Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - ACT
The Gables Veterinary Group, Monash, ACT (posted 15th July)
At The Gables Veterinary Clinic, we are a friendly, close-knit team that works hard to provide the best care possible for our patients. As a long-standing small animal vet in the Monash area, our practice requires staff who are motivated and passionate, able to work well in a team and autonomously. Our vet nurses are essential to achieving the best possible outcome for our patients.
Providing consultations, diagnostics, and surgeries as well as, ongoing palliative and behavioural care. We strive to help our patients lead happy and healthy lives.
Benefits of Joining Us:
- Competitive hourly rate and benefits package.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Access to training centres, online courses and dedicated nurse programs.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
- Staff discounts, including Health and Wellbeing benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus’
- Paid parental leave and return to work bonus
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What We’re Looking For:
- Holds certificate IV in Vet Nursing or equivalent qualification.
- Strong experience in nursing and handling a variety of cases.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay calm under pressure.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- A positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
- A genuine passion for animal care and a commitment to providing the best service to our clients and their pets.
About The Role
- Assisting our veterinarians with routine exams and procedures
- Providing surgical and hospital nursing care, including anaesthetic monitoring
- Delivering pre- and post-operative patient care, as well as offering grief support to clients
- Administering medications and preparing treatments as required
- Managing the admission and discharge process for surgical and hospital patients
- Communicating treatment plans and updates to clients
- Performing blood collection, testing, and IV catheter placement
- Assisting with diagnostic imaging (x-rays and ultrasounds)
- Supporting dental care, including scale and polish and performing dental x-rays
- Contributing to day-to-day nursing tasks to support our vets and team in providing the highest standard of patient care
Apply Now!
If you’re looking to make a real impact in a vibrant, rewarding clinic, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of our amazing team at The Gables Vet Group.
Send your resume and cover letter to steph.dealmeida@vet.partners for a confidential discussion.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Belconnen Animal Hospital, Weetangera, North-Western Canberra (posted 11th June)
Belconnen Animal Hospital is looking for a Full-time/Part-time Vet Nurse to join their collaborative and supportive team!
Are you a passionate and skilled veterinary nurse looking for vibrant and welcoming city to call home? Look no further than Canberra, Australia's capital, where you can enjoy a fulfilling career and an excellent quality of life.
Why Canberra?
Canberra is an exciting, modern city surrounded by beautiful nature reserves, parks, and lakes. It offers a perfect balance of urban living with easy access to outdoor adventures. From the rich cultural experiences at the National Gallery and museums to hiking in the nearby Brindabellas, Canberra is perfect for anyone who loves both city life and nature. With a vibrant food scene, family-friendly communities, and excellent public services, it's a great place to live and work.
The Opportunity:
Our clinic is looking for a dedicated veterinary nurse to join our compassionate and talented team. In this role, you'll have the chance to work with a wide range of animals, providing high-quality care in a supportive and dynamic environment. Whether you're assisting in surgery, performing diagnostics, or offering post-operative care, your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
- A supportive team environment where your input is valued
- Work-life balance with flexible hours and the option to enjoy Canberra's outdoor lifestyle
- Access to modern facilities and equipment
Who you are:
We are looking for a qualified and experienced vet nurse who is passionate about animal care.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
- Be highly motivated and have excellent communication skills
- Be committed to providing compassionate, top-notch care to animals
- Enjoy working collaboratively in a busy clinic setting
Live in Canberra - Where life is better!
Living in Canberra means having the best of both worlds: the conveniences of a thriving city and the tranquillity of nature. The cost of living is relatively affordable compared to larger cities like Sydney or Melbourne, and you'll have the opportunity to experience everything from cultural festivals to outdoor sports, all year round.
Ready to join us?
If you're looking for a career in a dynamic and supportive veterinary clinic while enjoying the wonderful lifestyle Canberra offers, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now or contact us for more information about this exciting opportunity steph.dealmeida@vet.partners.
Bungendore Veterinary Surgery, Queanbeyan Region, NSW near ACT Border (posted 20th May)
We are seeking a full-time Veterinary Receptionist OR full-time employee to work between a small animal nursing role and reception role. Bungendore Veterinary Surgery is a busy rural mixed practice close to Canberra and Queanbeyan. We strive for excellent patient care and customer service and we are privileged to have a fun and hard-working team.
The responsibilities and duties would include:
- Taking telephone calls
- Booking patient appointments
- Billing counter sales
- Liaising with clients, veterinarians, laboratories etc.
- Typing documents and letters.
- Responding to enquiries from new and existing clients (in person, over the phone, via email) in a timely and professional manner
- Providing a positive experience for clients whilst undertaking front-of-house duties
- Assisting clients when needed such as helping them with purchases to their car
- Welcoming pets into the clinic and helping to make an animal’s experience as stress free as possible
- Ensuring the reception area and waiting room remain clean and well presented
- Working collaboratively alongside other reception staff
- Other duties as directed by the Practice Manager
+/- small animal nursing role which would include: patient care, assisting with procedures, monitoring patients, client education, maintaining the clinic, sample collection, record keeping and assisting with surgery.
The right person for the role would have the following attributes:
- A warm and welcoming personality
- The ability to empathise with people experiencing emotionally difficult times
- Communicates professionally, positively, and with attention to detail - particularly with regards to phone manner and personal interactions
- Have good time management
- An ability to work well as part of a team
- Find satisfaction in maintaining a well-organised, and tidy environment
- Good computer and communication skills
- Experience in the veterinary or animal care industry, though this would not be essential.
This is a rewarding and challenging role where you will be well supported. This full-time position also has flexible work hours that can be negotiated. Pay rates above award commensurate with experience.
Contact Stacy at Bungendore Vet 02 6238 1133, or stacygwyth@gmail.com if interested
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