Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - WA and NT
Applecross Veterinary Hospital, Southern Perth WA (posted 1st December)
Full Time Veterinary Nurse
An opportunity currently exists for a full-time veterinary nurse to join our busy small animal practice in the suburb of Applecross in Perth Western Australia. This position will be available from January 2024 onwards.
We are a long established (over 40 years) independent, fully computerised, small animal practice with an extensive client base and a busy case load of surgery and medical cases.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person with a Certificate IV in Animal Nursing registered with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Western Australia to take on this supportive role.
Reporting directly to the practice manager the ideal candidate will possess and be able to demonstrate the following skills and expertise:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to care, handle and clean all animals.
- Ability to work calmly in a medical emergency.
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures.
- Undertake general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, emergency and critical care.
- Anaesthetic monitoring and recovery of surgical patients.
- Perform minor procedures when required.
- Blood-collection.
- Intravenous catheterisation for intravenous fluid administration.
- Participate as an enthusiastic team member with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Completed Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Western Australia.
- A calm and friendly personality with a sense of humour.
- Ability to deliver outstanding client care to all patients and owners.
- A friendly customer-service approach to clients and their pets.
- Ability to work efficiently as an individual and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Willingness to go above and beyond their duties when required.
- Computer literacy is vital (we use Cornerstone, training will be provided if the applicant is not familiar with this program)
- Excellent communication skills.
Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications. If this role is the right one for you, and you would like to become part of our team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above mentioned criteria to:
Steven Metcalfe
Practice Owner
steve@applecrossvet.com.au
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
The Vet Connection, East Fremantle, SW Perth WA (posted 1st December)
Are you our new nursing team member?!
The Vet Connection is a canine and feline only Veterinary Hospital located in the leafy streets of East Fremantle and we are looking to add to our team.
Our team works hard and gets things done with a can-do attitude, but we have some fun along the way. Your week will involve both nursing and reception shifts and the flexibility to move between roles will be a key attribute of the successful candidate.
We can offer a full or part time role and welcome new graduates to apply.
We have all the usual equipment you would expect in a busy Veterinary Hospital and are very big on training and education to make sure your knowledge and skills are current and up to date.
If you think you can wear these new shoes please read on below!
Responsibilities of the Position:
- Assisting with medical and surgical cases
- Performing blood collection, lab work, IV catheterisation
- Assisting with dentistry including taking dental radiographs
- Assisting with radiography
- Assisting with patient care aligning with fear free practice techniques
- Monitor anesthesia during surgery and recovery
- Teaching student nurses
- Liaising with specialist referral centers
- Assisting with the development and maintenance of practice procedures
- Providing excellent and compassionate customer service to our wonderful clients
We are looking for someone who has:
- Has a can do attitude and shows initiative
- Exceptional customer service and strong communication skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Attention to detail
To find out more about us, our mission and values and to take a tour of our clinic go to:
www.thevetconnection.com.au
If you think that you may be the person we are looking for, please email a cover letter and your CV to Liv Duncan (practice manager) at manager@thevetconnection.com.au I look forward to hearing from you.
Yanchep Veterinary Hospital, North of Perth WA (posted 28th November)
Experienced Veterinary Nurse – Part-time, 3 days per week and 1 in 3 Saturday mornings
Yanchep Vet is located only 35 minutes North of Perth CBD. Our team consists of highly talented and enthusiastic nurses and vets. We provide a busy and challenging work environment. Your nursing skills will be fully utilised, and you’ll have the opportunity to really develop the skills you learned along the way.
If you want to:
Spend your days nursing – placing catheters, taking bloods, assessing and triaging emergencies, monitoring anaesthesia, taking dental xrays and developing your nursing skills - we would love to welcome you to our team. Our vets rely on a strong nursing team – you’ll be focussed on patient care and medicine and surgery.
Our hospital has all the tools and toys you need to do your job, and a few lovely extras. We have all the usual: Ultrasound, Digital xrays, Dental xrays, Dental suite, Anitek monitors, Darvall air warmers and Anaesthesia air warmers, Smartflow electronic white board, multiple IV pumps, Idexx lab in house, and a beautiful clean work environment. Our hospital is spacious and designed for you to be able to do your job in a really nice environment.
We do a lot of routine surgeries each day and we also have emergencies pretty much every day. Our case load is incredibly varied - we see snake bites, a lot of wildlife, and lots of routine things as well. Our vets have special interest in Dentistry and Surgery. We have visiting specialist surgeons for complex orthopaedic work as well as ophthalmology surgery.
As the only vet hospital in our area we probably see more than our fair share of emergencies and trauma in our patients. This means that applicants who may have been bored by the day to day routine in many city practices will thrive working with our cases. You really do get to use all of your nursing skills here at our hospital.
Some reception work but it is shared evenly amongst the nursing team, there is no after hours and Sundays and one in three Saturdays. We pay above the award and we are open to negotiate pay rates dependant on the experience you bring to the role.
We use RX works as our software and outsource most of our reminders etc. This allows us to concentrate on our veterinary duties.
If you feel you have the skills or can develop the skills to work in a fast paced and varied hospital, please send us your resume.
We would love to hear from you.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Dr Sam: manager@yanchepvet.com.au
Epsom Avenue Veterinary Clinic, Ascot WA (posted 28th November) Practice Manager / Head Nurse
Practice Manager /Head Nurse
Epsom Avenue Vet Clinic is a very well-equipped small animal practice. It is located 10 minutes from the Perth CBD and a short walk to Swan River and Ascot Racecourse. The clinic is located on the same site as Perth Equine Hospital.
Clinic hours are 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday. 8am to 12pm Saturday.
We are seeking an inspiring and motivating Practice Manager/Head Nurse to lead the team.
If you are an experienced veterinary nurse looking for a career pathway into a clinical leadership role, and are team-driven, passionate about fostering a positive workplace, then this role might be perfect for you.
You will be supporting a dedicated team in a growing, privately owned veterinary clinic.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure a smooth running of the day-to-day schedule.
- Supervising and supporting the veterinary team.
- Develop and improve the clinic processes and procedures.
- Upholding and maintaining a high level of effective patient care without supervision.
- Assisting with general and surgical nursing duties
- Team management including regular performance management of nursing team.
- Be highly engaged in customer experience and client loyalty activities, clinic service streams, marketing, digital services, social media, complaint resolution and compliments.
- Liaising with Owner and Perth Equine Hospital manager to ensure appropriate alignment and promotion of the business group to maximise efficiency, profitability and productivity.
- Managing the financial performance of the clinic, stock control, procurement, accounts, budgets.
- Facilities maintenance.
- Workplace Health and Safety compliance and governance.
- Maintaining professional relationships with key stakeholders.
About you and your experience:
- We are looking for a genuine team player who loves to build great relationships with people and committed to providing high standards of care.
- A good communicator who remains calm under pressure.
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Be a motivated and reliable person who can take ownership of tasks and is always looking to learn and develop.
- A minimum of 2 years of management experience in the veterinary industry.
- Be a Certificate IV nurse, who is comfortable actively monitoring an anaesthetic, recovering post-operative patients and assisting with surgical procedures including dentals, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgeries.
- Ideally (but not essential) you will have experience working with RxWorks and IDEXX
- Additional management training or qualifications desirable however not essential,
- Collaborative approach to problem-solving and team leadership.
What we can offer you:
- Salary above award and tailored to the skill you bring to the role.
- Full-Time position
- Support and guidance from a team of highly experienced veterinarians and nursing staff.
- Opportunity to continue to develop and maintain strong business relationships with Telemed working in conjunction with Epsom Ave Vet clinic to provide Perth’s first Radioactive Iodine treatment for cats.
If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare, exceptional customer service and would like to join our team, then we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to jill@perthequinehospital.com.au and teesh@epsomavevet.com.au
www.perthequinehospital.com.au www.epsomavevet.com.au
Harrisdale Animal Hospital, South-East Perth, WA (posted 27th November)
Full or Part Time Vet Nurse
Harrisdale Animal Hospital is looking for a passionate and caring Vet Nurse to join our team on a permanent basis.
About us:
We are a brand new purpose-built Vet Hospital providing high levels of patient care in a fun, professional environment. We are open 7 days a week and we are looking for the right person to join our dedicated team.
About the role:
- Monitor anaesthetics and perform surgical nursing.
- Ability to collect and run lab tests
- Assist with radiography
- Assist with dental procedures
- General nursing duties
- Participate in Saturday roster.
- Up to $70K pro rata annual salary dependent on experience.
What you will need:
- Registration with VSBWA
- Minimum of 1 year nursing experience.
- Highly effective customer service & interpersonal skills.
- Strong work ethic and ability to multitask.
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Bring your fur baby to work
- A day off for your birthday
- Employee benefit package
- Ongoing training and continuing education
If you are interested in joining our team please email your CV to our practice manager, June at: Jhowardmanager@gmail.com
Comet Bay Vet Hospital, Golden Bay, South of Perth, WA (posted 22nd November)
Veterinary Nurse/Receptionist – Full or Part time
About the role:
We are a state-of-the-art small animal vet hospital in Golden Bay, dedicated to providing excellent client service. We are looking for an exceptional vet nurse who thrives in providing excellent client service to pet parents to join our young and energetic team. We are a closely knit team of thirteen.
Our nurses enjoy each other’s company both at work and outside of work. So if you are looking for a place where you will feel at home and the owner listens to you, this could be the role for you.
The successful applicant will work with a busy nursing and reception team and will need to be able to:
- Excel in a busy environment
- Manage a busy phone line and make appointments
- Liaise and greet owners as they arrive
- Collecting payments & handling cash
- Assist and support our team of veterinarians i.e., preparation of animals for surgery, anaesthetic monitoring, co-ordination of clinic admissions,
- Create and receive orders as well as stock control
- Update social media accounts
- Provide assistance to other nursing/support staff as required and maintain a friendly, helpful manner at all times.
- Keeping the public areas, reception and consulting rooms neat and tidy
- Provide general animal care, including feeding, cleaning, exercising of animals in care, without requiring any veterinary supervision or requiring additional assistance
About You:
- Minimum 1 year experience, exceptional new graduates or Cert IV students welcome to apply.
- Certificate IV Qualified or currently studying through TAFE/AVT
- Experience working alongside an advanced surgical vet will be an added advantage
- Able to use initiative
- Passionate about providing exceptional client service.
- Attention to detail
- Highly organised
- Effective listening skills
- Practice high levels of cleanliness
- Ability to work in a team and remain calm under pressure
- Positive disposition
What you will get:
- Supportive and positive team environment to learn new skills and build your career
- You will get the opportunity to work alongside an advanced vet surgeon
To apply for this position, please email your CV along with a covering letter to: admin@cometbayvet.com.au
Visit: www.cometbayvet.com.au and 
Attadale Veterinary Hospital, Perth South WA (posted 16th November)
Veterinary Nurse - Part Time
We require a part time veterinary nurse at our new veterinary hospital in Attadale. We can offer casual or part time shifts of 25-35 hours a week over 4-5 days, or part thereof.
Our hospital is fully equipped for surgery and medical cases. We also do house calls.
Please send all enquiries to Dr Shelley Wilson at vinovet@westnet.com.au or phone 0421 339 300.
See our website: https://www.attadalevethospital.com.au/
Ranford Veterinary Hospital, Canning Vale, Southern Perth, WA (posted 14th November)
Qualified Veterinary Nurse – Full Time.
Are you a Veterinary Nurse and looking to join a vibrant, happy, supportive and passionate team of Vets and nurses?
We have a team of 7 small animal Veterinarians and 15 Veterinary nurses and practice in the southern suburbs of Perth.
Our vision is to always provide the best Veterinary care for our patients and delightful clients.
If so then please call or text Dr Graeme Fitzgerald on 0418 844 006.
Or respond by email to: fitzys_3@bigpond.com
For more information, check out our Website and Facebook.
Perth Animal Eye Hospital, Manning, South Perth, WA (posted 10th November)
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:
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
Riseley Veterinary Centre, Myaree, Southern Perth, WA (posted 10th November)
Riseley Veterinary Centre
Veterinary Nurse/Receptionist – Casual/Part Time Position
We are looking for a capable and experienced nurse who is confident in their ability to work in a fast-paced environment while providing a high level of personalised patient and client care. This position will include a variety of surgical nursing, patient care and reception duties. Various shifts will be available Monday through Saturday, we are happy to discuss your availability during an interview.
Riseley Veterinary Centre is a family-owned practice that strives to provide a high standard of friendly and personalised veterinary care to our clients and their pets. We offer a range of services to all small animals from dogs and cats to rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, ferrets, birds, and all kinds of wildlife. We are a small team of vets and nurses seeking a motivated and friendly person to join us.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing
- Experience ideal but not a requirement
- Drivers Licence
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Shows initiative
- Able to work well in a team environment and independently
- Knowledge of EzyVet Software ideal but not a requirement
- A great sense of humour
If you feel this could be you, please email a cover letter and resume to reception@riseley.vet
Total Vet Care Bentley, South-East Perth, WA (posted 9th November)
Qualified Veterinary Nurse Required
We are looking for a passionate and confident vet nurse who enjoys working in a small team and happy to work in a busy one vet /one nurse environment.
Approximately 25 - 35 hours per week Monday - Friday at Total Vet Care Bentley.
Attractive salary package.
Our Ideal Candidate will be:
- A qualified and registered veterinary nurse.
- Ideally with at least 2 years paid experience in practice.
- Be available to start immediately.
- The ability to work independently as a sole charge nurse.
- Have a friendly personality, excellent customer service skills and be confident with clients.
- Excellent communication and computer skills, experience with Ezyvet would be ideal.
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.
Grantham Street Veterinary Clinic, Wembley, Perth WA (posted 8th November)
Experienced Veterinary Nurse Required - Full Time or Part Time
Looking for a change, but haven’t found the right position? Feel that you need to expand your experience and are looking for practice to develop your nursing skills?
We are looking for an experienced PT/FT nurse to fill maternity leave cover and extended leave. The position will be for a set contract period, but there is a very good chance that there will be an ongoing position.
So, why would you leave a current job to go to a new position? The answer is simple - because we offer a great work environment and our staff love coming to work. Our practice is a small animal 3-4 vet practice with great facilities. We put a lot of time into choosing the right employees and this has paid off by having loyal staff. In what is often a very difficult work environment, we work hard to ensure our staff enjoy coming to work. We offer flexible work hours, in clinic learning support as well as personal support, we take time to have fun at work, we share baked goods, organise outside social events and reward our staff with above award pay rates. Importantly, we listen to staff, their wishes, any concerns along with ideas on how to make ours a wonderful work environment. We like to empower our staff to develop their skills so-as to continue to be engaged in their work. We have a dedicated practice manager (who isn’t the business owner or a senior nurse), whose underlying philosophy is “we spend too much time at work not to make it enjoyable”.
What are we looking for? A qualified nurse with at least 1 years experience who has read the above and thought – YES! that’s the sort of practice I want to work in. We need some-one who enjoys other people, is prepared to share the workload across all the nursing duties, and has the compassion and empathy to offer top quality patient and client care.
If you are still reading this and would love to give it a go, then now is the time to back yourself and send your CV to: manager@petwellness.com.au
All applications will be treated in confidence.
Greencross Vets Joondalup, Northern Perth, WA (posted 2nd November)
Casual Vet Nurse Position!
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 qualified nurse to join our amazing team and grow with us.
We are a friendly and collaborative bunch, we all support each other in every aspect of our lives and careers - we've grown and maintain long-term relationships in our clinic!
What does a role with Joondalup look like?
- Flexibility when required for family/personal circumstances (e.g., school events, medical appointments)
- Regular team social events - dinners, evenings out, fun activities (e.g., we love our 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
Where do you come in?
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 orthopaedic 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
- Minimum 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.
Sound like your next role? Click Here and Apply Today!
Sorrento Animal Hospital, North Coastal Perth WA (posted 30th October)
Join the Sorrento Animal Hospital Team as a Skilled Veterinary Nurse!
Are you a passionate and qualified veterinary nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity? Look no further! We're seeking a dedicated individual to join the Sorrento Animal Hospital team and make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners.
About Us:
At Sorrento Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch veterinary care to our community. We have equipped our practice with amazing tools to make patient care the best possible (and never shy to acquire more), and our team of professionals is committed to delivering exceptional service with compassion and expertise.
We have the following (and more) in-house:
- Ultra-sound
- Digital X-ray and Dental X-ray
- Tonometer
- Doppler blood pressure machine
- Multi-parameter monitors for anaesthetics
- iM3 dental machine
Position Overview:
As a Veterinary Nurse at Sorrento Animal Hospital, you'll play a vital role in assisting our veterinarians, providing compassionate care to our furry patients, and offering support to their owners. You'll have the chance to utilise your skills in anaesthesia, radiology, surgical assistance, and patient monitoring while working alongside a collaborative team.
What We're Looking For:
- A licensed veterinary nurse with at least 2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
- Proficiency in anaesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, radiology, and hospital patient monitoring and treatment.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to provide compassionate client education.
- A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and remains calm under pressure.
Why Sorrento Animal Hospital?
- We’re a family owned and operated practice who supports our staff us much as we can.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities to expand your skill set.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of animals and their owners.
How to Apply:
Ready to take the next step in your veterinary nursing career? Send your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to anton@sorrentovet.com.au
Join us in providing exceptional veterinary care and fostering a positive environment for our patients and their families. Apply today and be part of a team that truly cares!
Veterinary Dermatology Specialists, Osborne Park, North-West Perth, WA (posted 26th October)
Qualified Veterinary Nurse – Full or Part time
Are you:
- Striving to practice a high standard of veterinary nursing and keen to work with a like-minded team?
- Excited to work with a Fear Free certified team and create a calm and positive environment for your patients?
- Passionate about building a strong bond with clients and patients with skin and ear diseases?
- Great with clients and an effective communicator in the workplace?
- Hard-working, well organized, efficient, and reliable?
- Looking to expand your knowledge and play an integral part in patient care?
Then we would love to meet you!
Established in 2020, Veterinary Dermatology Specialists (VDS) provides veterinary dermatology with an emphasis on making tailored yet practical therapeutic plans for pet owners in Perth and regional Western Australia.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Our Osborne Park clinic is located within a multidisciplinary hospital (Perth Veterinary Specialists).
- Full-time (38 hours) or part-time positions available, with a mix of shorter and longer shifts (6-10 hours), Monday - Friday.
- Duties will involve admission and discharge of patients, performing in-house lab diagnostics, assistance with dermatology procedures, nursing consultations, customer service, administration of hospital care and medications to hospitalized patients, administration tasks and general duties including purchasing and stock turnover.
- Dermatology specific skills such as intradermal allergy testing, and experience with otoendoscopy or carbon-dioxide lasering are not a prerequisite as you will learn these skills with us.
WHAT WE OFFER
- No weekends, afterhours, and minimal overtime
- Ample opportunities for continuing education / training
- Generous staff discount with us AND Perth Veterinary Specialists
If you are looking to join a people-oriented, forward-thinking team that thrives on providing high- quality care to patients and clients then apply by returning your resume to admin@vetdermspecialists.com.au.
For more information, visit our website at www.vetdermspecialists.com.au, or check us out on Facebook or Instagram.
Northern Territory Veterinary Services, Katherine NT (posted 24th October)
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 - $72,000 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
Northern Territory Veterinary Services, Alice Springs NT (posted 24th October)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
Northern Territory Veterinary Services is looking for an experienced vet nurse to join our growing dedicated team of vets and nurses in Alice Springs and on occasion in Katherine. Experience and/or qualifications in Vet Nursing is preferable. Salary $65,000 - $72,000 based on experience.
Alice Vet Centre is a busy mixed animal practices based in the NT, currently staffed by a team of 6 vets, 7 nurses, 2 receptionists and a kennel hand. 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 x-ray (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), cattle and horse ultrasound, 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, stable maintenance, surgical nursing, inventory management, reception duties and visits accompanying vets to remote towns, stations and communities.
The practices are modern, purpose built, computerised, spacious and air-conditioned. Staff are supported to pursue continuing education and ongoing training.
Alice Springs is a vibrant town of 28,000 with all major facilities including a hospital, schools, sporting clubs, restaurants, cinemas, ten pin bowling and loads of outdoor activities. It has a major airport with flights to most capitals daily. Camping, cycling, hiking, motor sports and all popular sports and games are some of the recreation activities.
A generous salary package will be negotiated dependent on qualifications and experience.
Assistance with accommodation may also be possible.
Selection Criteria
- Some experience in vet nursing
- Good written and verbal communications skills
- Proven ability to work in a team and independently
- Basic ability with computers and common software
Selection Criteria- Highly Desirable
- Unrestricted (manual) driver license and experience with 4WD
- 2 years + experience vet nursing in small animal/mixed practice
- Qualifications in vet nursing
- Experience with Rx Works
- Proven ability to teach and supervise less experienced staff
- Proven experience as a team leader
- Stock management experience
Check out our website: www.ntvet.com.au or find us on 
Alex Burleigh
08 89723599
info@ntvet.com.au
Booragoon Vet Clinic, Myaree, South-West Perth, WA (posted 24th October)
We are seeking a hard working, motivated individual to join our team at Booragoon Vet Clinic. We are open to receiving applications from individuals at all stages in their animal care career from fully qualified vet nurses to those who are just starting out and want a foot in the door. First and foremost we are looking for someone who wants to excel at customer service and thrives at working in a team environment. We will consider applications from those seeking full time, part time or casual hours.
The successful applicant, along with their 2 colleagues will be supporting 1 vet in a busy small animal clinic. Booragoon Vet Clinic also has a busy cat hotel which is looked after by a team of hard working animal attendants.
If you feel that you could be a good fit for our team please contact me at brooke.d@booragoonvet.com.au
Bull Creek Vet, Southern Perth WA (posted 23rd October)
Experienced Veterinary Nurse
Are you looking for a clinic that excels in customer relations and advocates for the patient’s best interest? Bull Creek Vet is a clinic located 15 minutes from Perth CBD and just stones throw from the vibrant city of Fremantle.
We are a close-knit friendly team seeking a Cert IV experienced, qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our team. This role would suit someone who is ready to take the next step in their career and step into a senior nurse position.
We encourage a healthy work life balance for our staff, we do not open public holidays, Saturdays are half days, are worked on a rotational basis and overtime is kept to a minimum with the typical working week not exceeding 38 hours. An attractive remuneration package is on offer for the right candidate.
If this sounds like you please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to Brooke Dunwoodie, HR Manager at brooke.d@bullcreekvet.com.au
See our website: www.bullcreekvet.com.au
Hamilton Hill Veterinary Hospital, South Perth WA (posted 23rd October)
Want a sea change?
Imagine seeing lovely clients in a modern 100% small animal practice near Perth’s most beautiful beaches, dive trail, cycling tracks and a yummy cafe strip, with no after-hours on-call.
Due to our business growing, HAMILTON HILL VET has a job opening for a friendly nurse to add to our professional vet team!
You will work alongside a great team of enthusiastic nursing staff to support a team of experienced vets.
LOCATION AND BUILDING:
Amazing close-to-beach metropolitan Perth location 5 to 7 minutes drive from award-winning Port Coogee, Omeo dive trail, South Beach dog park, Fremantle cappuccino strip, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch University, and shops.
Convenient SOR location situated amongst a busy beachside neighbourhood hub of amenities and shops.
Easy parking.
ABOUT OUR PRACTICE:
- We are a modern up-to-date multi-vet practice that opened in 2016.
- We have a great focus on customer service and establishing rapport with our friendly and lovely clientele.
- Mainly dogs and cats, with occasional bird/chicken and exotics (<5%).
- Our staff often enjoy a few laughs each day (and there are no swear jars).
- There is a quiet tea/coffee corner to chill out during your breaks.
- We enjoy organising staff social outings, including mini-golf, bowling and karaoke may be next...
VET NURSING POSITION
This position is for an experienced veterinary nurse (Cert IV or Diploma), with minimum 1 to 2 years of registered nursing experience.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This is a full-time vet nursing position, but we will consider a part-time casual position for the right candidate. You must be prepared to work on at least one Saturday per month (8.45am to 1.15pm) (currently 1 in 3 Saturday roster).
Salary is negotiable and will depend on your experience and skills you can bring to our team.
We pay well above the award for our experienced and skilled nurses.
Our nurse salaries are regularly reviewed based on good performance, experience, commitment to continuing education, and reliable demonstration of new skills.
We also love continuing professional development (CPD) and provide generous support for seminars and conferences for our nursing staff.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES:
- You must be a team player, but also have the ability to work independently.
- Be friendly and professional to clients under all circumstances.
- Confidently perform client liaison in person or over the phone, when selling OTC products and discussing client concerns.
- Be an effective surgery scrub and anaesthetic monitoring nurse for our busy surgical caseload.
- Nurse animals in hospital to a very high standard (taking vitals, medicating, cleaning etc...)
- Prioritise tasks based on urgency and importance; and manage their time effectively.
- Adapt a nursing style that will compliment and assist the attending vet.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
- Demonstrate a keen interest in learning.
- Perform reception duties from time to time, including answering phones, booking appointments, taking medication requests and collecting payments.
- Be punctual, reliable, accountable and of an honest character.
TESTIMONIAL
Here is something one of our nurses wrote: “I have really enjoyed working at Hamilton Hill Vet for several years now - we are a great team of highly motivated individuals who put 100% into everything we do. I love how my bosses value the continuing education of all our staff – including attending conferences and lectures to develop our skills. It’s a great work environment and I love how we can also enjoy a good laugh with our clients and each other. Our team is close-knit and we often organise staff social events that we enjoy out-of-work.”
HOW TO APPLY
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Possess Australian vet nursing qualification (Cert IV or Diploma) registrable with the Vet Surgeons Board of Western Australia (VSBWA)
Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.
If you can imagine yourself working at our practice, please email your cover letter and resume ATTN: Mike
Email: hamiltonhillvethospital@outlook.com
For more information about us and our location, please check out our website www.hamiltonhillvet.com.au
Claremont Veterinary Hospital, West Perth WA (posted 17th October)
Experienced Veterinary Nurse: Permanent Part-time or 6-12 Month Contract – Working Holiday Visa holders from UK & Ireland are welcome to apply!
Claremont, Western Australia
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, qualified vet nurse who enjoys providing a high level of personalised patient and client care. We are passionate about delivering exceptional service and comprehensive veterinary care and strive to provide “Care Beyond Expectation” for our clients and their pets.
About The Role:
- We are a 100% small animal boutique clinic
- Permanent part-time position plus additional hours to cover leave
- Saturday mornings until 1pm
- No on-call service
- Includes a variety of surgical nursing, patient care and reception duties
About you:
- Above everything else, you are passionate about providing high standards of patient care and customer service
- You are calm and friendly with a cheeky sense of humour
- You’re excited by the challenge of monitoring and tweaking general anaesthetics in small patients and geriatrics to ensure the safest and smoothest ride for them
- You are focused on attention to detail and love the challenge of obtaining a speedy set of beautiful dental xrays (or you are willing to become the master of details rads!)
- You are energised by client interaction at patient admission, discharge and nurse consult appointments
- Following direct instruction and asking for assistance is second nature to you
- You’re an excellent communicator with a reliable work ethic
- You have a Certificate IV in veterinary nursing, are registered with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of WA and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the clinic post qualification
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of a team of veterinary professionals that offers the very best of care to their clients and their patients
- Clients who are happy to utilise the expertise of external and visiting specialists
- Patients whose parents genuinely care about them and ensure they are living their best lives every day
- A fun and friendly workplace dedicated to work life balance
- Continuing education opportunities
If you feel you are the right candidate for this role, and meet the criteria, please get in touch by emailing a cover letter and your resume to: gina@claremontvet.com.au
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