Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - SA and Tasmania
Pet Universe Veterinary Centre, Northgate, Adelaide, SA (posted 23rd June)
Veterinary Nurse 4 Year Working CCRP Scholarship
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 2016 and 2015 Finalists.
To see clinic photos click here
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).
Our new Adelaide Canine Rehabilitation Centre at Pet Universe Northgate uses:
- Medivet's Adipose Stem Cell therapy
- PRP (Protein-rich platelets)
- New-Ex-Cell enriched growth factors
- Bone marrow aspirate concentrate
- Hyaluronic joint injections
Rehabilitation Modalities used are:
- Cryotherapy
- Therapeutic laser
- Therapeutic ultrasound
- Electrical stimulation & TENS
- Myofascial massage
- Canine under water treadmill
- Canine land treadmill
- Other physical techniques
- Home care programmes
With an increasingly complex surgical & rehabilitation caseload in a field that is at the forefront of veterinary technology & medical advances, we now require a second veterinary nurse to work as both a general / surgical nurse as well as train to become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner.
The scholarship is structured over four years and the course is run through University of Tennessee and the practical component is brought to Australia by Schloss-Seminar.
Full Course
- Canine I: Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation (online)
- Canine II: Physical Agent Modalities and Therapeutic Exercise (online)
- Canine III: Physical Agent Modalities and Therapeutic Exercise (hands –on lab)
- Canine IV: Putting it All Together: Designing and Implementing a Rehab Program (hands-on lab)
- Canine V (Elective Course): Choose from our list of Online and Live elective courses
- Canine VI: Clinical Practicum-Externship and Case Studies
- Canine VII: Certificate Exam – in Australia; date and venue TBC
Please refer to the link below to see the time commitment required to successfully complete this course
Candidates
- This is a fulltime position
- Hold a Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent vet nursing qualification
- Proven, consistent track record in high level clinical nursing over several years
Main Responsibilities
- Working as part of the rehab team to get patients back to best possible function
- Administering rehabilitation modalities such as therapeutic laser & ultrasound, electrical stimulation & TENS, myofascial massage, under water treadmill & land treadmill as well as other physical therapy techniques
- General nursing duties including surgical nursing & reception where necessary
What We Can Offer You
- A personable & supportive environment working alongside the practice owners
- Interesting & varied caseload
- State of the art facilities
- CPD opportunities available through Crampton Consulting
- Several nurses attend VNCA Conference annually
- Ability to carve out your own special interest niche & progress your career in your chosen direction
- Access for you and your family to our Workplace Wellness Scheme
- Free annual flu vaccination at our onsite clinic for those who want
- Team social fund which supports activities such as our annual wine tour and more
To find out more about us have a more detailed look around our website www.petuniverse.com.au
All applications will be handled in strictest confidence. Please email your C.V. and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this scholarship to Claire Lee, Managing Partner at clairepentonlee@gmail.com
Montrose Veterinary Centre, Hobart TAS (posted 22nd June) Veterinary Hospital Coordinator
Permanent Full-time Hospital Coordinator
Montrose Veterinary Centre, Hobart, Tasmania
Are you a highly motivated, experienced Veterinary nurse looking to take your skillset to the next level? Are you feeling stuck with your current employer with no opportunity to grow? Do you like a challenge and enjoy change, seeing the extraordinary difference leadership can make?
Then consider joining our Business Manager to raise the bar on patient care and improve the efficiency and workflow in our hospitals.
Position Description
You will be responsible for supporting and developing our hospital continuing education training programs. Building policies and procedures, Overseeing the workflow of our team of 30 dedicated professionals, reviewing market trends and innovative solutions to improve our hospital efficiency and workflow, managing our team performance, and working closely with our Business manager in a 2IC role.
Essential requirements
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Computer savvy and enthusiasm to learn and teach.
- High Knowledge and proficiency with veterinary technical skills.
- Proficient in the placement of IV catheters, venipuncture, fluid/medication administration.
- Comfortable with anaesthesia protocols and monitoring of patients.
- Efficiency and self-motivation.
- Attention to detail and experience in hospital coordination
- Driver for positive change!
Required Qualifications
Qualification in certificate IV Veterinary Nurse or at least five years of nursing or leadership experience. High quality and standard of veterinary care. Have experience with care and maintenance of surgical/anaesthesia equipment. Experience entering data into electronic medical record systems. Current driver's license. Promote and foster an efficient, nurturing and most importantly, FUN working environment.
Are you thinking of relocating to Tasmania? Think of the adventures you can go on during your downtime. Visit the beautiful surroundings and wilderness that Tasmania has to offer. There are rugged mountains with world heritage listed wilderness and shimmering waters to explore, along with a fascinating convict history to learn and understand. World-renowned wine, beer and food festivals and hot-ticket arts and music events. Tasmania can pack many things into your social calendar. Plus, the convenience of city living without the traffic and noise hassles of other capital cities.
Eastside Veterinary Clinic, Glenside, SA (posted 17th June)
Part-Time Veterinary Nurse
Glenside, S.A
Discover (or rediscover!) your passion for veterinary nursing as you join a small team of devoted veterinary professionals committed to providing platinum service to the Eastern Suburbs of Adelaide in an empathetic and friendly environment…
Here at Eastside Veterinary Clinic, we are excited to be embarking on a new adventure of re-branding and establishing a clinic in the heart of the Eastern suburbs. During this phase of clinic growth, and to ensure we are able to provide a high level of service, we have the opportunity to welcome a new member to our nursing team.
About The Job:
We currently have a part-time position available with the potential to increase hours in the future for the right person. We are open to applications from those who have experience and for those who are yet to enter our exciting industry.
The work will be varied and interesting, including general animal care, reception duties, surgical nursing, and assisting in the hospital management of medical cases.
We also encourage and support special interests that align with the goals of our practice.
The position would require the applicant to work a rotating roster with a mixture of mornings and early evenings during weekdays and rotating weekend work, we are closed Sundays and Public Holidays.
We are very excited to be embarking on the next chapter for Eastside Veterinary Clinic, which will involve the development of a brand new, purpose built Veterinary Hospital. This next stage for our close knit team and family owned business Is one of great excitement and something we are all very proud of.
We are thrilled to have the opportunity to welcome another like-minded and enthusiastic individual who thrives on challenges and embraces our team values.
About you:
The following are non-negotiable, the applicant must:
- Be spectacular at communicating with clients
- Be committed to providing exceptional service for animals and their owners
- Enjoy and have a genuine passion for working with animals and people
- Have an energetic and positive ‘can-do’ attitude
- Be an active team player that understands their role in a small but dynamic team
- Have a desire to constantly develop and advance their nursing skills (catheter placement, anaesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, venipuncture, nurse consultations, performing diagnostics, Puppy Pre-School)
- Have the drive to pursue and master special interests within the veterinary industry
- Show initiative and the ability to work without constant supervision
- Have an understanding that attention to detail and documentation is essential
To apply, please prepare a cover letter outlining your suitability against the above-mentioned criteria, with an up to date resume via email to:
Kate Winn
Practice Manager
kate@eastsidevet.com.au
All applications will be handled confidentially.
SASH Adelaide, Kent Town, SA (posted 16th June) Full Time, Part Time & Casual Vet Nurses
SASH Adelaide Veterinary Nursing positions
About SASH:
SASH Adelaide is inviting applications for Veterinary Nurse positions in our new purpose-built specialist veterinary facility in Adelaide, South Australia, due to open in September/ October 2021. SASH Adelaide will open with a 24/7 Emergency service, Critical Care, Surgery and Internal Medicine services with each service requiring a number of nurses.
If you are passionate about veterinary nursing and are ready to take the next steps in your career, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
You will be joining SASH Adelaide at a very exciting time with career development opportunities available. Our nursing team will play a vital role in SASH’s mission to enrich the lives of pets and their families.
The SASH team will offer you stability and support in a full-time role with above award salaries. Part time and casual opportunities are also available.
SASH was established in North Ryde, Sydney in 2007 with a second hospital opening on the Central Coast of New South Wales in 2017. SASH employs over 70 specialists and 230 vets, nurses, and service support professionals in NSW. We are privileged to care for over 18,000 pets and their families each year. SASH in NSW offers a wide range of specialist services including Anaesthesia, Avian & Exotics, Cardiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Reproduction Medicine, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Surgery and a renowned 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care department.
The Positions:
- Surgery Nurses
- Medicine Nurses
- Emergency and Critical Care Nurses – Across a 24/7 roster
These roles will suit nurses who are seeking a challenging and dynamic career, exposure to a wide variety of cases and providing state of the art patient care.
About You:
- Value a culture of inclusivity, empathy and teamwork. We strive for a culture of excellence in care not only for our patients, but also for our clients and each other.
- Have significant experience and a reputation for excellence in veterinary nursing.
- Be ready and willing to work with a reliable, adaptable, co-operative and proactive approach in all situations within teams and across services with the goal of achieving the best possible outcome for all of our patients.
- Empathise and communicate effectively with pet owners throughout their journey, including the team consultation, admission, hospitalisation and discharge.
- Display commitment to the culture and values of SASH
In addition to dogs and cats you are expected to competently and compassionately nurse birds, exotic animals and native wildlife when required.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or currently studying for this qualification
- A minimum of 2 years of full-time veterinary nursing experience
- Demonstrated commitment to achieving excellence in Veterinary Nursing
The SASH Experience:
- Great opportunity to grow in a supportive and collaborative environment, practising the highest standards of care with like-minded colleagues
- Continuous learning and developing a wide range of specialised clinical skills
- Above award wages
- An organisation committed to excellence in clinical care and a healthy workplace culture, working with founding partners who understand the priorities and purpose of specialty and emergency medicine
- A veterinary nursing job and career to be proud of
If you are interested in joining a supportive team, with excellent facilities and cases that challenge and reward, we would love to hear from you using: https://adr.to/2izjc
Kangaroo Island Veterinary Clinic, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island SA (posted 8th June)
Experienced Veterinary Nurse - Part to Full Time
Is making a difference to the lives of companion animal owners and farmers something you are passionate about?
Would you like to make the most of living in one of Australia’s highly prized tourist destinations?
Would you like to work in a modern rural clinic with the opportunity to work with a large and exciting range of species?
Does the idea of working with a small and supportive team who provide the time and mentoring to develop new skills appeal to you?
Kangaroo Island Veterinary Clinic is searching for an experienced veterinary nurse. The right person will possess a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing but people with a Certificate II in Animal Studies with relevant experience and enthusiasm will also be considered! The right person will have experience with animal handling and husbandry, as well as medical and surgical nursing. The right person would also have a sound foundation in providing advice and support to companion animal owners. Personal and/or professional experience with horses and production animals are not mandatory but an absolute plus!
Your roles within the business would include:
- Providing small animal, equine, wildlife and production animal medical and surgical nursing
- Providing animal handling and veterinary support for clinic and hospital patients, as well as providing care for hospitalised patients
- Providing high quality over the counter product education and sales within the companion animal, equine and production animal spaces
- Providing kennel handing and husbandry of boarding animals
- Providing after hours call back services one week in four with an on-call bonus
The Kangaroo Island Veterinary Clinic has been established for 38 years. It is a true rural mixed practice that sees approximately 50% small animal and wildlife, 30% sheep, 15% cattle and 5% equine work. The newly expanded purpose-built clinic accommodates small and large animal consults, including mobile services. It also features a large farm animal retail section for provision of products backed by high quality, specific advice from qualified staff with a thorough understanding of animal and farming systems. The small animal facilities are continually expanding and upgrading and include fully computerised PMS, digital x-ray, ultrasound machines, full surgical suite and a full in-house laboratory.
The clinic is located just 3km from Kingscote, the major town servicing the Island. You won’t be missing anything on this Island – the substantial tourism and agriculture sectors support an array of amenities locally, including various art and sporting facilities and clubs, a well equipped hospital, horse riding groups and several schools and supermarkets. It is only a short 20 minute flight to the capital city of South Australia, Adelaide. The Island is a remarkable place that provides a unique lifestyle unlike anywhere else. A lot of our team members have relocated to Kangaroo Island to enjoy what it offers – an incredible unspoilt natural environment with wide expanses of beaches and bush, authentic wildlife experiences, premium local food and wine, art inspired by peaceful, wild surrounds and the opportunity for agricultural ventures.
The successful applicant must be a team player as you'll be joining our tight knit team of 4 vets and 7 support staff. A large part of this role involves interacting with our loyal and valued clients, therefore you must also be a people person with great enthusiasm and a good sense of humour! Hours and remuneration for the right candidate is negotiable depending on experience and will be above award. As mentioned previously, experience is a must but we believe attitude is everything and skills can be developed and polished through mentorship and training - so if you feel you have the right strengths to offer please apply!
Our team is our greatest asset so we make it a priority to find the right people. We want everyone to have fun, love their job and have the time to enjoy their wonderful surrounds outside of work. If you feel passionate about this role and excited to move to Kangaroo Island, then please don’t hesitate to email your written application and resume!
Rachel Ripley
Kangaroo Island Veterinary Clinic PO Box 16, Kingscote SA 5223
Ph: 08 8553 2584
Fx: 08 8553 2795
Email: admin@kangarooislandvet.com
Adelaide Animal Emergency and Referral Centre, Kurralta Park, SA (posted 7th June)
Veterinary Nurse - Emergency
Adelaide SA
The Adelaide Animal Emergency & Referral Centre is a 24-hour small animal clinic offering emergency, specialist and referral veterinary care. We have a strong ethos to provide optimum treatment and care for pets in South Australia, delivered by our team of veterinarians and nurses using state of the art equipment.
If you are focused on patient outcomes, work well under pressure and are looking for an opportunity to advance your career, then we are the place for you. We have a diverse team, full of knowledge, passion and care.
An exciting opportunity for an Emergency Vet Nurse to join the team at AAERC on a PART-TIME, Maternity leave, fixed-term contract basis over a 12-month period. This position is for someone willing to work during the day, Wednesday-Friday be a part of an on-call rotation.
What you can expect from the team:
- Support from experienced emergency veterinarians, specialists, and referral practitioners with extensive training, as well as exposure to a large network of highly trained nurses from whom to seek support and direction.
- You can expect to be excited, educated, enlightened, enthused and inspired
- You will get exposed to emergency and critical cases in a fast-paced environment including emergency surgery, soft tissue and orthopaedic. Imaging, such as CT, x-ray, endoscopy and ultrasound. As well as exposure to medical, chemotherapy, cardiopulmonary, respiratory and dentistry cases.
What the team can expect from you:
- You have experience in a range of veterinary nursing, with knowledge and understanding of ECC nursing and triage
- At least 2 years of experience
- You have the ability and willingness to learn, a strong work ethic and enjoy working as part of a team
- You can multi-task, are confident and have the initiative to work autonomously
- You provide excellent customer service and have good communication and organisational skills
- You understand and commit to providing gold standard treatment and care to all pets
- You actively seek out continuing education and opportunities to expand your skills
- You are reliable, flexible, and professional
If you would like to become part of the dynamic AAERC team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability for the role to Sophie Harris, Nurse Manager on sophieh@aaerc.com.au
Adelaide Animal Emergency and Referral Centre, Adelaide SA (posted 4th June)
Vet Nurse Dentistry
Adelaide SA
The Adelaide Animal Emergency & Referral Centre (AAERC) is a 24-hour centre offering emergency, specialist and referral veterinary services. The Centre has a strong ethos of providing the very best available treatment and care for pets in South Australia through a team of dedicated veterinarians and nurses working closely together.
There is an opportunity for you to join this group of dedicated individuals. If you are highly motivated, caring, want to improve your knowledge and skills in veterinary nursing then this is the place for you. This role will involve developing your nursing skills, particularly in the area of dentistry and anaesthesia. It is a full-time position offering job security and fulfilment to someone who is prepared to work a rostered shift with some after-hours possible and there is the potential for travel to be included.
What can you expect from the team?
- A completely new look at dentistry - you will learn about periodontology, endodontics, orthodontics and new less invasive methods of fracture fixation
- You will have support from a variety of specialists and referral practitioners with extensive training
- You will have a large network of highly trained nurses from whom to seek support and direction.
- You will have new and unique opportunities to learn and achieve training in veterinary dentistry, available at one of only a few institutions Australia wide.
- You can expect to be excited, educated, enlightened, enthused and inspired
About Your Skills & Experience
- You have attained a minimum of Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing, with a minimum 3 years of experience
- You have a strong work ethic and enjoy working as part of a team
- You have the confidence and initiative to work autonomously whilst still being happy to seek assistance
- You are flexible, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent customer service and good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- You understand and commit to providing best practice treatment and care
- You are proactive in seeking out continuing education & opportunities to expand your skills
If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge and believe this is your opportunity to shine, please apply! If you value Teamwork and are Caring, Passionate, Committed, Progressive & Honest then you belong here.
Applications will be received by email only, please include a cover letter along with your resume. Also include the contact details of two professional referees and one personal referee.
Applications to:
Sophie Harris
sophieh@aaerc.com.au
Adelaide Animal Emergency & Referral Centre
119 Anzac Highway Kurralta Park SA 5037
Greencross Vets Gawler, Nth East of Adelaide, SA (posted 3rd June)
Veterinary Nurse - Gawler SA
Over 1600 veterinarians and vet nurses across Australia have chosen a career with Greencross Vets. Our vets and vet nurses benefit from the resources that the largest veterinary group in Australia provides including an industry leading education program, business support for better work/life balance and career opportunities throughout the 170 plus veterinary related businesses in the Greencross Vets family. At Greencross Vets your passion for pets is exemplified by practicing the highest standards of care. We invite you to join Greencross Vets for a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Greencross Vets, a pioneer in the Veterinary landscape for over 10 years, are committed to raising the industry bar and we want you to be a part of our journey! An exciting opportunity exists for a Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team at our Gawler clinic on a casual basis.
About your new role
- Delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners
- Caring, handling and cleaning all animals
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Performing minor procedures when required
- Reception duties including being the first point of contact for clients, handling client enquiries in person and over the phone, scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting and discharging patients.
About your skills and your experience
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- 2 years of experience
- Excellent animal handling skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Exceptional organisation, communication and customer service skills
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Knowledge of RX Works ideal but not essential
We offer
- A casual role with variety
- An interesting and varied role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment
- Commitment to your career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship and regular performance reviews
- Access to a support network of like-minded professionals
If you would like to become part of the dynamic Greencross team, please Click here to apply now! or email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the criteria above to Kelly Hill, Practice Manager on Kelly.Hill@greencrossvet.com.au
Adelaide Animal Emergency & Referral Centre, Kurralta Park SA (posted 2nd June) ECC Vet Nurse
Veterinary Nurse - Emergency & Critical Care (ECC)
Adelaide SA
The Adelaide Animal Emergency & Referral Centre is a 24-hour small animal clinic offering emergency, specialist and referral veterinary care. We have a strong ethos to provide optimum treatment and care for pets in South Australia, delivered by our team of veterinarians and nurses using state of the art equipment.
If you are focused on patient outcomes, work well under pressure and are looking for an opportunity to advance your career, then we are the place for you. We have a diverse team, full of knowledge, passion and care.
An exciting opportunity for an Emergency and Critical Care Vet Nurse to join the team at AAERC on a part-time basis. As a 24/7 clinic, we offer a wide range of shifts that may suit your work-life balance. This position is for someone willing to work in the afternoons and evenings and be a part of an on-call rotation.
What you can expect from the team:
- Support from experienced emergency veterinarians, specialists, and referral practitioners with extensive training, as well as exposure to a large network of highly trained nurses from whom to seek support and direction.
- You can expect to be excited, educated, enlightened, enthused and inspired
- You will get exposed to emergency and critical cases in a fast-paced environment including emergency surgery, soft tissue and orthopaedic. Imaging, such as CT, x-rray, endoscopy and ultrasound. As well as exposure to medical, chemotherapy, cardiopulmonary, respiratory and dentistry cases.
What the team can expect from you:
- You have experience in a range of veterinary nursing, with knowledge and understanding of ECC nursing and triage
- At least 2 years of experience
- You have the ability and willingness to learn, a strong work ethic and enjoy working as part of a team
- You can multi-task, are confident and have the initiative to work autonomously
- You provide excellent customer service and have good communication and organisational skills
- You understand and commit to providing gold standard treatment and care to all pets
- You actively seek out continuing education and opportunities to expand your skills
- You are reliable, flexible, and professional
If you would like to become part of the dynamic AAERC team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability for the role to Sophie Harris, Nurse Manager on sophieh@aaerc.com.au
See our website https://aaerc.com.au/
Golden Grove Emergency Veterinary Hospital, Wynn Vale (posted 28th May) Holiday Leave Cover
Vets4Pets is looking for a Casual/Permanent Part-Time Veterinary Nurse to join our team! We are seeking an experienced nurse to cover our holiday roster across several of our 8 sites.
About Us
Vets4Pets' Emergency Veterinary Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and is situated at Golden Grove. Our veterinarians and nurses ensure a pleasant and friendly environment for both patients and their owners.
The Golden Grove Hospital (VSBSA accredited hospital), established in 1992. Our practice continues to expand the range of care we provide for our patients and improve the delivery of established services.
Our large team of over twenty vets and seventy nurses across eight sites provides a vibrant supportive professional community within which to work and learn. Professional interests within the practice include canine and feline internal medicine, exotic and pocket pet medicine and surgery, oncology, emergency medicine, diagnostic imaging, orthopaedic surgery, dentistry (including endodontics), acupuncture and behaviour therapy.
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 in the hospital and kennel areas at all times.
- Assist with reception and administration tasks as required.
The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:
- Ideally holds a Cert IV in Vet Nursing, or a Level 3 nurse with 2 or more years clinical experience
- Ability to work well and multitask under pressure in a high-volume, busy hospital environment.
- A keen desire to deliver excellent standards of patient care and customer service at all times.
- Excellent general computer literacy.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A genuine love for animals and their people.
Apply Now!
Please apply online with your Resume & Cover letter.
Golden Grove Emergency Veterinary Hospital, Wynn Vale, SA (posted 27th May)
Vets4Pets Golden Grove Emergency Veterinary Hospital is looking for a part-time veterinary nurse to join our team!
About Us
Vets4Pets' Emergency Veterinary Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and is situated at Golden Grove. Our veterinarians and nurses ensure a pleasant and friendly environment for both patients and their owners.
The Golden Grove Hospital (VSBSA accredited hospital), established in 1992. Our practice continues to expand the range of care we provide for our patients and improve the delivery of established services.
Our large team of over twenty vets and seventy nurses across eight sites provides a vibrant supportive professional community within which to work and learn. Professional interests within the practice include canine and feline internal medicine, exotic and pocket pet medicine and surgery, oncology, emergency medicine, diagnostic imaging, orthopaedic surgery, dentistry (including endodontics), acupuncture and behaviour therapy.
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 in the hospital and kennel areas at all times.
- Assist with reception and administration tasks as required.
The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) and a minimum of 2 years' clinical experience.
- Ability to work well and multitask under pressure in a high-volume, busy hospital environment.
- A keen desire to deliver excellent standards of patient care and customer service at all times.
- Excellent general computer literacy.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A genuine love for animals and their people.
Apply Now!
Please apply online with your Resume & Cover Letter
Pet Universe, Adelaide SA (posted 27th May)
Casual Veterinary Nurse Position
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.
Are you keen to extend your clinical skills in a supportive and innovative Practice?
Pet Universe is looking for a dedicated nurse who is:
- A minimum of one year’s fulltime nursing experience
- Hold Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing
- Enjoys surgical nursing & getting the day to run smoothly in theatre
- Passionate about nursing & takes pride in doing a good job
- Available to work flexible hours during the week & weekends
We asked some of our senior nurses what they liked about working at Pet Universe & here’s what one of them had to say:
”We get the opportunity to broaden our knowledge with the extensive cases we see at Pet Universe. And we definitely have the opportunity to advance our clinical skills, as the vets are very willing to teach us. We are encouraged to place catheters, take bloods, intubate & assist with inductions, dentals & x-rays. The days when we are rostered as the 'theatre nurse' allows us to be 'team leader' in theatre that day which is great. We get the opportunity to be involved in exciting things like Stem Cell Therapy. The staff are really fantastic and very friendly.” Nicole Smith, Head Nurse.
We are looking for a nurse whose work ethic and personal values are in line with our core values:
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Care
- Professionalism
- Enjoyment
- Consistency
- Value for money
What We Can Offer You
- A personable & supportive environment working alongside the practice owners
- Interesting & varied caseload
- State of the art facilities
- Access for you and your family to our Workplace Wellness Scheme
- Free annual flu vaccination at our onsite clinic for those who want
- Team social fund which supports activities such as our annual wine tour and more
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 Partner via email: clairepentonlee@gmail.com .All applications handled in strictest confidence.
University of Adelaide, Roseworthy, SA (posted 25th May) Casual Academic Demonstrators
Casual Academic Opportunities - School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
The Faculty of Sciences is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. It develops future science leaders, and actively partners with innovative industries to solve scientific problems of global significance.
The School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences provides world-class, hands-on education and training to future animal and veterinary scientists. We’re home to South Australia's only veterinary school and veterinary teaching hospital.
The School is seeking expressions of interest from Veterinary Technologists and Veterinary Nurses to be employed as casual demonstrators assisting with the educational delivery across the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Technology and Animal Science programs for 2021.
Individuals highly skilled in all disciplines of Animal and Veterinary Science/Technology fields are encouraged to apply, these will include but not be limited to animal handling and welfare, surgical, medical, and diagnostic disciplines. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their suitable qualification and/or industry experience.
Classes will be held at the Roseworthy Campus and applicants will be required to travel to campus.
Application process:
- View the current casual employment opportunities and courses available to determine what work offerings are being made available for individual courses (i.e. other academic activity, marking etc.)
2. Ensure you meet the essential criteria:
- Are an Australian citizen or possess an eligible Australian work visa*
*Please note: Prospective employees are required to provide evidence of their Australian citizenship or working rights.
- Conferral of an undergraduate degree in a relevant field (or equivalent relevant experience)
- Good technical knowledge of the key teaching components of the courses you are applying for
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to clearly explain technical information to students
- Available and flexible to meet the minimum hourly/sessional requirements for the course
- Able to work collegially to support excellent teaching in the School
3. Consider the desired criteria:
- Conferral of an Australian Qualifications Framework + 1 (AQF+1) qualification in a relevant field
4. To apply for the above opportunities, please click on the below link and provide the required information and documents:
https://careers.adelaide.edu.au/cw/en/job/505588/casual-academic-opportunities-school-of-animal-and-veterinary-sciences
Term of position: 26 July to 17 December 2021
If you require assistance or further information please email our HR team at scienceshr@adelaide.edu.au.
Applications close: 11:55pm, 20 June 2021
The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply
Salisbury Veterinary Clinic, Northern Adelaide, SA (posted 14th May)
Veterinary Nurse - Permanent part-time, guaranteed minimum 30 hours a week.
We are a busy locally owned clinic in the northern suburbs, looking for an experienced nurse to join our team, preferably Certificate 4 qualified or equivalent, or currently studying part time with previous clinic experience.
We require someone who can:
- Be confident, friendly and calm with clients and staff at all times.
- Able to manage a busy reception desk.
- Triage patients.
- Calculate drug doses and administer under Veterinary supervision.
- Able to place I.V catheters and collect blood samples from patients.
- Experience monitoring anaesthetics.
- Excellent organisation skills and able to work efficiently with a high surgical workload.
- Be flexible to work Monday to Friday, 7:45am-7pm and rotating Saturdays 9:30am-3pm (approx 1 in 3).
- Be able to communicate effectively with all clinic staff.
- Experience with nail trims and nurse consultations.
- Experience with RX works would be an advantage.
- Good knowledge with infection control protocols and barrier nursing.
- Able to perform in house urinary testing such as specific gravity, dipstick and sediment slide preparation.
- Be willing to participate with continuing education.
- Experience processing Vetpay and OpenPay an advantage.
- Excellent animal handling skills.
We have a dedicated theatre area with up to date monitoring equipment, digital x-ray developer, Im3 ultrasonic dental machine, Idexx Catalyst and Lasercyte DX machine.
Please email applications to our Head Nurse, Rebecca McCusker at becsalisburyvet@gmail.com, or call on 8281 2733 for a confidential discussion regarding the position.
Adelaide Northern Veterinary Group
Salisbury Veterinary Clinic
177 Park Terrace
Brahma Lodge
SA 5109
Animal Welfare League - South Australia, Wingfield, Adelaide SA (posted 13th May)
Shelter Veterinary Nurse - Permanent Full Time
- An exciting and rare opportunity is available for fully qualified Veterinary Nurse to join AWL’s team.
- 37.5 hrs week
- Monday to Friday 8am-4pm including one in four weekends
- Working in a team of 5.4 FTE vet nurses and 3.4 FTE vets
- This is an opportunity to be part of one of the most dynamic and supportive shelter veterinary teams in South Australia. We provide critical services to animals arriving into our care by ensuring the health and welfare needs are met and are of the highest standards.
We do not offer veterinary services to the public, so interaction with clients is limited to foster care consultations only.
About our Animal Care Centre
Our brand new $20m shelter at Wingfield has a purpose-built vet clinic with two operating theatres, three heated surgical tables, large prep/treatment area, wet table, five consult rooms, separate cat and dog wards, IM3 dental machine, V5 anaesthetic monitoring, in-house bloods, digital x-ray, low stress animal enclosures and fear free design features.
The vet nurses form an integral part of the veterinary team, and work closely with the vets and Animal Care Staff.
We are looking for a qualified and experienced veterinary nurse with a wide and varied set of skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who has:
- Cert IV in veterinary nursing or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years veterinary nursing experience
- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of medical and surgical veterinary nursing
- Outstanding animal handling skills
- Strong communication and problem solving abilities
- Shelter experience (preferred but not essential)
For a confidential discussion, please call Natasha on 0419 499 068
For further information and to access a detailed job description, please visit: https://awl.org.au/work-with-us
Please address your application to the General Manager People, Culture & Safety and email it to: employment@awl.org.au or Apply Online
Applications for this position should be accompanied by a covering letter and current CV.
Greencross Vets Noarlunga, Southern Adelaide, SA (posted 13th May) Casual
Vet Nurse
Noarlunga SA
Over 1600 veterinarians and vet nurses across Australia have chosen a career with Greencross Vets. Our vets and vet nurses benefit from the resources that the largest veterinary group in Australia provides including an industry leading education program, business support for better work/life balance and career opportunities throughout the 170 plus veterinary related businesses in the Greencross Vets family. At Greencross Vets your passion for pets is exemplified by practicing the highest standards of care. We invite you to join Greencross Vets for a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Greencross Vets, a pioneer in the Veterinary landscape for over 10 years, are committed to raising the industry bar and we want you to be a part of our journey!
About Your New Role
- Join us 15-20 hours per week on a casual basis
- Delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners
- Caring, handling and cleaning all animals
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Performing minor procedures when required
- Reception duties including being the first point of contact for clients, handling client enquiries in person and over the phone, scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting and discharging patients
About Your Skills & Experience
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- A minimum of 2 years of experience
- Confident in surgery
- Excellent animal handling skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Exceptional organisation, communication and customer service skills
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Knowledge of RX Works ideal but not essential
We Offer
- An interesting role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment
- Commitment to your career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship and regular performance reviews
- Access to a support network of like-minded professionals
If you would like to become part of the dynamic Greencross team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the criteria above to Luanne Crawley, Practice Manager on lcrawley@greencrossvet.com.au
Tea Tree Gully Veterinary Hospital, Outer NE Adelaide SA (posted 13th May)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
“Looking to Further your Career & put your Skills & Passion for Animals to Use”
Look No Further than the Modern Advanced Team that is TTGVH!
What We Need:
- Experienced Veterinary Nurse who holds a Certificate IV qualification
Someone who can:
- Talk to clients and team members and always calmly communicate
- Triage patients
- Be comfortable with TPR, Blood pressure, ECG, Spo2 and ETCo2 monitoring
- Intubate anesthetised animals
- Position animals for diagnostic x-rays
- Calculate drug doses and administer under veterinary supervision
- Attend to the needs of critical patients
- Emergency nursing skills, familiar with shock therapy, hit by car cases and snake bite treatments
- Experienced with ultrasound machine and endoscope care
- Experience with orthopaedic equipment
- You will also have a shown commitment to self-improvement through continuing education
Your Role will be:
- Qualified Veterinary Nurse
- Permanent Full-Time 38-hour role, 7-day week but no overnight work
- Nurse consulting, training advice including puppy preschool (Cartrophen injections, wound reviews)
- Team consulting; starting and finishing consults with a veterinarian
- Team leading running hospital day procedures
- Anaesthetic assistant, intimate involvement in induction and intubation and preparation
- Surgical assistance; scrubbing in when more than two hands are needed
- Record keeping billing and ensuring accurate records are created
- Remuneration based on skill with a rate range of $26-$30/hour depending on experience (with overtime paid at 150% for first 3 hours and then 200% thereafter)
- Saturday afternoon and Sunday rates will apply
About the Hospital:
- Tea Tree Gully Veterinary Hospital is a long-established small animal only facility. We see cats, dogs, rabbits and occasional pocket pets but no birds or reptile work. We are a Veterinary Surgeons Board Accredited Hospital and an ASAV Hospital of Excellence
- We operate from a large brand-new Hospital that is second to none
- TTG Vet is a passion driven practice because our clients' pets deserve to be looked after in the best possible way and we are here to provide it. We also think people in the veterinary industry deserve to have the best possible workplaces as well
- We have a strong employer brand. Most of our employees are very long term and we focus on staff happiness. Since January this year, we have closed our books to new clients to ensure an appropriate work load and that we don’t get overwhelmed. This has ensured we can focus on providing the highest quality of care
- We are a big well managed team of nine Vets and thirty support staff
We practice a wide range of veterinary services including;
- Regular Orthopaedic surgery
- A committed feline practice
- Acupuncture services
- Ultrasound and Endoscopy
- Chemotherapy
- Your skills and experience will continue to progress if you choose to work with us
Please send a cover letter telling us about yourself and why you would like to join our team with a 2-page A4 resume attached, including two recent references, to Jodie Raethel at: jraethel@ttgvet.com.au
Avenue Road Stirling Veterinary Surgery, Adelaide Hills, SA (posted 13th May)
Veterinary Nurse - Permanent Full time or Part time
We currently seek the services of an experienced, professional veterinarian nurse who is passionate about their profession and is dedicated to a high quality of pet care.
We are a vet clinic that is growing and progressive, located in Stirling in the Adelaide Hills, less than 30 min from the Adelaide CBD. Our practice enjoys and enviable reputation amongst our loyal clientele of being friendly, caring and professional.
If you are currently looking for a new challenge or are presently feeling undervalued in your current role then this may be the opportunity you are looking for.
To be considered for the position you will need to meet the following criteria:
- Certificate 4 in vet nursing
- Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
- Experienced and confident in assisting with surgical procedures
- Experienced and confident in anaesthesia
- Experienced in monitoring patients pre & post surgery
- Comfortable talking with clients and promoting high levels of health care for their pets
- Available to work Saturdays
To become our newest team member you will see yourself as being:
- Honest
- Reliable
- Hardworking
- Excellent communicator
- Passionate about all animals health and well being
- Enjoy working to the highest standards
- Have the ability to follow procedures
- Enjoy being part of a team
We are looking for someone to work on a pernament basis. We are open 6 days a week with opening hours 8am - 7pm. To learn more please send you CV and a covering letter to: avet@adam.com.au
Meagan Broadbridge
Practice Manager
Walkerville Vet, Adelaide SA (posted 11th May)
Veterinary Nurse
Hours: Full Time (part time also considered for the right applicant)
Pay: Negotiable, above award
About us:
Walkerville Vet was established in 1999 and moved to purpose-built premises in 2019. We are an inner city veterinary practice with an educated and supportive client base and high standards of care.
Please click here to see clinic photos!
You will be in a thoroughly supportive environment where solo shifts are not rostered. Experience working as a veterinary nurse is essential.
Walkerville Vet is well equipped and you can expect to be able to work without compromises. Feel free to come for a tour before you apply, do a trial shift and get to know us, or visit our extensive website at: https://www.walkervillevet.com.au
For more information contact Amanda at the clinic. Applications or enquiries can be sent Attention Amanda (Nurse Vacancy) to: contact@walkervillevet.com.au
Animal Welfare League - South Australia, Wingfield, SA (posted 10th May)
Veterinary Nurse
(Permanent part-time position available)
Shelter Vet Nurse Permanent Part Time Wingfield SA
An exciting and rare opportunity is available for fully qualified Veterinary Nurse to join AWL’s team.
- 30 hrs week
- Monday to Friday 8am-4pm including one in four weekends
- Working in a team of 5.4 FTE vet nurses and 3.4 FTE vets
This is an opportunity to be part of one of the most dynamic and supportive shelter veterinary teams in South Australia. We provide critical services to animals arriving into our care by ensuring the health and welfare needs are met and are of the highest standards.
We do not offer veterinary services to the public, so interaction with clients is limited to foster care consultations only.
About our Animal Care Centre
Our brand new $20m shelter at Wingfield has a purpose-built vet clinic with two operating theatres, three heated surgical tables, large prep/treatment area, wet table, five consult rooms, separate cat and dog wards, IM3 dental machine, V5 anaesthetic monitoring, in-house bloods, digital x-ray, low stress animal enclosures and fear free design features.
The vet nurses form an integral part of the veterinary team, and work closely with the vets and Animal Care Staff.
We are looking for a qualified and experienced veterinary nurse with a wide and varied set of skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
We are looking for someone who has;
- Cert IV in veterinary nursing or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years veterinary nursing experience
- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of medical and surgical veterinary nursing
- Outstanding animal handling skills
- Strong communication and problem solving abilities
- Shelter experience (preferred but not essential)
For a confidential discussion, please call Natasha Marginis on 0404 113 824
For further information and to access a detailed job description, please visit: https://awl.org.au/veterinary-nurse-permanent-part-time
Please address your application to the People, Culture & Safety Advisor and email it to: employment@awl.org.au
Applications for this position should be accompanied by a covering letter and current CV.
Adelaide Bird & Exotics Vet Centre, Richmond, SA (posted 27th April)
Full time veterinary nurse
At the Adelaide Bird and Exotics Vet Centre we have a high caseload of first opinion, referral and emergency work and our vet nurses are integral in providing outstanding care to all patients. After recent renovations and an increase in vet numbers, we are now looking to add more nursing staff to the team to assist in providing excellent customer care and service. Applicants should be able to work in a busy, fast-paced environment with excellent communication skills, and have a strong client focus. Think east coast busy clinic, rather than sleepy Adelaide! Attention to detail is a must as our nurses play a key role in the care of our unusual patients. Being able to multitask and work well under pressure is a must as no two days are ever the same. We are replacing a nurse who has left to go to uni and one who wanted to work closer to home.
Experience with exotics is preferred but a passion for their welfare is essential. We can teach the skills, but you need to bring the hype. Animals seen include birds (pet, aviculture, chickens, pigeons), reptiles and small mammals (rabbits, ferrets, rodents and marsupials).
Your responsibilities will include:
- Reception duties
- Triaging emergencies, performing TPRs and taking histories for vets
- Providing species specific advice to clients
- Nurse consultations
- Surgical and anaesthetic nursing
- In-house pathology
- Care of boarding patients
- Care and treatment of hospitalised patients
- Cleaning and maintenance of hospital equipment
Requirements:
- Certificate IV in veterinary nursing. We find that without this qualification and experience, you do not have the required skills for this role.
- High patient care standards with good attention to detail.
- Experience with performing anaesthesia.
- Ability to work in a small team.
- Initiative and good time management skills.
- Desire to improve your knowledge and skill level.
Remuneration is based on your level of experience and suitability to the role.
If you are interested in this position, please send both a cover letter describing why you are suited to the position and a resume to Anne Fowler by email at: anne@abevc.com.au.
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