Vet Nurses and other support staff
Locum Vet Nursing Positions
Pet Universe Veterinary Centre, Northgate SA (posted 12th January) Locum Vet Nurse January for several months
Locum Veterinary Nurse Position – Adelaide, South Australia
January for up to several months work available - we are flexible!
Pet Universe is a progressive, high quality, small animal veterinary practice located 10 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD. With many years of veterinary experience, we have become an employer and practice of choice. We are also the Small Animal Practice of Excellence Winners 2015 and Telstra Small Business Awards SA 2015 Finalists.
Pet Universe Veterinary Centre has now expanded into the field of canine rehabilitation and regenerative medicine. Dr Chris Lee, Principal Veterinarian & Owner is now a qualified Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (studied at University of Tennessee, USA & internship at Veterinary Orthopaedic Sports Medicine in Maryland, USA). With an increasingly complex surgical & rehabilitation caseload as well as our unique feline only entrance, reception, consult room & ward, we provide a very stimulating work environment. Both our practices hold Gold Cat Friendly Accreditation through the International Feline Medicine Society.
Pet Universe is looking for an experienced locum with:
- A minimum of two year’s fulltime nursing experience
- A Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing or accepted overseas equivalent qualification
- A passion for surgical nursing & getting the day to run smoothly in theatre
- Availability to work flexible hours during the week & weekends
We are flexible in terms of duration of a locum contract – up to several months work available
To find out more about us have a more detailed look around our website - just visit www.petuniverse.com.au
For further information please forward C.V.s to Claire Lee, Managing Director via email: clairepentonlee@gmail.com All applications handled in strictest confidence.
Peninsula Veterinary Surgery, Redcliffe, Brisbane QLD (posted 22nd December) Locum Veterinary Nurse - January 2023
Locum Veterinary Nurse
The team at Peninsula Veterinary Surgery need an experienced, Qualified Veterinary Nurse to cover some shifts for annual leave.
Peninsula Vet Surgery has staff who genuinely enjoy their work. We are proud of the relationships we have built with our clients over the past 25 years' and continue to offer high standards of patient and client care.
We have highly experienced vets and nurses with very well equipped and maintained facilities which enable us to provide outstanding patient care. We have a strong team wellness focus and you can trust that you will have your breaks and can enjoy them in our covered outdoor area and you will go home on time!
SHIFTS NEEDING COVER:
8am - 6pm
4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 23rd, 24th, 25th and 27th of January.
There is a possibility of ongoing work for an exceptional nurse to join us.
The following skills and attributes are required:
- Certificate IV or higher qualification
- At least 2 years of qualified full-time experience in a veterinary clinic
- Computer Literate (confident working with Ezyvet and Idexx Vetconnect but not essential)
- Clinical Skills (taking blood, placing catheters etc)
- Confident in anaesthetic monitoring and equipment
- Exceptional customer service skills
If you think this sounds like you and would be interested in working with us, please email your cover letter, resume to: penvetmanager@gmail.com
Veterinary Happiness Surgery, Redland Bay, Qld (posted 20th November) Part Time 12 Month Maternity Cover
Veterinary Happiness are looking to welcome a Vet Nurse to join a friendly, close-knit team!
Located in the beautiful bayside suburb of Redland Bay - and seeing a steadily increasing clientele due to a recent local property development boom - Veterinary Happiness are a close-knit, boutique clinic made up of two very experienced veterinarians and three full time vet nurses.
Our small companion animal clinic shares a vision to provide the highest standard of care both professionally and personally to the pets in our care, in a warm and welcoming environment. We have a strong customer experience focus and great team culture. Our facilities also boast some fantastic tech/equipment including Idexx Catalyst One and Procyte One, digital xray, dental xray, ultrasound and tonometer, as well as being an accredited feline friendly clinic with a strong focus on stress free techniques for all our patients.
Current operating hours are 8am - 6pm Monday through Friday, 7pm late night on Thursday nights. There is no after hours and no weekends!
We are looking for a part-time nurse for an initial 12-month maternity contract with the potential to go permanent. Flexible hours are available.
Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide effective support to veterinarians in all aspects of veterinary nursing, including anaesthetic monitoring, animal handling, IV catheter placement and blood collection
- Maintain an excellent level of patient care and customer service at all times, treating every patient as if they were your own
- Maintain a consistently high level of organisation and cleanliness across the practice at all times
What we are looking for:
- Certificate III or IV in Veterinary Nursing and a minimum of 1 years of clinical nursing experience
- A keen desire to deliver excellent standards of patient care and customer service at all times
- A calm friendly nature, able to react quickly in stressful situations
- Ability to work effectively both autonomously and in a team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A genuine love for animals and their people!
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