified or studying applicants will be considered based on experience).
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Anaesthetic monitoring /Surgical nursing
- In house pathology
- In house radiology
- Infection control
- Client communication
- Caring and handling all animals
- Admission and discharging of surgical patients.
- High standard of customer service and client advice/education
Salary will be above award, based on previous experience. Generous staff discounts are included.
Please email applications (CV and cover letter) to: info@chelseavet.com.au
Beleura Veterinary Hospital, Mornington (posted 31st August)
Experienced Veterinary Nurse - Part Time and Full-Time applications considered.
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.
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
Part Time and Full-Time applications considered for the right applicant. We have 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, with the subject noted: Nurse application.
Please visit our website: https://www.beleuravet.com.au/
Bentons Road Vet Clinic, Mount Martha (posted 27th August)
Dream Job Applicants Only
Full Time or Part Time Veterinary Nurse Position
Let me guess, the job you’re currently doing isn’t quite living up to expectations… It’s ok but something is missing… you can’t put your finger on it, but you’ve decided to go looking for better… You start scrolling... some jobs sound ok, but nothing stands out… You keep asking, where are the dream jobs???
Surprise!... you’re only minutes away from applying for it.
So, here’s the thing:
- You’ve probably learnt what you DON’T like, and you NEVER want to go there again
- You’re SEARCHING for the practice that enables you to continue to do what you LOVE, but;
- You’re determined to find the practice that CONNECTS with you and where you feel supported
- And, you already know that all clinics are not created equal.
Thankfully your search is over.
Every day at Bentons Road Vet Clinic we open our doors, not only to care for our patients but to care for each other. Our primary vision is to make Bentons Road Veterinary Clinic a welcoming place to both visit and work. Where every team member has the opportunity to bring value, to grow and to become a part of something meaningful.
So don’t settle for Mediocre… Shoot for your dreams
For full job details head to www.bentonsroadvet.com.au/nursecareers/
Contact Natalie Smith, our Nurse Manager, on (03) 5976 4629 / 0419 533 193 or via email natalie.brvc@gmail.com
Ultimate Veterinary Clinic, Narre Warren South (posted 27th August)
Ultimate Veterinary Clinic are seeking a Part-time Veterinary Nurse to join the team!
Our animal health care team will offer education, advice, and care to ensure your pet has the longest, happiest, and healthiest life possible. We welcome you to bring your pet to meet our team at any time.
Ultimate Veterinary Clinic has state of the art equipment, and we aim to provide the very best standards of care to all clients and pets. Ultimate Veterinary Clinic offers numerous professional veterinary services including everything from consults to surgeries. The team has strong experience in small animal medicine, dermatology, oncology, dentistry, ophthalmology, orthopaedic and advanced soft tissue surgeries.
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
- Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing
- A flexible applicant to work 18 hours per week minimum. The roster will fall over Tuesday, Wednesday and potentially Thursday.
- 1- 2 years minimum 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 online with you CV and cover letter: https://vet.partners/careers/?p=job%2FoKZAgfwj
Please visit our website: https://ultimatevet.com.au/
Kilmore Veterinary Practice, Kilmore (posted 26th August)
Position for Certificate 4 Veterinary Nurse - Flexible Hours
- Privately owned and operated clinic
- Negotiable wage dependant on experience
- Flexible working conditions
- No expectation for after-hours/overnight work
Kilmore Veterinary Practice
We are an entirely locally owned and operated veterinary clinic with a focus on small-animal care. We love animals and are seeking a qualified veterinarian who shares our passion for our furred, feathered and finned friends!
Due to high demand for our highly skilled services, we are looking for a new colleague to join our team. If you are looking for a rewarding and autonomous position in a non-corporate ‘grass-roots’ clinic, we would love to hear from you!
The Successful Applicant will:
- Share our passion and vision of care and compassion for both patients and their parents
- Be able to be autonomous and self-governing in their approach to work
- Have a patient-centric approach to their work ethic
- Contribute freely and openly with their vision and recommendations
- Uphold and be compliant with all OH&S regulations
- Be available to start as soon as possible
What’s good with Kilmore Veterinary Practice:
- Competitive remuneration and employment perks
- Work-life balance with a focus on you as a person
- Share a workplace with people who are as passionate about animal care and welfare as you are!
TO APPLY or for more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Michael on 0431 467 868 or by email at: admin@kilmorevet.com.au
Wyndham Veterinary Clinic, Werribee (posted 26th August)
Position - Experienced VETERINARY NURSE - Full time position
If you’re an experienced veterinary nurse looking for a fresh NEW start in a highly reputable clinic then Wyndham Veterinary Clinic could be the right place for you.
Our clinic - Based in Melbourne’s West, WVC is a small animal practice that has built a very talented and motivated team who care about providing excellent and efficient care to our clients and their pets. We currently have 18 Vets and 40 Support staff and are growing all the time.
The position - The roles of nurses in our clinic include front of house, surgical nursing, nurse consultations, reproduction, hospital nursing and emergency care. Your availability should include from 8am to 8pm, with some Saturday 8am to 4pm and Sunday 10am to 2pm. Some public holidays are required.
The nurse - The incredibly talented nurse will:
- Be knowledgeable with high standards
- Enjoy nursing
- Have a willingness to pursue excellence
- Work well with a team and be able to maintain good relationships with our ever-growing wonderful clients.
- You ideally have a certificate IV in veterinary nursing or an equivalent in education or experience.
- Minimum 2 years full time experience is required.
- If you are A PEOPLE person, we’d love to hear from you! It’s about caring for the owners as much as you care for their pets.
If you’re a person who thrives in a busy practice, who can hit the ground running soon after induction we think you should apply.
If you’re this someone and have an innovative mindset and want to be part of a growing and exciting practice, we would love to hear from you.
Applications - You might just be the next superstar we are looking for. Please email your resume to our clinic management team - attention Jeanette: management_wvc@icloud.com
Please visit our website: http://www.wyndhamvet.com.au/
Pound Road Veterinary Clinic, Hampton Park, Melbourne (posted 26th August)
We are currently looking for a nurse to join our team of friendly and compassionate Vets and Nurses to cover a maternity leave position with the potential for it to be ongoing.
This position is a part-time position, 2 days a week (approx. 20hrs), and one in 4 weekends.
Most importantly we are after someone with the following traits:
- A polite, efficient, calm, and resilient nature
- Experience working in a clinic
- Ability to work as part of a team and, also independently
- Great organisation and initiative
Duties include surgical nursing, medical and hospital care, reception.
Please forward your current resume and cover letter to Phil: poundroadvet@bigpond.com
Please visit our website: https://www.poundroadvet.com/
Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals, Moorabbin, Melbourne (posted 24th August)
Junior Ward Nurse - Full time, part-time & casual shifts available
Southpaws Specialty, Emergency & Referral Hospital - Victoria
Attractive remuneration & benefits
Southpaws - One of Australia’s best-known referral hospitals.
We aim to be the first choice for expert veterinary care.
Our teams of industry experts ensure that the very best surgical, medical, cancer and critical care is delivered in a professional and comforting environment for pets their families.
As an employer
Southpaws is committed to leading the way in creating a workplace that operates the way we believe they should, rather than the way they always have. To help deliver on our goal of becoming an industry employer of choice, we have created career pathways that support year on year progression both for your capabilities as a professional, as well as your remuneration.
Southpaws is the only hospital in Melbourne to have full time Training & Development manager and Human Resources manager. These permanent on-site roles ensure the structure necessary to support people on their personal and professional journeys to fulfilling their potential.
Southpaws are proud of our values and look for these positive characteristics in all applicants:
Professionalism / Integrity / Trust / Compassion / Humour / Innovation / Teamwork
The role
Ward nurses are responsible for providing nursing care to all hospitalised patients. You will be required to be competent in all aspects of ward nursing and will strive to deliver the best care possible. You are responsible for providing a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all patients and will upload the highest standard of patient care. Ward nurses are required to be extremely observant, reporting trends in patients and communicating these trends to clinicians in a timely manner. You will be required to understand and follow all standard operating procedures relating to ward.
What is on offer?
- Full time, part time or casual employment (Some weekend work required)
- Industry leading employee discount scheme for pet healthcare
- Defined nursing levels that facilitate annual progression
- Work with a team of dedicated and hard-working professionals with superior expertise
- Leading edge facilities
- A secure, supportive, and flexible environment with additional employee benefits
- Free continuing education programs
- Team building events
Essential Attributes
- Certificate IV or equivalent qualification. However, studying nurses encouraged to apply.
- Minimum 1 years’ experience
- A professional and positive demeanour
- Ability to work efficiently with initiative in a face-paced environment
- Exceptional organisational skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
Employee Benefits
- Generous pay and working conditions
- Dedicated HR and Training functions to help you fulfill your career goals and achieve your potential
- Monthly check-ins and dedicated platform for feedback and accountability at all levels in the hospital
- Monthly company-wide social initiatives to support deep, genuine relationships with colleagues
- The leading environment for veterinary professionals who wish to challenge the status quo and set new benchmarks for performance and capability
Apply to be a part of this exceptional team online with your CV and cover letter.
For more information about Southpaws, please see the relevant links below:
Website: www.southpaws.com.au
Dandenong Veterinary Hospital, South East Melbourne (posted 24th August)
WANTED: Vet Nurse, Experienced, Part Time, 6 month role
Looking for a change? Looking for a team which puts patients, clients and our wonderful team at the centre of what they do? Well, you are in luck! Our team is looking for an experienced nurse to help us care for our lovely clients and patients.
We are a small animal Vet Hospital in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, and one of the oldest clinics in Melbourne (we began caring for local pets 93 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 an experienced Veterinary Nurse. This role will not suit a trainee.
- Surgical, General Nursing and some Nurse Consulting. We can provide training in consulting if you have not done this before.
- Six month role. The role will support the team during upcoming periods of leave or study placement.
- Two 9.0hr weekday shifts. Extra shifts may be offered if this is of interest to you. We can also accommodate shorter shifts if preferred.
- 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 are very team focussed, and you will need the ability to work well within the team so that we can deliver the best outcomes to our patients and clients. We have weekly Team Meeting and Training sessions, also working regularly with the Lincoln Institute, allowing us to optimise our patient care, client programs, better ourselves and improve our wonderful team. There are frequent cakes for team birthdays, anniversaries or other events.
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. 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, allowing us to practice mostly paper-free. We also practice waste sorting to minimise our environmental footprint.
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.
www.dvh.com.au
Doncaster Veterinary Hospital, North East Melbourne (posted 23rd August)
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPERIENCED VETERINARY NURSE AT DONCASTER VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Veterinary Nurse
Doncaster East, VIC
www.doncastervet.com.au
About Us
Doncaster Veterinary Hospital is a successfully well-established practice, independently owned by Dr Michael Walczak and supported by an enthusiastic team of 5 Veterinarians, 9 Veterinary nurses and a Practice Manager.
Doncaster Veterinary Hospital has been a part of the Doncaster East community for over 40 years, and we combine the latest techniques in veterinary treatment with the latest equipment to provide the highest standard of care to our patients. We pride ourselves on being part of our clients and their pets’ long, happy, and healthy lives.
What We Offer
Are you looking for:
- A strong team and clinic culture with outgoing and friendly staff (we’re basically family).
- Permanent Part time hours. (approx. 25 – 30 hours) – Closed SUNDAYS.
- Remuneration above Award (based on experience and qualification).
- Mentoring and support for nursing staff with continuing education encouraged.
- A team that provides a high standard of service and care to all clients and patients of the clinic.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Experience, motivation, and passion with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and other team members.
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years nursing experience with skills in: customer service, patient care, monitoring anaesthesia and other sole nursing duties.
- Ability to use initiative and work well unsupervised.
- A strong and dedicated work ethic.
If you are wanting to join our team of passionate and dedicated nurses, please send your resume and cover letter to Elicia at doncastervet@gmail.com
Animal Eye Care, Malvern East (posted 20th August)
Full Time Veterinary Nurse (Part Time considered) - Specialist Referral Practice
Animal Eye Care is the pre-eminent Veterinary Ophthalmology Clinic in Australia and continuing to grow. We are seeking an ophthalmic assistant to join our existing veterinary and nursing team on a permanent basis. Fulltime work of 38 hours Monday to Friday is offered. Weekend work is not part of the normal roster. Part-time may be considered for the right candidate.
Animal Eye Care was the first stand-alone veterinary referral practice in Australia and has set the standard for providing the highest level of patient care and veterinary ophthalmology for nearly 30 years. We are also the leading practice in terms of providing continued veterinary education to veterinarians throughout Melbourne and Australia.
We value the work/life balance of our team and offer above award remuneration to qualified and experienced candidates.
Responsibilities as a veterinary nurse:
- Monitoring patient comfort and vital signs and maintaining patient charts during anaesthesia
- Administering medications and maintenance of IV catheters
- Communicating with clients as required especially with detailed explanation of discharge instructions
- Maintaining a high standard of ward and surgery organisation and cleanliness
- Instruments cleaning and sterilisation
- Reception duties including triaging of emergency cases, booking appointments, and liaising with clients and referring veterinarians
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:
- Minimum of 2 years nursing experience
- Minimum Certificate IV or equivalent experience
- Exceptional customer service and strong communication skills
- Flexible team member that gets along with all personalities
- Mature and responsible
Animal Eye Care can offer:
- Working with a team of dedicated and hard-working professionals (both veterinarians and veterinary nurses)
- Opportunity to learn more about veterinary ophthalmology
- Attractive remuneration and benefits
- A workplace that is supportive and strives to always be a pleasant place to work with an outlook that we must always be kind to each other. We are committed to this philosophy – not just as an ideal but as events that are actioned – this has been particularly relevant during the past 18 months and we are so proud of all team members who have made this happen
- Regular team meetings and training
Further Information:
Please visit our website: animaleyecare.com.au for further information about who we are and what we do.
Please send your application and CV to jane@animaleyecare.com.au if this position appeals to you. If you would like more information, please call 03 9563 6488 and ask to speak with Nicole Turnbull, our head nurse.
Vets of Geelong, Highton & Geelong West (posted 20th August)
Veterinary Nurse- Full Time or Part Time
We are looking for an experienced, Cert IV qualified, veterinary nurse who would love to join our ever-growing team.
The nursing teamwork a variety of shifts between 7.30am and 11pm 7 days a week between our Highton and Geelong West Clinics. The successful candidate will work a variety of shifts over a 6-week roster.
At Vets of Geelong, we live by our core values and have developed a strong clinic culture that means:
- Animals come first
- We’re all in this together so teamwork is a must
- Opportunities for Growth and Learning are available and encouraged
- We like to have Fun whilst providing an Exceptional Customer Experience.
We are a fast paced, large clinic (that keeps on growing!) and are looking for the person that will fit into our team. At Vets of Geelong, you will work with senior clinical vets with varied special interests to help you advance your skills. We actively encourage you to continue your education through workshops and courses. Your week will be varied with consults, radiography, surgery and dentistry. You are supported by a large nursing and reception team and will be part of a team that is constantly moving forward.
Responsibilities of the Position:
- Assist with medical and surgical cases
- Provide excellent and compassionate customer service to our clients
- Perform blood collection, lab work, instruments cleaning and IV catheterisation
- Patient management, feeding, toileting, bathing, and care
- Assist with nurse triage or nurse consultations
- Monitor anaesthesia during surgery and recovery
We are looking for someone who has:
- Minimum of 2 years of surgical nursing experience inc. anaesthesia monitoring in theatre
- Ability to work by yourself or as part of a team
- Exceptional time management and organisational skills
- Minimum Certificate IV or equivalent
- Exceptional customer service and strong communication skills
- Highly motivated, strong work ethic, empathetic, mature, and responsible with a can-do attitude
- Ability to take responsibility and follow tasks through
- Previous experience in Emergency care would be an advantage.
You can see what we do at www.vetsofgeelong.com.au or check our social media pages for the lighter side of the clinic on:
To join the team at Vets of Geelong send us an email with your resume, cover letter and even a video with your story to jobs@vetsofgeelong.com.au.
If you have any questions, please call Jennie or Melissa on 03 5243 0077 between 9am & 3pm.
Hobsons Bay Veterinary Clinic, Newport Melbourne (posted 20th August)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time position
Due to one of our superstar vet nurses chasing her dreams in another career, an exciting opportunity is available for a full time nurse to join us.
We are a busy small vet practice with a fun and energetic team looking for an experienced full time nurse, although nurses who are completing the Certificate 4 in veterinary nursing are also encouraged to apply.
Our team consists of 6 vets and 8 nurses working in a modern, well-equipped clinic. Check out our website: hobsonsbayvet.com.au
Our nurses do cool stuff as that’s what they are trained to do! Intubation, radiology, taking blood and catheter placements, we don’t just clean cages. We will also train you if you are yet to acquire these skills.
We are looking for a nurse that possesses a passion for patient care and exceptional customer service skills. Your role would cover all aspects of veterinary nursing including reception duties, customer service, general patient care, assisting in anaesthesia and surgery and cleaning. We offer well above award wages for the right candidate.
The ideal candidate would possess the following:
- Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing or currently studying the course
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Possess a strong work ethic with a professional and positive attitude
- Enthusiastic, positive, and caring attitude towards colleagues and clients
- Excellent animal handling skills
If this sounds like the job you have been looking for, please send your resume and cover letter to Wendy or Phillipa at: theteam@hobsonsbayvet.com.au
Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency, Collingwood (posted 19th August) Internal Medicine Nurse
Internal Medicine Nurse
- Permanent full-time 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 Internal Medicine 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 Us
CARE is a well-equipped, multi-specialist veterinary hospital located in Collingwood, in the heart of metropolitan Melbourne. It is a fast-growing, privately owned clinic with a busy and interesting caseload. We aim for gold standard patient care at all times and pride ourselves on our friendly, cohesive working environment. We strive for excellent relationships with our referring veterinarians and clients.
The Medicine team consists of two full-time and one part-time internal medicine clinicians, as well as our excellent support staff. We work closely with the specialist surgery and 24-hour emergency and critical care departments. Our priority is to provide outstanding patient care with compassion whilst maintaining exceptional clinical standards.
The Role
The internal medicine nurse position is an exciting opportunity to extend and advance your nursing career. Medicine cases are complex, interesting, and often have intensive specialised nursing requirements. You would be charged with the care of the hospitalised medicine patients, as well as assisting in sedation, preparation, restraint, and anaesthesia of medicine patients for further specialised diagnostics, such as ultrasound or endoscopy. You would also be required to communicate with clients and referring veterinarians on a daily basis.
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 above-award remuneration, commensurate with skill level and experience.
- The excitement and challenges that come with our interesting and varied medicine caseload.
- Mentorship and opportunities for continuing professional development.
- 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 promotes 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.
About You
The ideal candidate would have a Cert IV or higher in veterinary nursing. They would be professional, genuine, and personable, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. It is important that the successful candidate works well with our team, and is able to adapt to and problem-solve any challenges that may come their way. Previous referral hospital experience is advantageous but is not essential; we will help you develop into a skilled medicine nurse!
How to Apply
If you are ready to take your nursing career to the next level, we look forward to hearing from you! Applications, including a cover letter describing your suitability for the position, CV and a list of references should be addressed to Dr Sophie Haynes and directed via careers@carevet.com.au
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.
Pet Emergency and Specialist Centre, East Malvern, Melbourne (posted 19th August)
Pet Emergency and Specialist Centre are seeking a Full-time Veterinary Nurse to join our growing team!
About Us
Pet Emergency & Specialist Centre has recently been acquired by Vet Partners. As a result, we have a new hospital leadership structure including an experienced Business Manager (10+ years of leadership experience, Diploma of Mental Health & Mental Health First Aid & Grad Dip of Counselling, Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders) and ECC Veterinary Director (12+ years of ECC experience, ECC Memberships & Master of Wildlife Conservation & Mental Health First Aid) working alongside the existing Surgery Director. The new leadership team is guided by continuous improvement philosophies and is focused on high levels of patient care and employee well-being and training and development. It’s an exciting time to join the team at PESC and contribute to its success and continuous improvement.
About Our Services
Pet Emergency & Specialist Centre aim to provide all pet owners with compassion and a high standard of veterinary care to improve patient outcomes and help pets live longer and healthier lives. Our three most important goals are:
- Being committed to offering Melbourne’s pet owners a comprehensive pet care team and 24-hour critical care;
- Providing excellence in communication with you the client and your family vet;
- Developing new treatments by actively leading the profession in continuing education of all our nursing and veterinary staff
Our state-of-the-art intensive care unit includes, Menios oxygen cages, touch screen BM multiparameter monitoring, state of the art portable ultrasound, CT imaging, DR digital radiography and fluoroscopy, mechanical ventilators (life-support), capability for blood and plasma transfusion. Emergency surgery facilities, with specialist surgeons who work on shift each weekend for more complicated surgical cases, urgent medications, and oxygen therapy. We also have a full in-house IDEXX laboratory.
Our hospital has:
- 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care department
- 16 slice helical CT
- On-site IDEXX laboratory
- Sound-proof dog runs
- Dedicated cat ward
- Smartflow EMR
About the role:
- Full-time permanent job opportunity, 76 hours per fortnight
- 2pm to midnight, Monday – Thursday + on call Fridays
- A varied role between surgery and emergency and critical care
- Confident with anaesthetic monitoring
- Confident with triaging emergency patients, stabilising and providing critical monitoring
Essential:
- Specialist and emergency training desired.
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Demonstrate communication between clients, fellow colleagues, and levels of management. This may be face to face, telephone systems or via email
- Demonstrate the understanding of drug calculations, CRI's and mathematical skills
- IV canula placement in an aseptic technique
- Demonstrate the importance of continuous monitoring for a critical patient and use of monitoring equipment. Please provide an example of patient care data recording, equipment used and case scenario
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to advance your knowledge and nursing skills.
- Access to a diverse range of cases from our internal medicine, specialist surgery, ophthalmology, exotics, and general practice departments along with emergency cases.
- Working with a supportive and engaging team of vets and nurses.
- Attractive penalty rates.
Apply online with your CV and cover letter: https://vet.partners/careers/?p=job%2Fohtxgfwh
Please visit our website: https://www.petemergency.com.au/
North Croydon Veterinary Clinic, Melbourne (posted 17th August)
Full/ Part Time Veterinary Nurse required
Our clinic is a busy clinic that is getting busier. We are currently looking for a nurse to join our growing team of friendly and compassionate Vets and Nurses.
We are looking for a qualified nurse with experience working in a clinic, but most importantly we are after someone with the following traits:
- Great customer service skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and also independently
- Great organisation and initiative
- Flexibility with hours
Current position is for 4-5 days a week, and one in 4 weekends, hours can be negotiated. We are a small but busy practice where all nursing duties are shared amongst the team. Duties include surgical nursing, medical and hospital care, reception, and administration.
Pay is above the award for this role and will be commensurate with experience.
If you would love to work in a friendly, caring, and fun environment then we would love to hear from you.
Please forward your current resume and cover letter to: markg_andrews@optusnet.com.au
Please visit our website: http://www.northcroydonvetclinic.com.au/
Balwyn Central Vet Hospital, Deepdene, East Melbourne (posted 17th August)
Balwyn Central Vet Hospital is looking for a Full-Time Veterinary Nurse to join their amazing team!
Balwyn Central Vet is among the leading Veterinary Practices in Melbourne and is one of only nine ASAVA-accredited Hospitals of Excellence in Victoria. We provides a large range of veterinary services including preventative healthcare, medicine, surgery, blood/urine testing, radiography, ultrasonography and endoscopy.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full-Time Veteinary Nurse to join our busy team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for high-level patient care, alongside the ability to develop great working relationships with both our clients and fellow staff members
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
- Flexibility to work 1 in 4 weekend roster
- 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!
Apply online with your CV & Cover Letter.
Seddon Vet Hospital, West Melbourne (posted 17th August)
Full time Veterinary Nurse
We are a small animal practice located 6km from the city, in Seddon. We have a purpose-built facility which is well equipped with digital radiography, ultrasonography, dental radiography, IM3 dental base, BP, and ECG equipment and in house laboratory.
We currently have 2 full time and 2 part time vets supported by 3 full time and 2 part time support staff.
We're in an excellent socioeconomic area, which allows us to practice a great level of medicine and surgery. We're a progressive practice with an emphasis on excellent patient care and high-level clinical standards.
We encourage ongoing professional development and will support the successful applicant to continue to grow their knowledge and confidence.
The successful applicant will:
- Have a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent, with minimum 2 years’ experience.
- An ability to work in a roster with flexibility in shifts worked, including Saturdays.
- A focus on customer service balanced with best patient care and empathy.
- An ability to multitask in a busy work environment, working both independently and in a team
- Be proactive, a good time manager, good communicator and have a positive attitude.
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, CV, and statement regarding your suitability for the position to our practice manager Gabby Johnson at: gabby@seddonvets.com.au
Please visit our website: https://seddonvets.com.au/
Greencross Vets Ashburton, Southeast Melbourne (posted 13th August)
An opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join our Ashburton team on a full-time basis.
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 170 plus veterinary related businesses in the Greencross Vets family. 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!
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.
About your new role
- 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
About your skills and your experience
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- 1-2 years of experience
- 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
We offer
- A permanent full-time role
- We pay above award rates for our Nurses
- 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 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 criteria above to:
Melissa Burton, Practice Manager: Melissa.Burton@greencrossvet.com.au
Click here to visit our website
Greencross Vets Morwell, Latrobe Valley, Gippsland (posted 13th August)
An opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team at our Morwell clinic on a full-time or part-time basis.
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 170 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!
About Your New Role
- 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
About Your Skills & Experience
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- A minimum of 2 years of experience
- Excellent animal handling skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Exceptional organisational, communication and customer service skills
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Knowledge of RX Works ideal but not essential
We Offer
- Above award wages
- A full-time permanent role
- 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 sounds good 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 criteria above to:
Renee Newstead, Area Manager: renee.newstead@greencrossvet.com.au
Please visit our website: https://www.greencrossvets.com.au/vets/morwell/
Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital, Mornington (posted 10th August)
Veterinary Nurse Team Leader
Medicine and Surgery Team Leader
Emergency and Critical Care Team leader
About us
Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital offers a wide range of clinical services including a 24-hour emergency service, surgery, internal medicine, and anaesthesia. Our hospital boasts a collaborative approach to patient care with a passionate team and positive culture centred around providing the best care for our patients. We are unique in that we have a close association with a five-hospital general practice group which provides a large and varied case load.
Please see our clinic photos here
About the role
Our Nurse Team Leaders are responsible for providing clinical leadership (no HR responsibilities) to the nursing team across the medicine, surgery, and emergency and critical care departments. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Nurse Team Leaders are responsible for performing the clinical aspects of new staff inductions, providing clinical training and development to nursing staff, setting outstanding patient care standards, and ensuring clinical protocols are developed and implemented effectively.
Two full-time positions are available – one position will lead our emergency and critical care nursing team, and one will lead our referral nursing team (medicine and surgery).
About you
We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and highly motivated nurses with strong leadership skills to join our growing nursing team. To be considered for this position you will have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, strong clinical skills and experience within the relevant discipline, the desire to teach, and the ability to build a positive team culture.
The position would be well suited to nurses who demonstrate the following:
- Exceptional communication skills
- A strong desire to provide the best patient care
- A flexible and positive attitude towards work
- A passion for mentoring nursing staff and inspiring team members to grow and develop.
- An ability to manage stressful situations and high work pressure
- Committed to our core values of being passionate, building trust, having fun, growing, and evolving, and having compassion and respect
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
What we can offer you
- Opportunity to work with and learn from industry leading specialists
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities
- A positive and fun workplace and a supportive team
- Great employee benefits and discounts for the health of your pet
- A focus on your wellness and mental health support available to all employees
How to apply
Please email your cover letter and resume to rachael@penvetreferral.com.au
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Further information
If you would like further information about our hospital, please visit our website: https://penvetreferral.com.au/
Sunshine Veterinary Clinic, West Melbourne (posted 10th August)
Casual Vet Nurse required
We are a small non-corporate animal practice with a busy workload, located in the western suburbs of Melbourne.
We are looking for a casual Veterinary Nurse to work at our clinic. Currently the hours required will be 10-16 hours per week increasing up to 30+ hours a week in January 2022 to cover maternity leave for one of our full time nurses.
Applicants must be outgoing, reliable, confident, friendly and able to work in a dynamic environment that includes all aspects of veterinary nursing.
We have in-house Idexx blood testing facilities, digital X-Ray and dental X-Ray. Our nurses are all able to place catheters, take blood samples, run blood and urine testing, take X-Rays, perform dental scale & polishing and are given a very 'hands on' position within the clinic.
If you have not been exposed to these responsibilities you will be given the chance to learn and expand your skills.
This position is best suited to an experienced nurse who preferably lives locally and is able to take on the many responsibilities and physical tasks involved within the workplace. Trainee nurses will also be considered as long as you are currently enrolled in a relevant training course.
Please come in with your resume or post to;
Sunshine Veterinary Clinic
98 Anderson Road,
Sunshine Vic 3020
Or Email to: clinic@sunshinevet.com.au
Please call the clinic on 03 9312 2500 if you have any questions.
Southern Animal Health, Cheltenham (posted 10th August)
VETERINARY NURSE POSITION
Mandatory Min 1 Year Experience in the Role
The position will be for approximately 35-40 hours per week, entailing four weekdays and one in three weekends. There is opportunity to perform extra hours if desired. The position requires quality nursing skills and experience coupled with the ability to work within a fast-paced environment. We would love you to be able to multitask, have fun and most of all, love to learn!
Please see our clinic photos here
Southern Animal Health (encompassing Melbourne Bulldog Clinic) is a state of the art, purpose-built hospital located in the heart of Bayside. Since 2009, Dr Marcus Hayes has offered SAH’s less retail oriented, high level medical and surgical services. The practice has since attracted the highest quality vets and nurses who enjoy working this way.
We offer a low marketing philosophy concentrating on pet health rather than product sales, separate feline and canine waiting and consulting rooms, advanced medical and surgical procedures, pet transport and extended hours seven days a week to keep our clients away from emergency centres.
You must possess at least one to two years’ experience as a Veterinary Nurse and live reasonably locally. Driver’s license and car is a must.
Please feel free to explore our website for our philosophy as well as taking a tour around our practice.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Reception duties including handling client enquiries professionally in person, by email and over the phone
- General administration duties and associated tasks
- Placing IV catheters
- Taking bloods
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Monitoring patients during and after surgery
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre- and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Allocating surgeries to theatres and providing time frames to the surgical team
- Hospital admission and discharge
- Administering medications
If you:
- Possess a minimum 1-2 years previous veterinary nursing experience
- Have your current driver’s license and vehicle
- Live locally. (No longer than a 45-minute drive away)
- Are flexible, friendly, dynamic, and positive
- Can work a min of approx. 35 hours per week and one in three weekends. Have the ability to work collaboratively with fellow team members and build rapport with clients
- Have strong communication skills and exceptional customer service
then please forward your resume and cover letter to SAH@outlook.com.au.
Ensure you include the suburb in which you reside in order for your application to be considered.
Please note that this role is not suitable for trainee nurses.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Visit our website at: https://www.southernanimalhealth.com.au/
Greencross Vets Williamstown, Williamstown (posted 9th August)
Veterinary Nurse - Part Time
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 170 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 Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team at our Williamstown clinic on a part-time basis.
About your new role:
- 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.
About your skills and your experience:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- 2 years of experience
- 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
We offer:
- A permanent part-time role with variety
- 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 you would like to become part of the dynamic Greencross team, email your application, email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the criteria above to Skye Ware, Area Manager on skye.ware@greencrossvet.com.au
Please see our website: https://www.greencrossvets.com.au/vets/williamstown/
Dr Paws Altona North, Altona (posted 6th August)
Qualified Veterinary Nurse: Full or Part-time
Dr. Paws Altona North is an energetic Veterinary clinic in Altona that has a fantastic client base and is growing rapidly. We are a friendly team that focuses on clinic culture, and we are passionate about delivering high standards in client and patient care.
An exciting opportunity is available for a Full or Part-time qualified nurse to join our growing team. You will need to be customer, team, and patient-focused with a positive outlook and willingness to learn.
The ideal applicant will have Certificate IV qualification in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent and a minimum of two years’ experience. Outstanding customer service, strong communication skills, and great time management skills are essential. This position involves general nursing including medical and surgical, reception duties, general cleaning, and great care of clients and patients.
We believe in best practices and have an emphasis on staff training, protocol development, and retaining our staff, but also to achieve a positive work/ life balance. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Business as part of our in-clinic training.
Overview of Key skills for this role include:
- Bright and bubbly personality
- 2 years minimum experience
- Cert IV Vet Nursing or equivalent
- Highly organized with great time management and administration skills
- Works well in a team and autonomously
- Prides themselves on customer service
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
- Ability to multitask
- Reliable
- Confidence in all things surgery, reception, and patient care
The clinic is open Monday – Saturday and the role will require the successful candidate to work a rotating roster including occasional weekend shifts where required.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
If you’re looking for an exciting change, a challenge and would love to become a part of our clinic family please email your application, including a Cover Letter and Resume to:
Lauren Chalwell, Operations Manager- Veterinary Practice Partners- lauren@vppclinics.com.au
Please visit our website: https://drpaws.com.au/altonanorth/
Animal Emergency Centre Moorabbin, Highett (posted 6th August)
Emergency and Critical Care Nurse/Receptionist
The team at Moorabbin are excited to welcome new team members to our hospital.
We have ECC nursing positions available, as well as evening and weekend reception shifts. All roles require some work at night, on weekends and over public holidays, and we strive to provide a good balance for our people - we want you to enjoy your work, work hard and have enough time to rest and enjoy the rest of your life as well.
A little bit about us:
AEC Moorabbin has been open for well over a decade. In 2021 we are a dynamic team, with several staff who have been with the AEC for years, as well as new staff who bring new ideas and skillsets with them when they join us. Management and clinical staff are working together closely to respond to the changing face of vet medicine, and to build a team focussed on excellent patient care, strong professional interactions and a supportive environment with a blame free culture that is dedicated to constant improvement.
Our purpose is: “To make our world a happier place through the love of pets.”
Our vision is: “To be the leader in integrated pet care.”
Our values are: Passion, Authentic, Caring, Knowledge, Togetherness
Our aim is: To lead with professionalism and kindness and to let every person who comes through our doors know that we will be providing the very best professional care for their pet, in an environment that is friendly and supportive to staff, clients, referring vets and our community.
We are looking forward to many things in 2021-2022 including building works, new equipment and improving our workflow, and learning new skills and approaches to veterinary care. With this in mind, I ask you:
Would you like to work in a hospital where you are supported to be your best?
Our team members:
- Are exposed to a wide range of interesting & complex cases
- Use their skills to nurse a wide range of emergency & critical care patients
- Develop their knowledge & skills to meet the needs of their patients
- Have access to a multitude of training opportunities
- Are paid according to skill set and experience with clear and achievable goals to reach the next pay level
- Can obtain funding to complete a diploma in Emergency & Critical Care
- Receive paid CE leave for training undertaken in your own time
- Are provided a membership to various Veterinary Education platforms such as Proskills and Vet Webinar
- Join a team, they don’t just have a job
- Work various rotational shifts on the AEC roster, which will include mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends and public holidays. This often means a 3 or 4-day working week is achievable
We Offer:
- 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.
About Your Skills & Experience:
- Cert IV Qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse (or equivalent qualification)
- At least 3 years of experience
- Exceptional organisational and communication skills
- The ability to work overnights. This role involves night shifts and weekend work
- Flexible, adaptable and a positive ‘can do’ attitude!
If you would like to become part of the dynamic AEC Moorabbin team, please send your application, including a cover letter and resume to Emily Wells Business Manager AEC Moorabbin emily.wells@aecvet.com.au
Please visit our website: https://www.aecvets.com.au/
Brighton Veterinary Hospital, Bayside Melbourne (posted 4th August)
Full time Experienced Veterinary Nurse
We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a full time basis.
About us:
Our clinic is located in the gorgeous beachside suburb of Brighton. We have been operating for nearly 50 years and we have a large, loyal client base – multiple families with three generations that all bring their pets to us! We are a tight knit team committed to providing outstanding customer care and exceptional pet care and we are looking for someone with the same outlook to join us.
We are well equipped including digital X-Ray, in-house IDEXX machines and ultrasonic dental equipment. We see a wide variety of interesting cases as well as the routine; there will also be the opportunity to assist in and expand skills in multiple areas including theatre.
About you and the role:
We are looking for a friendly outgoing person, who enjoys interacting with clients and is a confident all-round veterinary nurse.
The ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously is also desirable as sole charge work is required at times.
There will be plenty of opportunities to develop and utilise your nursing skills as we are a very hands on clinic.
For more information or to apply please email: Kristi@brightonvet.com.au
You can also check out our website at www.brightonvet.com.au
Dandenong Veterinary Hospital, Melbourne's East (posted 4th August)
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, and also cares for the environment? We would love the extra support you could provide!
We are a 3 vet 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 proud of the care we offer, having 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 practice mostly paper-free. We care for our environment and utilize waste sorting including soft plastic recycling which traditionally makes up such a large component of un-necessary waste from our industry.
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.
www.dvh.com.au
Oakleigh Central Vet, South-East Melbourne (posted 4th August)
Veterinary Nurse - Permanent Full Time - South East Melbourne - Start date flexible (immediate start available)
We have a rare opportunity for a veterinary nurse to join our wonderful team as we say goodbye to one of our hugely talented senior vet nurses who is moving interstate in 4 weeks time.
A bit about us:
- We are a recently renovated small animal general practice clinic located in the South East with easy access to public transport and on street parking for those that drive
- We have a harmonious close knit team of 7 veterinarians, 6 nurses, 2 animal attendants and 1 admin who all respect and value the important role each of us have in the smooth running of the clinic
- We value open communication throughout the entire team and always want everyone's input. We practice this by hosting weekly team meetings and twice daily rounds so everyone in the loop and have frequent opportunities to address issues
- We recognise the consistent effort everyone puts into their work (and understand how tiring that can be) so we close the clinic between 1:00PM and 2:00PM every day to ensure that all staff can take a real lunch break with no phones or clients to attend to
- We like to think of our team as a little family and we show this genuine appreciation by ensuring our staff earn a living wage, finish their shifts on time and are supported in their professional growth. We of course still do all the fun stuff like provide regular lunches, birthday celebrations and dinners out together but it is done with the understanding that we need to go beyond a pizza party to truly support the people who make up Oakleigh Central Vet.
What we offer you:
- Remuneration is above award wage and steadily increases on a scale that factors in experience, skills and qualifications
- A rotating roster and flexible hours to ensure you can fit work around your life
- Continual internal and external learning opportunities with clinic funded continuing education (currently we are all doing the RECOVER course for BLS and ALS)
About you:
- You value clear and effective communication
- Asks questions and shows initiative
- Have at least 1 year experience and a certificate IV (or equivalent) - However please note that maintaining our culture is our top priority so we are flexible on this for the right candidate
We look forward to hearing from you and can't wait to welcome our new veterinary nurse to the team!
To apply or for further information please email our friendly Practice Manager on holly.andrews@oakleighcentralvet.com.au
Cowes Veterinary Surgery, Cowes, Phillip Island (posted 4th August)
Qualified Veterinary Nurse (Minimum 2 years experience) – Casual
We are an independent veterinary clinic currently seeking an experienced veterinary nurse to fill a casual position. Cowes vet surgery is a fast paced and growing veterinary clinic located on Phillip Island. We are a team of 5 vets and 6 nurses and are looking for a like-minded, passionate individual to join our team. We have a well-equipped hospital offering our patients digital radiography, in house pathology, specialist and routine surgery.
What we offer:
- In house diagnostic equipment
- Access to in clinic training and CPD
- A friendly and supportive team of vets and nurses
- A great location to work, close to beached, great cafes and a friendly community
- An interesting and varied role where nurses are highly valued within the team, allowing vets to achieve greater efficiency by relieving them of technical and administrative work
Our opening hours are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm and Saturday 9.00am-12.30pm.
The ideal candidate should be flexible to work 20-25hrs per week; this will include a minimum of one Saturday shift per calendar month on a rotating roster.
The qualities and skills we are ideally looking for in our preferred candidate are:
- Ability to place IV catheters
- Competency and confidence in all aspects of anaesthesia including monitoring and recovery
- Blood sample collection and use of in-house pathology equipment
- Excellent client communication skills
- Compassion and resilience in times of stress
- The ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
- Skills and experience in all areas including reception, surgery and general nursing (and cleaning!)
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
While we appreciate the enthusiasm of student veterinary nurses, we are currently only accepting applications from qualified and experienced veterinary nurses with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience.
If you are interested in joining our team, please send your cover letter and resume via email addressed to our practice coordinator at: cowesvet@waterfront.net.au
For further information or queries please contact the clinic on – 03 5952 2936
Fitzroy Vet Hospital, North East Melbourne (posted 4th August)
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 Head Nurse 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
- Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing
- 3 years + experience
- Head nurse experience desirable but not essential
- 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.
https://vet.partners/careers/?p=job%2FooPtgfwG
Evervet Prahran, Melbourne (posted 3rd August)
Evervet Prahran, South Yarra & East Melbourne, Melbourne VIC
Veterinary Nurse
About us:
Established in 1975, Evervet Prahran is an ASAVA accredited ‘Hospital of Excellence’. We provide gold standard care in a fear-free environment across all 3 locations in the Evervet family.
Please see our clinic photos here.
Why Evervet?
Our pets bring communities together, they see us through tough times. They build us up, and they keep us grounded. We owe our pets so much. Here at Evervet, we exist to honour their gift, with the heartfelt care they deserve.
The veterinary profession has advanced and changed a lot, sometimes this can mean the care our pets receive starts to feel just a tad impersonal. We don't provide cookie-cutter solutions at Evervet and recognise the importance of familiar faces and tailored care. Join a team of locals you can get to know and trust.
We have 3 locations in the Evervet family. Each with its unique look, feel and services available from laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, to orthopaedics and behaviour. Your pet, your family, always.
For more information, please visit: www.evervet.com.au
Role:
To deliver high-quality veterinary nursing care for patients and high-quality customer service for clients of Evervet. The range of duties is extensive and includes hospital, medical, surgical, reception, and team-consulting. The position involves providing support to veterinarians and other team members.
About you:
- You are ready to progress your career.
- You know you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- You want to work somewhere where you have a voice.
- The concept of "Your pet, your family, always." fits with your ideal of best practice veterinary care.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent is ideal, but not essential.
- A minimum of one year working as a veterinary nurse.
What’s on Offer:
- Part-time and Full-time positions available.
- An opportunity to build a long-term career in a progressive practice.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A dynamic, social, and fun team in a family-owned practice.
- Remuneration above award
To apply send a cover letter and resume to manager@prahranvet.com.au
Frank Samways Veterinary Clinic, North Melbourne (posted 3rd August)
Multiple Positions!
Vet Nurse – Permanent Full Time Role & Permanent Part Time Role
About Us:
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. Working for Frank Samways is a truly rewarding role, as you will be a part of a not-for-profit organisation that has been serving the community for over 100 years.
A typical day looks like:
Our nurses are very hands on, doing their own surgical inductions, consults and complex anaesthetics, so this is great opportunity to grow and develop your nursing skills. Some of your key responsibilities in this role are:
- Undertaking nursing duties, including caring for hospitalised animals, surgical preparation, and monitoring anaesthesia
- Performing consultations, providing animal care information on husbandry, nutrition, parasite control and behaviour to pet owners
- Mentoring and guiding our trainee nurses and students
About you:
We are looking for vet nurses with commitment towards the best care and welfare of animals and someone who is willing to jump in and learn new things. Additionally, you will have:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Minimum 2+ years nursing experience
- Experience in a busy clinic environment (preferred)
- Exceptional animal handling skills and knowledge of animal behaviour
- Passion for animal care and an advocate for stress-free nursing techniques
- Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
What we can offer you
Along with our vet and reception team, you will be supported by a highly skilled, devoted nursing team, who are all working towards the same goal of providing the highest standard of care to our patients. We also offer:
- The opportunity to work on unique surgery and welfare cases from the shelter that you won’t see in other clinics
- A large and varied case load, no day is the same!
- Fantastic career development and opportunities to develop skills in animal welfare and shelter medicine
- A compassionate, supportive, and proud work environment
- Access to our EAP program
If these positions excite you and you are looking forward to a new challenge at Frank Samways, apply now via our careers page here. If you have any questions regarding these roles, please email recruitment@dogshome.com
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 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.
Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals, Moorabbin (posted 3rd August)
A custom built, state of the art hospital awaits you and your skills!
Ward Nurse - Full time, part-time & casual shifts available
Southpaws Specialty, Emergency & Referral Hospital Moorabbin - Victoria
Attractive remuneration & benefits
Southpaws - One of Australia’s best-known referral hospitals.
We aim to be the first choice for expert veterinary care.
Our teams of industry experts ensure that the very best surgical, medical, cancer and critical care is delivered in a professional and comforting environment for pets their families.
As an employer
Southpaws is committed to leading the way in creating a workplace that operates the way we believe they should, rather than the way they always have. To help deliver on our goal of becoming an industry employer of choice, we have created career pathways that support year on year progression both for your capabilities as a professional, as well as your remuneration.
Southpaws is the only hospital in Melbourne to have full time Training & Development manager and Human Resources manager. These permanent on-site roles ensure the structure necessary to support people on their personal and professional journeys to fulfilling their potential.
Southpaws are proud of our values and look for these positive characteristics in all applicants:
Professionalism / Integrity / Trust / Compassion / Humour / Innovation / Teamwork
The role
Ward nurses are responsible for providing nursing care to all hospitalised patients. You will be required to be competent in all aspects of ward nursing and will strive to deliver the best care possible. You are responsible for providing a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all patients and will upload the highest standard of patient care. Ward nurses are required to be extremely observant, reporting trends in patients and communicating these trends to clinicians in a timely manner. You will be required to understand and follow all standard operating procedures relating to ward.
What is on offer?
- Full time, part time or casual employment (Some weekend work required)
- Industry leading employee discount scheme for pet healthcare
- Defined nursing levels that facilitate annual progression
- Work with a team of dedicated and hard-working professionals with superior expertise
- Leading edge facilities
- A secure, supportive, and flexible environment with additional employee benefits
- Free continuing education programs
- Team building events
Essential Attributes
- Certificate IV or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience
- A professional and positive demeanour
- Ability to work efficiently with initiative in a face-paced environment
- Exceptional organisational skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
Employee Benefits
- Generous pay and working conditions
- Dedicated HR and Training functions to help you fulfill your career goals and achieve your potential
- Monthly check-ins and dedicated platform for feedback and accountability at all levels in the hospital
- Monthly company-wide social initiatives to support deep, genuine relationships with colleagues
- The leading environment for veterinary professionals who wish to challenge the status quo and set new benchmarks for performance and capability
To apply to be a part of this exceptional team send a CV and Cover Letter to: HR@southpaws.com.au
For more information about Southpaws, please see the relevant links below:
Website: www.southpaws.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthpawsVeterinary/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/southpawsvet
Hampton Veterinary Clinic, Southeast Melbourne (posted 3rd August)
Part Time or Casual Vet Nurse
We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse. 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
See our website www.hamptonvet.com.au
Malvern Veterinary Hospital, Armadale (posted 2nd August)
Veterinary Nurse Position – Melbourne CBD part-time position
Let’s face it… we’re in this profession for the furry people. But if you’d like to work somewhere where the people are not only highly skilled, knowledgeable, and practicing gold standard veterinary care, but also support and care about co-workers, come and work with us!
About Us:
- We are ASAVA Accredited as a “HOSPITAL OF EXCELLENCE” and have been since 1981.
- Well established practice (since 1956!) and owner operated- so there’s no corporate red tape rubbish to deal with and there is clinical freedom.
- Malvern Vet is very well organised and smooth running (thanks to the awesome people working here- management currently writing this think themselves very fortunate!)
- Enjoyable workplace with frequent raucous laughter heard.
- 12 vets (35+ staff all together)
- Busy practice- predominantly dogs and cats with a particular emphasis on dog grooming (7 groomers), cat boarding (recently built modern airy cattery- capacity for 50+ cats), AQIS exams, and merchandising.
- Academic associates- we help train vet students and vet nurse associate degree students.
- In-house lab (biochem & haem), CR, US, endoscope, laryngoscope - everything you would expect equipment wise.
- Particular focus on work culture, mental health, and work life balance: we support and care about each other and gleefully fire cranky or difficult clients.
- For more about us go to: www.malvernvet.com.au
Benefits:
- Regular roster (everyone hates rotating roster hassles).
- Part time position (31-hour week approx.) in central CBD location
- Support from highly skilled, experienced, and knowledgeable vets and nurses
- Remuneration well above award.
- Beautiful and well-maintained heritage building with purpose-built surgery and hospital extension (check us out at www.malvernvet.com.au).
- Affluent clientele enhances opportunities to give gold standard care.
- As a hospital of excellence, we offer well equipped facilities, well trained and experienced support staff, excellent record keeping and smooth-running procedures and protocols.
- Ideal attributes of the successful applicant:
- Capable, knowledgeable, smart, and passionate about caring for fur babies.
- Fits in with our core values:
- Is a pet advocate first and foremost, making decisions and recommendations that are in the best interest of the patient
- Strives to deliver gold standard veterinary care as expected from an ASAVA accredited hospital
- Will show compassion for and care about their co-workers (the work – family).
- Loves to laugh and enjoys the company of and appreciates the other excellent, knowledgeable, and capable staff members.
Applications to:
Dr. Andrea Tims
andrea@malvernvet.com.au
Monash Veterinary Clinic, Oakleigh East Melbourne (posted 27th July)
Veterinary Nursing Manager & Trainer
About us
Monash Veterinary Clinic was established in 1977. We have grown substantially over the years and have developed a wide case load, servicing people from all over Victoria and Australia. We pride ourselves on providing a supporting and enriching environment for our staff, and strive to offer the most up to date and best services to our clients.
Our case load consists of interesting breeding/reproduction cases, orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, infectious diseases plus more. We are a busy clinic, operating from a purpose-built facility, complete with all the gadgets, in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
The role
We are looking for a full time Veterinary Nursing Manager and Trainer to join our team at Monash Veterinary Clinic. The position is a new position, and the successful applicant will be joining our current team of 9 full time vets, 2 part time vets, 9 nurses and 4 reception/administration staff. We are seeking someone that is passionate about patient care, with an ability to provide a high level of veterinary nursing service and impart this skill and knowledge to others.
Key responsibilities include:
- Training and supervision of all veterinary nurses within the clinic
- Organisation of the daily surgery schedule within the clinic
- Provision of general nursing services to a high standard when required to assist other nursing staff
- Stock control and ordering of consumables used within the surgery area
- Assisting with recruitment and performance management of all nursing staff
- Assisting with the continued development of procedures and protocols within the practice
- Assisting with invoicing of routine procedures
- Conduction of regular nurse meetings and participation in practice and management meetings as required
- Assisting our HR/Operations manager in the appropriate rostering of the team
About you
We require an experienced veterinary nurse with proven ability to motivate, lead and teach our team of veterinary nurses. The successful applicant will be passionate about high quality patient care and communication and possess the drive to lead the team to be the best they can be.
Key attributes:
- A team leader with the added ability to be part of the team
- Passionate about high quality patient care and communication
- Certificate IV in vet nursing or equivalent
- Experience in veterinary nursing
- A proven history in creating & implementing continues clinic improvements
- Willingness to meet changing business needs and improve practices where and when required.
- Ability to motivate, lead and teach the team
- Ability to adapt to a flexible working environment
If you are committed to professional development and education of others, and enjoy imparting skills & knowledge to the team, this could be the career advancement you have been looking for.
Our culture is work - life balance, your working hours will be rostered during business hours, so you can get home at a reasonable hour. This role is a 38-hour week with weekend shifts on a rotating basis.
A competitive salary will be offered to the suitable applicant, in line with experience and requirements of the role.
For further information or a confidential discussion please call Nandi Adams, HR & Operations Manager on 03 9544 7455.
Please see our website: https://www.monashvet.com.au/
Casey Pet Emergency, Narre Warren, SE Melbourne (posted 26th July)
Casey Pet Emergency is Hiring Now! Are you an enthusiastic, driven, and capable Veterinary Nurse? Apply now to join a fast-pace clinic with a dynamic and professional team!
About us
After Hours Emergency Vet Hospital. South East Melbourne location. We have a highly capable group of passionate nurses and vets with a desire to deliver quality medicine to pets in needs and compassionate client reassurance. Inpatient hospitalization, comprehensive diagnostics, and surgery offered in addition to outpatient minor ER consultations. We are looking for new nurses to join our growing business with a focus on quality and compassionate service. Seeking a driven team nurse up for a new challenge! Operating 24h over weekends and from 6 pm - 9 am weeknights. The position is for a Full or Part-Time Vet Nurse for overnight and alternate weekend shifts. Remuneration, hours and shifts by negotiation.
Qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Nursing qualification or equivalent nursing experience
- Minimum 2 years Veterinary Nursing Experience already undertaken
- Emergency / Surgical nursing expertise preferred
Tasks & responsibilities
- Inpatient monitoring and medical treatments including drain management, fluid and transfusion monitoring and nutritional plans and feeding tube care
- Toxicology advise and management cases
- In house laboratory
- Surgical Nursing and use of autoclave and kit preparation
- Triage care and initiation of prompt ER intervention
- Smartflow and Ezyvet software and digital treatment whiteboard
- Clinic prep and close down responsibilities
- Shared workload spread across the staff
- Phone triage and basic reception duties
Benefits
- Modern Practise
- Weekend Penalty Rates
- Fully Equipped
- Varied Caseload and lots of surgery and procedures to keep every day different with new challenges and case exposure
- Smartflow, Open pay, and Ezyet Integration, modern software and cohesive well-equipped workplace
- Fun dynamic team and rapid work pace to make the shifts fly by
- Owner-operated
Please contact Dr. Vanessa Rhodes by email at v.rhodes01@gmail.com for all enquiries and CV provision.
Melbourne Eye Vet, Mulgrave, South-East Melbourne (posted 26th July)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time or Part Time Position
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)
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualification as a Veterinary Nurse Certificate IV or above
- 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
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