Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - ACT
Animal Referral Hospital, Pialligo, South East Canberra (posted 11th September)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
The team at ARH Canberra are looking for a passionate vet nurse who can work independently with a reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to your work!
We are committed to providing exceptional veterinary care and services to our beloved patients. Our state-of-the-art clinic is equipped with the latest technology, and our team is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care in a compassionate and nurturing environment.
No two days are the same at ARH and the busiest days are handled in a productive manner with all the team pitching in and covering the workload where needed. If you are someone who thrives in a learning environment, then this is the job for you!
About The Role
- Full-time role - day shifts or evening shifts available
- Provide pre and post compassionate care to hospitalised cases
- Support our vets with routine examinations, diagnostics and procedures
- Manage the admission and discharge of surgical and hospital cases
- Provide surgical and hospital nursing including monitoring anaesthetics
- Conduct blood collection and testing, iv catheter placement
- Prepare and administer medications as required
- Maintain cleanliness of surgical and treatment areas
- General day to day nursing duties
About You
- Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Minimum 2+ years of clinical experience
- Great customer service and communication skills
- A reliable person with a positive attitude
- Ability to multi-task and maintain high standards
- A passion for continuous education and upskilling
Join us at ARH Canberra and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families when they need it most. Click Here to Apply now and be part of our dedicated team!
Canberra Veterinary Hospital, Lyneham, North Canberra (posted 11th September)
Canberra Vet Hospital is seeking a Full Time Vet Nurse to join our fun & dynamic team.
We are looking for a friendly and confident Nurse to join our highly skilled nursing team. We are passionate about providing high standards of veterinary care. We come to work to do what we enjoy doing - helping improve the lives and wellbeing of animals and in turn doing the same for their owners.
We are looking for an experienced nurse who has completed their Cert IV.
About us
- Wide variety of patients, and procedures
- Supportive & fun team
- You will be joining a highly skilled nursing team
- We take great pride in offering outstanding customer service
- Our hospital is fully-equipped, including x-ray, ultrasound, endoscope and provide a great working environment which is busy, stimulating and well managed
About you
- Ideally a minimum of 12 months of experience in a nursing role.
- Demonstrate a high level of empathy for our clients
- High attention to detail
- Ability to communicate well with clients, fellow staff, and veterinary professionals
- Be professional and punctual in the workplace
- Have a “can do” positive approach to your work
The successful applicant will possess the ability to
- Work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task
- Remain calm and react quickly in stressful and emergency situations
- Work independently as well as part of a team
The Benefits
- Full Time hours, ability to do Part Time for the right candidate.
- Continued training and education to assist you in the role
- Generous staff discount policy
- Free parking
- And you can bring your dog to work!
Apply Now
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Animal Referral Hospital, Pialligo, South East Canberra (posted 30th August) Emergency & Critical Care Nurse
Years of experience in GP nursing and looking to branch out into something new? ARH Canberra are looking for Full-time or Part-time nurses to work with us in the exciting world of Emergency and Critical Care, and you could be a perfect fit!
The team at ARH are passionate about providing a high standard of care with a forward-thinking approach. The veterinary industry is constantly growing, and we must keep up with it! We are looking for a hard-working and compassionate nurse to join us.
No two days are the same at ARH! If you are someone who thrives in a learning environment, then this is the job for you!
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide nursing care to critically ill and injured patients during the busy summer months coming our way!
- Collaborate with our skilled veterinary team to deliver timely and effective emergency treatments
- Monitor patients closely, administer medications, and assist with medical procedures as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with hospital protocols
- Offer support and guidance to pet owners during stressful situations
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Minimum 3+ years of clinical experience
- Strong communication skills and a team player attitude
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as part of a rotating roster
- A passion for continuous education and upskilling
Join us at ARH Canberra and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families when they need it most. Click here and Apply now!
Belconnen Veterinary Centre, North Canberra (posted 2nd August)
Veterinary Nurse
About Us
Vets Central is on a mission to become Australia's leading veterinary partner, supporting the delivery of quality veterinary services to the community and we are now partnered with Belconnen Veterinary Centre. Belconnen Veterinary Centre stands out for its entrepreneurial vision, offering the most complete structure of clinical, surgical and diagnostic imaging services (ultrasound, X-ray, CT, MRI and endoscopy), led by a dedicated team, with excellent technical training and driven by passion for pets!
The Opportunity
We are currently looking for our next star Veterinary Nurse to join our team on full-time basis (or part-time, we are flexible for the right person!). As a Vet Nurse with Belconnen Veterinary Centre, you will be actively involved in supporting our Vets with patient care, and with shifts rotating between surgery, hospital, and reception – no two days are the same!
To be successful for this position, you will have:
- A Cert IV Vet Nursing is preferred (but not essential!).
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience as a Vet Nurse, with knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures, particularly orthopaedic surgeries and anaesthetics would prove very beneficial
- An empathetic, caring nurse that always advocates for their patients.
- Exceptional communication skills to build relationships with our clients.
- An eye for detail, a good work ethic and a willingness to keep learning and improving both themselves and the practice.
What we can offer:
- Comprehensive induction and onboarding to assist you to transition into our team, with continual training and development opportunities.
- Flexible work options.
- We are proud to be Great Place to Work – Certified!
- Novated vehicle leasing options.
- Know that you are making a highly valuable contribution by caring for and achieving effective outcomes for our patients, clients, and the wider community.
- Flare HR Perks & discounts on everyday expenses including groceries, electronics, entertainment, fuel, restaurants, fashion brands and more.
- Alongside paid Parental Leave we offer Paid Purrental Leave – because we love our fur babies.
- VC Learning Academy - online learning portal
- Personal Wellness – Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recently joining the national Vets Central Network, you will have access to a wide support network with like-minded professionals.
For further information, please reach out to our careers team at: careers@vetscentral.com.au
The Unusual Pet Vets, Fyshwick, Canberra (posted 23rd July)
Veterinary Nurse Positions Available at our Canberra (ACT) Clinic
Do you have a passion for the unusual and wonderful world of exotic pets? We are seeking experienced veterinary nurses to join our team at our Canberra clinic to help support our growing caseload.
The successful candidates will become part of the biggest and most supportive exotic veterinary group in the Southern Hemisphere, collaborating with our fantastic team from all around Australia.
The Unusual Pet Vets are AVA Employer of Choice Accredited, ensuring our practices are strongly aligned to quality standards. This recognition validates our ongoing efforts to attract top talent within the veterinary field, affirming us as a trusted and reputable employer known for excellence.
We are recruiting for Full Time and Part Time qualified Veterinary Nurses.
The successful candidates will:
- Have a qualification and experience in Veterinary Nursing.
- Be passionate about working in exotic pet only practice.
- Be striving to offer a high standard of care and want to work with other vets and nurses who are like-minded.
- Possess excellent communication skills and enjoy communicating with clients and uphold our gold standard approach to building and maintaining relationships.
- Be a team player, with a positive attitude towards work and fellow team members, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Be hard-working, well organised, efficient, and reliable.
- Be looking for a long-term position where you can develop, while we invest in your career with us.
- Have interest in undertaking further study and regular CE.
Other information:
- To apply, applicants must be suited to the above role description and able to fulfil the roster and candidate requirements.
- Applicants must have full Australian working rights.
- We have generous remuneration packages that incorporate continuing education allowances and programs, access to the UPV Research Fund, regular reviews, enrolment in our Staff Wellness Program and a highly competitive salary.
For more information on our clinic please see our:
- Website: www.unusualpetvets.com.au
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheUnusualPetVets
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/theunusualpetvets
Applications must be accompanied by your CV, a cover letter with an outline of your suitability, and a minimum of two professional referees. Applications do not have an end date; however, we will start interviewing exceptional applicants as they apply and hire when we find the right person. So, if you are interested don’t delay.
To apply or for any enquiries, please email careers@unusualpetvets.com.au.
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