Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - ACT
Animal Referral Hospital Canberra, Pialligo (posted 26th November) ECC Vet Nurse
Emergency Vet Nurse
Canberra ACT
An opportunity for an Emergency Veterinary Nurse to join our Canberra team on a full-time basis.
- Challenge and enhance your existing Veterinary Nursing skills
- Join a close-knit and mutually supportive team
- Free on-site parking and close to public transport
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 Jasdeep Phull, Business Manager on J.Phull@arhvets.com
Animal Referral Hospital Canberra, Pialligo (posted 26th November)
Surgery Vet Nurse
Canberra ACT
An opportunity for a Surgery Veterinary Nurse to join our Canberra team on a full-time basis.
- Challenge and enhance your existing Veterinary Nursing skills
- Join a close-knit and mutually supportive team
- Free on-site parking and close to public transport
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 Jasdeep Phull, Business Manager on j.phull@arhvets.com
Animal Referral Hospital Canberra, Pialligo (posted 26th November)
Oncology Vet Nurse
Canberra ACT
An opportunity for an Oncology Veterinary Nurse to join our Canberra team on a full-time basis.
- Challenge and enhance your existing Veterinary Nursing skills
- Join a close-knit and mutually supportive team
- Free on-site parking and close to public transport
The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) is Canberra’s premier veterinary specialist referral hospital, offering a wide range of services to the public and referring Veterinarians. The Oncology service at Canberra is now recruiting for an experienced Nurse to join the team on a full-time basis in a challenging yet highly rewarding role.
About Your New Role
An Oncology Nurse is a valued member of the ARH team. They play a critical role in the direct care of inpatient and outpatient pets with cancer. To ensure success, the successful candidate will be required to work closely and take direction from our Specialist Oncologist and Resident Veterinarians, carrying out duties that include but are not limited to:
- Laboratory sampling, imaging, chemotherapy and other medical treatments;
- Sedation and general anaesthesia;
- Sample and paperwork coordination for pathology laboratories and for studies;
- In-person and telephone communications with pet owners, staff in-house and at other veterinary practices, pathology laboratories and suppliers;
About Your Skills and Qualities
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
- Minimum 4 years’ Veterinary Nursing experience, ideally in a Specialist/Referral environment
- Sound knowledge and experience in advanced anaesthetic monitoring and management
- Outstanding interpersonal communication and team skills
- Confident animal handling skills
- Genuine interest in Oncology therapy and committed to longevity in the role
- Passion for delivering consistently high standards of patient care
- Impeccable attention to detail at all times with an inbuilt habit of cross-checking work
- Self-motivation with the ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Experience in demonstrating professionalism and dedication during highs and lows
- Experience working with cytotoxic substances desireable but not essential
- Experience in using Rx Works and Smart flow desireable but not essential
- A full NSW driver licence
Benefits for You
- Varied and interesting case load
- Ongoing learning and development
- Enjoy long-term relationships with patients and clients
- Be a part of regular service meetings and updates
- Access to a wide range of services in a large hospital
- 24/7 Reception staff and Animal Attendants allowing you to really focus on your role
- Large, supportive and highly experienced team of Nurses to network with
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Above award rates and shift loadings applicable
- Continuing Education Allowance as well as regular in-house seminars
How to Contact Us
If you would like to know more about the role or apply, please send your query to Jasdeep Phull, Business Manager on: j.phull@arhvets.com
Animal Referral Hospital Canberra, Pialligo (posted 26th November)
Medicine Vet Nurse
Canberra ACT
An opportunity for a Medicine Veterinary Nurse to join our Canberra team on a full-time basis.
- Challenge and enhance your existing Veterinary Nursing skills
- Join a close-knit and mutually supportive team
- Free on-site parking and close to public transport
Would you love working at a busy animal vet hospital? Are you a superstar Vet Nurse looking for your next challenge? The ARH Canberra is Canberra’s premier veterinary specialist referral hospital.
The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) is a 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.
About Your New Role
We are equally excited to find a motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working, professional, and experienced veterinary nurse to work alongside our new medicine specialist to provide the exceptional patient care our hospitals have become known for.
About You
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment
- You pride yourself on your exceptional patient care and client communication skills and enjoy building a lasting, positive rapport with both your patients and your clients
- You have a great sense of humour and will naturally adapt to a well-established, positive team who thrives on teamwork, exceptional communication, continuing education, and the best possible patient outcomes.
- You possess a certificate IV in Veterinary nursing or a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.
- You have a minimum of 3-4 years veterinary nursing
- You have a genuine passion for all things internal medicine, and you are passionate about playing an integral role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of internal diseases.
About Your Skills & Experience
- Experience in a referral or emergency hospital and/or working as a medicine nurse
- Experience in monitoring critical and complicated anaesthetics.
- Experience setting up, utilising, troubleshooting, and cleaning diagnostic equipment including endoscopic equipment, ultrasound, X-ray, MRI, CT, and video-fluoroscopy
- Knowledge of RX works, Smart-flow, various Idexx laboratory equipment and ABL90 FLEX PLUS blood gas analyser.
- You possess a Diploma (e.g., emergency, and critical care diploma) or have the willingness to obtain your diploma in the future.
Our Offer to You
- Above award remuneration
- A hospital that allows you to utilise your unique veterinary nursing skills including but not limited to aseptic phlebotomy, aseptic venepuncture, aseptic arterial catheter placement, endotracheal intubation & the management of various feeding tubes, nasal lines, and tracheostomy sites
- A fair roster that is based on providing you with the best possible work life balance
- A supportive hospital with a genuine focus on all staff’s well-being
- A hospital with amazing continuing education opportunities where the employees foster a passion for continuous individual improvement, training, and teaching
- Radiation license
- Onsite parking
How to Contact Us
If you would like to know more about the role or apply, please send your query to Jasdeep Phull, Business Manager on j.phull@arhvets.com
Molonglo Veterinary Clinic, Coombs (posted 25th November)
Molonglo Veterinary Clinic is a bright and sunny clinic located in the Molonglo Valley, a new area in Canberra. We have friendly and dedicated clients who love their pets. We have the usual toys and offer a range of services including advanced dentistry, general radiography, small animal surgery and medicine.
We are a fun and flexible team who like coming to work every day and enjoy each other's company. Supporting each other, our clients and patients is our number one priority. We are looking forward to having a new nurse to join our team. We are flexible and would consider a full time or part-time nurse.
If you have not yet experienced the joys of living in Canberra....think blue skies, mountain biking, bushwalking, galleries, bars, and good coffee (and the occasional oddly shaped hot-air balloon or two).
For more information, please contact Kate Pickles at katypickles@gmail.com.
Please visit our website: https://www.molonglovet.com.au/
Melba Veterinary Clinic, Belconnen (posted 22nd November)
Trainee Veterinary Nurse (Level 1 - 2)
An exciting opportunity exists for a Trainee Veterinary Nurse to join our brand new, purpose-built clinic in Canberra. This person will be mentored and supported to become an integral part of this new business. An ideal opportunity exists for a Trainee Veterinary Nurse to join our growing team on a casual basis.
Melba Veterinary Clinic practices veterinary medicine and surgery to a high clinical standard in a service orientated, fun loving environment.
The primary responsibilities of this position include:
- Caring, handling, and cleaning all animals
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Undertaking general nursing tasks under supervision, including pre and post operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Delivering outstanding client care to all patients and owners
- General administrative duties including cash handling and inventory control
The ideal candidate will have the following skills, attributes, and expertise:
- Some experience required as a trainee veterinary nurse
- A love of being with animals
- A strong interest in the animal health industry
- A basic knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Takes initiative
- Commit to learning & training with their mentor
- Maintains a professional demeanour within the practice
About us:
- A fun and supportive environment, we are here to help you develop and grow as a veterinary nurse
- We strongly believe and encourage in a work / life balance
- You’ll be working with an excellent team of people with an importance placed on having a wonderful staff culture
Melba Veterinary Clinic is open Tuesday & Wednesday from 8:00am – 6:00pm and Thursday & Friday from 8:00am – 7:00pm, Saturdays 9:00am – 1:00pm. We are closed Mondays, Sundays, and Public Holidays. Our website is: www.canberravetclinic.com.au
If this role is the right one for you and you would like to become part of our growing team, please send your application, including a cover letter and resume to;
info@melbavetclinic.com.au Attention the email to “Head VN Emma – Trainee Position”
**Please note only successful candidates will be contacted with further key criteria relating to the position and interview availability**
Tuggeranong Veterinary Hospital, Fadden (posted 17th November)
Small Animal Full Time Veterinary Nurse
Tuggeranong Veterinary Hospital is a highly regarded practice, serving Canberra for over 30 years. However, times have changed, and we are doing things differently by adapting to our industry's challenges. Our nursing positions have been reinvigorated with exciting new opportunities for development and growth.
We continue to promote the joy of pet ownership and cultivate long term client relationships that are based on a high standard of care.
For more information on the practice see our website: www.tuggeranongvet.com
We know what you want!
- Competitive pay, well above award rates.
- Great roster to support work life balance with contingencies for heavy workloads and demands not dependent on overtime, so there is little to no overtime. No Afterhours.
- Nurses are rostered 68 hours per fortnight with standby hours of 8 that may or may not be worked dependent upon workload. Nurses are paid the minimum of the full-time load of 76 hours per fortnight, whether they worked the full-time load or not.
- Shifts of 5 hours, 7 hours are worked Monday to Friday and 7.25 hours worked one in two Saturdays.
- Workflow and demands are managed with effective systems and structures that are designed to set you up for success in your role.
- Comprehensive induction and onboarding to assist you to transition into our team.
- Fully equipped hospital with varied caseloads to keep things interesting.
- Workplace culture is A1 with a friendly and supportive team, longtime staff retention rates, inclusive and collaborative teamwork, excellent mental health support.
- Know that you are making a highly valuable contribution by caring for and achieving effective outcomes for our patients, clients, and the wider community.
- Be proud to wear the uniform as you will be part of a professional experienced and dedicated team, who provide gold standard care in an empathetic manner.
- Continual training and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to join workplace interest groups.
- Generous staff discounts apply.
- 4 weeks annual leave.
- Free parking.
You know the veterinary nursing role intimately!
You have certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and some years of experience up your sleeve. You know you will make a great addition to our team because you care, you are committed, and you want to make a contribution to the quality of life for animals. You don’t want to be micromanaged, you want to work independently and as part of a team.
As a caring and experienced veterinary nurse, you will either be familiar with a variety of nursing duties or have expertise in an area of nursing. Either way we are seeking experience across the veterinary nursing field including nurse triage, consultations, in house blood testing, dental x- rays, assistance with ultrasound and surgical support including premeds, anaesthetic monitoring, cruciate and fracture repair, desexing and dentals to name a few.
Expressions of Interest
If you have ticked the above boxes and you know the veterinary nursing role intimately we encourage you to express your interest by emailing your resume with a cover letter and mark it attention to:
The Business Manager: Colleen Black
Email: hr@tuggeranongvet.com
Alternatively you can visit our website and refer to the employment pages to submit your application: https://tuggeranongvet.com.au/about-tuggeranong-vet-hospital/employment/
Telephone 02 6291 7711
Thank you.
The Village Vet, Downer (posted 15th November)
Full Time or Part Time Vet Nurse
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.
About Us:
The Village Vet in Downer, Canberra is a purpose built, modern, 3-year-old clinic with a loyal clientele base. We are locally owned and not associated with a large corporate company. We have wonderful clients who are keen to pursue diagnostics on their pets; we have an onsite laboratory including an IDEXX Procyte Dx & Catalyst One machine, Vet Lab UA analyser, Snap pro mobile device and an excellent binocular microscope. We use a top of the range IM3 Dental machine and have brand new IM3 Dental X-rays.
The clinic has a purpose-built radiography & ultrasound room including digital CR radiographic facilities and a mobile Ultrasound machine. We often perform orthopaedic procedures including TTAs, MPLs, bone plating, FHO, JPS, De Angelis, Penn Hip etc.
We also promote ourselves as a feline friendly practice and have a separate cat entrance, cat only waiting room and feline specific consultation room. We always promote a ‘stress free’ clinic for our pets.
We have 3 fully qualified and very experienced veterinary nurses and a couple of training nurses on staff. We are looking to expand and are keen to find a qualified nurse who is easy going and would fit in well with our team. Our clinic is open 8am to 6pm and the nurses rotate their roster, which includes a reception shift. The nurses currently work 1 in 4 Saturdays 9am to 1pm.
We often organise training lunches and the staff enjoy regular free coffees/ snacks and lunches. We love to look after our staff and we believe work life balance is so important.
If you are interested in puppy classes this would be an advantage.
We encourage
- Special interests
- Work-life balance
- CPD
- Having fun at work
- Interesting cases
- Lovely clients
- Making a difference in people’s lives
- Competitive salary
Our location
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 has minimal traffic, plenty of outdoor areas and interest groups to entertain you on the evenings and weekends. Check out this link for more information. https://canberra.com.au/live/
If you would like to see & hear more and meet the team, please email us at office@thevillagevet.co or call Dr. Kimberley Godwin on 0405 225 326.
See our website https://thevillagevet.co/
Inner South Veterinary Centre, Narrabundah (posted 29th October) Head Nurse
Inner South Vet Centre is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to join and lead our energetic, dynamic team.
Inner South Vet Centre is a fantastic hospital with a team of 4 vets and 6 nurses. Due to the varied surgical and medical caseload we are looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, displays initiative and wants the opportunity to nurse at a higher level, utilising their existing skills as well as learning more. We are looking for an experienced nurse who is ready to take their career to the next level.
About the Role
The Head Nurse is responsible for overseeing the efficient daily operation of patient care and surgical caseloads, ensuring that high levels of patient care standards and client communication are maintained. The Head Nurse works closely with, and reports to, the Practice Manager, taking an active role in supporting and training our nursing team.
About us:
- Stress Free accredited clinic
- Wide variety of patients, including rabbits and exotics
- Supportive & fun team
- You will be leading a highly skilled nursing team
- Our hospital is fully equipped and provide a great working environment which is busy, stimulating and well managed
The successful applicant will possess the ability to:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or the equivalent
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a senior veterinary nursing role
- Have recent experience in a similar role (desired but not essential)
- Work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task whilst overseeing the nursing team
- Remain calm and react quickly in stressful and emergency situations
- Work closely with the practice manager and veterinarians to enable the efficient coordination of medical and surgical caseloads throughout each day
- Provide a strong central point of contact in the practice for all surgical and medical-related workflows and issues
- Apply logical and critical thinking across a broad range of areas involving operational and medical issues
- Display a high degree of empathy and understanding towards the needs of the patients, the clients, and the veterinary health care team
- Have a passion for teaching, leading, and developing junior nurses to achieve their best
The Benefits
- Salary is above award and will be dependent on the experience you bring to the role
- 4 weeks of annual leave
- Full-time (38 hours)
- Continued training and education to assist you in the role
- Generous staff discount policy
- And you can bring your dog to work!
Apply Now
Please apply online with your CV and Cover Letter or by emailing chantelle.fernandes@vet.partners
Please visit our website: https://www.innersouthvets.com.au/
Greencross Vets Tuggeranong, (posted 27th October)
Vet Nurse
Tuggeranong ACT
An opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join our Tuggeranong team on a permanent part-time basis.
- Join a friendly, synergised team
- Let your passion for pets shine every day
- Be part of our supportive Vet community
Greencross Vets provides the highest quality of integrated veterinary services in Australia, with an extended network of General Practice clinics and state-of-the-art Emergency, Specialist and Referral hospitals that are steered by a team of world-class Vets, devoted Specialists, skilled nurses and supportive Management. One of the largest veterinary groups in Australia, we pride ourselves on our veterinary jobs with employee-led development and support program that includes a commitment to a better career/life balance. This allows us to provide an exceptional standard of patient care, with access to all of the resources, technology and equipment needed for best practice medicine.
About Your New Role
- Delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners
- Caring, supporting and handling patients of all kinds
- 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 under Veterinary guidance, 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
What you’ll bring
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- 2 or more years of experience
- Excellent animal handling skills
- A good knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Good organisational, communication and customer service skills
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
What we offer you
- A permanent part-time role with variety
- Above award rates and great benefits
- An interesting and varied role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment
- Commitment to your career development through access to continued education and ongoing learning
- Access to a support network of like-minded Vet Nurses
What would it be like to work with us?
Greencross is simply a great place to work. Our Greencross Vets are patient advocates. We’re focused on your professional growth and development, providing opportunities for you to progress in areas that spark your passion to change the lives of pets. We offer continued education and support, internally and externally, to give you development based on your interests and long-term goals.
We also provide access to experts in areas such as mental health and pride ourselves on our employee-led development and support programs.
Greencross provides the best mentoring and structured ongoing Vet and Vet Nurse development program opportunities in the country. We are proud to lead the way in the veterinary industry by supporting our teams with Paid Parental Leave, flexible working arrangements and a structured return to work clinical program.
We are committed to providing career life balance, have an industry-leading Continuing Education program, a highly regarded nursing intern program, plus a wide range of career opportunities throughout our 170+ Greencross Vet GP clinics, Specialist, Emergency and Referral vet hospitals nationally; Animal Emergency Centre, Animal Referral Hospital, Veterinary Referral Hospital, AVSARC, AAERC.
How to Contact Us
If you would like to become part of the dynamic Greencross team, apply now with your cover letter and resume to Michelle Chipperfield, Practice Manager on: michelle.chipperfield@greencrossvet.com.au
Canberra Veterinary Hospital, Lyneham (posted 14th October)
Canberra Vet Hospital is looking for a Full-Time or Part-Time Vet Nurse/Receptionist to join our fun & friendly team!
Canberra Vet Hospital is a highly regarded veterinary clinic offering gold standard veterinary care to Canberra’s pet community. Conveniently located in the inner north of Canberra with onsite parking, you will have the opportunity to work in a purpose-built clinic with an amazing and passionate team.
What we are looking for:
- Passionate and committed to caring for our patients and clients
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and minimum 2 years of experience
- Ability to work well and multitask in a busy hospital environment.
- A keen desire to deliver excellent standards of patient care and customer service at all times
- Excellent general computer literacy
- Strong animal handling skills
- A genuine love for animals and their people
- Flexible availability
Duties Include:
- Apply clinical nursing skills including routine anaesthetic and post-op recovery monitoring, blood draw and IV catheter placements
- Reception duties including greeting clients, processing payments, providing administrative support to veterinarians and management, scheduling appointments and other general reception duties
- A high level of patient care standards and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate well with fellow nursing staff, veterinary professionals and associated hospital team members
- Be professional and punctual in the workplace
What we are offering:
- Part-time or Full-Time hours
- Fast paced reception environment with plenty of scope to take on additional responsibilities
- Access to a great support network within the VetPartners community
- Employee Assistance program
- Immediate start
- Salary will be commensurate with experience under the Animal Care and Veterinary
- Services Award
- Discounted veterinary services for your own pets
Apply online now!
Apply Online with your CV and Cover Letter or by emailing:
chantelle.fernandes@vet.partners
Canberra Cat Vet, Belconnen (posted 7th October)
Veterinary Nurse - Full time
We have a position for a gentle, calm nurse with a genuine love and concern for cats.
Canberra Cat Vet provides a peaceful haven for cats and their carers. We tailor handling and treatments to individual cats and their carers, and pride ourselves on our reading of feline body language and behaviour.
We have a happy team who respect, trust and support each other. Timely and open communication, and a sense of humour are important to us.
Our vets and nurses and enjoy continually upgrading our handling and clinical skills, and would mentor and encourage you every step of your feline learning journey.
Your role:
- Support our vets during consultations, examinations and treatments
- You must already be confident in preparation of patients for surgery and assisting with anaesthetic induction and monitoring
- Basic grooming
- Make up prescribed medications
- Monitor and administer treatments to hospitalized patients
- Liaise closely with vets on duty
- Mentor trainee nurses, act as a role model to junior nurses
- When rostered as lead nurse coordinate the nurses duties for the day
- Although we have dedicated receptionists, at busy times you will answer calls and make appointments
You must have:
- Your Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- At least 12 months experience in a veterinary practice
- An excellent phone manner
- A calm, kind and friendly attitude to clients and team members
- Good prioritising skills
- A love of cats
If this role interests you, please apply now with your Resume to: kate@canberracatvet.com.au
Parkway Veterinary Centre, Kambah (posted 27th September)
Parkway Veterinary Centre are looking for a Cert IV qualified veterinary nurse to join our team.
We are a small animal practice in Canberra’s south with a wonderful team focusing on outstanding patient care in a supportive, caring environment.
The position is full time (4 full days and 2:4 Saturday mornings). We don’t work Sundays or after hours. We offer an extremely generous staff and family discount system and above award pay.
If you think you would be a great fit for us, please contact Nicole on 02 6231 5129.
Please visit our website: http://www.parkwayveterinarycentre.com.au
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