Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - WA and NT
Vetwest Canning Vale, Southern Perth, WA (posted 24th April)
🐾 Join Our Pawsome Team as a Part Time Veterinary Nurse! 🐾
Are you passionate about providing top-notch care to our furry friends? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? If so, we want YOU to join our team at Vetwest Canning Vale!
We are a bustling small animal clinic located south of the river, dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care with a touch of warmth and compassion. Our team is not just colleagues; we're a tight-knit family who values teamwork, positivity, and a good dose of fun!
Responsibilities:
- Assist our veterinarians in providing high-quality care to our animal patients.
- Perform nursing procedures with precision and care, including administering medications, collecting samples, assisting with surgeries, monitoring anaesthetics, placing IV catheters, nursing consults, reception duties, writing nursing notes, patient admissions and discharges, caring for hospital patients etc.
- Educate pet owners on proper care techniques and treatment plans.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the clinic to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for both patients and clients.
- Collaborate closely with the team to ensure seamless patient care and client satisfaction.
Requirements:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- At least 18 months experience post qualification as a veterinary nurse.
- Strong communication skills and a compassionate demeanour.
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Dedication to upholding the highest standards of animal care and welfare.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- A supportive and friendly work environment with a close-knit team.
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Generous employee discounts on veterinary services and products.
- Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.
- Access to employee benefits through Vet Partners including discounts off for insurance, gym memberships, wellbeing products and more.
- Paid maternity leave
At Vetwest Canning Vale we believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, support and growth. Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their families while being part of a team that feels like home.
If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with us, apply today here! We can't wait to welcome you to our furry family.
VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please 'Apply Now'
Belridge Veterinary Centre, Beldon, Northern Perth WA (posted 23rd April)
Veterinary Nurse - Casual
SMALL INDEPENDENT CLINIC NOR - BELRIDGE VET CENTRE
Veterinary Nurse required for casual shifts and holiday cover. We encourage a few trial shifts prior to ensure a good fit for yourselves as well as us. Must hold a Certificate 4 qualification and be registered with the VSB.
The position involves both Reception and Surgical nursing. Evening shifts will be required, along with some weekend work.
The clinic uses Idexx blood machines, digital x-ray and IM3 dental machine. We see a wide and varied case load including a lot of Brachycephalic dogs and some reproduction work.
We are a friendly and supportive team who treat the animals as we would our own. We work hard but also have a good laugh and even get free lunch on Fridays!
The position would best suit an experienced nurse but new grads are welcome to apply as we are more than happy to train the right person.
Please send application to: Belridge-headnurse@outlook.com
Perth Animal Eye Hospital, Manning, Southern Perth, WA (posted 22nd April) Ophthalmology Nurse
Full Time Ophthalmology Nurse
Type of practice: Specialty
Location: Southern Suburbs.
Full time: 38 hour week
Have you been fantis-eye-sing about a new role? Perth Animal Eye Hospital is seeking an experienced, self-motivated veterinary nurse to join our energetic, dynamic team. We pride ourselves on our hard-working team ethic and providing the best care possible for our client's pets.
Due to changes within our specialist veterinary team, we are looking for another great nurse to join us to help us manage the increase in demand for our services.
This full-time position is based in a busy ophthalmology referral hospital (the only one in WA) in the Southern Suburbs, which currently has 2 specialists, 1 resident, and 5 nurses. Our purpose-built hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and anaesthesia equipment. We believe in giving our nurses opportunities for growth and utilising them to their full potential.
The working hours will be 38 hours worked Monday- Friday between 7:30 – 6:30 pm with an on-call roster of one weekend every 5 to 6 weeks. The on-call roster is for emergencies only, as we are not open for routine appointments during the weekend, yay! There is more than meets the eye with this position, as it will cover a range of aspects of surgical nursing, anaesthesia, customer service, patient care, and of course, ophthalmology.
The right candidate will possess:
- Certificate IV in vet nursing or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years' experience
- VSB registered.
- Great work ethic
- The ability to work quickly and efficiently in a close working relationship with your fellow teammates.
- Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- An amazing 'can do' team player attitude.
What we can offer:
- Predominantly weekday shifts – no more pesky weekend work other than the on-call roster
- An exciting and varied role
- Highly supportive team environment
- Salary is above award and will depend on the experience you bring to the role.
- Full-time 38-hour week
If you are looking for the opportunity to practice high-level nursing care and extend your nursing knowledge in a specialist field whilst working in a great atmosphere, please send your CV and cover letter (with the contact details of two referees) to:
nurses@pertheyevet.com.au
Attention: Pascale Bayley RVN 2IC
Our website can be found at: www.pertheyevet.com.au
For any additional information on the position call (08) 6110 1616
VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please 'Apply Now'
Wanneroo Veterinary Hospital, Northern Perth WA (posted 19th April) Part-time/Casual Vet Nurse -2 days a week
Part-time or Casual Veterinary nurse - 2 days a week - Thursdays and Fridays
An opportunity has opened up at our privately owned family practice in Perth’s northern suburbs. We are seeking an experienced registered veterinary nurse on Thursdays and Fridays in a job sharing role.
This is a challenging, fast paced and rewarding role that will allow you to explore most aspects of veterinary nursing in a professional, well staffed and supporting environment.
Who are we?
Wanneroo Vet Hospital is a busy small animal hospital that has been operating since 1978. We have established great client-relationships and we have a large client base with a high number of long-standing costumers. In fact, we have been looking after families for generations!
Our team currently consists of 8 vets and 12 nurses, and we are dedicated to both supporting and challenging each other to ensure we are giving our patients the best of the best. We have attained accreditation as a Lincoln Institute "Employer Of Choice”, a Leadership program that allows us to grow the careers and confidence of our team members.
What makes this opportunity so inviting?
Amongst the many benefits, you get to work and grow with a well-staffed team of enthusiastic, fun and vibrant professionals. Being a team of high accountability and with an emphasis on autonomy, we understand the importance of building good staff relations and looking after each other.
We operate on a 6-week roster, with 5 different shifts to be worked each day. As such, you will be required to draw on all of your experience in Vet Nursing, Surgery and Reception.
There is no after-hours work and wages are paid well above award, based on experience and attitude.
There is no rostered weekend work required for this role – unless we have unscheduled illness, then we naturally "pass the hat around” to cover our team.
Continued education is encouraged and supported, and we strive to always look after our patients as best as we possibly can.
You will be experiencing all aspects of GP nursing and no day is the same! We rotate areas of responsibilities, and you will be doing both surgical nursing as well as reception work.
What does the role entail?
Responsibilities of the role includes (but is not limited to):
- Demonstrating accountability and reliability in all aspects of your role
- Opening and closing of the hospital at the start and end of each day
- Answering phones and being able to provide owners with advice and assistance
- Conducting in-house laboratory tests as required. (Experience using IDEXX laboratory equipment is a plus but not essential, as training will be provided)
- Assisting the vets with examining and treating patients
- Nursing consults, patient admissions and discharges
- Assisting the vets with radiography, surgical and diagnostic procedures
- Monitoring anaesthetics and surgery, and monitoring patients in recovery
- Caring for hospitalised animals, establishing IV lines and fluid therapy, blood tests among others
What are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, listening and customer service skills, as well as extensive knowledge of animal health. We seek someone whose professional values align with those of the team. Good computer skills are essential, and although having experience working with Cornerstone Veterinary Practice Management software will be highly regarded, it is not a must. We will train the right candidate for the role.
To be a successful candidate you need to hold a certificate IV in veterinary nursing and be registered with the Veterinary Practice Board of WA. The successful candidate will need flexibility to adapt to our 6 week roster, as no two days are exactly the same. We are well staffed, so you will have plenty of support from the team around you.
So, if you are interested in becoming part of a fun and exciting team who are dedicated to animal welfare, then we want to hear from you!
To apply for this role please send your CV and cover letter to Steve and Debra at: vetnursewanneroo@hotmail.com
Treendale Pet Medical, Near Australind, Bunbury Region, WA (posted 18th April)
FULL-TIME VETERINARY NURSE
Join our team!
Treendale Pet Medical is a small animal practice located 2 hours south of Perth in the area of Bunbury, Western Australia. We provide the South West of WA with a range of services, from first-opinion all the way to advanced imaging and orthopaedics. Our hospital is purpose-built with patient comfort and wellbeing our top priority. Join a tight-knit team of collaborative and friendly nurses, experienced and committed Veterinarians, supported by a dedicated reception and client liaison team.
About the job:
- Assist with and taking of diagnostic imaging, including X-ray, ultrasound and CT
- IV catheterisation and jugular blood draws
- Anaesthetic monitoring and recovery, assist with anaesthetic induction
- Scrub-in and assist with interesting procedures, including TPLO’s and complicated fracture repairs
- Dental scale and polishes, in addition to simple, single root extractions
- Nurse consultations, including weight loss programs, arthritis management, dental examinations, pre-vaccination consultations, etc
We are dedicated to finding the right individual that will fit into the team seamlessly, with a commitment to the veterinary profession. Skills and knowledge are important, but a good attitude is essential. We are looking for someone that has a strong work ethic, is friendly and approachable, who is supportive and thrives in a team environment.
This is a full-time position, which requires availability and flexibility for approximately 38 hours per week. The nursing team also share a rotating weekend roster (approximately 1 in 5 weekends), and one night on-call each week. Shifts vary between surgery nursing, nurse consulting and patient care.
About you:
- You have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (applicants currently studying may be considered for the right person)
- Registered with the WAVSB
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience
- Availability to work varying shifts – generally 9.5-hour day shifts (but also evenings, weekends, public holidays, on-call and after hours required at times)
- Friendly, approachable and a team player
- Growth mindset, a “can-do” attitude and able to work under pressure
- Hard-worker and reliable
- Exceptional communication skills with team members and clients
- Adaptability to a changing work environment with emergencies and walk-ins
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to reception@treendalevet.com.au
To find out more about our hospital, head to https://www.treendalevet.com.au/
Greencross Vets Joondalup, Northern Perth, WA (posted 17th April)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
Are you looking for something different? Really different?
A clinic that is run with a ‘village vet’ feel, with all the benefits of being under a corporate umbrella. Greencross Vets Joondalup is a rapidly expanding clinic, and we are looking for a full-time qualified nurse to join our amazing team and grow with us. We consider ourselves to be not just work colleagues, but a real ‘family’, where we all support each other in every aspect of our life and career and maintain long-term working relationships.
What does this look like?
- Full-time role with flexibility when required for family/personal circumstances (e.g., school events, medical appointments)
- Regular team social events - dinners, evenings out, fun activities (e.g., mini golf)
- Monthly team meetings where every team member gets the opportunity to have their views and ideas heard (and acted on!)
- We are very passionate about ensuring that our staff are all looked after, and that their efforts are both recognised and rewarded
What do we want from you?
We are looking for someone who is passionate, committed, and eager to develop their knowledge and skills in a supportive and friendly environment. We love to go the extra mile to ensure that all our pet parents and their wonderful animals get the best possible experience when they visit our clinic.
Do you like surgical nursing? Great, we do a wide range of procedures here, from ophthalmic and soft tissue surgery through to advanced orthopedic procedures.
Prefer reception and nurse consults? That’s perfect. We love getting our nurses involved and use a team-based care approach. We pride ourselves on our thorough approach and great client communication.
We want someone who has:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills
- Experience with Rx works (preferred but not essential)
At Greencross Vets, our clinics work closely together so you will not only be supported by the team members in our clinic, but also have access to a wide range of experienced colleagues throughout the Greencross network.
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Claremont Veterinary Hospital, Western Perth, WA (posted 17th April)
Full-Time Experienced Nurse Position
Claremont Veterinary Hospital has an on-going position available for a suitably qualified and experienced (+3yrs) professional veterinary nurse.
We are fortunate to have clients that are truly invested in their pet’s well-being and follow our guidance on case workups. This means we have some very finely tuned geriatrics and medical cases that you can truly make a difference to.
Our Position
The role is both client facing (admission and discharge appointments, dental checks, repeat injections) and clinical/surgical (blood draws, general anaesthesia, radiographs etc). It is pivotal in helping our team achieve quality patient and client care.
About You
You are a professional nurse that pays attention detail. You empathise with client’s fears as they hand over their pet to you for surgery. You are organised and efficient whilst maintaining a sense of calm. You enjoy both human and animal communication. It goes without saying that you have integrity, are honest and respect your co-workers and clients and that you are happy to follow instructions and ask questions.
Our Practice
We are 100% small animals and very vanilla – desexings, lumps and dentals. We utilise visiting consultants and specialists and refer patients out for advanced surgery or medical workups.
We are open Monday – Friday 7:45am – 6:15pm and Saturdays 8-1pm. There are no patients in hospital overnight so there are no afterhours duties. Shifts are either all day with a 45-minute lunch break or finish at 4pm.
We use Ezyvet – it's not always easy but generally it behaves.
To Apply
If this sounds like you and the sort of position you are looking for, please email your application, inclusive of two relevant and recent referees, to gina@claremontvet.com.au
If you don’t have the required experience, please do not apply as your application will be declined and that just brings disappointment – none of us need that.
Perth Veterinary Specialists, Osborne Park, North-Western Perth, WA (posted 12th April)
We are an emergency and referral veterinary facility open after hours on weeknights and 24hrs on weekends and public holidays. We are excited about our new and fresh team environment. We are growing and ready for a new team member to start ASAP!
As well as catering for a busy walk-in emergency workload, we work closely with internal and external referring vets to provide critical overnight hospitalisation and monitoring.
We are well equipped with digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscope, in-house laboratory, patient monitors and sophisticated emergency and surgical facilities.
We are searching for a confident and enthusiastic nurse who possesses the ability to multitask and work well under pressure in an environment where emotions can run high. Emergency experience is preferable, but a strong general practice background is looked highly upon. Although training will be provided, applicants must possess the ability to work unsupervised as well as demonstrate reasonable proficiency in basic nursing skills.
Essential:
- Minimum 1-year ECC nursing experience or 2-3 years of general practice experience
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent and Registered with VSBWA
- Demonstrate communication between clients, fellow colleagues and levels of management. This may be face to face, telephone systems or via email
- Demonstrate the understanding of drug calculations, CRI's and mathematical skills
- IV canula placement in an aseptic technique
- Demonstrate the importance of continuous monitoring for a critical patient and use of monitoring equipment. Please provide an example of patient care data recording, equipment used and case scenario
Desirable:
- Basic Computer and Office skills EG Microsoft office
- Experience with EzyVet and SmartFlow (Veterinary Software)
- Prior Emergency Experience favourable
- Experience with Idexx Lab, sample collection and microscope slide preparation
- Ability to work independently and under supervision to follow directions
- Understanding of a Triage Process
- Basic Veterinary Terminology
Perth Veterinary Specialists relies on our nurse's ability to commit to shift work and teamwork, therefore we take our recruitment process very seriously. It is important for us to find the right person that can physically commit to working a variety of shift hours in a rotating roster, one in two weekends and available for public holidays.
VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please apply online with your CV, cover letter and VSBWA registration.
Northern Territory Veterinary Services, Katherine NT (posted 2nd April) Experienced / Qualified Vet Nurse
Northern Territory Veterinary Services is looking for someone to join our dedicated team of vets and nurses. Experience and/or qualifications in Vet Nursing is essential. Salary $65,000 - $74,000 based on experience.
This is a busy companion animal practice based in the NT, currently staffed by a team of 3 vets and 4 nurses. The practice is extremely well equipped and handles a large and varied caseload of dogs, cats, horses, native animals and exotic pets.
Equipment includes digital xray (table based, portable and dental), ultrasounds, endoscopes, in house Idexx lab machines, iM3 dental machine, fluid pumps, pulse ox, ECG and BP monitors, advanced orthopaedic equipment (TPLO), fully computerized with Rx works.
We also operate Aboriginal Community Veterinary Services, providing services to remote indigenous communities throughout the whole NT. Visits last for 1 to 14 days, averaging 5 days duration and are often to spectacular and otherwise inaccessible areas.
The position involves all aspects of animal care and vet nursing including feeding, grooming, medical care of patients, cleaning, surgical nursing, inventory management, reception duties and visits accompanying vets to remote towns, stations and communities.
The practice is modern, computerised, airconditioned, in pleasant tropical surroundings. Staff are supported to pursue continuing education and ongoing training.
Katherine is a vibrant town with all major facilities including schools, sporting clubs, restaurants, cinemas and loads of outdoor activities. Fishing, camping, canoeing, water skiing, hiking, hunting and all popular sports are some of the recreation activities.
A generous well above award salary package will be offered dependent on qualifications and experience. Assistance with accommodation may also be possible. Sponsorship is available for suitable overseas applicants.
Selection Criteria- Essential
- Driver license
- Qualifications in vet nursing or 2 years full time experience in vet nursing
- Good written and verbal communications skills
- Proven ability to work in a team and independently
- Basic ability with common and vet specific software
Selection Criteria- Highly Desirable
- Unrestricted (manual) driver license and experience with 4WD
- 5 years + experience in small animal/mixed practice
- Experience with Rx Works
- Proven ability to teach and supervise less experienced staff
- Proven experience as a team leader
Check out our website, www.ntvet.com.au or find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/NTVetS
Alex Burleigh
08 8972 3599
info@ntvet.com.au
Northern Territory Veterinary Services
PO Box 1610
Katherine, NT, 0851
Heartlands Veterinary Hospital, North East Perth WA (posted 28th March)
JOB TITLE: Veterinary Nurse
LOCATION: North-East of Perth | Western Australia
Heartlands Veterinary Hospital York
14 Macartney Street York, WA 6302
TYPE OF WORK: Mixed Practice
HOURS: Full Time, plus take part in Saturday morning roster
AFTER HOURS: One week night each week.
SALARY: $70,000 + afterhours remuneration
Are you looking to work in a genuinely mixed practice that provides a very high level of care to its patients and offers best-practice options?
An exciting opportunity is available for a veterinary nurse to join this privately-owned country practice on a permanent basis.
Join a large modern practice with small and large animal facilities. The practice currently employs eight vets and twelve vet nurses.
New graduate and experienced nurses are welcome to apply. The role is full-time. Applicants must have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, or the equivalent to this that is recognised in Australia.
The mix of work is variable; however, the caseload is roughly 60% small animal, 30% equine and 10% sheep, cattle, alpacas and goats. Experience with mixed practice nursing is not required. Training and support will be provided.
Nurses will have the opportunity to perform high-end nursing duties such as placing IV catheters, anaesthetic monitoring, blood collection, dental prophy and other practical skills. There will be a mix of surgical nursing and reception duties.
The practice is extremely well-equipped with digital x-ray, Surgivet monitoring and an IM3 dental machine and is computerised with OpenVPMS.
The practice is located in a scenic country town less than two hours from Perth. The town offers the usual amenities, such as schools, hospitals, restaurants, shopping areas and country pubs.
If you are interested in joining our team, please email your resume to Carrie carrie@heartlandsvet.com.au
See our website: https://heartlandsvet.com.au/
Western Australian Vet Emergency & Specialty, Southern Perth WA (posted 25th March)
WAVES Veterinary Dermatology Nurse full time position available
The Dermatology department at WAVES recently celebrated its 6th Birthday!
That’s 6 years of beautiful patients and clients with many more coming through the doors, therefore we are expanding the team to grow & continue providing excellent service.
Why Dermatology?
At WAVES Dermatology we have a strong focus on our team and individual staff’s values. It’s important to us that our clients and patients are receiving gold standard of care in a fear free environment; and this has been cultivated through teamwork, integrity, adaptability and passion.
We believe by supporting and encouraging a healthy work/ life balance alongside personal and professional growth, it allows us to give & perform our best work and maintain job satisfaction every day.
What do we actually do?
Dermatology is a niche field, where we see a vast array of different disease states, treating not only skin and ear diseases, but immune conditions, hormonal disorders, acute toxicities or drug reactions.
Nurses are extremely hands on in the day to day processes. You will learn and perform advanced dermatological procedures such as allergy testing, CT /MRI scans, video-otoscopy and skin biopsies, alongside consulting with the Dermatologist and performing daily administration tasks.
WAVES is a fully equipped referral hospital and you will get to work alongside other members of the WAVES family, including specialists and nurses from the other departments i.e. medicine, surgery, emergency and radiology. We provide on the job training, and support continuing education and training through many various platforms.
Job Requirements:
We are after a Certificate IV qualified Nurse who genuinely loves dermatology! The successful candidate must also enjoy dealing with clients as much as their patients on a daily basis. We are after a nurse who is willing to work both independently and alongside a small knit team of driven nurses and someone who is genuinely interested in only working within the specialized dermatology department.
The position is full-time consisting of 38hrs on 4 working days per week.
We also consult at satellite clinics and the successful applicant must be available to travel north of the river once every 4-8 weeks.
What we offer:
- There are no weekends, on-call nor public holiday work (!!!) and everyone leaves on time
- We provide a healthy and happy workplace for you and everyone else
- Deal with any negative workplace behaviour to make sure you enjoy working here with us
- Provide you with a challenging and satisfying career
- Genuinely care about you as a member of the WAVES family and respect your opinion on how WAVES can be improved
- Salary is above award and commensurate with experience. We also pay for continued education.
So if you think that you may be the person we are looking and or this sounds like your dream job; please email Sam Kendall at samantha@wavets.com.au and Meng Siak at meng@wavets.com.au to find out about our recruitment process and how to apply.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Perth Veterinary Specialists, Osborne Park, Perth WA (posted 22nd March)
Specialist Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
Thanks to exciting development plans, internal opportunities and maternity cover, we have a number of opportunities available in the short and medium term.
We are offering rare opportunities for experienced veterinary nurses with a passion for continuing their professional development to join our team of renowned specialists and talented support staff. Hone your trade to specialist level by working with some of WA's premier medicine, surgical, oncology, imaging, anaesthesia or emergency nurses and clinicians.
While there are immediate maternity cover and full time roles available, our commitment to the skills development of our people means that they might be across any of the departments as people internally choose roles than most align with their interests and passions. This means that - for the right candidates - we could have openings available in multiple departments, either full time, part time or casual.
Nurses who join our team will not only be supported to develop to their full potential in highly specialised areas, they'll also be empowered to help build the success of your team and the organisation as a whole.
About you:
We’re seeking experienced nurses, ideally from a specialist background or with significant GP experience and a willingness to learn and adapt to the nuances of specialty practice.
You’ll be passionate about your professional development, have exciting goals for your future, and a passion for being part of making the workday of those around you fun, productive, and inviting.
We're eager to meet nurses with demonstrated high level of organisational skills, attention to detail, a drive to make the clinical journey positive for our patients and clients.
Exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to building positive relationships to create the best outcomes for patients, clients, and the team.
Initiative and proactiveness is also a favourite skill here!
About us:
Perth Veterinary Specialists is home to world-leading specialists, with Surgery, Medicine, Imaging, Oncology, Anaesthesia and Urgent Care departments all working together for patient outcomes and client experience.
We have a new General Manager with a passion for the people of the veterinary industry, and are excited to be planning for our move to a brand new facility in the next 18 months. This offers a unique opportunity to be a part of continuously developing a highly skilled team and world-class service as we look to the future of our profession and how we can be at the forefront of it.
If this exciting role sounds like you, please get in touch. Don’t delay as applications will close when we find the perfect fit.
VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please 'Apply Now'
Perth Veterinary Specialists, Osborne Park, North-Western Perth, WA (posted 20th March)
Surgery Team Leader – Perth Veterinary Specialists
Are you ready to take the next step in your surgical nursing career?
We have a new, rare opportunity for an experienced surgical veterinary nurse with a passion for people to join our team of renowned specialists and talented support staff.
This newly established role is a perfect combination of maintaining your surgical nursing skills as well as bringing your leadership skills to have a significant impact on the success of the surgery department and organisation as a whole.
As a Team Leader you’ll be a key player in improving processes, communicating between departments, building a positive culture, and developing our team members to fulfil their potential.
About you:
We’re seeking an experienced surgical nurse, ideally from a specialist background or with significant GP experience and a willingness to learn and adapt to the nuances of specialty practice.
You’ll have experience in a leadership role, and a passion for positive culture and continuous improvement.
Exceptional communication skills, an interest in people, and skills in harnessing the power of relationships to create the best outcomes for patients, clients, and the team.
As a new role, you’ll also need to bring your initiative, your focus on solutions, and a level of comfort with ambiguity while we all work together to successfully establish the foundations of this new role.
About us:
Perth Veterinary Specialists is home to world-leading specialists, with Surgery, Medicine, Imaging, Oncology, Anaesthesia and Urgent Care departments all working together for patient outcomes and client experience.
We have a new General Manager with a passion for the people of the veterinary industry, and are excited to be planning for our move to a brand new facility in the next 18 months. This offers a unique opportunity to be a part of continuously developing a highly skilled team and world-class service as we look to the future of our profession and how we can be at the forefront of it.
Apply Now:
If this exciting role sounds like you, please get in touch on steph.dealmeida@vet.partners with your updated resume and cover letter. Don’t delay as applications will close when we find the perfect fit.
Duncraig Veterinary Hospital, Duncraig, Perth WA (posted 19th March)
Part Time / Full Time Veterinary Nurse position
We would like to welcome a new Veterinary Nurse to our close knit, diverse veterinary team.
This position will involve surgical, float and reception duties.
Duncraig Vet is an established hospital, treating predominantly dogs and cats – although we do see the occasional exotic pet.
We pride ourselves in being friendly, empathetic, and offering a high quality of care to our patients.
The person we are looking would possess the following:
- A friendly and happy demeanour, well presented
- Highly organised, detail oriented and have good problem solving skills
- Works well in a team environment
- Prioritise continuing vet education and is interested in staff training
- Excellent communication skills with a pleasant professional public demeanour
- Good flexibility and adaptability
- Be familiar with Rx Works
- Experience in Veterinary Nursing
- Veterinary Nurse Certificate IV
We can offer a great many laughs, support, and the opportunity to work in our close knit family.
- Rotating roster
- Monday to Friday
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to: nurses@duncraigvet.com.au
Animal Happiness Manning Vet, Manning, Perth WA (posted 14th March)
Animal Happiness Vet is seeking a Part Time or Full Time Veterinary Nurse
Do you want a vet nursing job that makes you happy?
Animal Happiness Manning Vet is an independant, fully equipped veterinary hospital on Manning Road, in Manning WA - just 9 km south of the Perth CBD.
Our veterinary practice embodies the happiness philosophy: Happiness comes from a love of people, pets, and wildlife that guides every interaction and decision with clients, patients and colleagues.
We seek an enthusiastic, vibrant, energetic, experienced veterinary nurse to join our team in the coming months.
What the role includes:
- All aspects of reception and surgical nursing duties
- Providing a high standard of care and support to our patients and clients
- Assisting the vets in a surgical and medical nursing capacity
- Monitoring and recovery of patients during and after general anaesthesia
- Administering medication under vet supervision
- Performing catheterisation, blood sampling and diagnostic laboratory tests
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice
What you will bring :
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Registration with the Veterinary Practice Board of Western Australia
- The capacity to perform the tasks and responsibilities listed above
- A warm, friendly, happy, and professional disposition towards clients, patients and team members
- The capacity to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently as necessary
- The desire to learn and to progress your professional skills and capabilities
- The ideal candidate will have both surgical nursing and reception experience, and be confident in these areas
What we will offer you :
- An inviting, happy, warm, active, and professional veterinary team
- Equal opportunity in every respect
- The opportunity to contribute to and ensure best nursing practices
- Active support in career advancement
- In-house diagnostic equipment including Abaxis Vetscan blood analysers, ultrasound, microscope, DR and dental radiological equipment, and more
- Human grade anaesthetic monitoring equipment (SurgiVet)
- Fun team building events
- We always pay above the award rate
We are looking for the right person to match our happiness philosophy - do you have a passion for animals and people, and are you a hard-working, contributing, positive and enthusiastic team member?
If you think this role is for you, please submit a cover letter explaining your suitability and a recent CV with at least three professional referees to our Practice Manager Sammy at hr@animalhappinessvet.com.au.
If you have any questions about this job, please contact Sammy at hr@animalhappinessvet.com.au or call 08 6355 5177 Tuesday to Friday.
Manjimup Veterinary Clinic, South West WA (posted 14th March)
Position Available for Qualified Veterinary Nurse
A part-time to full-time position is available for a qualified, registered Veterinary Nurse to join our increasingly busy mixed practice situated in our state's beautiful south-west.
- Our main and branch practices are both well equipped.
- Our staff are friendly, caring and professional.
- Experience is preferred but not essential.
Remuneration is at or above award rates.
Commencement date is negotiable but ideally before May.
For further information please contact Sam Wright.
Ph: 0427 480 428
Email: admin@manjimupvet.com.au
Your Pets Vet - Inglewood, Inner NE Perth, WA (posted 13th March)
Full-Time Veterinary Nurse
An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced nurse to join the team at the Mt Lawley & Inglewood Vet Centre, located at 816 Beaufort Street in Inglewood, Western Australia.
We pride ourselves on being a progressive and fully equipped veterinary practice, dedicated to delivering high quality care to our furry companions. With a varied caseload encompassing both surgical and medical cases, we strive for excellence in client service and patient care while fostering a supportive and enriching work environment for our team members.
What we offer you:
- A welcoming and collaborative work environment
- A stimulating and varied caseload
- A competitive starting salary of $70,000, commensurate with experience
- Four weeks annual leave
- Superannuation benefits
- Paid CPD opportunities, we value continued education and provide support for your professional growth.
What we expect from you:
- Certification with a minimum of a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Registration with the Vet Surgeon Board of Western Australia
- At least 5 years of experience in clinical settings
- Proficiency in veterinary nursing procedures with a strong knowledge base
- Ability to thrive within a team environment
- Dedication to delivering superior patient and client care
- Adaptability, energy, and a friendly demeanour
- Enthusiasm and self-motivation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional organisational and time management abilities, including effective prioritisation
- Willingness to exceed expectations when necessary
To apply, kindly submit a cover letter and CV to: scottr@yourpetsvet.com.au
For further insights into Mt Lawley & Inglewood Vet Centre visit our website at: www.yourpetsvet.com.au and explore our social media presence on Facebook and Instagram
Total Vet Care, Innaloo, Perth WA (posted 8th March)
Veterinary Nurse Required
We are looking for a passionate and confident vet nurse for the Innaloo Veterinary Hospital, who enjoys working in a small team where the focus is on providing a high quality, friendly and compassionate service.
Approximately 20 - 35 hours per week Monday - Friday.
Attractive salary package negotiable on experience.
A candidate would be:
- A qualified, registered, veterinary nurse with at least 1 years’ experience since qualification.
- Be available to start immediately.
- Have a broad experience in veterinary nursing tasks including reception duties, surgical preparation, maintaining inventory, etc.
- Excellent communication and computer skills, experience with Ezyvet would be a bonus.
If you think this role is for you, please send your CV including cover letter, Attention Tina to: innaloo@totalvetcare.com.au
Or if you would like to discuss further, please call Tina on 08 9244-7707.
Mira Mar Veterinary Hospital, Albany, Great Southern Region, WA (posted 7th March)
Level IV Veterinary Nurse Position - Hours Negotiable
Albany, Western Australia.
Mira Mar Veterinary Hospital (MMVH) is currently recruiting.
We are seeking an experienced, qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our team in 2024.
MMVH is a small animal hospital in the beautiful regional city of Albany, WA, population 40,000. We employ 5 permanent vets as well as 2 locum vets on a recurrent basis.
We work in a spacious, purpose-built building and deliver a high level of service and care to our patients and their families. All our current staff work on a less than full time roster to facilitate work-life balance
For more on us visit: www.miramarvet.com.au
Hours of employment for this position are negotiable.
With the upcoming departure of a staff member, we are looking to add an experienced, qualified nurse to our team of four permanent VNs who currently each work 25+ hours per week.
We have 2 qualified casual VNs on our roster as well as 1 trainee VN, giving good cover for VN leave entitlements.
Our support team also includes a receptionist and 2 animal attendants.
The pay rates and entitlements for this position are according to, or exceed, the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award.
The commencement date for this position is negotiable, but is ideally before mid-May 2024 and can be significantly earlier.
For further information or to register your interest in this position please contact Dr Sara Gendle or Dr Jim Darmody at MMVH.
Ph: 08 98415422
Email: admin@miramarvet.com.au
Attadale Veterinary Hospital, Riverside Perth WA (posted 7th March)
Attadale Veterinary Hospital is looking for a veterinary nurse to join our team.
We have a great hospital well located near public transport.
We are looking for one or two veterinary nurses to cover shifts Monday to Saturday on a casual or part time basis.
Experience preferred but not essential.
We will provide plenty of support and training for someone who is keen to take up a position at our veterinary hospital.
Please email Dr Shelley Wilson Pleasantvets@gmail.com for more information
See our website: https://www.attadalevethospital.com.au/
Shelley Veterinary Clinic, South Perth WA (posted 7th March)
Qualified Part-Time or Full-Time Veterinary Nurse Required
Are you ready to join a friendly, service-orientated team in a new purpose-built premises? We are looking for a nurse who will flourish in a team which practices a very high level of veterinary nursing, and who gets excited about contributing to the everyday running of the practice.
We are ideally looking for a nurse with at least 2 years’ experience in veterinary nursing, although a high level of initiative, compassion and enthusiasm will also be considered favourably. We are a small animal clinic with a varied and steadily increasing work-load. This is a part-time position, with the possibility of increasing hours as our practice continues to grow.
We offer a friendly working environment with experienced veterinarians who strongly believe in developing our nurses’ careers. Our staff are highly motivated and enthusiastic, who not only understand true client service, but also work extremely well together, making our work environment an enjoyable place to be. Professional development is supported and encouraged.
Veterinary toys include digital x-ray processing, full anaesthetic monitoring, IM3 dental machine, VetScan, dedicated surgical theatre, Bair Hugger and fluid pumps.
If you are looking for the opportunity to practice high level veterinary care, extend your nursing responsibilities and increase your nursing knowledge, all whilst working in a great environment, please send your CV with a covering letter to tina@shelleyvet.com.au.
https://www.shelleyvet.com.au/
Marmion Vet Centre, Northern Coastal Perth WA (posted 7th March)
CASUAL POSITION FOR VET NURSE WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE SINCE QUALIFICATION
About us:
Marmion Vet Centre is a friendly, small animal clinic located in the northern coastal suburbs of Perth. As well as consultations and surgery, we offer home visits and veterinary acupuncture. We adapt a ‘Fear Free’ ethos keeping vet visits as pleasant as possible.
While we do see sick pets, a lot of our consults are vaccines and senior pet mobility and maintenance checks. We are 99% guaranteed to be less stressful than your last clinic.
- We offer consultation and surgery 5 days/week as well as consultations on Saturday mornings
- We're a family-owned clinic with adoring clients. Check out our reviews!
- Awesome and novel staff parties (we hope you like swimming with dolphins)
- 5 minute drive to gorgeous beaches and Hillary's Boardwalk (lovely lunch break location)
- We do not routinely see ‘walk-in’ appointments and we like to finish on time
- We believe that every team member brings value and is an important part of the team.
About you:
We are looking for a competent vet nurse with at least 1 year of experience in the industry since completing your Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing.
Our top priority is a happy team and somebody who gels well with our amazing nurses.
- You will have at least 12 months experience working in a small animal clinic SINCE qualifying
- Work well as part of a team
- Confident in working sole charge
- Experienced in reception duties
- Take direction well and quick to follow up completion of tasks
- Have a current driver's license with own transport
- Be registered with Vet Surgeon’s Board WA
As a member of our nursing team, you will develop a culture where:
- Learning and growing is a part of day-to-day life
- Everyone is comfortable asking for help and are willing to step in and help at any given time
- Team members care about each other enough to both give and receive advice
Pay Rate: Casual rate $36-38/hr + Super
Hours: Flexible
How to Apply:
If you think you are ready to take on the challenge, then please send a copy of your cover letter and resume to:
firedawg.mvc@gmail.com
Western Australian Vet Emergency & Specialty, Southern Perth WA (posted 4th March) Surgery Senior Nurse/Manager
WAVES SURGERY SENIOR NURSE/MANAGER
Are you a nurse with experience and a passion for surgery? Do you have experience leading a team? Do you have the resolve to take the first step towards your next career pathway?
WAVES surgical group in Perth is seeking a senior nurse with prior experience in a referral hospital setting and demonstrated leadership skills to join our team.
The position involves working on the floor within the Small Animal Surgery team with our two specialist surgeons, a surgery registrar and surgery resident and interns. You would be required to perform advanced nursing of our surgical patients as well as nurturing and coordinating our very competent nursing team. You would also have close interaction with our other specialties in the fields of emergency and critical care, radiology, anaesthesiology, dermatology and internal medicine. The position aims to help the successful candidate to further their knowledge, skills and hopefully future career as a veterinary nursing leader.
Applicants must be enthusiastic and energetic with a positive attitude to work and learning. It is important that you are able to work closely and harmoniously with others. Prior experience in a leadership/management role is mandatory. You must be able to register as a veterinary nurse in Western Australia. You would also be involved in the training of new staff within the team.
Our past senior nurse managers have all been fantastic, passionate nurses… they have left big shoes to fill! We hope to find an applicant who can grow into such a senior role and take the baton further.
Remuneration is based upon experience.
Please send your cover letter and CV to Cathy and Aaron at wavets@bigpond.com
Total Vet Care Bentley, Southern Perth, WA (posted 27th February)
Veterinary Nurse Required
We are looking for a passionate and confident vet nurse for the Bentley Veterinary Hospital, who enjoys working in a small team where the focus is on providing a high quality, friendly and compassionate service.
Approximately 20 - 35 hours per week Monday - Friday.
Attractive salary package negotiable on experience.
A candidate would be:
- A qualified, registered, experienced veterinary nurse though we would consider someone unqualified but with some animal industry experience.
- Be available to start immediately.
- The ability to work independently as a sole charge nurse. If not qualified, interested in learning the ropes.
- If qualified, have a broad experience in veterinary nursing tasks including reception duties, surgical preparation, maintaining inventory, etc.
- Excellent communication and computer skills, experience with Ezyvet would be a bonus.
If you think this role is for you, please send your CV including cover letter, Attention Tina to: innaloo@totalvetcare.com.au
Or if you would like to discuss further, please call Tina on 08 9244-7707.
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