Vet Nurses and other support staff
Locum Vet Nursing Positions
4 Paws Veterinary Clinic, Neutral Bay NSW (posted 28th January) 7th to 10th and 14th to 17th February
At 4 Paws Vet in Neutral Bay, we pride ourselves on a personal and caring service for clients and their pets. We are looking for a locum veterinary nurse with the same passion to join our dynamic small animal practice!
We are currently recruiting for a Locum Vet Nurse to work in our busy practice!
Dates needing to be covered:
- Monday – Thursday 7th – 10th February
- Monday – Thursday 14th – 17th February
The primary responsibilities of this position include:
- Undertaking nursing tasks including best standards of care in surgical & hospital nursing, pre/post-operative care, in-house pathology, dental procedures, and radiology
- Client care including nurse consultations, admits and discharges
- General husbandry duties for our boarding cats
To be considered for the position you must be able to demonstrate:
- A minimum of 12 months as a Veterinary Nurse
- Must hold a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing
Apply Now
Apply online with your CV and cover letter.
https://jobs.jobvite.com/vetpartners/job/o60fhfwm
Bryants Road Vet Surgery, Brisbane (posted 27th January) 6-8 weeks February to mid April
6-8 weeks - February to mid April
Casual/Locum Nurse Required
Locum or Casual Vet Nurse required for a Small Animal Veterinary Practice.
We are looking for either a Casual or Locum Veterinary Nurse with at least 2 years’ experience in a small animal practice.
Our ideal candidate will have a certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing or an equivalent and be able to provide outstanding customer service, strong communication and excellent time management.
The position involves (but is not limited to): - general medical and surgical nursing, reception and customer care, general cleaning and looking after the welfare of our patients and their owners.
Our operating hours are :- Mon to Fri 8am to 6pm and Sat 8am to 12 noon.
For further information please contact Beverley Roseler on 0408720258 or email brvs@bigpond.net.au
VIP Veterinary Centre, Landsdale, North Perth, WA (posted 17th January) 12mth Maternity Cover
12-month Maternity Cover - Vet Nurse – Small Animal
VIP Vet Centre is a care focused veterinary hospital where the well-being of our patients, clients and staff is the priority. We work to the principles of providing the care for our clients and patients that we would want for ourselves and our pets. The hospital is purpose built and is well equipped with in-house HESKA blood machine, digital X-ray, and Surgi-Vet monitoring equipment. The team is very experienced, supportive and enjoys a laugh.
We are currently seeking a qualified vet nurse to cover a 12-month maternity leave position. The role is full-time, and would see the successful applicant performing all routine aspects of vet nursing including blood taking, placing catheters, monitoring anaesthetics and general reception duties. The pay is above award rate.
It is anticipated that this role would require a minimum of 2 years clinical experience and a keen interest in surgical nursing is essential. Applicants need to hold a Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing and be registered with the Veterinary Surgeons' Board of Western Australia.
For further information, please call Kylie on (08) 6143 4929.
Please email your application and CV to vipoffice@vipvet.com.au
Please visit our website: http://vipvet.com.au/
Bunbury & Eaton Veterinary Clinics, Coastal, Sth West Region of WA (posted 10th January) Maternity Cover
Experienced Veterinary Nurse Wanted
An opportunity has become available for a veterinary nurse to join our teams in Bunbury and Eaton to cover 12-months of maternity leave. The position is full-time, though part-time would also be considered. With consistent growth there is a high chance that the position will become permanent. The position will start in March, but if you are available earlier we would happy for you to start earlier to allow a gentle induction.
With the veterinary industry being under so much strain at the moment, we recently had a meeting with our entire team to see what would make the job better and more sustainable for everyone. As a result of this meeting, we’ve made a few changes, which we hope will make this an awesome job both now and in to the future:
- Better hours. Full-time nurses work 4 days/ week with one rostered day off each week
- Better pay. All staff will be paid at least 15% above award rates.
- More CPD opportunities. If it will benefit the nurse and the clinic, we’ll pay for it. When COVID isn’t affecting travel, we pay flights, accommodation, etc. as well as conference fees
- More support staff so nurses can focus on nursing. We will ensure you make the most of your skills and training.
The role will involve a combination of surgical and medical nursing, nurse consultations, reception work, and a share of the Saturday morning roster. There is also the option to be part of an on-call roster (with additional payments), but this is not compulsory.
About Us
We are a group of two small animal hospitals in the beautiful South West region of Western Australia. We have an experienced and supportive team of veterinarians and qualified veterinary nurses and we aim to offer a high level of veterinary care in a compassionate and friendly environment.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Brings a positive/ can do attitude to all aspects of the nursing position
- Presents a friendly demeanour and welcoming smile, even on the busy/ tough days
- Enjoys good teamwork
- Enjoys building great relationships with people (clients!) and communicates well
- Aims to provide exceptional customer service
- Aims to deliver high standards of patient & nursing care
- Is committed to ongoing continuing education
- Ideally has two years experience working as a qualified, registered veterinary nurse but all suitable applicants will be considered as the right attitude is the most important thing – we can give you the experience if you have the right attitude
To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter to josie.hobbs@bunburyvets.com.au. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Cannon Hill Family Veterinary Surgery, South East Brisbane (posted 7th January) Casual / PT / Locum Nurse
VET NURSE POSITION - SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY PRACTICE
We are looking for a vet nurse to join our small, busy animal clinic in Cannon Hill.
We are looking ideally for one casual / part / locum vet nurse. The ideal applicants will possess a certificate IV in veterinary nursing or equivalent and ideally have a minimum of 1 year experience working as a vet nurse.
Outstanding customer service, strong communication and great time management skills are essential. The position involves general nursing including medical and surgical, reception duties, general cleaning, stock ordering and exceptional care of clients and patients.
We are looking for one nurse to fill around 15-25 hours position per week and hours could be more, we are willing to train the right applicant.
Our operating hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm and Saturdays 8am - 12noon.
If you are motivated, passionate and ready to perform a high standard of patient care, please send your resume and cover letter to: cannonhillfamilyvet@gmail.com
Please indicate which position you are applying for in your cover letter and your availability.
Cannon Hill Family Vet Surgery
4/965 Wynnum Road
Cannon Hill, QLD, 4170
For more information, please see www.cannonhillfamilyvet.com.au and 
Success Veterinary Hospital, Perth's Southern Suburbs, WA (posted 4th January) 16th February 2022 for a period of 3-4 weeks
LOCUM VET NURSE REQUIRED
Success Veterinary Hospital in Perth’s southern suburbs are looking for an experienced and qualified (Certificate IV) Vet Nurse to cover leave for the following dates:-
16th February 2022 for a period of 3-4 weeks work, potentially longer depending on circumstances.
We have a very well equipped, modern, purpose-built vet hospital that is a pleasure to work in. Our goal is to provide the best possible service to our valuable clients. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated nurse to join our team.
The position is roughly 28-30 hours per week, Monday – Friday no weekend work, competitive casual rate and must be fully registered.
If you are interested, please email the hospital with your CV! successvetnurse@westnet.com.au
Success Veterinary Hospital
93 Hammond Road
Cockburn Central, WA, 6164
www.successvet.com.au
PETstock VET Robina, Gold Coast (posted 1st January) Maternity Cover / Casual Experienced Nurse
We are looking for a Casual Experienced Veterinary Nurse for Maternity Cover – apply now!
- Become part of our family
- Sponsorship available – overseas applicants welcome
- Please visit www.petstockvet.com.au for more information
Our Location – sun, sea & surf!
Robina situated in the beautiful and popular QLD destination of the Gold Coast and is one of the fastest growing suburbs of the Gold Coast. Visit the theme parks on the weekends, enjoy a beach walk after work and complete day trips to the Sunshine Coast or NSW Coast on the weekends! With a university and strong thriving economy, it’s a fantastic place to live.
Our Team – more like a family
Join our team and become part of our vibrant family. Working for PETstock you will have more than just workmates, you will have colleagues and friends. The store team are always eager to help your customers with any retail purchases, allowing you to focus on providing excellent clinical medicine. We all love it when puppy preschool is about to begin and the puppies come rolling past the vet counter, as there’s always time to stop for a cuddle with the vet team.
The Position – our ideal candidate
We are looking for a Casual Experienced Veterinary Nurse for maternity cover with the potential to stay long term. The position is predominantly working in the hospital/surgery with a few reception and occasional Saturday morning shifts. This role would suit a nurse who wants to work with a team that love their jobs and have a passion for delivering world class patient care. Our ideal candidate is fun, well organised, communicates well with the team and loves to build relationships with the clients. You will need relevant veterinary nursing qualifications and a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a Multi Vet Practice.
In return, we are offering:
- Generous remuneration (commensurate with experience)
- Access to a wide support network with like-minded professionals
- Opportunity for a long-term career
- An interesting role where no two days are the same!
- A dynamic and supportive team environment
- Ability to work with local rescue groups and make a real difference!
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to Mel & Rory at robinamgr@petstockvet.com.au
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