Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - WA and NT
Vetwest, South Perth WA (posted 22nd July)
Vetwest South Perth are seeking an experienced veterinary nurse to join the team!
Vetwest South Perth is seeking an experienced, self-motivated veterinary nurse to join their energetic, dynamic team.
South Perth is a busy hospital with a large team of vets and nurses. Every day is unique with a good range of surgeries and medical cases to keep things interesting. The successful candidate must display initiative and want the opportunity to nurse at a higher level, utilising their existing skills as well as continuing to learn and develop new ones. We offer support, training and encourage continuing education.
About you
Essential:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or the equivalent.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a veterinary nursing role.
- VSB registration which you will be reimbursed for.
The successful applicant will possess the ability to:
- Work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
- Remain calm and react quickly in stressful and emergency situations.
- Display a high degree of empathy and understanding towards the needs of the patients, the clients, and the veterinary health care team.
The Benefits
- Salary is above award and will be dependent on the experience you bring to the role.
- 4 weeks annual leave
- Full-time (38 hours)
- Generous staff discount
- Experienced network of support from within the clinic and the bigger Vetwest and Vetpartners community including CPD and training course
- An opportunity to create long lasting patient and client relationships
- Regular team meetings, training sessions and team social events
- A focus on recognition, celebration of success' and individualised career development plans
- Access to and training in quality equipment and programs such as Smartflow, dental radiology, blood gas, anaesthetic monitoring machines, IDEXX and more.
About us
Vetwest Animal Hospitals are a leading and highly regarded multi-vet company. Across our 16 locations, Vetwest Animal Hospitals are committed to providing excellence in veterinary care. Our aim is to provide a friendly work environment with an emphasis on high standards of care and continuing education. It is also a workplace that is focused on mental health and we are passionate about creating longevity in the industry.
Our South Perth hospital is a purpose built, fully-equipped hospital and provides a great working environment which is busy, stimulating and well managed. The hospital offers:
- 3 consulting rooms, laboratory, an isolation ward and separate dog and cat wards
- Treatment room and surgical theatre
- Digital Radiology, Ultrasonography, IDEXX in house Pathology, IM3 Dental machine, Dental X-ray,
- BM5 and BM3 patient monitoring machines
- Experienced vets with excellent knowledge and skill
- Home of our luxury cat boarding facility, Cats in the City
VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please Apply Now
Brighton Vet, Butler, Outer Northern Perth, WA (posted 22nd July)
Brighton Vets is needing to replace one of our well loved nurses on a casual basis! We are a close team who enjoys a challenge, we prioritise good relationships with our patients and each other, and an excellent standard of veterinary care.
We are a 4 vet practice with lovely clients and patients, we have all of the standard in-house laboratory testing, ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiographs and dental x-rays. Our vets are approachable, experienced and friendly, and the existing nursing team is high energy and welcoming. We have a very low staff turn over rate, and are looking for a new team member to fit in seamlessly with our well rounded team for a long term position.
Our ideal candidate:
- An easy-going, happy team member
- Certificate IV vet nursing ideal
- Strong clinical experience preferred
About the role:
- Welcoming and liaising with our loyal clients
- Assisting with surgery, hospital, and day-to-day clinic operations
- Work with our close-knit team to ensure seamless patient care and client satisfaction
VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please Apply Now
Mundijong Veterinary Hospital, Outer Southern Perth, WA (posted 22nd July)
Job Opportunity: Veterinary Nurse
Location: Mundijong Vet
Hours: Variable including Saturday rotation
Are you passionate about animal care and eager to support your local community?
Following the successful reopening of Mundijong Vet, we are excited to share that we are expanding our hours of operations to include Saturdays and as a result are seeking additional nursing support to join our experienced nursing team.
About Us: At Mundijong Vet, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional veterinary care to our beloved local pets. Our commitment to the community drives us to provide the best possible services, ensuring that every visit is a positive experience for both pets and their owners.
The Role:
- Providing compassionate care to our patients and their owners.
- Assisting veterinarians with medical procedures and surgeries.
- Managing patient records and ensuring accurate documentation.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Offering excellent customer service to our valued clients.
Why Join Us?
- Support Our Locals: Be a part of a team dedicated to supporting the local community and their pets.
- Flexible Hours: Enjoy a flexible schedule with the opportunity to work on Saturdays and provide support during the week.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate and experienced team committed to providing top-notch veterinary care.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive setting, including farm pets and exotics.
Requirements:
- Qualified Veterinary Nurse with relevant certifications.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- A compassionate and empathetic approach to animal care.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Prior experience in a veterinary clinic is preferred.
If you are a dedicated and caring individual who wants to help us serve our community's pets, we would love to hear from you!
How to Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are passionate about joining the Mundijong Vet team to enquiries@mundijongvet.com.au
Vetwest Canning Vale, Southern Perth, WA (posted 19th July)
🐾 Join Our Pawsome Team as a Veterinary Nurse! 🐾
Are you passionate about providing top-notch care to our furry friends? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? If so, we want YOU to join our team at Vetwest Canning Vale!
We are a bustling small animal clinic located south of the river, dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care with a touch of warmth and compassion. Our team is not just colleagues; we're a tight-knit family who values teamwork, positivity, and a good dose of fun!
Responsibilities:
- Assist our veterinarians in providing high-quality care to our animal patients.
- Perform nursing procedures with precision and care, including administering medications, collecting samples, assisting with surgeries, monitoring anaesthetics, placing IV catheters, nursing consults, reception duties, completing comprehensive nursing notes, patient admissions and discharges, caring for hospital patients etc.
- Educate pet owners on proper care techniques and treatment plans.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the clinic to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for both patients and clients.
- Collaborate closely with the team to ensure seamless patient care and client satisfaction.
Requirements:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- At least 18 months experience post qualification as a veterinary nurse in a small animal hospital.
- Strong communication skills and a compassionate demeanour.
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Dedication to upholding the highest standards of animal care and welfare.
- Must be available to work a rotating Saturday roster.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- A supportive and friendly work environment with a close-knit team.
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Generous employee discounts on veterinary services and products.
- Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.
- Access to employee benefits through Vet Partners including discounts for insurance, gym memberships, wellbeing products and more.
- Paid maternity leave
At Vetwest Canning Vale we believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, support and growth. Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their families while being part of a team that feels like home.
If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with us, apply today! We can't wait to welcome you to our furry family. 🐾
VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please Apply Now
Greencross Vets Butler, Outer Northern Perth, WA (posted 18th July)
Are you looking to join a genuinely friendly, caring team who are passionate about providing great patient standards of care and customer service?
We are looking for a Full Time or Part Time Veterinary Nurse to join the team at our Butler Clinic!
Greencross Vets Butler is one of our newer clinics in the area! Co-located next door to a Petbarn store we have 4 consultation rooms, 1 theatre, separate dog ward, x-ray, ultrasound, and in house lab equipment - this is a modern and completely purpose-built clinic with a loyal and growing client base!
We are a friendly bunch who love to have fun while working, we are ready for an Experienced Vet Nurse join our diverse and supportive team!
What you’ll be doing each day;
- Offering great customer service in person and over the phone, including booking appointments and giving advice
- Handling animals with a calm, caring and fear-free mindset
- 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
What you’ll bring;
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- 3+ years clinical nursing experience
- Applicants must be confident with surgery
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Strong communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Experience with Rx works (preferred but not essential)
We want to hear from you about what matters most in your career and how we can play a role in that development - Click Here and Apply Today!
Greencross Vets Joondalup, Northern Perth, WA (posted 18th July)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
Are you looking for something different? Really different?
A clinic that is run with a ‘village vet’ feel, with all the benefits of being under a corporate umbrella?
Greencross Vets Joondalup is a rapidly expanding clinic, and we are looking for a Full-Time Experienced Vet Nurse to join our amazing team and grow with us. We consider ourselves to be not just work colleagues, but a real ‘family’, where we all support each other in every aspect of our life and career and maintain long-term working relationships.
What does this look like?
- Flexibility when required for family/personal circumstances (e.g., school events, medical appointments)
- Regular team social events - dinners, evenings out, fun activities (e.g., mini golf)
- Monthly team meetings where every team member gets the opportunity to have their views and ideas heard (and acted on!)
- We are very passionate about ensuring that our staff are all looked after, and that their efforts are both recognised and rewarded
What do we want from you?
- We are looking for someone who is motivated, passionate and loves coming to work each day
- You'll be Certificate IV qualified with experience in guiding and mentoring Junior Nurses and fostering our positive team environment
- 3+ years clinical experience with an extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Experience with Rx works is preferred but not essential
Sound like your next role? We would love to meet you! Click Here and Apply Now!
Bassendean Veterinary Hospital, NE Perth, WA (posted 18th July)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time or Part Time
We are looking for a full time and/or part time qualified vet nurses to join our vibrant team of 3 vets and 4 vet nurses. We are needing to fill 42-45 hrs a week so anyone looking for full time hours to just a few hours a week can apply.
We are a busy small animal practice, located approximately 15 min North of the Perth CBD, most of our staff are long standing and highly experienced and are looking forward to welcoming and mentoring a new team member.
The practice is well equipped with in house lab, digital xray and laser to name a few. The practice has been recently refurbished and is located 20 minutes north of the Perth CBD.
We are a client focused practice with many long term, loyal clients who have developed a genuine rapport with our staff so we need someone who enjoys chatting with people and developing real relationships with clients and their pets.
The position/s will involve both surgical nursing and reception work.
We can offer:
- Great work environment - we want a work place where everyone is happy and healthy
- Support and mentoring from highly experienced nurses and vets to further your skillset
- Large range of cases to keep you challenged and satisfied .
If this job sounds suitable for you then contact Tony at: bassvet@iinet.net.au
Vetwest Carine, Duncraig, N Perth WA (posted 17th July)
Casual Veterinary Nurse
Vetwest Carine is looking for experienced motivated individuals to provide support to our nursing team for annual leave and sick leave coverage. Our hospital has a large surgical and medical caseload so the successful applicant would be one who thrives working in a fast-paced environment.
Our Vet Nurses cover all aspects of veterinary nursing, from assisting with a wide surgical case load, blood sampling and in-house pathology, cannula placement, to animal handling. There is also a component of reception duties including answering client enquiries over the phone, updating patient records, making appointments and discharge of patients.
About us
Vetwest Animal Hospitals are a leading and highly regarded multi-vet company. We have 16 locations North of the River and are committed to providing excellence in veterinary care. Our aim is to provide a healthier and happy life for pets with an emphasis on high standards of care and continuing education.
We provide a great working environment which is busy, stimulating and well managed. We offer:
- Several consulting rooms, dog and cat wards, an isolation ward and surgical theatres.
- Digital Radiology, Ultrasonography, IDEXX in house Pathology and Blood Gas, IM3 Dental machine, Dental X-ray.
- BM5 or Surgivet patient monitoring machines.
- Our veterinarian team offers a strong surgical and medical case load.
- Great team of vets and nurses.
About you
Essential:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or the equivalent.
- Registered with the VSBWA.
- A minimum of 2 years experience in a veterinary nursing role.
The successful applicant will possess the ability to:
- Work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
- Remain calm and react quickly in stressful and emergency situations.
- Display a high degree of empathy and understanding towards the needs of the patients, the clients and the veterinary health care team.
- Work regular shifts – 3 to 4 days per week
The Benefits
- Salary is above award and will be dependent on the experience you bring to the role.
- Continued training and education to assist you in the role.
- Generous staff discount policy.
VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please submit your resume to steph.dealmeida@vet.partners or contact 1800 VET JOB.
Western Australian Vet Emergency & Specialty WAVES, Success, Southern Perth, WA (posted 16th July)
FULL-TIME SURGICAL NURSE REQUIRED
Western Australian Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (WAVES) is currently looking for a Full Time Surgery Nurse to join our team.
WAVES opened in Success, WA in May 2013 and is a continually growing specialty veterinary hospital. The surgery department is one of seven services currently operating within the hospital.
Every day here is challenging, you never know what you are going to see next.
At WAVES you will get more responsibility and be able to influence what happens with the patients. You will learn so much and there is always more to learn. You get to do fun stuff like scrubbing into and anaesthesia monitoring for major surgical procedures, including Total Hip Replacements, Spinal Decompression, Patella Groove Replacement, Arthroscopic and Laparoscopic procedures, External and Internal fixation of fractures, Arthrodesis procedures, TECA’s, Perineal Urethrostomy, Thoracotomy, Laparotomy, BOAS, Skin Reconstruction and many more. There is also, MRI and CT imaging to see and of course you get to know all sorts of instrumentation.
You will be providing patients with the highest standards of care and feel confident that you are doing the best for people’s pets.
WAVES is committed to finding the right team to staff our hospital over the long term. We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and dedicated nurses who understand that veterinary nursing isn’t a 9-5 job, are genuinely interested in surgical veterinary procedures and are willing to consistently provide quality patient care in a sometimes-hectic environment. You need to have a Certificate IV in veterinary nursing or equivalent and must have at least 2 years of experience in general practice. Previous experience in a referral hospital would be a big advantage however your approach is the most important thing to us. You will get training, continuing education and workplace support if you have the right attitude, but only lack the experience.
Please only apply if you are flexible within your working hours and you have a real passion for surgery.
Your work will include preparing patients for surgery including blood-taking, catheter placement, clip and prep of surgical site, anaesthetic monitoring or scrubbing in, care of patients whilst in hospital and liaising with their owners, instrument cleaning and sterilization.
You must be able to work efficiently within our team environment supporting our surgeons and all our team members.
You will be working with our interns and surgeons as a team to help the patients through their procedures and facilitate the highest standard of patient care until they are discharged home.
You will need to encourage and support all staff in the team, especially junior or less experienced members whether they are nurses or vets. You will need to spot things that require doing and get on with them without being asked. To make sure the hospital keeps running smoothly, you will need to keep the hospital clean, walk dogs to let them stretch their legs and have a sniff, stock shelves, keep the laundry moving and cuddle patients as required. If you have time, you can have a coffee too.
In return for your hard work and dedication, WAVES will:
- Give you the training you need
- Encourage and support your further education over the years
- Provide a healthy and happy workplace for you and everyone else
- Deal with any negative workplace behaviour in any form to make sure you enjoy working here with us
- Provide you with a challenging and satisfying career
- Provide all the equipment you require to optimally care for your patients
- Genuinely care about you as a member of the WAVES family and respect your opinion on how WAVES can be improved
Surgical veterinary nursing is not for everyone. To take on this job you need emotional resilience, staying power, a belief that miracles are possible (they are), and a healthy dose of pragmatism. However, the rewards can be amazing! You will love the team and get a real buzz from working with us.
We take recruitment very seriously because we know it is important to get the right people and it is also important that you are going to like working with us. We want to build up a team of people who will stay for years, be part of the WAVES family, and grow with us.
If you think that you may be the person we are looking for please email a cover letter and your CV attention to Cathy at wavets@bigpond.com. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
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Perth Veterinary Specialists, Osborne Park, North Western Perth, WA (posted 12th July)
Full-time Specialists Veterinary Nurse - Perth Veterinary Specialists
We are offering rare opportunities for experienced veterinary nurses with a passion for continuing their professional development to join our team of renowned specialists and talented support staff. Hone your trade to specialist level by working with some of WA's premier medicine, surgical, oncology, imaging, anaesthesia or emergency nurses and clinicians.
While there are part time and full time roles available, our commitment to the skills development of our people means that they might be across any of the departments as people internally choose roles than most align with their interests and passions. This means that - for the right candidates - we could have openings available in multiple departments, either full time, part time or casual.
Nurses who join our team will not only be supported to develop to their full potential in highly specialised areas, they'll also be empowered to help build the success of your team and the organisation as a whole.
About you:
We’re seeking experienced nurses, ideally from a specialist background or with significant GP experience and a willingness to learn and adapt to the nuances of specialty practice.
You’ll be passionate about your professional development, have exciting goals for your future, and a passion for being part of making the workday of those around you fun, productive, and inviting.
We're eager to meet nurses with demonstrated high level of organisational skills, attention to detail, a drive to make the clinical journey positive for our patients and clients.
Exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to building positive relationships to create the best outcomes for patients, clients, and the team.
Initiative and proactiveness is also a favourite skill here!
About us:
Perth Veterinary Specialists is home to world-leading specialists, with Surgery, Medicine, Imaging, Oncology, Anaesthesia and Urgent Care departments all working together for patient outcomes and client experience.
We have a new General Manager with a passion for the people of the veterinary industry, and are excited to be planning for our move to a brand new facility in the next 18 months. This offers a unique opportunity to be a part of continuously developing a highly skilled team and world-class service as we look to the future of our profession and how we can be at the forefront of it.
If this exciting role sounds like you, please get in touch. Don’t delay as applications will close when we find the perfect fit.
VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please Apply Now
Fur Life Vet Bunbury, South-West WA (posted 10th July)
Mixed Animal Veterinary Nurse - Fur Life Vet Bunbury
Full time position | Experienced vet nurse |50% equine | 50% small animal
Continuing CE and training encouraged and supported | VNCA membership paid for
Clinic and Flare discounts | Employee assistance program
About Us:
Fur Life Vet Bunbury (Harradine and Associates Veterinary Surgeons) has an exciting opportunity for a mixed animal veterinary nurse to join our established hospital and team.
Our hospital has been locally operated for over 5o years and is an important part of the local community. We have a great team of vets and nurses and a great client base. We aim to provide a high standard of medical and surgical knowledge and treatment to our small animal and equine patients in a friendly, compassionate hospital environment.
Bunbury is a large regional coastal city without the Perth hustle and bustle but only 2 hours away from all the capital city services. We have fantastic schools to choose from, good retail, entertainment, and sporting facilities. For those who appreciate wine and gourmet produce, we are within easy reach of the Margaret River region.
About the Position:
We are looking for a full time, experienced veterinary nurse to complement our team. We require a nurse with equine handling skills and companion animal nursing skills.
This is a hands-on nursing role for an experienced nurse; you will need to have the skill set and confidence to place IV catheters, set up fluids, monitor anaesthetics to a high standard, perform nurse consults, do basic pathology and assist in the equine side of our veterinary clinic.
About you:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Technician Degree is essential
- 2+ years' experience in a busy practice. Well-rounded nursing skills and experience with training and mentoring other clinical staff
- Registered Veterinary Nurses are highly regarded.
- Commitment to promoting a positive workplace culture and continuing to improve and grow our clinic.
- Equine handling skills and experience.
Apiam Benefits and Perks:
- Generous clinic discounts for your own fur babies.
- VNCA membership paid for and AVNAT registration encouraged.
- Access to VetEducation as ongoing CE and upskilling is supported and encouraged.
- Access paid Volunteer Leave, extra Parental Leave and Apiam Wellness Day - extra day of annual leave!
- Discounts from various retail, travel, fitness and health providers (including Kmart and Woolworths!)
- Work life balance and mental health taken seriously, we have our own Mental Health First Aid Officer and an excellent Employee Assistance Program (free and confidential counselling sessions for you or your immediate family).
At Apiam Animal Health we genuinely support and encourage nurse upskilling and professional development. We offer yearly discussions around career development, free monthly webinars, provide opportunities of secondment to other clinic locations across Australia and career progression pathways.
How to Apply:
If you would like to join us at Fur Life Vet Bunbury, then please apply here with your resume and cover letter.
Cannington Veterinary Hospital, Beckenham, South Perth, WA (posted 3rd July)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time or Part Time
About us:
Cannington Veterinary Hospital has offered personalised veterinary care to small companion animals for many years. The dedicated and experienced team provide professional care to cats and dogs along with a pet adoption service. Cannington will provide you with valuable experience in all facets of a small companion veterinary practice, backed by a supportive, friendly team.
The Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a full-time basis (or part-time basis - we are flexible for the right person!). We are looking for someone that is equally comfortable on reception or in theatre, who loves what they do.
Responsibilities will include:
- Providing support to our veterinarians in all aspects of vet nursing
- Provision of high standard patient and customer care
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Assisting with reception and administration tasks as required
To be successful for this position, you will have:
- Certificate IV qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse.
- Previous experience as a Vet Nurse, with knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures would prove beneficial.
- An empathetic, caring person that always advocates for their patients.
- An eye for detail, a good work ethic and a willingness to keep learning and improving both themselves and the practice.
- An ability to work well in a team and genuinely support the team
- Initiative and good time management skills.
- Must be available to work a rotating Saturday (1 in 4)
What’s on offer:
- Comprehensive induction and onboarding to assist you to transition into our team, with continual training and development opportunities.
- Work/life balance with a flexible roster with a 4 day working week.
- We are proud to be Great Place to Work – Certified!
- Novated vehicle leasing options.
- Know that you are making a highly valuable contribution by caring for and achieving effective outcomes for our patients, clients, and the wider community.
- Flare HR Perks & discounts on everyday expenses including groceries, electronics, entertainment, fuel, restaurants, fashion brands and more.
- Alongside paid Parental Leave we offer Paid Purrental Leave – because we love our fur babies.
- Access to our VC Learning Academy - online learning portal.
- Personal Wellness – Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Being a part of the national Vets Central Network, you will have access to a wide support network with like-minded professionals.
If you would like to apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@vetscentral.com.au
West Coast Veterinary Hospital, Forrestdale, Southern Perth WA (posted 1st July) Equine Nurse
West Coast Vets is looking for the right person to join our equine nursing team for the 2024 breeding season (starting mid August-approx mid Feb-to be discussed). The position would be for 4 days a week (38 hours minimum). Located Forrestdale Western Australia.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee care of equine and farm animals
- General nursing activities across the hospital
- Ability to be on call (1/10 weeks approximately)
- Maintenance of high clinical standards (emergency, medicine and surgery)
The ideal applicant
This role will suit an enthusiastic and passionate vet nurse.
The successful applicant ideally should have:
- Minimum of 2 years veterinary nursing experience (can be discussed if doesn't meet this requirement)
- Excellent horse handling skills
- Exceptional patient care and clinical standards.
- The ability to work independently and within a team
- Self motivated and be able to follow instructions
- Be able to work well under pressure/stressful situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Registration as a veterinary nurse in Western Australia
- Covid vaccinated
About us
West Coast Veterinary Hospital is a purpose-built veterinary hospital that opened in early 2017. Our state-of-the-art hospital is located in Forrestdale, Western Australia, 20 mins south of the Perth CBD. Our caseload is 55% small animals, 40% equine and 5% farm animals. We have three spacious operating theatres, three SA consulting rooms, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, digital radiography, MRI and ultrasonography facilities. Our clinic is a great place to work, with low staff turn-over and an exciting and varied caseload.
Salary and benefits
- The remuneration for this position would be consistent with the award wage for a casual veterinary nurse.
How to apply:
Please send a short email & CV to robyn@westcoastvets.com.au. Additional information is available by calling 9393 3373.
Comet Bay Vet Hospital, Golden Bay, South of Perth, WA (posted 21st June)
Veterinary Nurse/Receptionist – Part time 10-20hrs/week
About the role:
We are a state-of-the-art small animal vet hospital in Golden Bay, dedicated to providing excellent client service.
We are looking for an exceptional vet nurse who thrives in providing excellent client service to pet parents to join our young and energetic team. We are a closely knit team of thirteen.
Our nurses enjoy each other’s company both at work and outside of work. So if you are looking for a place where you will feel at home and the owner listens to you, this could be the role for you.
The successful applicant will work with a busy nursing and reception team and will need to be able to:
- Excel in a busy environment
- Manage a busy phone line and make appointments
- Liaise and greet owners as they arrive
- Collecting payments & handling cash
- Assist and support our team of veterinarians i.e., preparation of animals for surgery, anaesthetic monitoring, co-ordination of clinic admissions,
- Create and receive orders as well as stock control
- Update social media accounts
- Provide assistance to other nursing/support staff as required and maintain a friendly, helpful manner at all times.
- Keeping the public areas, reception and consulting rooms neat and tidy
- Provide general animal care, including feeding, cleaning, exercising of animals in care, without requiring any veterinary supervision or requiring additional assistance
About You:
- Minimum 1 year experience, exceptional new graduates or Cert IV students welcome to apply.
- Experience working alongside an advanced surgical vet will be an added advantage
- Able to use initiative
- Passionate about providing exceptional client service.
- Attention to detail
- Highly organised
- Effective listening skills
- Practice high levels of cleanliness
- Ability to work in a team and remain calm under pressure
- Positive disposition
What you will get:
Supportive and positive team environment to learn new skills and build your career
You will get the opportunity to work alongside an advanced vet surgeon
To apply for this position, please email your CV along with a covering letter to: admin@cometbayvet.com.au
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Success Veterinary Hospital, Southern Perth WA (posted 21st June)
Veterinary Nurse
About Us
Success Veterinary Hospital is located in Perth’s southern suburbs. We are a well-established, small animal practice with 3 very experienced Veterinarians and 5 amazing Vet Nurses! We have lovely clients, who are a pleasure to deal with and we strive to give the very best patient care for their fur babies. We are a pro-active team, who work well together to ensure the hospitals daily duties are completed efficiently and at a high standard.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and qualified Veterinary Nurse, to join our team on a part-time basis. Our ideal the candidate will have a friendly and customer focused personality, who enjoys the diversity within a small animal practice. The position is roughly 27-30 hours per week (Monday - Thursday). We have a 3-week rotation roster, that gives a great work and life balance.
To be successful for this position, you will have:
- A Cert IV Vet Nursing
- Demonstrated previous experience as a Vet Nurse.
- VSB WA registration
- Driver’s license
- An empathetic, caring nurse that always advocates for their patients.
- Exceptional communication skills to build relationships with our clients.
- An eye for detail, a good work ethic and a willingness to keep learning and improving both themselves and the practice.
What we can offer:
- Competitive rate commensurate with skills and experience
- Great work-life balance - (Mon – Thursday) with a 3-week rotating roster!
- We are proud to be Great Place to Work – Certified!
- Novated vehicle leasing options.
- Flare HR Perks & discounts on everyday expenses including groceries, electronics, entertainment, fuel, restaurants, fashion brands and more.
- Alongside paid Parental Leave we offer Paid Purrental Leave – because we love our fur babies.
- Generous staff discount.
- VC Learning Academy - online learning portal.
- Personal Wellness – Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recently joining the national Vets Central Network, you will have access to a wide support network with like-minded professionals.
For further information, please reach out to our careers team at: careers@vetscentral.com.au
Kingsley Veterinary Hospital, Northern Perth WA (posted 20th June)
Kingsley Veterinary Hospital - Casual Veterinary Nurse required in a busy small animal clinic.
We are growing and are looking for one amazing vet nurse to join our wonderful team!
An exciting opportunity has become available for a friendly, professional, and enthusiastic vet nurse to be part of our wonderful team.
We are a happy and thriving practice that prides itself on having a great relationship with clients, customer satisfaction and providing elevated patient care.
Perks Include:
- Great clients and wonderful patients!
- So many snacks! (I did say we have great clients!)
- Our clinic cat told me to write that her presence is ALSO a perk!
- The best coffee in all of Perth next door at Passione Deli!
Equipment includes:
- CR Xray processor
- Surgivet anaesthesia monitor
- IM3 dental scaler
- Digital Dental x-ray
- IV infusion pumps
- REM Vetscan CBC and Biochem analysers
- Ultrasound
- Ezyvet software (We can provide training)
We are looking for:
- A Veterinary nurse with at least 1-2 years’ experience
- A dedication to patient care
- An ability to communicate effectively with owners, with warmth and understanding
- A willingness to work as part of a close-knit, dedicated team where everyone is encouraged to have input and whose ideas are respected and listened to.
- A passion to learn, keep an open mind and contribute to the benefit of all.
- Someone who believes in Low-Stress and Fear Free Handling of patients.
- Meow. Priscilla, Queen Cat of the Clinic here... I require someone who will feed me whenever I want and give pats on request.
Website: https://www.kingsleyvet.com/
Apply Now:
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Attadale Veterinary Hospital, South Perth, WA (posted 18th June)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
We are looking for an experienced veterinary nurse to work full time Monday to Friday at our small animal veterinary hospital in
Attadale.
- Our clinic management software is Ezyvet.
- We have digital X-ray,
- IDEXX blood machines and monitoring equipment for animals under anaesthetic.
- IM3 dental machine.
We are located in the riverside suburb of Attadale just south of Perth
If you would like to join our team of two veterinarians and three nurses, please email your resume and availability to Dr S. Wilson at: Pleasantvets@gmail.com
Perth Animal Eye Hospital, Manning, Southern Perth, WA (posted 17th June) Ophthalmology Nurse
Full Time Ophthalmology Nurse
Type of practice: Specialty
Location: Southern Suburbs.
Full time: 38 hour week
Have you been fantis-eye-sing about a new role? Perth Animal Eye Hospital is seeking an experienced, self-motivated veterinary nurse to join our energetic, dynamic team. We pride ourselves on our hard-working team ethic and providing the best care possible for our client's pets.
Due to changes within our specialist veterinary team, we are looking for another great nurse to join us to help us manage the increase in demand for our services.
This full-time position is based in a busy ophthalmology referral hospital (the only one in WA) in the Southern Suburbs, which currently has 2 specialists, 1 resident, and 5 nurses. Our purpose-built hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and anaesthesia equipment. We believe in giving our nurses opportunities for growth and utilising them to their full potential.
The working hours will be 38 hours worked Monday- Friday between 7:30 – 6:30 pm with an on-call roster of one weekend every 5 to 6 weeks. The on-call roster is for emergencies only, as we are not open for routine appointments during the weekend, yay! There is more than meets the eye with this position, as it will cover a range of aspects of surgical nursing, anaesthesia, customer service, patient care, and of course, ophthalmology.
The right candidate will possess:
- Certificate IV in vet nursing or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years' experience
- VSB registered.
- Great work ethic
- The ability to work quickly and efficiently in a close working relationship with your fellow teammates.
- Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- An amazing 'can do' team player attitude.
What we can offer:
- Predominantly weekday shifts – no more pesky weekend work other than the on-call roster
- An exciting and varied role
- Highly supportive team environment
- Salary is above award and will depend on the experience you bring to the role.
- Full-time 38-hour week
If you are looking for the opportunity to practice high-level nursing care and extend your nursing knowledge in a specialist field whilst working in a great atmosphere, please send your CV and cover letter (with the contact details of two referees) to:
nurses@pertheyevet.com.au
Attention: Pascale Bayley RVN 2IC
Our website can be found at: www.pertheyevet.com.au
For any additional information on the position call (08) 6110 1616
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Shelley Veterinary Clinic, Willetton, Southern Perth, WA (posted 31st May)
Qualified Part-Time Veterinary Nurse Required, with Full Time position available for the right candidate.
Are you ready to join a friendly, service-orientated team in a purpose-built premises? We are looking for a nurse who will flourish in a team which practices a very high level of veterinary nursing, and who gets excited about contributing to the everyday running of the practice.
We are looking for a nurse with at least 2 years’ experience in veterinary nursing, although a high level of initiative, compassion and enthusiasm will also be considered favourably. We are a small animal clinic with a varied and steadily increasing work-load. This is a part-time position, with the possibility of full time hours if required.
We offer a friendly working environment with experienced veterinarians who strongly believe in developing our nurses’ careers. Our staff are highly motivated and enthusiastic, who not only understand true client service, but also work extremely well together, making our work environment an enjoyable place to be. Professional development is supported and encouraged.
Veterinary toys include digital x-ray processing, full anaesthetic monitoring, IM3 dental machine, VetScan, dedicated surgical theatre, Bair Hugger and fluid pumps.
If you are looking for the opportunity to practice high level veterinary care, extend your nursing responsibilities and increase your nursing knowledge, all whilst working in a great environment, please send your CV with a covering letter to: tina@shelleyvet.com.au
Western Australian Vet Emergency & Specialty, Southern Perth WA (posted 29th May) ECC Vet Nurse
Perth: Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nurse
Western Australian Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (WAVES) is a veterinary referral hospital located in Success, WA. We provide veterinary emergency and specialist veterinary care for family pets, treating them as we would treat our family members.
Our clinical staff are friendly, dedicated, empathetic, compassionate and highly knowledgeable veterinarians, nurses and support staff who together provide the highest level of care possible for the pets in Perth in a supportive partnership with the pet’s general practitioner.
WAVES is committed to finding the right team.
We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated nurse’s that are genuinely interested in the science of veterinary medicine and are willing to consistently provide quality patient care in the sometimes hectic Emergency and Critical Care environment.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A certificate IV in veterinary nursing or equivalent.
- A minimum of 2 years of previous experience in general practice.
- Be available to work on a rotating roster. This roster may Include a mixture of day shifts, evening shifts, overnights, weekends and public holidays.
- Previous experience in emergency and critical care would be an advantage.
Responsibilities:
- Treating and monitoring emergency cases and in-hospital patients.
- Keeping meticulous records on the patients in your care, making sure they are regularly updated during your shift.
- Working with veterinarians as a team to facilitate patient care and very importantly, recognising abnormalities in patients’ health status and making sure the duty veterinarian knows about them quickly.
- Making sure the client’s needs and wishes are represented, particularly in difficult situations. You will be talking to clients in the hospital and on the phones and you will need to be able to make appropriate recommendations.
To find out about our recruitment process and how to apply, please contact Jayde on jayde@wavets.com.au
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