Vet Nurses and other support staff
Animal Attendant and Grooming Vacancies
Sydney Animal Hospitals - Norwest, Bella Vista, North-West Sydney, NSW (posted 18th July) Animal Attendant
Animal Attendant – Casual
Sydney Animal Hospitals Norwest
An exciting position had become available for an Animal Attendant.
About Us:
Sydney Animal Hospitals – Norwest is looking for a friendly, self-motivated animal attendant who is passionate about providing the highest quality of care for pets while boarding in our hospital.
We have extensive boarding facility available for dogs and cats.
Key Responsibilities:
- Walk boarding dog and hospital patients
- General husbandry of our boarding animals including: Clean and disinfect cages, runs and cat condos.
- Manage laundry
- Bath boarding dogs
- Perform general cleaning in all areas of the hospital
- Assist veterinary staff with inpatient treatments
Candidate Criteria:
- Experience in the industry would be an asset, but not essential.
- Motivated attitude, able to make a difference in pet care
- Willingness to learn
- Work well independently
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Eye for detail
- The ability to follow protocols and procedures
- Ideal position for studying nurse or vet student
Hours:
- 12-16 hours per week with possible weekend shifts
Please forward applications
For further information
https://www.sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au/
We look forward to hearing from you!
University of Sydney Camperdown, Inner West Sydney NSW (posted 17th July) Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
- Full-time continuing contingent on the continuation of external funding
- Located on the Camperdown Campus at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UVTHS)
- Exciting opportunity to provide the best support for our nurses and veterinarians
- Base Salary HEO2 $72,845 - $74,952 p.a (38 hours per week) + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for Veterinary Assistant to assist our nurses and veterinarians during treatments and with the daily care of hospital patients and boarders. They also carry out routine tasks to support the care of patients and boarders at the hospital.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- assist with overall care for animals and support veterinarians and nurses where required
- assist with animal handling during general treatments under direction of treating veterinarian or nurse
- support students with animal handling during rotations
- assist with the restocking and cleaning of consultation rooms and treatment areas
- provide support in responding to basic stakeholder enquiries, ensuring communication is clear and timely, and assist in maintaining up-to-date stakeholder records
- assist in compiling data for reports, ensuring the information aligns with university systems, and help the team adhere to basic compliance standards
- follow established health and safety guidelines, promptly report any hazards, and ensure personal workspace is maintained in a safe and orderly manner.
As well as providing gold standard patient care, UVTHS provides an invaluable teaching experience for our final year veterinary students and residents. You will work closely with Specialists, residents and interns in all fields.
To learn more about the Sydney School of Veterinary Science click here
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Veterinary Assistant who has:
- a Certificate II in Animal Care and/or advanced veterinary nursing experience in a small animal veterinary hospital environment
- the ability to communicate with the nurses and veterinarians
- demonstrated the ability to cope with general practice caseloads in a busy working environment
- demonstrated the ability to explain nursing procedures to colleagues
- relevant knowledge of animal care and handling.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted here - Apply
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, Human Resources by email recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au
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Applications Close
Sunday 28 July 2024 11:59 PM
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Macquarie Vet Hospital, North Ryde, North West Sydney, NSW (posted 20th June) Doggy Daycare Host
We are looking for a motivated, lovely doggy daycare host to join our team at Macquarie Veterinary Hospital and Doggy Daycare!
We have two hosts that split the hours currently (Monday-Friday from 7:30-6pm) but we’re keen to get somebody on board to help with the load for 10-25 hours per week.
We cap the number of dogs to a maximum of 15 per day and all dogs are regulars’ visitors, so you get to know them and the owners really well. The owners are lovely and the staff up in the clinic are super helpful and there if you need.
If you have a background in nursing, dog training or animal behaviour then that’d be great too!
So, if you're ready to join a clinic striving for the best in pet and client care, then please send your application through to Ellie at: team@macquarievets.com.au
We look forward to you joining the team!
Baldivis Veterinary Hospital, South-East Rockingham, South Perth, WA (posted 11th June) Animal Attendant
Join Our Team at Baldivis Veterinary Hospital as an Animal Attendant!
Are you passionate about animals and currently pursuing your Certificate II in Animal Care or similar. Baldivis Veterinary Hospital is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Animal Attendant to join our team!
Position Details: Work alongside an amazing team of Vets and Nurses to help care for our patients. This opportunity will provide invaluable experience and compliment studies in this area.
Work Schedule: 2 to 3 days during the week and 1 weekend shift. No night shifts required.
Location: Baldivis Veterinary Hospital
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing and upkeeping laundry duties
- Cleaning of the general hospital area
- Cleaning cages and Kennels
- Providing food, water, and litter trays to patients
- Walking patients and coordinating with nurses regarding toileting and other needs
- Cuddle therapy to sick pets
- Replenishing of stock levels as needed
- Managing rubbish and waste disposal
Candidate Requirements:
- Must be able to listen and follow instructions meticulously
- Kind, patient, has a love for animals and is willing to learn
- Ready to undertake extensive cleaning tasks
What We Offer:
- A supportive environment to help you complete your Certificate II or similar tasks
- Hands-on experience in a busy veterinary hospital
- Opportunities for professional growth and learning
If you have a love for animals and a desire to learn, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to become a part of the Baldivis Veterinary Hospital family.
To Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to drdanaedunn@baldivisvet.com.au
We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
To see clinic photos click here
Veterinary Specialist Services Underwood, City of Logan, QLD (posted 28th May) Animal Attendant
Animal Attendant - Full Time
Veterinary Specialist Services is a group of specialist Vet Hospitals located throughout SE Queensland with dedicated, highly skilled veterinarians and nurses providing world class animal care.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an energetic, and compassionate person to take on the role of Animal Attendant at our Underwood Hospital.
The purpose of this full-time role is to provide general animal care and to clean all areas of the hospital to ensure high clinical hygiene standards are maintained.
Reporting to the Nurse Manager responsibilities include:
- All areas of animal handling and restraint including walking of patients, providing environmental enrichment for in-patients and assisting with restraining for in-patient procedures
- Assist veterinarians and nurses with treatment of patients as required.
- Assist with equipment cleaning and sterilising in surgical department
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness across all wards, patient cages, runs, yards and maintain a high level of the hygiene across the hospital, both inside and out
- Restocking of veterinary consumables and equipment
- Assist the housekeeping team with laundry
- General cleaning such as emptying bins, tidying benches, and washing patient dishes as required
The successful candidate will possess:
- At least one year in the companion animal industry (Vet clinic and/or boarding facility)
- Ability to demonstrate experience in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A high level of attention to detail
- Ability to follow direction
- Possess a friendly, flexible, and approachable manner
- Be an animal lover
- Outstanding punctuality & reliability
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent health for a highly physical task list
This is a full-time role with availability Mon-Fri between the hours 7am-7pm, no weekend work required.
If this sounds like the role for you then please contact us on the details below. We welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss this role with you further.
Enquiries:
Check out our website: http://vss.net.au/
Give us a call: 07 3841 7011
Send us an email: hr@vss.net.au
Port Adelaide Veterinary Clinic, North West Adelaide, SA (posted 28th May) Animal Attendant
Animal Attendant - Full Time or Part Time
Are you just waiting for the right opportunity to stand up and stand out?
Are you ready and willing to accept the challenge of becoming part of a veterinary team that is redefining conventional veterinary norms?
Are you naturally enthusiastic and energetic?
Would you be excited about an opportunity to bring value, to grow and to become a part of something that we would consider to be exceptional within the industry?
If you have the commitment to being and becoming more, then we will teach you everything you need to know.
We are guided by our core values: care, attention to detail and shared responsibility. These values form the cornerstone of what we do.
As a member of our team, you will become part of a culture where:
- Growing and learning are the norm
- We care about each other enough to both give and receive feedback
- We love being busy
- We are comfortable asking for help and are willing to step in and help each other at any time
This is an entry level position for an assistant to join our nursing team with the intention of moving you into a nursing role (once you have gained the right qualifications and training).
It is a full time or part-time position (with some Saturday morning commitments) specifically designed to work around your study timetable.
Candidates will be required to enrol to study veterinary nursing for the first time in 2023/24 or currently be completing their studies in certificates 2, 3 or 4.
Please submit your resume to: lisa.scheepers@portadelaidevet.com.au
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