Vet Nurses and other support staff

Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - Victoria

Middle Brighton Vet Centre, Coastal South-East Melbourne (posted 15th February) Full Time

Middle Brighton Vet Centre

Veterinary Nurse – Full Time

Fancy working in a great clinic in one of the best suburbs of Melbourne?

The Middle Brighton Vet Centre is looking for the right nurse to join us in providing the highest level of customer & patient care.

We are seeking an exceptional nurse who is bright & bubbly as well as a natural communicator who excels at multitasking.

If you have a desire to work in a modern purpose-built clinic with the latest technology to help you deliver service and care that you can be proud to be a part of - then we may have your dream job!

The successful candidate will need:

a positive outlook on life with a ‘can do’ attitude
great interpersonal skills with vets, nurses, clients & pets
high emotional intelligence – self-awareness, self – regulation, motivation, maturity & confidence
keen eye for detail
a desire to work in a small team where you have a big impact
growth mindset - a hunger to learn & expand personally and professionally
align with our agreed Practice Values – compassion, trust, excellence & collaboration
nursing or animal husbandry experience

Our current nurse roster involves all aspects of general Reception (though we have 2 dedicated & amazing receptionist), Surgical & Hospital duties, Monday to Friday as well as regular weekend shifts. There are no afterhours, and we are closed on Public holidays. We are located in a friendly small village in Brighton & have access to great coffee, lunches and cakes just across the road!

If you are interested in working in a hospital with excellent facilities, super nice clients & a friendly team, please send a cover letter with your CV, including the details of two references to applications@middlebrightonvet.com.au

Warrnambool Vet Clinic, SW Victoria (posted 14th February) Senior Vet Nurse

Warrnambool Veterinary is looking for an experienced Senior Veterinary Nurse to be part of their busy clinic team.

Since 1978 Warrnambool Veterinary Clinic has focused on providing the highest quality veterinary medicine, surgery and advice on a diverse range of animal species. Our compassionate Veterinarians utilise modern, evidence based medicine and are supported by highly trained vet nurses and friendly receptionists.

We have an extensive range of services and equipment, including orthopaedics, state of the art digital imaging and in-house pathology. Our nursing team are actively involved in caring for hospital patients, assisting in consults and surgery, and offer services including puppy classes, dental checks, grooming and weight loss programs. There is ongoing, structured training in place for both technical and soft skills including leadership, emotional intelligence and customer service.

Your new role

In this busy and challenging role, you will join a team of 7 veterinary nurses.

The Senior Veterinary Nurse is responsible for supporting the veterinarians in providing the highest level of treatment and care for patients. This role is also responsible for training and supervision of other veterinary nursing staff.

Your responsibilities and duties across the clinic will include:

Undertaking routine clinic nursing operations including surgery, consulting, hospital, kennels and reception
Supervision and direction of daily activities of nursing staff
Train and mentor junior nurses.
Follow and ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety policies
Administration tasks
Clinic hygiene
Participating in a 38 hour weekly roster with a rotating weekend shift.

The successful applicant will meet the following key criteria:

Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing with experience in a busy clinic environment
Confident and experienced with anaesthetic monitoring and administration of medications
Exceptional companion animal handling ability
Exceptional customer service skills
Leadership experience is advantageous
You must be able to lead work well in a team as well as work independently.
Effective communication and time management skills and good attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to changing conditions throughout the day and prioritise workflow
Competent computer skills

We offer above award remuneration commensurate with skills and experience

“The team here at Warrnambool Veterinary is what makes this job awesome! Your days will be varied and interesting with many different surgeries and hospital cases. There is always something different and new happening in the clinic. We promise you won’t be bored!”

Tarryn, Clinic Coordinator

For more information about Warrnambool Veterinary please view our website wvc.com.au

For more information about this role, please contact Tarryn Hawker, Clinic Coordinator Ph 0437 983 490

How to apply

To apply for this role please email your cover letter, addressing the key criteria above with your resume including referees to Recruitment Team recruitment@apiam.com.au.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 1 MARCH 2019

The Lost Dogs Home Veterinary Clinic, North Melbourne (posted 14th February) Qualified Exp Senior Behavioural Trainer

Senior Behavioural Trainer

The Lost Dogs' Home is one of the country's largest animal welfare organisations, caring for more than 20,000 cats and dogs each year. We pride ourselves on employing qualified individuals who demonstrate a strong personal connection to animals, the community and the cause.

We are currently looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Behavioural Trainer to join our North Melbourne team on a full-time basis. The Behaviour Department are responsible for overseeing canine behavioural assessments and designing a treatment plan for dogs in their care. The Behaviour Department work closely with other departments to assist with behavioural issues and oversee environmental enrichment programs throughout the Home.

Your responsibilities will be:

adhering to all OH&S policy and procedures
communicating clearly and effectively with team members and the general public
performing behaviour assessments of shelter dogs
planning and implementing behaviour modification treatment plans
leading, coaching and mentoring of team members
providing excellent customer service to all clients of the Home
assisting with the delivery of training and education sessions
engaging in public speaking to a large group of people
managing team workload through exceptional organisational skills

To be successful in this role, you need to have:

appropriate qualification in both dog training and canine behaviour (essential)
completed Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (preferred)
experience in a team leader or manager role (preferred)
prior experience working in a shelter environment
prior experience in conducting canine behavioural assessments
passion for animal behaviour and welfare
self-motivation and drive
an ability to lead and work as part of a team
accountability and flexibility
the ability to work weekends
tolerance and patience
high degree of emotional maturity

We offer our staff a variety of benefits including discounts in our vet clinic, Employee Assistance Program, access to our Foster Care program and a unique work environment supporting a great cause.

If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm to be successful in this role, please apply in confidence via our website, https://dogshome.com/careers/current-vacancies/, ensuring you provide a cover letter and updated resume in Word or PDF format. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@dogshome.com or telephone Melissa Jones on 9321 8735 for more information.

Applications for this role will close on Wednesday 27 February 2019.

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.

Vets on Balwyn, Eastern Melbourne (posted 14th February) Part Time Vet Nurse, Trainees Welcome

Vets on Balwyn is seeking a new nurse to join our tight knit family.

We are a growing clinic located in Balwyn North that is highly focused on providing excellent customer service and pet care. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard worker with the right personality to fit in with our team and our very particular clients. Someone motivated and passionate with exceptional customer service skills who remembers to wear his or her smile to work every day.

Qualified and trainee nurses will be considered as we are looking for the right person rather than the right skill set.

The ideal candidate would have:

Prior nursing experience of at least 6 months or have worked as an animal attendant for a minimum of 12 months
Be enrolled in or have completed any of the following: Certificate 2 in Animal Studies, Certificate 3 or Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing or a Bachelor in Veterinary Nursing
Experience in customer service and answering phones
Ability to communicate easily and effectively with your team and clients in a super friendly manner
Good understanding of basic animal care
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Self starter with great initiative
Professional and positive attitude
Interest in further learning for self and clinic growth

This is a part time position of a minimum of 15 hours during the probation/training period with an increase from May to approximately 30 hours a week. Flexibility is essential and will be favourable toward your application.

To apply please send a copy of your resume and cover letter to Joanne Amos at careers@vetsonparker.com.au

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

Wantirna Veterinary Clinic, Melbourne's East (posted 14th February) Full Time

Wantirna Veterinary Clinic are looking for a fabulous veterinary nurse to join our wonderful nursing team. We are looking for a veterinary nurse with a sense of humour along with the skills and knowledge equivalent to a certificate IV nurse or higher with a particular interest in their chosen speciality.

Our fabulous team is currently made up of two and a half nurses. Our nurses have a combined total of about 20 years experience and each have a vested interest in further studies. One nurse is our clinic nutritionist and weight loss consultant and another is our rehabilitation nurse for our orthopaedic patients as well as assisting the veterinarians in cases requiring muscle building, massage and trigger point therapy.

We are an expanding boutique clinic that is heavily focused on educating our clients and the exceptional care of our patients as well as encouraging our staff to further their skills and potential.

We are looking for a nurse with a minimum of two years experience. Certificate IV in veterinary nursing is preferred but not essential. The roster will be made up of a four days a week with a one in four Saturday roster. The role includes surgery nursing (set up and pack down of surgery, blood collection, catheterising, anaesthetic monitoring etc.), consult nursing (assisting the veterinarian in consults, patient handling, , costings, assisting in history recording etc), plus nurses consults (anal glands, nail trims etc) and assistance with reception when required (we have three marvellous receptionist).

If you are interested in this role please call our practise manager, Miranda on 03 9729 9908, Tuesday’s between 12noon – 3pm.

Wantirna Veterinary Clinic
6 The Mall
Wantirna, Victoria, 3152

The Vet Group, Warrnambool (posted 14th February) Full Time

The Vet Group, Warrnambool

We are currently seeking an energetic, happy and caring Veterinary Nurse to join our dynamic team.

The practice is well equipped and handles an interesting case load. We have a great team who are dedicated to delivering an exceptional standard of care to our patients and clients.

The successful applicant ideally should have:

Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing, with minimum 2 years experience.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Demonstrate client relationship building skills.
Excellent team relationship skills.

The position involves all aspects of animal care and Vet Nursing, including medical care of patients, surgical nursing, cleaning, reception duties and assisting the veterinarian in consultations.

The position is full time, including one night per week on-call and weekend coverage.

To apply please send a cover letter and resume to lgracie@thevetgroup.com.au

The Cat Clinic, Inner Melbourne (posted 12th February) Feline Vet Nurse

The Cat Clinic

We are looking to recruit an experienced Veterinary Nurse that is passionate about cats. We have a very busy inner-Melbourne, Cat Only practice that sees both Primary and Referral medicine cases. We have five Vets including one Feline Medicine Specialist. Our clinic practices a very high standard of medicine, creating tremendous job satisfaction for all staff through the service outcomes for our patients and clients.

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

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

Part time- 20-35 hours a week, includes rotational Saturday's.
Closed Sundays.

To apply for this exceptional opportunity - APPLY NOW, send your Resume and Cover Letter to Dr. Richard Gowan richardcatdoctor@gmail.com

Castlemaine Veterinary Clinic, NW of Melbourne (posted 11th February) Full Time Experienced Vet Nurse

Castlemaine Vet Clinic

Exciting Opportunity for a self motivated Vet Nurse

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our team in our new purpose built modern clinic. We are a team offering exceptional veterinary care, committed to excellence.

At Castlemaine Vet Clinic we recognise that our team is the foundation for our business. Through consistent growth, based on quality service, we now have the opportunity to expand our team.

We welcome all qualified and experience Vet Nurse applicants.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Experience working in a small animal veterinary environment.
Experience in vet nursing surgical knowledge and practice
Experience in emergency vet nursing
Ability to work with colleagues and independently
Ethical approach to animal and client care
Hold a vet nursing qualification

And importantly, we are looking for someone who:

Genuinely cares for animals, their owners and fellow team members
Has an enquiring and inquisitive mind
Understands that attention to detail is essential, and
Can work in a busy, high-pressure environment

CVC offers an attractive salary including:

5 weeks annual leave
Flexible family friendly days and hours

Castlemaine Veterinary Clinic is a genuinely unique environment and one that encourages quality and excellence in all that we do. Our values, Our Clients and Our Community are important to us. We participate in community pro-bono de-sexing programmes and support many community groups. We are very excited to welcome the right member to our team.

Castlemaine is a vibrant eclectic community 90 minutes from Mellbourne. It is surrounded by apple and olive orchards, vineyards, and renowned bicycle and walking tracks. Castlemaine boasts farmer’s markets, a thriving artist's community, micro breweries, wineries, a gorgeous art gallery and biennial arts and music festivals. It is also the hot rod capital of Australia!

To apply, please prepare a cover letter highlighting why you think this role is ideal for you, together with an up to date resume and email to Dr Yvette Berkeley yvette_berkeley@yahoo.co.uk

Peninsula Vet Care, Mornington (posted 11th February) Full Time Experienced Vet Nurse

Experienced Veterinary Nurse Required

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

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

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

A minimum of 5 years nursing
A certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Non-qualified applications will be considered depending on experience)
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Be self-motivated
A level headed and enthusiastic approach to the daily challenges of veterinary nursing

What we can offer you:

A positive work culture with a fun and supportive team
Development opportunities through in house and external training providers
A new, purpose built facility with the latest equipment

If this position sounds right for you please email your application to Cameron at management@penvetcare.com.au

Croydon Pet Hospital, Eastern Melbourne (posted 11th February) Full or Part Time Vet Nurse

PART TIME/FULL TIME VETERINARY NURSE POSITION

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

We are currently seeking a veterinary nurse to work between 25 and 38 hours per week, including shared weekends (1 in 3 or 4) Certificate IV qualified or an experienced Veterinary nurse with the equivalent skills and abilities is preferred but we will consider applicants with more than 2 years experience and above-average skill levels. Being able to work independently is desirable. We would like someone who is flexible, friendly, punctual and empathetic, with excellent customer service skills and who is able to work well in a team.

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

Please direct any enquiries or forward your CV to:
Attention: Dr Jessica Gruchy
admin@croydonpethospital.com.au

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

Beaconsfield Veterinary Centre, South-East Melbourne (posted 7th February)

EXPERIENCED VET NURSE REQUIRED- FULL TIME

The Beaconsfield Veterinary Centre is searching for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our fun loving and dedicated team. A minimum of 1 years’ experience is necessary and there will also be an opportunity to have a role in starting up a new clinic in early March.

We are seeking someone with great skills in all aspects of nursing and a sound knowledge of veterinary care. All our nurses are wonderful support staff to our vets. They are very experienced with catheter placement, blood collecting, running urine samples and taking xrays, to name a few!

The right candidate must show initiative and have excellent communications skills, a great work ethic, be able to work efficiently and independently and know how to have fun.

The hours are full time (38hrs a week) and includes rotated Saturday shifts.

Work/life balance is very important to us and we provide this through careful roster planning and we are closed Sundays and Public holidays.

If you think you are the right member for our team please email your resume to Kelly at pm@beaconsfieldvet.com.au

For more information about us visit our website www.beaconsfieldvet.com.au.

The Lost Dogs Home Veterinary Clinic, Cranbourne (posted 5th February) Part Time Parental Leave Cover Vet Nurse

Cranbourne Veterinary Nurse PT Maternity Leave 6-month contract

Our growing team currently has an exciting career opportunity for an enthusiastic, professional part time Veterinary Nurse to join our Cranbourne Team

Leading animal welfare organisation based in Cranbourne
Rewarding work with animals in need
Part time hours

The Lost Dogs' Home is one of the country's largest animal welfare organisations, caring for more than 25,000 cats and dogs each year. Our Shelter Clinic provides a high standard of veterinary care for all stray, surrendered and injured animals and we pride ourselves on employing people who possess a strong connection to animals, the community and the animal welfare cause.

Our team is striving to provide our animals with the best, high level care that they deserve. To do this we need your help!

As the ideal candidate, you would be:

An experienced nurse who is passionate about animal welfare and can hit the ground running in this busy role. Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing preferred.
Keen to work in a unique shelter environment with an amazing dedicated team.
Ability and drive to multitask and work under pressure in a face paced environment.
Able to work and communicate well within a team as well as taking responsibility for individual assigned tasks.
Self-motivated and committed to professional development.
Exceptional animal handling skills and knowledge of animal behaviour.
Be an advocate for best practice and always aiming to provide the best possible care for every patient.
Effective time management and organisational skills.
Strong belief in our values of providing outstanding care and compassion to the animals in our care.

Your responsibilities will be:

Undertake nursing duties including caring for hospitalised animals and surgical preparation and monitoring anaesthesia.
Assisting Veterinarians during examinations and treatments.
Assisting Veterinarians to administer treatments (e.g. medication, fluid therapy, dressing, first aid, assisting in processing room management) as directed.
Assisting Veterinarians to maintaining clinical records.
Maintenance of hygiene and adhere to infection control protocols.
Triage of incoming shelter animals and providing initial health assessment.
Providing enrichment opportunities to our hospitalised patients.

We offer numerous benefits to our employees including career and education support, access to our Employee Assistance Program, staff discounts in our Veterinary Clinic including pet supplies, and a positive work environment with plenty of variety and a fantastic team of people dedicated to the welfare of all animals.

If you believe you have the dedication and passion to work with us including strong demonstrated experience in a similar environment, please apply through our website with a cover letter and current resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

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.

Lynbrook Vet, South-East Melbourne (posted 5th February)

Experienced Veterinary Nurse needed

Full Time Position

Do you want to work in a veterinary practice where you feel engaged, valued and enjoy yourself?

If you answered yes and have the desirable criteria below, then apply for our Veterinary Nurse position today!

Lynbrook Vet is a new custom-built veterinary clinic situated in Lynbrook, in the growing and expanding south-east of Melbourne. We like to think that we do things a little differently, to provide the best care for animals and humans (both staff and clients) that walk in through our door.

Our mission is to create a work place that supports, enables and engages our employees so that they may realize their true potential and provide exceptional service to animals and the community. We do this by living our values of Respect, Compassion, Trust and Professionalism, and take these very seriously (but we also like to have fun, we are not all that serious!)

As we grow, we need another helping hand in achieving our vision of being not only the practice that clients choose for their pets, but also an employer of choice and a centre of learning and excellence.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a brand-new practice, where there is constant change and growth, and to help shape the future of this practice.

If you would like to work with us, you will need to demonstrate:

A Certificate IV in veterinary nursing
Minimum of four years' full-time experience as a certified veterinary nurse
Exceptional animal care standards
Exceptional customer service and communication skills
Willingness to work respectfully in a team
Initiative to translate ideas into practice
Resilience, a flexible attitude and an open mind

To learn more about us, visit our website: www.lynbrookvet.com.au and

We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible so if you meet our desired criteria above, please email your resume and covering letter to info@lynbrookvet.com.au including ‘nurse application’ in your subject heading. Applications close 22 February 2019.

Greencross Vets Point Cook, South-West Melbourne (posted 5th February) Casual Vet Nurse

Casual Veterinary Nurse
Point Cook, VIC

Over 1900 veterinarians and vet nurses across Australia have chosen a career with Greencross Vets. Our vets and vet nurses benefit from the resources that the largest veterinary group in Australia provides including an industry leading education program, business support for better work/life balance and career opportunities throughout the 140 plus veterinary related businesses in the Greencross Vets family. At Greencross Vets your passion for pets is exemplified by practicing the highest standards of care. We invite you to join Greencross Vets for a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Greencross Vets, a pioneer in the Veterinary landscape for over 10 years, are committed to raising the industry bar and we want you to be a part of our journey. An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Casual Veterinary Nurse to join our Point Cook clinic.

Primary Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of this position include:

Delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners;
Caring, handling and cleaning all animals;
Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care;
Performing minor procedures when required;
Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment;
Handling client enquiries professionally in person, by email and over the phone;
Scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting and discharging patients.

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

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent;
3+ years’ experience working as a Veterinary Nurse;
Excellent animal handling skills;
An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures;
Exceptional organisation, communication and customer service skills;
Flexible and adaptable within a team environment;
Knowledge of RX Works ideal but not essential.

What we offer you:

An interesting and varied role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment;
Commitment to your career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship and regular performance reviews;
Access to a support network of like-minded professionals.

Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications. If you would like to become part of our passionate Greencross team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above mentioned criteria to:

Abby Hearnden
Practice Manager
abby.hearnden@greencrossvet.com.au

Brandon Park Vet, Glen Waverley (posted 4th February) Part Time Vet Nurse

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PART TIME VET NURSE

Brandon Park Vet is looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary nurse (with at least 1-year Veterinary nursing experience) to join our team of 10 nurses.

The position is part time, with initially an average of 15-20 hours per week for the first 2 months, with the view to increase to 25-30+hrs to cover one of our nurses going on maternity leave.

Duties would primarily be focused on patient care, theatre nursing and hospital cleanliness, but reception duties may also be required. Training will be provided.

The right candidate should;

Be able to work well within a team, but also be able to take the initiative to complete additional daily tasks on their own.
Display a dedication to patient care and comfort,
Have good animal handling skills.
Be able to communicate effectively with team mates
Have excellent phone and customer service skills to ensure they can meet the expectations of our wonderful clientele.

We believe we have a wonderful working environment, and our strong team philosophy ensures that working together to get the job done enables the smooth running of the practice. Our nurse team is vital to our success, and ability to provide consistent, high level patient care and customer service, which our clients expect.

If you like what we have to offer and feel you can make a contribution to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please visit us at brandonparkvet.com.au

Please email your cover letter and CV to our Nursing Manager Kelly McGrory by email bparkvets@gmail.com, “Att: Kelly”.

Greencross Vets, Stud Park (posted 1st February) Part Time Veterinary Nurse

Greencross Vets, a pioneer in the Veterinary landscape for over 10 years, are committed to raising the industry bar and we want you to be a part of our journey. An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Part Time Veterinary Nurse to join our Stud Park clinic!

Primary Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of this position include:

Delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners;
Caring, handling and cleaning all animals;
Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care;
Performing minor procedures when required;
Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment;
Handling client enquiries professionally in person, by email and over the phone;
Scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting and discharging patients.

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

Certificate II in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent;
2+ years’ experience working as a Veterinary Nurse;
Prior knowledge of RxWorks;
Surgical and team consulting experience will be viewed favourably;
Professional phone manner, communication and customer service skills;
An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures;
Confidence in monitoring anaesthesia;
Flexible and adaptable.

What we offer you:

An interesting and varied role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment;
Commitment to your career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship and regular performance reviews;
Access to a support network of like-minded professionals.

Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications. If you would like to become part of our passionate Greencross team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above mentioned criteria to:

Kelly McKay
Practice Manager
kelly.mckay@greencrossvet.com.au

Romsey Veterinary Surgery, Macedon Ranges (posted 1st February) Casual or Part Time Vet Nurse

CASUAL PART TIME VET NURSE REQUIRED ROMSEY, VIC

The Romsey Veterinary Surgery is a growing mixed animal practice located approximately 1 hour north of Melbourne. We are a passionate team which aims to provide friendly and affordable top level veterinary care for animals of all shapes and sizes.

We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse, preferably qualified, with nursing skills and experience to join the team working part-time hours. Specifically the position includes:

Surgical Nursing including patient preparation and recovery, monitoring, anaesthesia, instrument preparation
Medical and General Nursing including pathology, radiographic procedures, emergency and critical care
Reception duties including animal care advice, patient and client record keeping, scheduling, communication, client services, processing payments and merchandising
Administration tasks including inventory control and back-of-house routines

Skills and Requirements we are looking for include:

Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
Understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
Ability to exercise skills, discretion and responsibility
Strong computer and organisational skills
Excellent communication and time management skills
Good problem solving skills

If all of the above interests you and you think you have what it takes to join our team please email your cover letter and resume to josh@romseyvet.com.au, we would be happy to hear from you. Alternatively feel free to call Meryn on 0405 121 158 to discuss this position further.

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

FurLife, Bendigo (posted 1st February)

Fur Life Vet, Bendigo is a new state of the art facility offering companion animal General Practice, Emergency & Critical Care, and visiting Specialist services.

We require a qualified and experienced Veterinary Nurse to join the team

About the Role
This is a full-time roll, rostered across 7 days.

Your responsibilities and duties across the clinic will include:

Assisting Veterinarians during consultations, examinations and treatments
Triage of emergency patients
Assisting with surgery preparations and monitoring anaesthesia
Nursing hospitalised animals, administering treatments and medications
Providing veterinary nursing care and grief support to clients
Clinic administration including admissions, client records and maintaining stock control
Following WHS policies and procedures in an animal care environment.
Meet animal health regulatory and legislative requirements
Assisting with training and development of junior nurses
Based approximately 80% at our Epsom clinic with some shifts at our supporting clinics in Bendigo.

About You

You will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing or Vet Technician qualification essential.
Diploma of Vet Nursing advantageous
Experience in Emergency & Critical Care is advantageous
Area of special interest or further training e.g. behaviour, dentistry is advantageous
Dynamic outgoing person who loves speaking with and educating clients
You believe in and have the confidence to recommend gold standard care
You are motivated to help drive the growth of the practice and its programs
Willing to help train and mentor junior nurses

What we Offer

New facility, new equipment, lots of toys including CT scanner, full surgical suite, in house laboratory, digital radiology, ultrasound, dental suite
The opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills
Paid professional association membership
Paid volunteer leave.
An employee assistance program
Great location in Bendigo which offers all the services expected of a large regional centre including a vibrant food, wine and arts scene and only 1.5 hours from Melbourne.
The benefit of many corporate discounts with retail, travel, fitness and health

Check us out at https://www.furlifevet.com.au/epsom/

For more information and to apply, please email your CV with a cover letter addressing the key criteria to leisa.denaro@apiam.com.au

Lort Smith Animal Hospital, North Melbourne VIC (posted 31st January) Vet Nurse Educator

Join Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital
Permanent full time position
50% clinical, 50% nurse educator

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a Vet Nurse Educator with a high level of vet nursing and mentoring experience to provide clinical services as well as training, educating and mentoring current nursing staff.

Who we are:

Lort Smith is Australia’s largest not for profit animal hospital with a clear vision as the recognised leader in Australia for animal health and wellbeing. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s hospital and health precinct in North Melbourne, Lort Smith has a significant 80 year history having grown from humble roots. Today Lort Smith reaches deep into the community through three streams - in our hospital by providing exceptional veterinary care and preserving the human-animal bond irrespective of a person’s circumstance; in our adoption centre by providing sanctuary, rehabilitation, welfare and a new home for animals; and through our community outreach programs by promoting responsible pet ownership and nurturing the human-animal bond. To learn more about Lort Smith go to: www.lortsmith.com

In this newly created position, you will report directly to the General Manager of Nursing Services. Your daily duties will include:

Collaboratively manage clinical cases with fellow team members and build rapport with clients
Assist with medical and surgical cases
Providing expert clinical education, expert advice and hands on educational support to nursing staff
Coordinating internal/external nursing education programs
Implement and maintain a schedule of competency assessments for nursing staff
Identify gaps and ensure best practise programs are available
Provide support to clinical policy development
Performance management of nursing staff including goal setting and the creation of development plans
Manage the nursing education budget as required

You will have:

Formal qualifications in Vet Nursing
Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
Minimum of 4 years veterinary practice and/or experience in a similar role
Proven experience mentoring staff in a veterinary practice and/or hospital
Experience tailoring training and learning activities
Excellent IT skills
Ability to work a roster which may involve a variety of shifts
Strong organisation and communication skills
A flexible, friendly and positive attitude
Ability to work sole charge

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a contribution to the professional development of a large dedicated team of nurses.

If you meet the required above criteria, please send your application letter and CV to careers@lortsmith.com

Lort Smith is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace.

RSPCA Victoria, Burwood East (posted 30th January) Cert IV

Certified Veterinary Nurse – Burwood East

Work for a leading animal welfare charity and provide quality veterinary nursing service to private patients and RSPCA shelter animals
Join a great team with supportive management at RSPCA Burwood East
4 x Casual positions available at our Burwood East Clinic

About Us

RSPCA Victoria is a non-government, community-based, not-for-profit organisation whose vision is ‘ending cruelty to all animals’. We are Victoria’s best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation.

Our organisation’s purpose is to work with the community to achieve outstanding animal welfare through education, advocacy, and animal care and protection. RSPCA Victoria’s values – clarity and accountability, respect and consideration, and expertise and collaboration – set clear expectations for all our staff and volunteers.

About the role

We are currently recruiting 4 casual Certified Veterinary Nurses to join our Veterinary team in Burwood East. The successful candidates will provide quality veterinary nursing to the animals within the animal care centre and enhance the long-term viability of the clinic by providing a high level of customer service. Successful performance of the role will require a good working knowledge of veterinary nursing patient care.

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The successful applicant will be required to work over a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Roles duties & responsibilities

Deliver high standards of customer service and advice,
Assist the Veterinarians with surgical procedures,
Provide veterinary nursing services to private patients and RSPCA shelter animals,
Monitor patients and maintain accurate records, and
Identify and recommend improvements throughout the Clinic.

Skills & experience required

Previous experience in an animal care role is highly desirable, including basic knowledge of animal anatomy, behaviour, disease recognition and safe handling;
Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment, whilst showing great care and compassion to the animals in our care;
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment;
The ability to work rotating rosters including weekends and public holidays.
Well-developed veterinary nursing knowledge, skills and experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem solving and organisational skills.
A positive and can-do attitude.

Qualifications

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Position also requires a current tetanus vaccination.

How to Apply

If you‘d like to work with our team and make a difference to the protection and welfare of all animals, please visit the advertisement for this position on our website at www.rspcavic.org and download the position description (top right-hand corner).

Click Apply Online to submit your application. Please upload your cover letter and resume as one PDF document.

Applications for this role will close midnight on Sunday the 24th of February 2019.

Belgrave South Veterinary Clinic, South-East Melbourne (posted 25th January) Part Time Parental Leave Cover Vet Nurse

Belgrave South Veterinary Clinic
Position Available

We are looking for a Qualified Nurse, with at least two years post-graduation experience to join our team, whilst one of our staff is on maternity leave until December 2019.

This position would start in February, 2019.

We are a friendly clinic with lovely clientele. Our qualified staff includes three experienced vets, one recent graduate (Melbourne 2016) and 7 nurses. The purpose built clinic is spacious and well-appointed.

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We pride ourselves on ‘best practice’ medicine and surgery and encourage our staff in continuing education.

Situated in Belgrave South we are very much part of the local community in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, yet easy access to main freeways and shops.

Website address: www.belgravesouthvet.com.au

The ideal applicant would have the following attributes:

co-ordinating clinic admissions;
providing veterinary nursing care and grief support to clients;
applying radiographic routines and implement procedures;
performing and record pathology procedures,
preparing and provide support for surgical procedures;
monitoring patient anaesthesia;
performing post-operative procedures;
nursing hospitalised animals, monitor clinical signs, communicate with owners;
providing animal care in pain situations;
carrying out medical nursing routines;
preparing surgery schedules, implement surgery preparations;
cleaning maintain and store theatre instruments, equipment and supplies; and/or
carrying out post operative theatre routines.

Hours of work are 29 hours a week including one evening shift, plus 1 Saturday in 4.

Please reply to Peter Van Orsouw reception@belgravesouthvet.com.au

*This position is not suitable for trainee nurses*

Highton Veterinary Clinic, Geelong (posted 23rd January) Part Time 2IC Vet Nurse

Veterinary Nurse
Part Time
Second in Charge

We are looking for an experienced, qualified veterinary nurse who would love to join our ever growing team. Previous supervisory experience preferred but not essential.

The successful candidate will work Wednesdays & Thursdays (9 hr) shifts each week and 3 in 5 Saturday (7.5hr) shifts. The ideal candidate would also be able to fill in holiday leave hours as required.

At Highton Veterinary Clinic 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 Highton Vet Clinic 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.

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Responsibilities of the Position:

Supervise Day Flow
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 3-5 years of surgical nursing experience inc. anaesthesia monitoring in theatre
Exceptional time management and organisational skills
Minimum Certificate IV or equivalent
Exceptional customer service and strong communication skills
Highly motivated, strong work ethic, empathetic, mature and responsible with a can-do attitude
Ability to take responsibility and follow tasks through

You can see what we do at www.hightonvet.com.au or check our social media pages for the lighter side of the clinic.
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hightonvet
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/HightonVetClinic

Please apply via our website https://hightonvet.com.au/jobs-and-work-experience/

Applications close 10th Feb 2019.

Bayswater Veterinary Hospital, Melbourne East (posted 23rd January)

Experienced Permanent Part-Time Vet Nurse (23 hrs/wk.)

This clinic has recently been purchased by new owners that are very experienced and looking to grow the practice. It is already getting busy so we need an extra pair of hands.

The role will require the successful applicant to perform all veterinary nursing and reception duties unsupervised.

To be successful in this role you will need:

Be experienced and confident in ALL aspects of small animal vet nursing, especially surgery and anaesthetic monitoring. This role is NOT suitable for a trainee.
Able to work unsupervised
Be proactive and willing to assist with new initiatives as well as development of protocols and procedures
A positive can do attitude
Right to work in Australia and ability to start ASAP
Able to adapt to working with several part-time vets
Proficiency with Ciderhouse veterinary practice management software would be advantageous.

In turn you will be given support by a very experienced team of vets and a nurse with emergency experience.

This role will grow with the clinic so we want someone who is going to grow with us and be in it for the long-haul.

Qualifications are desirable but not a must, however, experience is vital especially in surgery and customer service.

Please send a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria above and also tell us about any other talents you may be able to bring to a growing business.

Both your cover letter and resume should be emailed to mel.lithgow@vetcentric.com.au or for enquiries please call Mel on 0427 205 500.

Animal Emergency Centre Mount Waverley, South-East Melbourne (posted 21st January)

Full Time Veterinary Nurse
Mount Waverley, Victoria

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

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

What we offer you:

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

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

Qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse, minimum Certificate IV or equivalent
At least 3 years previous experience working as a Vet Nurse, ideally in emergency critical care
Exceptional organisation and communication skills
Flexible, adaptable and a positive ‘can do’ attitude!

An attractive hourly rate (commensurate with experience) will apply to the position.

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

Jacinta Hargan
Nursing Manager
jacinta.hargan@aecvet.com.au

Animal Emergency Centre Frankston, South-East Melbourne (posted 18th January)

Full Time Veterinary Nurse
Frankston, Victoria

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Veterinary Nurse who can commence as soon as possible to join our motivated team. You must be able to work a variety of shifts including a balance of day and night shifts and every second weekend as this is 24 hour facility.

What we offer you:

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

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

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

An attractive hourly rate (commensurate with experience) will apply to the position.

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

Nicole Pytellek
Nursing Manager
nicole.pytellek@aecvet.com.au

Lort Smith Animal Hospital, North Melbourne (posted 16th January) Full Time or Part Time Vet Nurse

Experienced Veterinary Nurses

Full Time Position (Part Time will be considered for the right candidate)

Attention Vet Nurses, this is not your average role!

Would you like to work for an organisation truly committed to providing exceptional veterinary care and preserving the human-animal bond irrespective of a person's circumstance?

Are you looking for a unique opportunity where you can improve the health and happiness of animals and the people who care for them?

If you answered yes, then we’d love to hear from you because we are currently searching for permanent full time qualified Veterinary Nurse to join us at Lort Smith - Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital.

Lort Smith’s mission is to improve the health and happiness of animals and the people who care for them. We do this via three very important streams of work; in our hospital by providing exceptional veterinary care and preserving the human-animal bond irrespective of a person’s circumstance; in our adoption centre by providing sanctuary, rehabilitation, welfare and a new home for animals; and through our community outreach programs by promoting responsible pet ownership and nurturing the human-animal bond. To learn more about Lort Smith go to: www.lortsmith.com

To be successful in your application, you must be able to demonstrate:

Certificate IV Qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse (or equivalent)
Minimum of three years' nursing experience, ideally in a fast paced environment
Exceptional animal and client care standards
Ability to work collaboratively with fellow team members and build rapport with clients
Strong organisation and communication skills
A flexible, friendly and positive attitude
Ability to work a roster which may involve day, evening, weekend and public holiday shifts

We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible so if you meet the required criteria below, please forward a current resume and application letter to careers@lortsmith.com

Pet Emergency and Specialist Centre, East Malvern (posted 14th January) Full Time Vet Nurse

Full Time Emergency Nurse

We are offering competitive rates approx $25-$30/hr for experienced nurses to apply for shift work in an established modern boutique emergency service located inner east metro Melbourne.

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

Nurses will be required to work 8-12 hr shifts rotating evenings, overnight and alternate weekends. Opportunity to learn advanced surgical nursing. Ideal start date early Dec 2018.

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

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

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

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

Barkers Veterinary Clinic & Hospital, Hawthorn, Melbourne (posted 10th January) Experienced Cert IV

Veterinary Nurse Required – Full Time

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

Responsibilities will include:

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

The successful applicant will have:

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

What can we offer you?

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

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

Montrose Veterinary Clinic, Eastern Melbourne (posted 4th January) Part Time Vet Nurse

Veterinary Nurse: Montrose Veterinary Clinic, Victoria.

Montrose Veterinary Clinic is on the lookout for its next star team member.

The position involves both nursing and reception duties, 15-20 hours per week including two Saturday mornings per month. Some experience would be advantageous, as well as a degree of flexibility in helping to cover additional shifts. Awesome communication skills are the one non-negotiable!

The successful candidate will enjoy a happy working environment with the support of a very experienced veterinary and nursing team. Our nurses are encouraged to be as hands on as possible.

At Montrose, we take great pride in providing an exceptional experience to our clients and core to our values is to treat every pet as if they were our own. You can check us out at www.montrosevetclinic.com.au

If you think you could be our next shining star, we encourage you to drop your resume and cover letter in to us at 5 Leith Road in Montrose, meet some of the team and experience our welcoming and friendly practice.

Alternatively email to attention of Corrie at montrosevet@westnet.com.au

We look forward to meeting you.

Moonee Valley Animal Hospital, Essendon North (posted 19th December) Full Time Experienced Vet Nurse

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Full Time Experienced Cert IV Vet Nurse

Moonee Valley Animal Hospital is looking for an amazing individual who has the ability and passion to motivate staff, mentor a young nursing team and to provide an impeccable standard of nursing care. You will need to have impressive customer service skills, be a strong patient advocate and uphold our clinic values.

The successful applicant will possess:

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
At least 4 years experience in a busy veterinary environment
Exceptional practical nursing skills such as animal handling, taking blood, performing dentals, monitoring anaesthetics and basic surgical procedures etc
Ability to help train junior staff and help implement clinic protocols and new initiatives
To provide support to all staff members and work closely/alongside management
A warm, conscientious nature towards pets
Offer gold standard customer service to clients and support to colleagues
Have a great ability to use their own initiative
A willingness for “on the job” learning when required

The successful applicant will ideally have but is not required to possess previous experience leading and/or managing a team.

About us at Moonee Valley Animal Hospital

We are:

A purpose-built clinic
A great existing team of 4 vets and 8 nurses
We have all the mod cons, digital x-ray, ultrasound, the latest dental equipment, in house pathology, multi parameter anaesthetic monitoring,
Easy to use clinic software integrating directly with many different companies and equipment.
Pay above award wages
Close to public transport
Silver accredited Cat Friendly clinic
A part of the Calm Clinic initiative
Eager to improve ourselves, our processes for the betterment of our clients and patients
A forward moving clinic, open to new ideas and improved ways to perform tasks.

If you think you have these attributes, and would love to be a major part of our team, please email a covering letter and your resume to the practice manager, Cate O’Donoghue cateodonoghue@mvah.com.au

See our website http://www.mooneevalleyanimalhospital.com.au/

East West Veterinary Group, Bentleigh (posted 18th December) Full Time Senior Head Vet Nurse

FULL TIME POSITION- SENIOR HEAD NURSE

East West Veterinary Group is looking for a Senior Veterinary Nurse to be responsible for overseeing the efficient daily operation of patient care and surgical case workloads within the practice and ensuring that high levels of patient care standards and client communication are maintained and oversee the running of nursing staff.

We are a trailblazing integrative clinic utilising both western and alternative medicine including Chinese herbs, alternative therapies such as Acupuncture, Osteopathy, Craniosacral therapy, Bowen therapy and laser therapy as well as the regular western treatments and surgeries, we have been operating and caring for animals for over 20 years.

The clinic has

3 consulting rooms,
Well planned treatment room
Digital Radiology, IDEXX in house Pathology, Vcheck bionote, Dental machine
Pulse oximeter, Endoscope
A team of 6 casual and Part time Veterinary nurses
2 experienced Veterinarians
Our veterinarian team offers a strong surgical and medical case load as well as detailed alternative medical cases.

Our clinic hours are :

Mon – Thurs             8am – 6.30pm
Friday                         8am – 6.30pm
Saturday                   8am – 12.30pm

We need a Head nurse to co-ordinate our busy and lively clinic with the support of the Veterinarian administrator. Work an average of 38 hours per week which may include alternating Saturdays

Responsibilities will include:

Overseeing and streamlining procedures to ensure efficient daily operation of patient care
The Head Nurse works closely with and reports to the Veterinarian Administrator in relation to setting and maintaining a high quality of patient care and veterinary nursing standards within the practice.
Take an active role in the hands on and theoretical training of skills to nursing and trainee staff in the practice.
Ensure that high levels of patient care standards and client communication are maintained
The right candidate will have a commitment and passion for high level patient and client care. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team whilst demonstrating strong communication skills with a kind and good humoured approach.

To be considered for this position you will ideally have:

A minimum of four years’ experience in Veterinary Nursing senior role
Diploma of Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated client relationship building skills
Effective time management and organisation skills
Computer skills
Strong customer service skills
A flexible, friendly and positive attitude
Able to work well under pressure
Good problem-solving skills
Willingness to learn and an interest in alternative therapies
A willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved at all levels, with energy and drive
An ability to lead and manage a dynamic and high achieving team
A high level of skill in monitoring anaesthetics is necessary
Sound business knowledge and basic financial understanding would be advantageous
Display a high degree of empathy and understanding towards the needs of the patients, the clients and the veterinary health care team.

Please email a cover letter and resume to crystal@eastwestvet.com.au

Gippsland Veterinary Hospital, Maffra (posted 18th December) Full Time Vet Nurse / Receptionist

The Gippsland Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse / Receptionist to be part of their busy clinic team.

This long-established mixed practice includes our main hospital in Maffra as well as the Sale Vet Centre and purpose-built Gippsland Equine Hospital. We have a great client base consisting of progressive dairy and beef farmers and an ever-expanding population of dedicated equine and small animal owners that trust us with the care of their animals.

Your new role

You will never be bored in this role! You will join a busy team of 14 vets and 30 support staff. You will support the veterinarians in providing the highest level of treatment and care for patients.

Your responsibilities and duties across the clinic will include:

Assisting Veterinarians during consultations, examinations and treatments
Assisting with surgery preparations and monitoring anaesthesia
Nursing hospitalised animals, administer treatments and medications
Providing veterinary nursing care and support to clients
Clinic administration including coordinating admissions, maintaining client records and maintaining stock control
Following WHS policies and procedures in an animal care environment.
Liaising with customers face to face and via phone conversation
Booking appointments and handling multiple phone lines

The successful applicant will meet the following key criteria:

Previous experience as a veterinary nurse in a similar role would be highly regarded
Exceptional customer service skills
Exceptional motivation and use of initiative
Effective communication and time management skills
Thrive on working in a fast-paced team environment
Enjoy building good rapport with clients, your colleagues and managers.
Ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing conditions throughout the day
Have good awareness of team workload and be able to anticipate needs of others
Attention to detail

For more information about the Gippsland Veterinary Hospital please view our website at www.maffravet.com.au.

How to apply

To apply for this role please email your cover letter, addressing the key criteria above with your resume including referees to the People and Culture Team at recruitment@apiam.com.au.

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