Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - ACT
The Village Vet, Downer (posted 17th November)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time or Part Time
About You:
Are you looking to join a group of people who love their job? Are you looking to make a difference to people and pet’s lives? Are you interested in work-life balance? So are we! And we want you. We believe in looking after our staff and their well-being. We focus on fostering a caring, close-knit relationship within our people, who support each other day to day.
Qualified Veterinary Nurses welcome to apply.
- Completed a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- An ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively
- Great communication skills and ability to work within a team environment
- Willingness to learn and have a ‘can do’ attitude
- 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 the role:
- We’re looking for full time/ part time or casual qualified veterinary nurses
- Delivering excellent care to all patients and owners
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Completing general practice nursing tasks, including pre- and post-operative care, in-house pathology (blood testing, urinalysis), caring for hospitalised patients
- Reception duties on a rotating basis - including talking to clients/ discussing patients over the telephone and in person, scheduling appointments, admitting and discharging patients
- We offer nurse consults including cartrophen injections, cytopoint injections, weight clinic
- Assisting with radiography and ultrasonography
Excellent Standards:
The Village Vet in Downer, Canberra is a purpose built, modern, 4-year-old clinic with a loyal clientele base located within the trendy Inner North of Canberra. We are locally owned and not associated with a large corporate company. We have wonderful clients who are keen to pursue full diagnostics to work up their pets’ medical/ surgical condition.
We have a fully comprehensive onsite IDEXX laboratory suite - including an IDEXX Procyte Dx & Catalyst One machine, Vetlab Urinalysis analyser, Snap pro test readers and an excellent, fully serviced Binocular Microscope. We have brand new anaesthetic machines and our excellent nurses use the Advanced Multi-Parameter monitoring equipment including Doppler Blood Pressure monitor, Bair Huggers to monitor each anaesthetic patient.
We use a top of the range IM3 Dental Scaler & Polisher unit and have a brand new portable Digital Radiography unit for all of our dental procedures. The clinic has a purpose-built radiography & ultrasound room including digital CR radiographic facilities and a mobile ultrasound unit.
We are proudly part of the ‘CEVA Calm Clinic’ program and have Adaptil and Feliway diffusers running 24/7 for our patients and we are a registered member of the Animal Poisons Centre with easy access to a large database of poisons allowing us to immediately treat toxicity cases.
Love Cats?
We are a feline friendly practice and have a completely separate cat entrance, cat-only waiting room, feline specific consultation room and separate feline hospital. We always promote a ‘stress free’ clinic for our feline patients.
Our Staff:
- We have 5 qualified veterinary nurses who are caring, supportive and are an amazing team.
- We have 9 Vets all of whom have special interests including – orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, dermatology, feline & canine medicine.
- We encourage our vet nurses to be pro-active, place i/v lines, take blood, contribute to the hospital.
- We share 1 in 4 Saturday mornings only working 9am – 1pm.
- We have no after hours, as we are fortunate that Canberra has 2 fantastic emergency / overnight clinics.
- We run Puppy Preschool weekly.
- Like coffees? So do we! We are lucky enough to be situated next to the popular Gang Gang café and often get coffees for the staff.
- Feeling peckish? Lunch snacks are provided by the clinic.
- We have access to an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) service if you are needing any extra support.
- We are part of the local Capital Paws Group and share resources and social events between local Canberra clinics. This is a great way to meet other like-minded individuals working at other veterinary clinics across Canberra.
- Capital Paws Group also runs specific veterinary nurse training and we have a fully funded vet nurse management course available to the right person too.
Interested in volunteering? Our group support and have the opportunity to visit Utopia, - NT each year to provide veterinary help to the local aboriginal communities in the ‘Indigenous Dog Health Initiative.’ Ask us how you too can become involved.
- We promote a caring with kindness philosophy within our staff and excellent staff culture is paramount for us.
We offer:
- Special interests
- Caring, supporting and mentoring of all of our staff
- Work-life balance – want to work part time? No problem.
- Flexible roster, 4 day working week for full time staff
- CPD
- VNCA membership contribution
- Competitive salary
- Four weeks’ annual leave
- Specific veterinary nurse training sessions
- Career growth
- Regular staff ‘lunch and learn’ sessions
- Free parking
Our location:
Downer is in the stylish Inner North of Canberra. A very popular place to live and work. We are located next to a wine shop and the popular Gang Gang Café. Canberra is a diverse and cultural centre with a great mix of city and rural living. There is a thriving café scene and a great night life. We are close to the NSW coast for weekends away, the snow fields are a 2 and a half hours drive and there are plenty of interesting day trips to explore the local region. Canberra is a very family friendly city; it has minimal traffic, plenty of outdoor areas and interest groups to entertain you on the evenings and weekends. Click here for more information.
Contact Us:
If you would like to see & hear more and meet the team over coffee, please email us at kimberleyg@capitalpaws.com.au or call Dr. Kimberley Godwin on 0405 225 326.
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Gungahlin Veterinary Hospital, Northern Canberra (posted 10th November)
Veterinary Nurse
About the role
The team at Gungahlin Veterinary Hospital in Canberra is on the search for an Experienced and Cert IV Qualified Veterinary nurse to join us in the quest of caring for the Capital’s sick and injured animals.
You will be working in our purpose-built general practice hospital with our 12 vets, allowing you to have exposure to both our Gungahlin Veterinary Hospital and our Cat Hospital at the same premises. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of different animals and responsibilities, and work on all the cool stuff like oesophageal foreign bodies, surgeries and complicated procedures will be a normal day at the office, as well as dental work and general nursing.
This is a permanent part-time role. Working hours are rostered between the hours of 7:30 to 19:00 Mondays – Fridays and 8:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays. The successful candidate for this role must be available to start shifts no later than 7:30am. It is a requirement to be available to work Saturdays on rotation with other nurses (i.e. not every Saturday). The working hours can be up to 38 hours per week but may be less depending on demand.
Our ideal candidate
We are looking for someone who can tick the following boxes:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing
- Over 2 years of nursing experience as a qualified Nurse
- exceptional customer service skills
- high emotional intelligence
- excellent time management
- excellent attendance record and reliability
- the ability to work varied tasks that are constantly interrupted, yet concluded
- the ability and confidence to handle many types of small animals, up to large dogs
- communication skills to communicate with all personality types and remain professional at all times even under stressful situations
- great team work approach and professionalism to strengthen the GVH team
- willingness to make a long-term commitment to the role
Benefits of working at GCH/GVH
- The workload is busy, challenging and varied
- We encourage staff to follow their fields of interest
- We support continuing education and VNCA membership
- Team work is highly valued – you’ll be working with an excellent team of people with an importance placed on having a wonderful staff culture
- Remuneration is above-award according to qualifications and experience
- Access to free public parking a short walk (100m) from the practice
- We don’t work Public Holidays or Sunday’s
- Assistance in relocation for successful out of state applicants can be considered on a case by case basis
How to apply
- Applications should be via email addressing the following Selection Criteria:
- Please tell us about a time that you dealt with a difficult procedure. Elaborate on the problem, solution and final outcome.
- Please tell us about a time you experienced conflict in your workplace / team. Elaborate on what the situation was, the approach taken to resolve the conflict and the positive outcome achieved
All Applications must come through to our Practice Managers, at jobs@gungahlinvet.com.au. Please send your current CV, cover letter, answers to selection, availability, and anything else you need us to know.
Animal Referral Hospital, Pialligo (posted 7th November) Sterilisation Technician
Sterilisation Technician
ARH Canberra
This is a great opportunity for a passionate, experienced veterinary or human Sterilisation Technician to join our highly performing team of Specialist and Emergency vets and nurses!
About Us
The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) is a well-established group of specialist veterinary hospitals. We offer a wide range of specialist services and emergency and critical care through our facilities in NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD and SA. Services offered in our hospitals include internal medicine, surgery, oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, animal behaviour, exotics and avian, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care, and physiotherapy.
About your new role
Our ARH Canberra site is looking for a Sterilisation Technician to assist in maintaining and managing equipment to allow our team to provide exceptional and quality service and care to our patients. This position is suitable for anyone looking for Part-Time or Full-Time employment who has excellent attention to detail and the knowledge and understanding of infection and quality control.
About you
As a successful candidate, you will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Certificate III in Sterilisation qualifications (or working towards) or a minimum of 2 years experience as a Sterilisation Technician.
- You will have a vital role within a dedicated specialist surgery, medicine, dental and emergency department’s
- Maintain the SSD area and equipment including service & maintenance agreements
- Actively participate in quality improvements, initiatives, risk management & OHS activities
- Assist with management of general stock control
- Knowledge of diverse sterilisation equipment, techniques, and instrument care
- Knowledge of scope sterilisation, maintenance, and care
- Motivated and self-directed with excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude
- Excellent time Management skills and ability to multi-task
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a high stress environment as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work flexible hours
We Offer
This position offers an opportunity to work with some of the best clinicians in their field, in a professional and challenging yet enjoyable workplace. You can expect a competitive salary plus:
- Leave entitlements - 4 weeks annual leave, personal/sick leave, carers leave (all leave benefits as per award)
- Continuous education opportunities
- Free annual influenza vaccination
- 6 weeks paid parental leave and flexible return to work programs
- Free access to confidential Employee Assistance Program LifeWorks 24/7
Join our ARVA Platinum Partner team that sees diversity and inclusion as more than just policies and practices. This is a growing business and for the right candidate ongoing opportunities will undoubtedly present themselves.
Contact Emily Banks on emily.banks@gxltd.com.au to apply for this opportunity.
Canberra Veterinary Emergency Service, Gungahlin, Canberra (posted 2nd November)
Veterinary Nurse – Emergency and Critical Care - Varied Hours
Are you ready to make the move from GP to Emergency or just looking for the next step in your veterinary nursing career? No matter your skill level, CVES can design a tailored training plan just for you!
As an after-hours service, we are available to help critical and unwell patients when they need it most. We operate from 6pm to 8am on weeknights, and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays. We have varied shift hours available to suit your needs, including afternoon, overnight and weekend days which is perfect for work life flexibility, while also saving lives and supporting clients!
Our patients mean the world to us, and they are our greatest inspiration. We strive to get patients home to their families, and it’s the hard work of our dedicated team that bonds us all closely and creates a positive culture on the floor. Our leaders care deeply about our staff, including the direction of career progression and ensuring everyone has a good work life balance. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace, encouraging people to be their best authentic selves.
Training and Development Plan
Each nurse is provided an individual tailored development plan to help them succeed in emergency!
You will receive on the floor training shifts with your trainers. Webinars and online resources can also be provided to enhance any areas where you need additional training and support. You will have total access to our regular in-house CPD which are group training sessions on set topics (e.g. snake bites, ticks, chemical restraint, ventilation and CPR). Your development program also includes access to trained Mental Health First Aid Officers and an Employee Assistance Program for support on a range of matters.
What does vet nurse life at CVES look like?
- Hands on triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, surgery, and patient care
- Incredible case diversity with no two shifts the same
- Vets who educate the nursing team and discuss cases
- Having input into case management and working in harmony with our veterinary team to provide excellence for our patients
- Earning above Award rates with lucrative penalty rates on most shifts
What does our ideal candidate look like?
- Minimum of 2 years industry experience (ECC experience preferred but not essential)
- Thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
- Strong communication and team-work skills including a positive and collaborative approach
- Love of learning and continual improvement
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
- Personal mode of transport (essential for shift work)
- Flexible availability for shift work, public holidays and weekends
What are the benefits of working for CVES?
- Above Award rates with regular pay reviews and continuing education perks
- Ongoing training and career pathing in a professional, supportive environment ($500 per year CPD allowance!)
- Pet wellness discounts (including discounted vet treatments and products)
- Dedicated well-being initiatives (Mental Health First Aid Officers, Employee Assistance
- Program, social events)
- Be a part of our veterinary emergency community, providing world-class services for animals
- $5000 relocation allowance for applicants outside of the Canberra region.
If this sounds like you then send through your resume to: aperry@aes.email to start your emergency and critical care journey today!
Animal Referral Hospital, Canberra (posted 31st October) Practice Manager
Practice Manager
ARH Canberra ACT
- Take on a leadership role for a talented team
- Let your passion for pets shine every day
- Be part of our supportive Vet community
An exciting opportunity has opened up as Practice Manager with the Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) in Canberra on a full-time permanent basis.
The Animal Referral Hospital is a part of Australia’s largest well-established group of specialist veterinary hospitals dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients, our clients, and our staff. We offer a wide range of specialist services and provide 24-hour emergency and critical care through our facilities in NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, and SA. This allows us to provide an exceptional standard of patient care, with access to all the resources, technology & equipment needed for best practice medicine.
About Your New Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic superstar with nursing and HR experience, who is looking to step into a Practice Manager position however doesn’t want to fully move away from the clinical aspects.
- Full-time position
- Managing the day-to-day operations of our clinic, including stock management, people management, rostering and change management
- Undertaking general nursing tasks
- Leading and developing our team and building a positive team culture
- Monitoring monthly financial performance and team performance, whilst implementing actions to encourage improvement
- Driving our business forward through creating and implementing local marketing initiatives
- Delivering outstanding service and care to all patients and owners
About You
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Over 5 years of experience
- Previous experience leading a team
- HR experience with performance monitoring and management
- Strong leadership and team building skills, and the ability to provide coaching for team members and to build a positive culture in your team
- Experience with Rx works (preferred but not essential)
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Good business acumen and organisational skills
- Assertive attitude
We Offer
This position offers an opportunity to work with some of the best clinicians in their field, in a professional and challenging yet enjoyable workplace. A competitive annual salary plus:
- Leave entitlements - 4 weeks annual leave, personal/sick leave, carers leave
- Continuing Professional education opportunities
- Free annual influenza vaccination
- Uniforms
- 6 weeks paid parental leave and flexible return to work programs
- Free access to confidential Employee Assistance Program LifeWorks 24/7
- Petbarn / Greencross Discounts
Join our ARVA Platinum Partner team that sees diversity and inclusion as more than just policies and practices. This is a growing business and for the right candidate ongoing opportunities will undoubtedly present themselves.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity contact:
Emily Banks
Talent Acquisition Specialist
P: 0421 705 547
E: emily.banks@gxltd.com.au
Animal Referral Hospital, Canberra (posted 15th October) Surgery Nurses
Surgery Vet Nurse
Canberra ACT
An opportunity for a Surgery Veterinary Nurse to join our Canberra team on a full-time basis.
Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Canberra is a 24-hour emergency and specialist referral hospital with a dedicated team working across ECC, Internal Medicine and Surgery. We aim to provide a comprehensive emergency and referral service to veterinarians, their clients and their patients.
An opportunity for a patient-focused veterinary nurse to work with two boarded Specialist Surgeons, a surgical Resident, a surgical Intern and a team of highly skilled surgical nurses. This position is a permanent full-time role involving four 10-hour weekday shifts Monday to Friday, primarily focused on assisting with surgical consultations and procedures, surgical theatre set-up and maintenance, anaesthetic monitoring, surgical prep, care and maintenance of surgical instruments, and post-operative patient care.
About Your New Role
- Carry out surgical patient admission and discharge procedures
- Maintenance of paperless patient charts and records (Smartflow)
- Performing IV catheterisation, blood collection and laboratory work
- Assisting with diagnostic imaging procedures (radiography, CT & MRI)
- Surgical theatre set-up and clean-up
- Surgical patient aseptic preparation
- Anaesthetic monitoring
- Assisting surgeons in theatre
- Post-operative patient care
- Instrument cleaning, maintenance and autoclaving
- Surgery inpatient management, feeding, toileting and medicating, including care and maintenance of drains and feeding tubes etc.
About You
- Minimum of 3 years nursing experience, preferably in a specialist/referral or emergency environment (but not essential)
- Minimum Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Knowledge of RxWorks and Smartflow will be highly regarded (but not essential)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing work environments and schedules
- Ability to work sole charge, but also as part of a close-knit team
- Exceptional time management and organisational skills
- Exceptional customer service and strong communication skills
- Highly motivated, strong work ethic, mature and responsible
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic veterinary nurse to demonstrate and expand on their existing skills and knowledge. The successful candidate will be exposed to a varied and interesting caseload, making a difference to highly critical patients.
The team is friendly and supportive, the hospital has state-of-the-art facilities, the pay is commensurate to experience, and ongoing training is encouraged.
How to Contact Us
If you would like to know more about the role or apply, please send your query to Emily Banks - vetnursecareers@gxltd.com.au
Animal Referral Hospital, Canberra (posted 15th October) Medicine Nurses
Medicine Vet Nurse
ARH Canberra
We have recently moved to our new site, purposely built to help service the specialist care needs of animals in Canberra and the surrounding NSW towns. Our nursing team play a critical role in the direct care of our patient. We are looking for 2 Nurses to join our team. We offer:
- Varied caseloads that will make your day interesting and diverse.
- Our 3 surgical suite hospital offers state of the art equipment, including MRI 1.5T and CT 64 slice
- Medicine - 10-hour shifts Monday to Friday.
We know the Veterinary industry is experiencing tough times at the moment. We have tough days, too, but we have built a supportive and caring culture to support each other in the good and bad times.
We can offer Full-Time hours, Part Time hours and days that meet your work needs or casual hours to those who have ad-hoc availability and want to gain some specialist hospital experience.
We have had many changes, moving to a new hospital site and building our veterinary and nursing teams. More importantly, we have been rebuilding our culture and work environment. This is a process, and we are looking for nurses who want to be part of a supporting, impactful and supportive team.
- We will invest in your skills and knowledge within house training and external course.
- Strong on the job training and induction to set you up for success.
- Work with Specialists and Veterinarians who empower you to utilise your skills and knowledge to help provide excellent patient care.
- Our culture is important to us, and we want new colleagues to be as invested in ensuring our culture remains positive and supportive even when we have tough days.
The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) is a well-established group of specialist veterinary hospitals dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients, clients, and staff. We offer a wide range of specialist services and provide 24-hour emergency and critical care through NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD and SA. You will also benefit from:
- An above award hourly rate with penalties that reflects the nursing skills you bring and develop as you embark on your career with us.
- Once you have been with us for 12 months. Access to Paid Paternity Leave.
- Access to structured mentoring programs for Veterinary Nurses through our in-house training department.
- Opportunities to undertake external nursing courses in Specialist fields.
- Flexible working conditions and a structured return to clinical work program.
I'M INTERESTED
We will love to hear from you if you have gotten to this section. Feel free to contact Aimee for an informal confidential discussion.
We would love to receive a copy of your CV and make a time to chat about our hospital and what we can offer that meets the working conditions you are looking for.
At the same time, we would love to show you around our hospital and grab a coffee/tea with our nursing team so you can ask any questions you have to make an informed decision.
Emily Banks – vetnursecareers@gxltd.com.au
Animal Referral Hospital, Canberra (posted 15th October) ECC Nurses
Emergency Vet Nurse
Canberra ACT
An opportunity for an Emergency Veterinary Nurse to join our Canberra team on a casual, part-time or full-time basis.
The Animal Referral Hospital offers both referral and emergency services, open 24 hours a day all year round. At the end of this year, our hospital is moving into a brand new, state of the art clinic. This beautiful practice will have three surgical theatres, a 24-hour emergency department and ICU as well as a diagnostic MRI and CT.
The team at ARH are passionate about providing a high standard of care with a forward-thinking approach. The veterinary industry is constantly growing, and we must keep up with it! We are looking for a hard-working and compassionate nurse to join us. No two days are the same at ARH! If you are someone who thrives in a learning environment, then this is the job for you!
Benefits as an ECC nurse at ARH Canberra?
- Working with an experienced, supportive and enthusiastic team.
- Nursing complicated referral cases (who loves a challenge)?
- In-house monthly training sessions (this month we have covered ECG’s and blood transfusions).
- Working in a brand-new clinic and ICU.
- Utilising state-of-the-art veterinary equipment
- Above award rates
About Your Skills & Experience
- Cert IV Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- At least 2 years of experience is desirable but not strictly necessary
- hard working and willing to work as part of a team
- Be able to work night shifts and weekends
- Most importantly, know how to have fun!
How to Contact Us
Please email your cover letter and resume to Emily Banks - vetnursecareers@gxltd.com
Northside Veterinary Centre, Braddon (posted 5th October)
Veterinary Nurse -
Northside Veterinary Centre is a non-corporate, locally owned and run clinic. We are a team of passionate, fun, and supportive vets, nurses, kennel hands and receptionists. We advocate and aim for fear-free veterinary care and our clinic is an ISFM Gold Accredited Cat-Friendly Clinic.
Are you looking for a skilled team that will encourage you to flourish in the veterinary industry? We keep growing and our team of 12 vets needs more support from their nursing team. We encourage and support ongoing learning and offer a generous education allowance to our nursing staff. We also value great work-life balance, by understanding that life also exists outside of work.
The primary role of this position is to provide a high level of care to both medical and surgical patients using our vast range of veterinary equipment - multiparameter vital sign monitors, doppler blood pressure monitor, surgical and dental bair hugger, iM3 dental machines and dental x-ray, inspired air heaters, full IDEXX pathology suite, oxygen, and heated recovery cages. We have a varied caseload with a percentage of dental and medical referral work that keep us on our toes.
The clinic currently opens 8am-6pm Monday-Friday and 8am-1pm Saturday. We are closed Sundays and all public holidays.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be comfortable with all aspects of clinical nursing
- Be able to work in a team and also be self-motivated
- Be able to work a rotating roster, including some Saturdays
- Have high standards and attention to detail, with exceptional customer service and strong communication skills
- Be confident and competent in routine and emergency situations
- Scope to take on significant responsibilities in your area of passion - tell us what makes you love coming to work
- Most of all know how to have fun and have a laugh
We shall offer:
- An environment that will challenge your skills and knowledge
- A flexible workplace - tell us what you want in terms of hours and benefits
- A generous continuing education stipend and leave allowance
- Parking
- Above award wages with annual salary reviews
Please forward your cover letter and resume to: practice.manager@northsidevet.com.au
Please visit our website: http://northsidevet.com.au/
Sonza Veterinary Clinic, Kowen, ACT North-East Corner (posted 29th September)
Senior / Head Nurse
Sonza Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology or Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing holder of at least 24 months clinical experience for a senior nurse position. We are a family-owned mixed practice clinic (predominantly small animals) that has been taking care of our clients and their pets in the region for over 30 years. Our practice is rapidly growing and busier than ever, and as such we are looking to expand our team.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- All aspects of surgical and hospital nursing, including care of surgery cases and in-patients, anaesthesia monitoring and record keeping, and supporting the veterinarians.
- Reception duties and administration, including Rx Works operations, Smartflow operations, scheduling appointments, record keeping, client communications and inventory management.
- Admission and discharge of surgical and hospital patients.
- Cleaning and maintenance of our facilities.
- Open participation in ongoing clinic improvements and team meetings.
- Collaborate with management and veterinarians in exploring opportunities for practice growth and development.
- Supervision and training of junior nurses and animal attendants.
What you need:
- Hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
- Minimum of 24 months experience working as a veterinary nurse in practice
- Excellent leadership skills and experience in training and supporting less experienced team members
- A sound understanding of animal husbandry and the fundamentals of veterinary nursing
- Confident working with small animals
- Confident working with large animals (not essential but highly regarded)
- Proficiency in literacy, numeracy, and operation of information technologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Participate well in a team environment, as well as being able to work independently
- Have a positive attitude towards your work with a passion for attention to detail
- Provide outstanding customer service and patient care
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Follow written and verbal directions
- Ability to be flexible with rosters, and available to fill in if one of the team are sick
- Punctual and reliable
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and desire to learn and develop your knowledge and skills
- Show initiative and be proactive in all aspects of your work
- An outgoing personality with a good sense of humour
What we can offer:
- Wage starting from $34-$40/hr, commensurate with experience.
- VNCA membership and AVNAT registration
- No after-hours work
- A diverse mix of surgery shifts, reception shifts, surgical/hospital floater shifts and consult floater shifts.
- 4 weeks annual paid holiday leave (with the opportunity to take more unpaid leave by negotiation)
- We encourage continuing professional development, and the successful applicant will enjoy a supportive working environment where your learning and skill development is encouraged.
- A dynamic and unique working environment with a fun team
- 60-minute lunch breaks
- Lots of toys and fun gear (dental radiography, a complete in-house lab, comprehensive multi-parameter anaesthesia monitoring systems, CR system, ultrasonography etc.)
- Regular social team activities
- Working in a scenic rural environment within close proximity to Canberra (25 minute drive to the city), Queanbeyan (10 minutes to Queanbeyan) and the surrounding region, and less than 90 minute drive from the NSW South Coast.
We are seeking applicants for a full-time position.
Our current clinic working hours are Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm. We may resume Saturday morning consulting later this year.
There are no after-hours requirements, and we are closed on public holidays.
If you think you are the person to add to our dynamic team, please forward your resume and cover letter to gill_sonza@hotmail.com
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