Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - New South Wales
Kingsford Vet Hospital, Sydney Eastern Suburbs (posted 27th September) Senior VN
Kingsford Vet Hospital is seeking its next super nurse!
A bit about us…
We are a small passionate team that pride ourselves in the quality of care we provide to our patients & clients. Kingsford Vet Hospital is a family run practice and has been dedicated to the fur-babies of Sydney’s Eastern suburbs for more than 50 years! We are very well equipped with in house Idexx Catalyst and Procyte machines, brand new digital radiography, ultrasound, IM3 dental unit with dental radiography. We have your anaesthetics covered with a multi parameter anaesthetic monitor, bair hugger temperature control and supportive therapy.
A bit about you...
- Certificate IV level or equivalent
- Have a strong passion for working with animals
- Provide gold standard care to all patients and their humans!
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, reception and telephone skills.
- Thrives in a busy environment
- Solid general nursing skills, including blood collection, catheter placement, anaesthetic monitoring, etc;
- Friendly and professional nature
We are a supportive team and making you feel welcome and part of the KVH family is a priority!
A bit about the position…
- Full time, senior nurse role.
- Remuneration will be above award & dependent on experience.
- Monday - Friday (no regular weekends!)
- Exciting and high case load
- Work closely with important welfare/charity groups from around Sydney
- Collaborative team environment where nurses and vets work hand in hand!
To apply, or for more information, please contact Stephanie Collins, kingsford@amsvet.com.au or ph. 02 9662 6703.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Kingsford Veterinary Hospital
70 Gardeners Road, Kingsford
P 02 9662 6703
W amsvet.com.au
Burwood Road Veterinary Clinic, Concord, Inner West Sydney (posted 27th September)
Burwood Road Veterinary Clinic is looking for a full time nurse to join our existing team, with a projected start date of early 2024.
We are a small, non-corporate practice that values excellent customer service and high standards of patient care.
Burwood Road Vet clinic has recently changed ownership and you will join a dynamic and motived team who are keen to offer the best for our growing number of patients and their owners.
The position would involve 3 weekdays as well as two Saturdays a month. Because the practice is growing, there will likely be more weekday work in the future too.
We looking for a Cert IV qualified nurse and ideally you would have some industry experience. However, we would encourage anyone with prior experience in a nursing role who is still studying their Cert IV to apply. You will need to have excellent customer service and reception manner, along with sound anaesthesia, surgical and patient care; or a willingness to learn and enhance these skills. We encourage and support nursing CPD throughout the year.
You will be working with a lovely, happy team of vets and nurses and to support you.
If you’d like to like to meet us and see if we would be the right fit for you, please email Olivia at olivia@enfieldvet.com and send your CV and contact details. We look forward to hearing from you!
Gunnedah Veterinary Hospital, North West Slopes (posted 26th September) Head VN
Head Veterinary Nurse
Gunnedah Vet Clinic Pty Ltd
Full time
$30 - $35 per hour
The Gunnedah Vet Hospital has been servicing our community for over 50 years. Our team is currently made up of 5 vets, 6 nurses and support staff. We strive to deliver the highest level of patient care and customer service.
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Head Nurse to lead our busy team.
As a Head Nurse you will:
- Be a qualified Cert 4 Veterinary Nurse
- Be an experienced Team Leader
- Be confident in all areas of vet nursing
- Be able to coordinate the activities of all nursing staff to ensure quality patient care
- Have strong problem solving, decision making and communication skills
- Have a desire to lead your team in a positive and proactive way
- Hold a high level of enthusiasm for people interactions
Our head nurse will ensure the hospital is run efficiently without problems; they need to keep the day flowing smoothly and make sure all tasks are completed. They can also recognise when workloads are getting too heavy and delegate tasks to other nurses as needed. They ensure that patients' conditions remain stable and that vet's treatment instructions have been properly carried out.
The head nurse listens to complaints from nursing staff and from clients who have issues with nursing care. It is also the job of the head nurse to facilitate effective resolution of conflicts within the nursing team, whilst complying within the hospital regulations for conflict resolution.
If you are approachable, have a good sense of humour and are genuinely looking for a role that offers variety and challenge we encourage you to apply.
Applications are required to include an updated resume and cover letter with the following selection criteria addressed –
- Why would you be a strong leader?
- What would you bring to this role?
- How do you set your team for success?
- Goals for your future career?
Applications should be forwarded via email, addressed to our Business Administrator, Wendy, at accounts@gunnedahvet.com.au
See www.gunnedahvet.com.au and 
Dr Paws Lane Cove, Sydney Lower North Shore (posted 26th September) Trainee Nurse/Receptionist with Cert II
Trainee Nurse/ Receptionist - Full-Time/ Part Time
Dr Paws Lane Cove is looking for a Trainee Nurse/ Receptionist to join our team. Your shifts will be a mixture of nursing and reception. We are a small, hard-working team who like to have fun whilst providing the best care for our Patients and Clients.
Lane Cove is located only 9 km from Sydney CBD, with surrounding attractions all within 30 minutes: Lane Cove National Park and beautiful East Coast beaches including Manly, Bondi and Coogee.
The successful applicant will:
- Training in process and has completed Cert 2 in Animal Care, are willing to complete Cert IV Vet Nursing.
- Highly motivated
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-growing clinical environment
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work efficiently in the day-to-day task including inpatient care
- Ability to make our clients and their pets feel comfortable and important
What we offer
- Above award salary
- 4 weeks of Annual Leave
- Study allowance, pro rata
- Work-life balanced roster, rotating weekends
- No after hours
- We value mental health and have a free Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
- Training and guidance from our experienced qualified nurses
Our Clinic:
Check out our website for more information: https://drpaws.com.au/lanecove/
Monday - Friday 8 am - 7 pm
Saturday 8.30 am -1 pm
If you’re looking for an exciting change and would like to join our team, please forward your Cover Letter and Resume to Stephanie lanecovepm@drpaws.com.au
Our Vet Lidcombe, Western Sydney (posted 26th September)
Veterinary Nurse/s - Even share of days and hours among the team.
We value our Veterinary Nurses
At Our Vet, we recognise that the success of our clinics is made possible because of the support our Veterinary Nurses provide our Veterinarian's, pets and their pet parents, and the team.
We seek to provide our Veterinary Nurses with rewarding careers where they can develop and grow their clinical skills across many activities in our clinics. We also have a unique career pathway program for our Veterinary Nurses increasing their responsibilities and earning potential.
Each day our Veterinary Nurses actively contribute to the following:
- Monitor anaesthesia across routine to complex surgeries.
- Assist with taking samples and using our inhouse lab for pathology.
- Attend to customer enquiries at reception & educating them on the various products available for the health and wellness of their pets.
- Client communications, answering questions and creating clinic visits.
- Recording clear and precise clinical notes
- Peri operative patient preparation, (including monitoring and recovery).
- Veterinary Nurse consultations.
As a Veterinary Nurse you are known for being:
- A purposeful communicator, someone who can skilfully adapt their style of communication to suit diverse audiences in different settings.
- Resilient, ability to maintain clarity and confidence whilst in a busy and sometimes challenging circumstances. Viewing all as learning opportunities to refine our approach.
- Diligent, taking pride in your work and seeking to upskill yourself to continually provide world class patient care.
- A one team collaborator, working with others in a positive and encouraging way that brings about happiness and fulfillment for all.
Happy & Healthy by offering:
- Generous over award salary to reflex your experience/ skill set.
- Continuous education through our comprehensive online learning platform, and external providers.
- A positive & fun workplace where everyone is respected and valued.
- Work - life balance, with an even share of days and hours among the team.
- Employee Assistance Program support available as required.
- Employee benefits such as discount, health, and wellbeing services.
If this exciting opportunity sounds like the role, you are looking for, please apply online or by sending your resume and cover letter to Sarah Eminaga at: sarah.eminaga@petstockvet.com.au
Or for an informal chat please contact Sarah on 0448 172 697
As we continue to grow & add to the family, Petspiration Group was formed….acknowledging our history, where we’ve come from and all we have achieved…we have now come together for the pets that inspire us! We are all about…People, Pets & Planet
Vets @ Acacia Gardens, North-West Sydney, NSW (posted 26th September)
Veterinary Nurse – Full-time
Vets @ Acacia Gardens is a busy, purpose built and modern veterinary hospital that was established to provide the highest standard of professional care in a friendly and compassionate environment. We are an exciting clinic to work at, with complex medical cases, emergencies and specialists visiting often to perform some of our more difficult diagnostics and surgeries. Our highly dedicated, supportive team consists of 3 full-time veterinarians, a dedicated receptionist and 7 nurses who love animals and offer the best in health care. With a fast-growing client base, we are on the look out for our next prospective team member who loves their job and has an enthusiastic attitude towards helping animals.
Essential criteria:
- Hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or nearing completion
- Excellent time management skills
- Be driven to provide great patient care
- Able to remain level-headed even when under pressure
- Confident and professional communication skills
- A positive, can-do attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Confidence in all areas of nursing
About your role:
- Animal handling
- Wrapping and sterilising kits
- Blood taking and catheter placement
- General Nursing (surgery, hospital)
- Maintaining clinic cleanliness
- Perform minor procedures ie. dental cleans, radiology
- Reception duties (handling client enquires, booking appointments)
- Assisting with vet consults
- Nurse Consults
What we offer:
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 38 hours per week (no Sundays)
- Supportive work environment
- Access to Fitness Passport membership and a confidential employee assistance program
- Lunch breaks!
Please send your application to info@acaciagardensvet.com.au Attn: Clare.
Interviews will commence early October.
Petfocus Vetcare, Lavington, Albury/Wodonga, NSW/VIC Border (posted 25th September)
The Petfocus Vetcare team are looking for a full time veterinary nurse to join our growing team and hospital.
Our clinics and hospitals are set out within a 500sqm space and have separate dog and exotic pet and cat zones. The new facility also has hydrotherapy, advanced imaging, a mobile call out service as well as a comprehensive in house Idex lab and a new endoscopy suite. Visiting specialists and consultants include a dermatologist, surgeon, ophthalmologist and acupuncturist. Our hospitals are thoroughly enjoyed by pet parents with visiting rooms and spacious waiting and consultation areas. Our cat clinic and hospital has Gold Accreditation with the International Society of Feline Medicine.
Our facility is set in the beautiful big Border twin town - Albury -Wodonga on the edge of Lake Hume and the mighty Murray River. There is plenty to keep yourself occupied in your spare time with snow skiing, hiking, watersports, wineries and great restaurants, just to name a few!
We are a family of experienced veterinarians and veterinary nurses that work together happily as a great team and enjoy supporting one another whilst we enjoy getting on with our high level of pet care.
What we need:
- This role involves a 38 hour week split over four weekdays with one Saturday in three, although Part time applicants will be considered.
- High standard of nursing skills (anaesthetic monitoring, IV catheter placement, blood collection, nurse consultations, use of Idex equipment)
- A comprehensive knowledge of Rx works Outstanding customer service and phone manner
- Well presented and a good team player
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Enthusiastic toward interacting with and training of junior staff
What’s on offer:
- Above award Remuneration commensurate with experience
- No after hours work
- Experienced veterinarians
- A brand new species segregated hospital with all the bells and whistles
- A social, fun team where elevation and further studies are celebrated.
- Optional and well rewarded after hours
Please send in your CV and a letter of interest to our practice owner Dr Renee Pigdon BVSc MANZCVS (Fel Med) renee@petfocus.com.au or phone the clinic on 02 6040 9099.
Eye Clinic for Animals, Artarmon, Sydney NSW (posted 25th September)
Experienced Veterinary Nurse - Part Time or Full Time
- Eye Clinic for Animals are looking for an experienced veterinary nurse.
- Do you have a keen interest in Ophthalmology?
- Do you love advanced anaesthesia?
- Do you have great organisational skills?
The Eye Clinic for Animals is a growing clinic with a strong focus on work/life balance, and creating a positive and fun working environment. Due to our continued rapid growth and demand, we are looking for a highly experienced and enthusiastic nurse who is ready to take their skills to the next level, for this busy and varied role.
We have a strong focus on creating and cultivating a pro mental health workplace for our team. Ophthalmology specific training will be provided, along with ongoing support from our Nurses, Specialists and Admin.
If you have over 2 years of specialty nursing experience and possess your Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing this may be the job for you! Previous leadership skills will be highly regarded.
What we can offer:
- Industry leading above award wages
- A ‘Zen Room’ with a Galaxy light and two incredible massage chairs
- Amazing team culture
- A Supportive environment where everyone works together to get the best outcomes for our patients
- Regular staff outings
- State of the art purpose built hospital with all the best equipment, including Human grade WATO 65 anaesthetic machines.
- Flexible working hours and choice of PT or FT
- Further education opportunities
- Working alongside some of Australia’s leading Ophthalmologists and Anaesthetists
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Positive and upbeat demeanour, with a great sense of humour!
- Interest in ophthalmology, with a willingness to learn
- Desire to provide the highest level of patient care
- High level of skills in: IV port placement, induction and intubation, anaesthesia monitoring, medications and dosages, surgical recovery and discharging surgical patients
- Ability to work cohesively within a team and follow directions in a busy environment
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills
Remuneration: Will be generous, well above award, and commensurate with experience
If this is of interest to you why not reach out and send through your cover letter and CV to:
katrina.mcinnes@eca-aus.com.au as we would love to meet you!
https://eyeclinicforanimals.com.au
Animal Referral Hospital Homebush, Inner West Sydney (posted 22nd September)
Ophthalmology Vet Nurse - Full Time
ARH Homebush
Due to the expansion of our team at ARH Homebush we are looking for Ophthalmology Vet Nurses to come and join our dedicated and friendly team on a full-time basis!
About Us
The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) is a well-established group of specialist veterinary hospitals dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients, our clients and our staff. We offer a wide range of specialist services and provide 24-hour emergency and critical care through our facilities in NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD and SA.
Due to the expansion of our hospital bringing on a brand-new Ophthalmology service we are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working, professional, and experienced Vet Nurses to join our Specialist to provide the exceptional patient care our hospitals have become known for.
About You
We are looking for skilled and passionate nurses who:
- Wants to further their career in veterinary nursing
- Has completed Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and has at least 3 to 4 years of experience
- Is interested in ophthalmology
- Is enthusiastic, honest and excited to take on new challenges
- Has high standards and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work sole charge and also as part of a team
- Exceptional time management and organisational skills
- Knowledge of Rx works / Smart flow will be highly regarded (but not essential)
Our Offer
This position offers an opportunity to work with some of the best clinicians in their field, in a professional and challenging yet enjoyable workplace. A competitive salary plus:
- Generous hourly rate
- Discounts to Hills Products for your pet
- Free on-site parking and close to public transport
- Leave entitlements - 4 weeks annual leave, personal/sick leave, carers leave (all leave benefits as per award)
- Continuous education allowance
- Free annual influenza vaccination
- Free access to confidential Employee Assistance Program LifeWorks 24/7
- Petbarn discounts
Join our ARVA Platinum Partner team that sees diversity and inclusion as more than just policies and practices. This is a growing business and for the right candidate ongoing opportunities will undoubtedly present themselves.
Interested? Click here to apply now!
SASH Central Coast, Tuggerah (posted 22nd September)
Emergency Nurse – Central Coast
At SASH, we believe the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment. Inspired by the special bond between pets and their families, we constantly strive to help pets and their families live their best life.
About our Emergency Nurses:
Our Emergency Nurses play a pivotal role in assisting Emergency vets with the treatment of our most critical patients. From treatments to procedures, imaging and surgery, these nurses are dedicated and skilled. We are looking for passionate, likeminded nurses who are excited by being challenged and who want to learn from some of the best in the industry. Our emergency team operates 24 hours, 7 days and so availability to work a variety of shifts is required.
To learn more about our Emergency team please click on the link below:
https://www.sashvets.com/our-team/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW0SJSMX1NI&t=172s
About You:
We are looking for a passionate nurse who can work independently with a reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to your work. We are looking for a nurse who has the following skills:
- A keen interest in Emergency work and a desire to work closely with our patients throughout their critical care journey.
- An ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in General Anaesthesia & ventilation is desirable but not essential. A training program will be developed for the right person to support their ongoing learning and development.
- Confidence working in an extremely busy environment
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- Completed a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- A minimum of 3 years, full-time experience as a qualified nurse
- Previous experience in emergency would be highly regarded but is not essential.
What's in it for You?
You will be joining SASH at a very exciting time with career development opportunities available for the right person. The animal health care industry is extremely rewarding, with this role being central in supporting SASH to enrich the lives of pets and their families.
- Competitive hourly rate on offer
- Learn and be challenged by some of the best in the industry.
- Generous continuing education allowance
- SASH paid maternity leave for ALL new parents
- Inclusive team where equality is not negotiable
- Excellent work life balance
- Supportive leaders, committed to your learning and development
To apply, submit your CV and cover letter to: nursecareers@sashvets.com
Petersham Veterinary Hospital, Inner West Sydney (posted 21st September)
Awesome Veterinary Practice seeking an awesome Veterinary Nurse!
Become part of a dynamic team that works well together and laughs a lot! Our close-knit practice consists of 3 veterinarians, 4 nurses and 1 receptionist. Here at petVets we aim to make both our staff and our clients feel at home. We encourage uniqueness, the ability to learn and grow your knowledge along the way, while feeling supported and enjoying each day in our busy clinic.
ARE YOU...
- A Certificate IV holder or working towards Certificate IV with a minimum of 1-year full time experience?
- One of those so called ‘crazy’ people who talk to random cats and dogs on the street?
- A person who loves snacking?
- A hard worker with a great sense of humour?
- An adaptable and enthusiastic nurse with a passion for small animals and veterinary medicine?
- A person who is always looking to learn and progress their skills?
Well, we would love to have you join our incredible team!
ABOUT US...
We are a strong and cohesive team that strive to give our patients the highest level of care possible.
We are a practice that believes that gaining further knowledge and in-clinic learning is important to all staff. Our marvellous vets are always helping us learn and further improve our nursing skills, with the belief that no question is too silly to ask!
We have some remarkable clients who are prepared to do anything for their fur kids, a high majority have their kids insured so cost is not an issue.
We love using Fear Free techniques and gentle handling to make sure our patients have the best treatment and experience possible with the least amount of stress; our clients love it as well!
We have animals lining up at the door to get in! Sometimes they just pop in for a pat and a treat… or ten.
THE POSITION
A FULL-TIME position, with rostered weekend shifts with some OCCASIONAL on-call work for caesarean procedures.
- General reception tasks; including admission and discharge of surgical patients, have good client communication and liaison and product knowledge.
- Undertaking general nursing tasks; including monitoring pre, peri and post-operative surgical patients, assistance with radiographs as well as performing dental radiographs, placing IV catheters, animal pathology, medical nursing, and emergency care, assisting the vet with animal restraint in consultations etc.
- Cattery duties; including animal handling, nutritional and environmental enrichment tasks such as cuddling!
- The ability to learn and assist in the use of Clinic-Ware Software, IDEXX CatalystOne machinery, Digital and Dental Radiology and Laser Therapy Treatment.
As always, a love of French Bulldogs, the colour Pink, & pumping the tunes with 30 second dance parties are a MUST.
To apply for this position, please send your resume and the cover letter to Glen at: info@petvets.com.au
Please visit our website and Facebook pages: https://www.petvets.com.au/, http://www.facebook.com/PetershamVets/ & http://www.facebook.com/DoctorFrenchie/
Turramurra Veterinary Hospital, Sydney's Upper North Shore (posted 18th September)
Veterinary Nurse
Full or Part-Time - Turramurra Veterinary Hospital, Sydney NSW
We are looking for a veterinary nurse with advanced nursing skills to join our team!
Are you a veterinary nurse with additional experience in specialist level nursing and/or emergency and critical care who is eager to use their nursing skills while working with an experienced veterinary team in a high quality general practice?
Turramurra Veterinary Hospital has a supportive team who respect each other and collaborate to ensure that we provide the best care possible for our patients and their owners on a daily basis! Our team is a group of around 35, including 8 highly experienced veterinarians and a combination of senior and student nurses as well as our dedicated Customer Care Team. We are the North Shore's only ASAV-accredited Hospital of Excellence, and we are always striving for the gold-standard of care for our patients.
We are seeking a highly motivated qualified veterinary nurse to replace our most experienced nurse who is leaving our practice to head interstate for her partner's work opportunity.
About Your Role:
You will be an integral part of our medical and surgical Nursing Team, helping to ensure the days run smoothly and that patients receive a high level of care. Our Nursing Team work within a rotational roster and start at varying times to ensure adequate nursing cover and to build skills across all areas of the hospital.
We are ideally looking for someone who is flexible to work in a variety of shifts to cover our opening periods, which are 7am-8pm Monday to Friday (7pm close in autumn/winter), and 7am-4pm Saturday, and 9am-3pm Sunday.
This can be a full-time or part-time role – please contact us to discuss options.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Preparing patients for surgery and other procedures
- Anaesthetic monitoring
- Placing IV catheters and blood collection
- Assisting with dental scaling and polishing
- Monitoring hospital in-patients, including emergency an critical care cases
- Assisting vets and nurse colleagues with consultations and triage cases
- Nurse consultations, when required, including but not limited to giving injections, nail clipping, weight assessments.
- Maintaining a clean hospital – note we have commercial cleaners on a twice weekly basis
- Customer service assistance – note we have a dedicated Customer Care Team on reception so this involves assisting when necessary
About you:
- Qualification as a Veterinary Nurse Cert IV or equivalent overseas qualification
- Minimum 3 years experience as a veterinary nurse in a general small animal practice
- Minimum 6-12 months experience in an emergency or a specialist-level hospital
- A love for teaching others to encourage and enrich their role
- The ability to bring a positive attitude to the workplace
- Willingness to offer support to our Nurse Manager and other senior nurses in their roles
- Proficiency in IV catheter placement and jugular vein blood sampling
- Experience in anaesthetic monitoring, including more complex or critical cases
- CPR knowledge and experience
- Experience in Doppler blood pressure monitoring, Anitek multi-monitors, capnography is an advantage but specific equipment training can be provided if required
- Experience in the use of Smart Flow (patient workflow system) or similar
- Experience in preparation of patients for surgery
- Ability to follow directions carefully and have a willingness to learn with a positive attitude
- Flexible, enthusiastic, highly motivated and self-directed initiative
- Ability to be able to work some Saturdays/Sundays on rotation (essential)
- Team player
What We Offer:
- Collaborative, diverse and supportive team environment
- Employee of the month initiatives
- Employee discounts for pet visits and treatments
- Regular staff lunches and staff social events
- Continued education opportunities
- Regular performance evaluation and professional development reviews
Salary package:
- What is your wage expectation? Negotiable depending on skill level, experience and availability. We would love to hear from you as to what you would like to be paid (excluding super). Get paid what you're worth! If you're not sure, come in for a tour and an interview first. We are keen to meet a talented and experienced nurse interested in joining our team.
Email your application, including a cover letter, resume and references, outlining your experience and suitability for the role to manager@turramurravet.com.au
Charmhaven Vet Hospital, Central Coast (posted 14th September)
Casual or Permanent/Part-Time Experienced Veterinary Nurse
Charmhaven Vet Hospital is looking for a new casual or permanent/part-time experienced nurse to join our expanding team.
We are a very busy small animal hospital with 5-6 vets on each day. We have 2 full time receptionists, so you get to be a nurse. We practice a high standard of medical and surgical care, and have all the equipment needed to do so. We have a high and varied case load, so you’ll get to see and do lots of different things every day.
The Nurse role would involve the following:
- Surgery admits and discharges.
- Dedicated nurse consultations for:
- surgery re-checks;
- nail trims and anal glands;
- Routine injections such as cytopoint and cartrophen;
- Triaging of urgent or emergency cases.
- surgery re-checks;
- IV catheter placement.
- Manage and treat hospital cases in conjunction with the treating vet.
- Nursing of surgery patients: pre-med, restraint for induction, anaesthetic monitoring, and recovery.
- On occasion our nurses are required to induce anaesthesia, perform a routine dental scale and polish, and take radiographs. Generally our nurses are more skilled at taking dental radiographs than the vets!
- Routine maintenance of hospital equipment.
- Maintenance of the hospital environment
If you feel like your skills in some of the above areas may be lacking, don’t worry, we’ll soon have you trained up! What we are looking for in a successful candidate:
- Excellent communications skills both with clients and your fellow work-mates.
- Team work attitude – everyone in our work place pitches in wherever needed.
- A desire to provide a high standard of care to all your patients.
- Previous experience in a paid veterinary nursing role.
This role will primarily be based at our Charmhaven hospital, but there may be times when you are required to work at our Tuggerah or Morisset hospitals.
To apply for this position, please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to Esther Tikoft at: charmhavenvethospital@gmail.com
All applications will be kept confidential
SASH Sydney, North Ryde, Northern Sydney (posted 13th September)
Avian and Exotics Veterinary Nurse (Experienced)
A rare opportunity to join our growing Avian and Exotics Department on a permanent full-time basis.
- Be part of the largest team in the Southern Hemisphere with a globally renowned
- Work beside and be challenged by some of the best specialists in the industry
- Work in a state of the art, newly refurbished hospital.
At SASH, we believe the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment. Inspired by the special bond between pets and their families, we constantly strive to help pets and their families live their best life.
About the Exotics Team:
Our Nurses are at the heart of the team and we would not be able to do what we do without their knowledge and expertise. Our Avian and Exotics team works collaboratively with our entire hospital to provide gold standard care to our feathered and scaled friends. Now, SASH is looking to expand this team, and that’s where you come in!
To learn more about our Exotics Team please click on the link below:
www.sashvets.com/our-team/
About the Role:
SASH is excited to announce that we are looking for a full-time Avian and Exotics Veterinary Nurse that is passionate about the pets with scales, feathers and fur to join our team in our North Ryde hospital. The responsibilities include anaesthetic monitoring of surgical patients, treatment of hospitalised cases, assisting consulting veterinarians, liaising with other departments, and communicating with clients.
About You:
We are looking for a passionate Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team. Joining the SASH team means you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively on cases with specialists across the hospital.
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualifications
- Have 3 years of experience as an Avian and Exotics Nurse
- Must have completed other further education relating to Avian and Exotics such as, but not limited to, presenting and attending conferences, completed advanced programs and other extra qualifications
- Experienced in all aspects of patient care including anaesthesia monitoring, medical management and husbandry
- Confidence in bird, reptile, amphibian, fish and small mammal handling
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Have a flexible approach to your work
- Have a strong drive for self-development
What's in it for You?
It is a truly exciting time to join the SASH team, with endless career opportunities for right person. People are at the forefront of our business and without great people, we know would not be doing what we do. You would be joining a business that is highly committed to our people, supporting them to achieve their goals. Just a few of the perks included in this opportunity are:
- Sponsorship opportunities available
- Generous continuing education allowance
- SASH paid parental leave for ALL new parents
- Inclusive team where equality is not negotiable
- Excellent work life balance
- Supportive team of SASH specialists, residents and nurses
If you interested in a great opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment, with excellent facilities on challenging and rewarding cases, we would love to hear from you!
Please forward your resume and cover letter, addressing the essential criteria to nursecareers@sashvets.com
Seaforth Veterinary Hospital, Sydney Northern Beaches (posted 12th September)
New Management, Independently Owned
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time or Part Time
We are looking for an experienced vet nurse to join our professional, privately owned vet clinic as we enter our next exciting stage of growth.
We are a rapidly growing hospital, and now have an in-house internal medicine specialist as well as four experienced GP vets and a happy team of nurses, receptionists, and kennel hands. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a clinic that is looking to embrace a new energy, and expand the range of services offered while maintaining our current relationships with our longstanding, loving clientele.
We are looking for a vet nurse to join our dynamic and caring team of five vets, five nurses, four dedicated receptionists and two beautiful clinic cats. Nursing tasks are shared equally in our close knit, supportive team. We look to have fun at work while maintaining our professional focus, and always strive to keep pets healthy and our lovely clients educated and content.
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Admission and discharge of hospital cases
- Surgical and hospital nursing including monitoring anaesthetics
Pre- and post-operative patient care - Blood collection for in–house and send away testing, iv catheter placement
- Performing minor procedures under Veterinary guidance
- Assisting with digital x-rays, in-house specialist ultrasound, echocardiography, and endoscopy
- Performing dental x-rays and simple dental procedures
The person we would like to join our team will:
- Ideally be a Cert IV nurse or equivalent, however will consider cert II applicants
- Have excellent, friendly communication skills and work well under pressure
- Have general computer literacy – Vision VPM knowledge would be an advantage
- Enjoy working as part of a team or independently if required
- Have some flexibility with working hours as weekend shifts are included. Overtime is limited, though, of course, all overtime is paid and penalty rates applied
- Have a current driving license
- Enjoy the benefits of a generous CPD allowance provided to our nursing staff as education is encouraged
- Enjoy cost price medical care and merchandise for your personal pets needs. Boarding is free once you provide the food.
- Management always provides healthy and not so healthy snacks!!
Please send your application and resume to: rachel@seaforthvets.com.au for attention Rachel at Seaforth Veterinary Hospital, 55 Ethel Street, Seaforth, NSW 2092.
Colyton Veterinary Hospital, Oxley Park, Western Sydney (posted 12th September)
Full time/Part time Veterinary Nurse position available.
We are looking for an experienced part-time or full-time veterinary nurse to join our team of 7 veterinarians and 15 veterinary nursing staff.
We are a busy small animal hospital that strives to provide the best patient care in a professional manner. Among the usual diagnostics we have the ability to provide patients with services such as orthopaedics, complex medical work ups, chemotherapy, in house CT, and endoscopy.
Our team of vets and nurses have specialist interests across many facets of veterinary science. You just have to let us know what you are interested in, and we will do our best to support it.
The shifts will include Monday to Friday shifts and some weekends on a rotating roster.
The primary responsibilities for this position include:
- General husbandry duties
- Experience in monitoring general anaesthesia, surgical monitoring and surgical assistance/scrubbing
- The best standard of care for our surgical and medical cases, including but not limited to pre- and post-operative care.
- Experience in IV catheter placement and blood collection
- Experience using Idexx inhouse blood machines.
- Emergency and critical care
- Dentistry
- CT/Radiology and ultrasound assistance
- Reception and client service, including some nurse consultations, admissions and discharges
- We also provide care for exotic patients if this is something you want to learn or be part of
The ideal candidate must have Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Equivalent and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a veterinary nurse in clinic.
The applicant should have excellent communication and customer service skills and the ability to work well in a supportive team environment.
Now that the formalities are done….
- Regular in hospital team lunches and snacks
- After work team dinners. We won’t force you to go but you are missing out if you don’t come.
- If we don’t meet up to your standards, lets us know. We can do better!
- An end of year Christmas party that you won’t forget.
If you believe this position is for you, please send your resume to:
office@colytonvethospital.com.au
Melinda Humphries
Colyton Vet Hospital
Animal Referral and Emergency Centre, Broadmeadow, Newcastle (posted 11th September)
Experienced Nurses (Casual and Perm Roles)
Are you an experienced veterinary nurse wanting the opportunity to broaden your career horizons? And does the thrill of never knowing what kind of patient will walk through the door each night excite you?
The candidate will be working alongside our team of emergency staff to progress (with training) into sole-charge emergency nursing shifts.
This position is targeted at nurses with previous experience in an ECC role and is ideal for experienced GP nurses looking to develop their skills in the emergency sector.
About you:
- A minimum of three years of nursing experience in a busy GP practice is essential (not including work experience or placement).
- Certificate IV or equivalent in veterinary nursing (essential)
- Experience in working both sole charge and in a team.
- Confident in your nursing ability.
- A positive outlook and a willingness to learn.
- Flexibility to perform a variety of public holiday, weekend and overnight shifts
- Ability to stay calm, prioritise and multi-task in a busy environment
- Eagerness to embrace change and a challenge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Show initiative and are a team player
- Participated in emergency surgeries such as GDV and ex-lap (desirable)
- Having had experience with snakebite and tick patients (desirable)
What is involved:
- Veterinary nursing
- Intravenous catheter placement, intravenous blood samples, assisting with radiographs, bandaging, and monitoring anaesthetics.
- Ensure appropriate diagnostics are performed and results recorded and communicated
- Advanced nursing techniques such as ventilator care
- Communicate patient progress to staff, clients and referral hospitals
- Assisting other nurses and doctors, working in conjunction with our CSR team
- Reception duties
- Handle patients in line with our “low-stress handling” techniques
AREC can offer:
- On-the-job training
- Continuing Education allowance and study leave for permanent staff
- Above award remuneration – talk to us about our attractive overnight penalty rates!
- In-house pathology and advanced imaging
- A modern workplace with an ethical framework
- We’re a team; we all pitch in to get the job done and have fun while we’re doing it
** Please note, casual position requirements are a minimum of 2 shifts per month and include overnight shifts.
Only applications submitted through our website will be considered and only suitable candidates will be invited to interview.
To apply, click on the link: https://arecvet.com.au/employment/cv-submission/
Lorn Veterinary Hospital, Maitland, Hunter Valley (posted 8th September)
VETERINARY NURSE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Part-Time or Full-Time positions available.
The Lorn Veterinary Hospital is growing, and we require certificate IV qualified veterinary nurses with a minimum of three years' experience to join us for an immediate start.
Our hospital is located in the beautiful town of Lorn in the New South Wales Hunter Valley. We are an easy-going team that prides itself on providing a high level of clinical care and excellent client service.
Our management understands that the quality of a hospital’s client service is directly related to its workplace culture and so we strive to create an environment where our staff enjoy coming to work. We do this by offering:
- A culture of ethical, compassionate, and honest patient care;
- A supportive and collaborative environment with management that really care about their staff;
- A competitive salary – we don’t shy away from paying our staff what they’re worth;
- Ongoing training in-clinic every day, plus financial support with continuing education courses;
- An open-door policy with management;
- Regular team meetings and lunches.
KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handling animals in a gentle and low-stress manner;
- Venipuncture and iv cannula placement;
- Performing a thorough pre-anaesthetic evaluation, accurately calculating the dose of a patient’s premedication, monitoring general anaesthesia and the Recovery of surgical patients;
- A septically preparing animals for routine and more complex (incl orthopaedic) surgical procedures;
- Positioning of patients for digital radiography, operation of the associated software and digital storage of images;
- Operating and maintaining the Idexx in-house pathology suite;
- Reading and completing in-patient hospital charts and administering treatments as charted.
ABOUT YOU:
- Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Maintains a professional demeanour (well-presented and is polite to co-workers and clients);
- Has a great work ethic and a degree of flexibility;
- Pays attention to detail and has an enquiring mind.
The successful candidate will be required to work some Saturday mornings.
Please contact the clinic on (02) 4934 3300 or email your resume and covering letter to: vetnurse@lornvets.com.au
Blakehurst Veterinary Clinic, Southern Sydney (posted 7th September)
EXPERIENCED VET NURSE - FULL or PART TIME or LIVE IN
Are you an experienced vet nurse seeking an exciting opportunity?
Join our exceptional team at our friendly, professional hospital! As a valued member of our inclusive and dynamic team, you'll play a crucial role in providing top-notch care for pets in our purpose-built facility, where we consistently deliver platinum service.
Our loyal clientele share our commitment to the well-being of their beloved pets. We are currently seeking a qualified vet nurse with:
- Minimum of 2 years paid experience as a vet nurse
- Highly proficient nursing skills, covering in-house lab operations, anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery, discharge procedures, IV catheter placement, blood collection, and nurse consultations
- Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Enthusiasm for active collaboration within a team environment
- Professional work ethic and a positive outlook
- Outstanding communication and customer service abilities If you're a dedicated nurse who takes pride in delivering high-quality care and upholding exceptional standards, this is the ideal position for you.
We offer competitive remuneration, a wonderful client base, and the opportunity to work alongside a professional and cheerful team.
This position is available on either a full-time and part-time basis, with shifts Monday to Friday and the occasional Saturday. There is also the possibility of a live-in arrangement for those who need it.
If this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, please don't hesitate to reach out. We would love to hear from you.
For application submissions or further enquiries, please email: holly@blakehurstvet.com.au
North Shore Veterinary Hospital, Artarmon, North Shore Sydney (posted 7th September) ECC Vet Nurse Team Leader
ECC Nurse Team Leader | North Shore Veterinary Hospital
VetPartners Australia is seeking an enthusiastic, patient care focused Full time ECC Veterinary Nurse Team Leader within our busy referral hospital North Shore Veterinary Hospital (NSVH). We are located in Artarmon, NSW.
Want an insight on what it’s like to work at North Shore Veterinary Hospital? Click on the link below to hear from some of our wonderful staff on why they love working at North Shore Veterinary Hospital.
At NSVH, we pride ourselves on having friendly, sociable teams with a great support network within the VetPartners community, allowing for potential career development and progression.
About the role
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the ECC Nurse Team Leader is responsible for providing clinical leadership to the nursing team, which includes performing clinical shifts as per rostering requirements, leading by example and setting a high standard of patient care, performing clinical aspects of new staff inductions, providing training and development to nursing staff, and ensuring clinical protocols are developed and implemented effectively.
About you
We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and highly motivated nurse with strong leadership skills to join our growing nursing team. To be considered for this position you will have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, strong clinical skills and experience within emergency and critical care, the desire to teach, and the ability to build a positive team culture. The position would be well suited to nurses who demonstrate the following:
- Exceptional communication skills
- A strong desire to provide the best patient care
- A flexible and positive attitude towards work
- A passion for mentoring nursing staff and inspiring team members to grow and develop.
- An ability to manage stressful situations and high work pressure
- Committed to our core values of being passionate, building trust, having fun, growing and evolving, and having compassion and respect
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
What we can offer you
- Opportunity to work with and learn from industry leading specialists
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities
- A positive and fun workplace and a supportive team
- Great employee benefits and discounts for the health of your pet
- A focus on your wellness and mental health support available to all employees
- Continuing education opportunities
- Purpose build premises with fully equipped surgical suits, ICU, large treatment areas, and dedicated species wards.
- Onsite MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, endoscope and ventilators
- Well-equipped inhouse laboratory facilities including blood gas and thromboelastography (TEG)
Apply Now!
Apply online with your CV and Cover Letter or Contact Steph De Almeida on steph.dealmeida@vet.partners
#NSVH
Greencross Vets Ku-Ring-Gai, North Turramurra (posted 7th September)
We are looking for an Experienced Vet Nurse!
Full Time role - No Weekends or After Hours!
Join a supportive, resilient, and exceptionally talented team of 5 Vets and 3 Vet Nurses!
Located in the North Turramurra shopping area, our custom-built clinic is just over 2 years old and features the latest facilities and equipment. We have 2 dog consult rooms, 1 cat consult room, theatre, imaging room, treatment area, dog ward and cat ward, we also have full imaging facilities including x-ray, ultrasound, as well as in-house pathology.
We pride ourselves on our Gold level accreditation for being ‘Feline Friendly’ from the International Society for Feline Medicine - our clinic being amongst a select few in the country to attain the Gold level status due to our sophisticated practice design, equipment, facilities and exceptional standards of care!
Our friendly clientele are mainly from the immediate local area and spread around the Upper North Shore, however we have many loyal clients who travel across Sydney and even all the way from the Blue Mountains to see our vets! The majority of our clients are dogs and cats, however we also occasionally see rabbits and guinea pigs!
If you have at least 2+ years of experience as a Veterinary Nurse, an extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures and a calm, friendly, ‘can do’ team player attitude – we would LOVE to meet you!
Sound like your next role? Click Here and Apply Today!
North Shore Veterinary Hospital, Artarmon, North Shore Sydney (posted 6th September)
ECC Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
VetPartners Australia is seeking an enthusiastic, patient care focused Full time ECC Veterinary Nurse within our busy referral hospital North Shore Veterinary Hospital (NSVH). We are located in Artarmon, NSW.
Want an insight on what it’s like to work at North Shore Veterinary Hospital? Click on the link below to hear from some of our wonderful staff on why they love working at North Shore Veterinary Hospital.
At NSVH, we pride ourselves on having friendly, sociable teams with a great support network within the VetPartners community, allowing for potential career development and progression.
Your role and responsibilities:
- Apply and adapt your clinical nursing skills to an emergency and critical care focused caseload, including but not limited to, blood transfusion therapy, mechanical ventilation, advanced catheterisation techniques (central, PICC and arterial), advanced monitoring, and triage/stabilisation of the emergency patient
- Work directly with ECC specialist, ECC speciality intern and ECC OOH vets and focus on delivering high-end patient care
- Use of Smart Flow system to assess and record patient vitals, identify and report abnormalities.
- Work as an integral part of the team in contributing to and partaking in continuing professional development.
Essential criteria:
- Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. Alternatively, if you don’t hold a formal qualification, you will need to have a minimum of 3 years of employment experience.
- Experience in a specialty and/or critical care role
- Further training in an ECC nursing role is preferred.
- Experience using Ventilators is a must!
- Ability to work well within a close-knit team and adapt to changing work environments and schedules
- Flexible availability!
What we offer:
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- A varied and interesting case-load
- Training in advanced critical care nursing skills
- The opportunity to challenge and expand your knowledge and skillset
- Continuing education opportunities
Apply Now
Apply online with your CV and Cover Letter or Contact Steph De Almeida on: steph.dealmeida@vet.partners
SASH Sydney, North Ryde (posted 5th September)
Emergency & Critical Care Nurse
- Full-time, casual, and overnight positions available
- Learn from some of the best in the industry
At SASH, we believe the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment. Inspired by the special bond between pets and their families, we constantly strive to help pets and their families live their best life.
About our Nurses:
Nurses are at the heart of our team and we would not be able to do what we do without our amazing nurses. Now, SASH is looking for another Emergency & Critical Care Nurse to join the team and that's where you come in!
- Provide care to our patients from admission through to discharge
- A passionate team working together to achieve amazing results across a variety of complex cases
- Training and development provided by our dedicated nurse educators.
- Work alongside talented Criticalist and Emergency team
To learn more about our Emergency Team please click on the link below:
www.sashvets.com/our-team
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW0SJSMX1NI
About You:
We are looking for a passionate Veterinary Nurse who can work independently with a reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to your work. We are looking for a nurse with the following skills:
- A keen interest in emergency and a desire to work closely with our patients throughout their entire SASH journey
- An ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in general anaesthesia & ventilation is desirable but not essential. A training program will be developed for the right person to support their ongoing learning and development
- Confidence working in an extremely busy environment
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- Completed a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- A minimum of 2 years, full-time experience as a qualified nurse
- Previous experience in emergency nursing would be highly regarded
- Able to work across a 24/7 rotating roster including overnight shifts
What's in it for You?
You will be joining SASH at an exciting time with career development opportunities available for the right person. The animal health care industry is extremely rewarding, with this role being central in supporting SASH to enrich the lives of pets and their families.
- Learn and develop your skills beside some of the best in the industry
- Supportive leaders, committed to your learning and development
- An inclusive team where equality is non-negotiable and diversity a must
- Collaborative team environment where nurses and vets work side by side
- Paid parental leave
If you interested in a great opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment, with excellent facilities on challenging and rewarding cases, we would love to hear from you!
Apply with your resume and Certificate 4 in Vet Nursing by clicking the link or sending your application to: nursecareers@sashvets.com
SASH North Ryde, Sydney (posted 1st September)
Cardiology Nurse - Permanent Full Time
At SASH, we believe the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment. Inspired by the special bond between pets and their families, we constantly strive to help pets and their families live their best life.
About our Nurses:
Nurses are at the heart of our team, and we would not be able to do what we do without our amazing nurses. Now, SASH is looking for a Cardiology Nurse to join the team and that's where you come in!
- Provide care to our patients from admission through to discharge
- A passionate team working together to achieve amazing results across a variety of complex cases
- Training and development provided by our dedicated nurse educators.
To learn more about our Cardiology team please click on the link below:
www.sashvets.com/our-team
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW0SJSMX1NI
About SASH:
SASH is the largest veterinary specialist hospital group in the Southern Hemisphere. We are privileged to care for over 18,000 pets and their families each year. SASH offers a wide range of specialist services including Anaesthesia, Avian & Exotics, Cardiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Reproduction Medicine, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Surgery and a renowned 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care department.
About the Role:
We are looking for a passionate Vet Nurse who can work independently with a reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to your work.
We are looking for a nurse with the following skills:
- Assist cardiologist in consults, examination of patients as well as coordination of medications, plans and patient care
- Assist with echocardiography of patients.
- Perform ECGs
- Become proficient in the placement, downloading and reading of Holter monitors, including ordering of equipment and entering monitor results into patient records
- Be proficient and confident in the placement of nasal oxygen in heart failure patients, setting up and monitoring of CRIs as required, placement of IV catheters and monitoring of patients with respiratory compromise
- Assist with breeder heart checks via coordinating the paperwork, scanning microchips, and organizing the patients
- Treatments of cardiac patients in hospital. Occasional cases may require ventilation
- Assist cardiology procedures & general hospital fluoroscopies as needed
- Ordering cardiac specific drugs and devices required for cardiac procedures
About You:
We are looking for great people to join our team who are interested in learning and growing in their roles and prepared to go the extra mile for each other to make SASH a great place to work and the best provider of specialist veterinary care to our patients and their families, so they can live their best life.
- Completed a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- A minimum of 4 years, full-time experience as a qualified nurse
- Motivation and participation in continuing education outside of paid work
- Experience working in an emergency referral hospital
Desirable:
- Previous experience as a Cardiology Nurse is highly regarded.
- Previous experience as a Specialist Nurse in Surgery, Medicine or Anesthesia would be highly regarded but is not essential.
What's in it for You?
You will be joining SASH at an exciting time with career development opportunities available for the right person. The animal health care industry is extremely rewarding, with this role being central in supporting SASH to enrich the lives of pets and their families.
- Competitive salary packaging having recently reviewed our Nursing Salaries
- Learn and develop your skills beside some of the best in the industry
- Supportive leaders, committed to your learning and development
- An inclusive team where equality is non-negotiable and diversity a must
- Collaborative team environment where nurses and vets work side by side
- Paid maternity leave
If you are interested in expanding your skillset as a nurse and further your career, we encourage you to apply no matter what level of training and experience you are at.
If you interested in a great opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment, with excellent facilities on challenging and rewarding cases, we would love to hear from you!
Apply with your CV and cert 4 to: nursecareers@sashvets.com
Sydney Pet Dentistry, Roseville, Upper North Shore, Sydney (posted 31st August)
Senior Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
We currently have a full-time nursing position to join our busy referral centre in Artarmon, Sydney.
Initial hours would be a full week (38 hours) from Tuesday to Friday but hours could change.
Fun work environment and the hospital is close to public transport.
Pay above award rates
Please send CV and cover letter to: christine@sydneypetdentistry.com.au
Sweet Pea Animal Hospital, Forster, Mid North Coast (posted 31st August)
Part-time Veterinary Nurse – Forster, NSW
About us:
Just imagine having turquoise water and squeaky white sand beaches, surfing, boating, whales, dolphins, and amazing bush walking opportunities right on your doorstep, whilst still having easy access to city life. If this sounds good, then read on!
Sweet Pea Animal Hospital which is in Forster on the beautiful mid north coast of NSW, has a strong focus on small animal medicine and surgery, provides emergency treatment to native wildlife and has a neighbouring animal rescue and adoption facility.
Please click here to see photos!
The Opportunity:
We are currently looking for our next star Veterinary Nurse to join our team on part-time basis (approx. 3-4 days per week). This is a fantastic opportunity that will allow you to gain experience in a fast-paced yet rewarding atmosphere with a remarkable team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Animal care, handling, hospital treatments.
- Maintaining hospital hygiene and cleanliness of surgical areas and equipment.
- Assisting with anaesthetics, surgery, and patient monitoring.
- Pre-and post-operative patient care.
- General nursing, blood collection and laboratory sample processing.
- Nurse consults.
Requirements:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing & experience in a fast-paced clinic.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- Attention to detail.
- Great time management skills.
- Great patient care and customer service with an enthusiastic, friendly, caring, and hardworking attitude.
What we can offer you:
- Competitive remuneration aligned with experience.
- Fantastic work/life balance.
- Flare HR Perks & discounts on everyday expenses including groceries, electronics, entertainment, fuel, restaurants, fashion brands and more.
- We look after our team and value everyone’s professionalism, integrity and love of animals.
To apply, please email careers@vetscentral.com.au a copy of your CV today!
University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UVTHS), Camperdown, Inner South-West Sydney (posted 31st August)
0109258 Veterinary Nurse
- Full time x 4 Continuing positions located on the Camperdown Campus at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UVTHS)
- Exciting opportunity to provide best practice veterinary care in small animal general practice
- Base Salary HEO3 (38 hpw), $73,596 p.a + 17% superannuation
The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for Four (4) qualified Veterinary Nurses to provide nursing and technical assistance with clinical and emergency cases either in the Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery or Primary Care departments.
To learn more about the Sydney School of Veterinary Science click here
If you have any additional questions, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Consultant by email recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the job requisition number 0109258 to apply.
Closing date: Wednesday 27 September 2023 11:59 PM
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
My Vet Animal Hospital, Zetland, Inner Southern Sydney (posted 29th August)
Qualified Veterinary Nurse – Maternity Cover
My Vet Animal Hospital is a complete purpose-built veterinary hospital located in Zetland, Sydney.
The veterinary hospital has been open for almost 9.5 years and is a 4 vets and 10 nurses practice. We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Nurse to joing our team for a 6 month maternity leave cover position. There is a potential for this position to become full-time in the future for the right candidate, based on performance and mutual agreement.
Qualified Nurse would suit someone who is:
- Qualified with a Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing with 1+ years experience in the animal industry • Competent in all aspects of surgical nursing tasks including anaesthesia (including induction and intubation), patient monitoring, pre and post-op care, cleaning surgical instruments, surgical pack preparation
- Medical nursing, including placing intravenous catheters, collecting blood samples and conducting routine dental procedures
- Competent in performing nurse consults
- Understanding and capable of using equipment such as in-house IDEXX pathology machines, microscope, digital radiography, dental radiography, dentistry units, and autoclave machine
- Enthusiastic and hard working with an excellent work attitude
- Eager to learn and expand their veterinary knowledge
About the Role:
- Provide effective support to veterinarians in all aspects of veterinary nursing, including animal handling, IV catheter placement, blood collection and anaesthetic monitoring (training will be provided
- Maintaining an excellent level of patient care and customer service at all times by treating every patient as if they were your own!
- Maintaining a high level of cleanliness and hygiene of equipment and all areas of the hospital
- Assist with reception and administration tasks as required
We also have available 1 internship position for an Entry-Level Nurse. The ideal candidate for the internship must be available 2 days a week to start but with the potential for more days in the future.
We strive to provide a service that is not just of the highest quality but is compassionate to each individual circumstance. Our nurses ensure the standard of animal care/husbandry and presentation of hospital facilities are maintained at the highest possible level.
If you are interested, please email your resume and cover letter to cherlene@myvetanimalhospital.com.au
Attention: Cherlene
Subject line: Veterinary Nurse position
Port Stephens Koala Hospital, One Mile, Port Stephens NSW (posted 29th August) Veterinary Nurse / Practice Manager
- Position: Practice Manager/Veterinary Nurse Employment Type: Full-time, Rotating Roster
- Salary package: Negotiable based on experience
About Us:
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Port Stephens NSW, The Port Stephens Koala Hospital stands at the forefront of koala and native animal species care. Our purpose-built facility boasts cutting-edge technology, a dedicated team of professionals and a large volunteer workforce. As a leading provider of treatment and technology for native animals, we take pride in our exceptional care standards. Our team, comprised of 1 full time veterinarian, 14 support staff, and 200 volunteers, strives to ensure the well-being of our unique wildlife population.
The Port Stephens Koala Hospital offers a wide range of veterinary services. From ultrasound and radiology, dental radiology, biochemistry, haematology, faecal floats, pathology, LAMP assessment of Swabs for Chlamydia, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, intensive care, and therapeutic laser treatments, we've got it covered. We also conduct post-mortem exams, ECG assessments and provide long-term housing for non-releasable koalas and other species. And that's not all – we're excited to share that we're upgrading our capabilities with a cutting-edge CT machine, scheduled to be installed in 2024.
Immerse yourself in an exceptional quality of life in Port Stephens, where its beautiful beaches, stunning sand dunes, captivating coastal walks, pristine waters and carefree laid-back lifestyle contribute to a truly enriching lifestyle.
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Practice Manager/Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Head Veterinarian and General Manager, this role collaborates closely with our passionate staff and volunteers to provide outstanding wildlife care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing daily operations to ensure the efficient and seamless functioning of the Port Stephens Koala hospital.
- Ensure at all times best practice adherence to Department of Planning and Environment, Department of Primary Industry, and NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board Licence conditions.
- Facilitating exceptional animal care, conservation efforts, research and education.
- Working under the direction of the veterinarian on all animal treatment and care matters including medical procedures and surgeries.
- Maintaining an adequate stock of medications and ensuring equipment is well-maintained.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date animal records.
- Assisting with sedation and anaesthesia for various procedures.
- Assisting with diagnostic testing including sample collection and in-house diagnostics.
- Preparing animals for surgery and assisting during procedures, ensuring a sterile and safe environment.
- Ensure at all times adherence to best practice biosecurity and housekeeping standards within the clinic and associated animal care facilities.
Essential Criteria:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in veterinary nursing procedures.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership role.
- Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, fostering a positive team culture and providing coaching to team members.
- High proficiency in anaesthesia techniques. ]
- Exceptional time management and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in high-stress and fast-paced environments.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational abilities.
- Proficient in medical record-keeping and administrative tasks.
Preferred Criteria:
- Minimum 2 years experience in treatment and rehabilitation of ill, injured and orphaned wildlife including but not confined to koalas
- Excellent knowledge and application of Biodiversity Conservation Act (NSW) 2016, and the Exhibited Animals Protection Act (NSW) 1986
If you are a driven and compassionate professional seeking to contribute to the welfare of native animals and work in a dynamic, cutting-edge environment, we encourage you to apply.
Join our dedicated team at Port Stephens Koala Hospital and make a meaningful impact on wildlife care and conservation.
Send your cover letter and resume to: georgie.cairns@pskh.com.au
Somersby Animal Hospital, Central Coast (posted 28th August)
Are you looking to join a practice that values and shares your care and compassion for patients and their owners?
Do you want to be valued in your job and work in a family-friendly clinic?
If you are a Vet Nurse, we want you to join our friendly and highly motivated team!
Somersby Animal Hospital is a purpose built, state of the art, independently owned, multi-vet mixed practice. Our practice has been built in a peaceful, semi-rural environment on the Central Coast of NSW; it has a warm, inviting, and relaxing atmosphere. We follow the “Fear Free” practice model.
Our Vet Team has grown so we are now looking for a Veterinary Nurse to complement the team.
Location:
Somersby is a 25-minute drive up the M1 from the Wahroonga exit where we are 5 minutes off the exit, and it is well serviced by public transport and railway to Gosford.
Our Clinic:
- Has a friendly, highly trained, dedicated, and passionate team, who pride themselves on exceptional customer service.
- Is located in a high growth area with an increasing client base.
- Includes 4 large consultation rooms, a state-of-the-art treatment area with Smartflow, modern spacious surgical suite and a fully equipped lab.
- Patient base includes small animal with the addition of horses, hobby farms, wildlife and local zoos.
Position Requirements:
- The candidate should enjoy the practical side of nursing including and not limited to placing catheters, doing blood draws, calculating doses, and working very closely with the veterinarian.
- Ideally, you will have some experience working as a Vet Nurse.
- Be flexible, have a positive “can do” attitude and a passion for high quality care.
- Have excellent communication skills and a warm professional manner.
- An interest in wildlife/avian medicine/large animals would be advantageous but not essential.
- Has the ability to work independently at times and be confident in decision making.
- Occasional weekend work.
- Good computer skills.
If you are looking for a change or an opportunity to further develop your career, please contact our HR Manager and she would be happy to discuss our exciting opportunity with you further.
Thank you for taking the time to consider a career opportunity with Somersby Animal Hospital, we look forward to hearing from you!
Email: franceswilson@sahvet.com.au
See our website: https://www.sahvet.com.au/
Cammeray Veterinary Hospital, North Sydney (posted 25th August)
A JOB GUARANTEED TO MAKE YOUR TAIL WAG!
Veterinary Nurse – Part-Time
Cammeray Veterinary Hospital is a new, privately owned, rapidly growing, fully equipped, purpose-built practice on the lower north shore. We service a really welcoming village community and have wonderful and dedicated clients. We have a really friendly, well-bonded, fun team looking for YOU to join us.
Who are YOU?
- You are someone looking to ditch a high-stress and join a fun, caring family of vets and nurses
- You might be someone who enjoys coffee, a drink at the pub or a bakery good or two - we certainly enjoy all of the above and Cammeray never ceases to deliver
- You are someone who holds themselves to a very high standard of veterinary care
- You are someone willing to learn, expand their knowledge and skills and progress..
So now you are saying…. ‘Tell me MORE about this fabulous role!’
- Your job will involve a wide variety of responsibilities including customer service and reception duties, creating hospital protocols, surgical nursing, in-patient care, anaesthesia, radiology and maintaining clinic hygiene
What we’d ideally love to see:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Experience in customer service
- Understanding of providing excellent animal care
- Computer skills
- Flexible
Go on! Send your resume and cover letter to our practice principal Dr Jennifer Millar at jen@cammerayvet.com then…
COME AND MEET US, IT’S THE LEASHED YOU CAN DO.
Figtree Veterinary Clinic, Lower North Shore, Sydney (posted 25th August) Trainee Vet Nurse
Trainee Nurse - Figtree Veterinary Clinic, Lane Cove, NSW
Figtree Veterinary Clinic is looking to fill the role of a part-time dedicated and passionate Trainee Veterinary Nurse to join our wonderful and supportive team. Figtree Veterinary Clinic in Lane Cove provides modern, professional, and gold-standard health care for pets. We aim to make our clients and patients feel at ease in the clinic, with a caring and gentle approach to treatment and consultations.
We are a team who are committed to providing gold-standard veterinary medicine to our patients and excellent service to our clients with the use of but not limited to, in-house pathology including Idexx laboratory equipment, ultrasound, digital radiography, and dental radiography.
The dedicated staff and leading veterinarians are all passionate about pets and avid animal lovers who can provide a wide range of treatment options and local referral hospitals whom we share a professional relationship with.
About You- Certificate II or III in Veterinary Nursing plus at least 1 year of relevant work experience in the veterinary industry is desirable
- Career goal is aimed at working towards their Certificate IV
- Enjoys a challenge and a busy workload.
- Computer literate (Rx works experience is advantageous but not necessary)
- Committed and flexible with shifts
- Ability to work efficiently as part of a team and follow protocols
- Dedicated to embracing our clinic culture and values
- Excellent work ethic and commitment to completing their veterinary nursing studies
What We Offer
- Great work-life balance, varied shifts and no weekends or OOH
- Working with a fantastic team who collaboratively embraces our clinic values in all that we do- empathy, compassion, excellence and integrity
- Working with an experienced team and a Head Veterinary Nurse & Practice Manager who can provide support, training, and mentorship through veterinary nursing studies
- Nurses are taught a range of veterinary nursing skills and are encouraged to actively use their learned technical and practical skills on the job
- Access to continuous professional development via our veterinary training centre
- Employee staff benefits and discounts
- Access to Employee assist programme (EAP)
- Paid parental leave
Clinic opening hours
Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday and Public Holidays - all emergencies referred to local emergency centres
If working with us at Figtree Veterinary Clinic sounds like the next career step for you, then please apply online with your cover letter and resume OR contact Steph DeAlmeida on steph.dealmeida@vet.partners
Greencross Vets Narellen, South West Sydney (posted 24th August)
We are looking for a Full Time Head Nurse to guide and develop the team at our NEW Greencross Narellen clinic!
We are looking for a person who is proudly professional and passionate about nursing, maintaining clinical standards, driving improvement, fear free/stress free handling and making sure that every animal who crosses our doorstep gets the best possible standard of care!
What you’ll be doing each day;
- Managing a team of Vet Nurses and supporting busy Vets
- Guiding and developing the Nurse team, building a positive team culture
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Performing minor procedures when required
- Manage consumable stock and placing orders as required
- Handling client enquiries professionally in person, by email and over the phone
What you’ll bring;
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Minimum 4+ years of experience working as a vet nurse
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Team building skills with previous experience leading and motivating a high functioning nursing team
- Ability to work autonomously
- Keen sense of your professional identity and the importance of vet nursing, reception and animal attendants in a successful workplace
- Experience with Rx works (preferred but not essential)
No day will be the same, but you will always have a supportive team around you and fantastic clients and pets walking through the door!
Sound like your next challenge? Click Here and Apply Today!
University of Sydney Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Camperdown (posted 22nd August) Nurse Coordinator
Nurse Coordinator - 0109053
- Full time position continuing employment, contingent on the continuation of external funding
- Located on the Camperdown Campus (UVTHS)
- Exciting opportunity to provide best practice veterinary care sector
- Base Salary HEO4, Step1 (38 hpw) $80,072 p.a. + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a qualified Veterinary Nurse Unit Coordinator to support the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in providing support for clinical teaching and professional nursing assistance with clinical cases. In addition, the Nurse Unit Coordinator is involved with the management, delegation of responsibilities and coordination of nurses within their service.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- coordinate nursing staff and provide leadership within the service
- support student learning staff, through positive engagement with students in training
- provide overall high level of care for animals in their respective service
- undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities as required.
To learn more about the Sydney School of Veterinary Science click here
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Veterinary Nurse who has:
- a Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV and/or advanced veterinary nursing experience in a veterinary specialist hospital environment and teaching environment
- ability to communicate with academics, veterinary professionals, and veterinary students
- ability to cope with general practice caseloads in a busy working environment
- relevant knowledge of animal care and handling
- demonstrated experience with using technical and medical surgical equipment and training in anaestheisa, radiography, and drug dispensing
- demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team
- experience working in a customer service environment with demonstrated high levels of care for patients and clients
- a willingness and ability to work rostered shifts, Monday to Friday.
Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
Closing date for applications
11.59pm, 27 September 2023
How to apply
© The University of Sydney
Greencross Vets Five Dock, Inner West Sydney (posted 22nd August)
The long-awaited reopening of our Greencross Five Dock clinic is here - and we are looking for a Full Time Veterinary Nurse to join the team!
We are so excited to have re-opened our Five Dock clinic - one of our larger clinics in the Sydney area, with a brand-new fit out, brand-new equipment and a loyal clientele very pleased to see our doors open again!
This is a great opportunity to let your passion shine every day whilst being part of a strong and supportive team. If you are looking to join a genuinely friendly, caring team who are passionate about providing great patient standards of care and customer service, this is it!
Your wellbeing is a top priority here, and we recognise the importance of work life balance and mental health welfare by providing 5 weeks annual leave (inclusive of 1-week study leave) and mental health first aid courses.
About your new role:
- Full-time role delivering personalised and dedicated client care, undertaking general nursing tasks and performing minor procedures when required
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Reception duties as required
About your skills and your experience:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing with at least 2+ years of experience
- Excellent animal handling skills and a passion for outstanding patient standards of care
- A calm and friendly presence
- An amazing ‘can do’, team player attitude
- Great communication and customer service skills
- Experience with RXworks advantageous
Come meet the team and see our new space! Click Here to Apply Today!
Kingsgrove Animal Hospital, South-West Sydney (posted 22nd August)
We are looking for a PART-TIME or FULL-TIME qualified Veterinary Nurse to start ASAP.
Pay is well above award and rostering is flexible
Further education is encouraged and supported
About us, Location:
Kingsgrove Animal Hospital is a modern 2 Vet, 3 Nurse small-animal hospital servicing the Inner West/South of Sydney. Our aim is to provide the highest level of veterinary care/services to our patients and their parents.
Our hospital is located centrally on the main strip in Kingsgrove, with ample parking on Morgan street and is conveniently positioned 100m from the Kingsgrove Station. Hurstville Westfield is only a 5-minute drive down the road.
The clinic, Staff:
- Large surgical suite, fully-equipped for all types of surgery including orthopaedics
- Vision VPM computer system
- Experienced and efficient nurses/support staff with a strong team culture
- New Digital Xray and ancillary equipment
- New Ultrasound machine
- IDEXX Blood equipment
- IM3 Dental machine/scaler/drill
- Separate cat boarding facilities
- We do some work for several independent Rescue Groups – Fetching Dogs, Firefly Animal Rescue
- Plus more!
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Perform basic nursing duties including animal care/handling, IV placement, blood collection and GA monitoring
- Maintain the hospital in a clean and well-organised state at all times, including the surgical/diagnostic theatres and boarding/hospital kennels.
- Ensure that our customers and their pets are treated with respect and that a high level of customer service is maintained
- Work well in a team environment! The animal care profession can be difficult at times, we help each other through the day. A sense of humour is always welcomed!
The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:
- Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent); minimum 2+ years of clinical experience
- A love of animals and their parents!
- Exceptional organisational and communication skills
- A willingness to provide exceptional standard of patient care and customer service
- A keen desire to deliver excellent standards of patient care and customer service at all times
If you are interested in finding out more please contact or send resume to the email below:
(02) 9789-6648
michael@kingsvet.com.au
Kingsgrove Animal Hospital on Messenger/Facebook
Veterinary Dermatology Clinic, Sydney-Based (posted 21st August) Experienced Vet Nurse
Are you looking for change? Then look no further! VDC is recruiting for a fun energetic vet nurse to join our team in Sydney. Whilst nursing experience in busy referral or GP practice is essential, no previous dermatology experience is necessary and we are happy to provide all the training required. Choose to work part-time or full time depending on what works best for you. Reach out to our VDC Team for all the specifics or if you have any questions - 1800 VDC VET or send us an email with your resume to admin@vetdermclinic.com.au
Experienced Veterinary Nurse
The Veterinary Dermatology Clinic is an independently owned and operated specialty service established in 2016. We now operate at multiple clinics along the east coast of Australia including Canberra (Gungahlin Veterinary Hospital and the Animal Referral Hospital) and Sydney (Sydney Veterinary Emergency and Specialists (SVES), Veterinary Specialists of Sydney (VSOS) and North Shore Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre (NSVH)). We also conduct regular visits to regional areas including Coffs Harbour, Newcastle, Kiama, Albury, Bowral and Hobart.
We are a small but super busy team committed to practicing an excellent standard of veterinary dermatology and veterinary medicine in general. Our patient's quality of life is our focus.
We love continuing education and provide regular opportunities for you to further develop your specialty veterinary nursing skills.
We are currently recruiting for an amazing, friendly, energetic veterinary nurse to join our rapidly expanding team to support our Sydney locations.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Ideally 3-5 years or more of clinical nursing experience, however we value hard work and a positive attitude more! Previous dermatology experience is not necessary, and we are happy to provide you with all the training you need.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Driver’s License
The responsibilities of this role would include:
- Assisting with admission and discharge of patients for consultations and procedures
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- Calculating, preparing and administering medication as directed by the veterinary specialist
- Anaesthetic monitoring
- Assisting with intradermal allergy testing, bee and wasp venom testing, video-otoscopy and skin biopsies
- Client follow up and patient after consult care
The position is part time or full time - typical full time hours are 7.30am-5.30pm over 4 days.
Wages are well above award and supplemented with quarterly bonuses, weekly "Team Legend" rewards and paid team activities throughout the year (electric bike tour through Murrumbateman's wineries anyone? Paint and Pinot in the Southern Highlands maybe?).
Meet some of our team and hear them talk about why they love dermatology here;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBEgwZH5sPM
To apply for this position, or to contact us with any questions, please reach out to Reegan on:
E: admin@vetdermclinic.com.au T: 1800 VDC VET (1800 832 838)
Our Vet Lidcombe, Western Sydney NSW (posted 18th August) Head Nurse / Practice Manager
Full Time Practice Manager/Head Nurse
We value our Practice Managers
At Our Vet, we recognise that the success of our clinics is made possible because of the support our Practice Managers provide our Veterinary Team, pets, and their pet parents.
We seek to provide our Practice Managers with a rewarding career where they can learn and grow their clinical and managerial skills across many activities within our small animal practice. We have developed a unique career pathway program for our Practice Mangers that sees an increase in their responsibilities and earning potential.
As Practice Manager you will:
- Coach and develop your team to reach their full potential.
- Work with our Head Vet to create & maintain a positive, enjoyable culture & working environment.
- Undertake general nursing tasks, ensuring surgical equipment is prepared & readily available.
- Be responsible for stock management, rostering, and other practice administration tasks.
- Proactively support local marketing opportunities and sponsorships
- Understand local community to identify potential marketing opportunities for the clinic.
- Managing business and financial budgets
- Be responsible for managing clinics software programs.
What we’re looking for…With your relevant Veterinary Nurse qualifications, you possess strong leadership potential & ready to take the next step. You’re ready to combine your nursing and leadership experience with your business acumen to build on the success of our clinic. Your professionalism is second to none & you’re motivated to support your team to grow and reach their potential…. most importantly, you love what you do & ready to work with a team that will value what you bring!
We can offer you:
- Interesting case load working with pocket pets and exotics.
- Generous Salary commensurate with experience and skill set.
- No out of hours Sundays or public holiday shifts
- Unlimited financial allowance for continual professional development (CPD)
- Access to the Petstock Group’s health, wellbeing, and financial services.
- Employee discount across the Petstock Group.
- The opportunity to contribute & make a difference in the lives of pets and their families through The Petstock Foundation, our in-house charitable foundation.
Contact: Sarah Recruitment Coordinator at: sarah.eminaga@petstockvet.com.au
or 0448 172 697, to apply or for further information about the role.
As we continue to grow & add to the family, Petstock Group was formed….acknowledging our history, where we’ve come from and all we have achieved…we have now come together for the pets that inspire us! We are all about…People, Pets & Planet
Helensburgh Veterinary Clinic, Illawarra (posted 17th August)
Part time Veterinary Nurse wanted!
Would you like to work with a fun loving, supportive team, providing high standards of patient and client care?
Helensburgh Veterinary Clinic and Austinmer Veterinary Hospital are busy, family- owned small animal practices located in the beautiful Illawarra.
We have an exciting opportunity for a part- time veterinary nurse to join our growing family.
This role is mainly based at our Helensburgh Veterinary Clinic which is located 15 minutes south of Sydney.
We are looking for an awesome nurse with:
- at least 2 years of experience post certificate IV veterinary nurse qualification
- confident and enjoys all areas of nursing and customer care
- A positive “can do” attitude
- Exceptional organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- An ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively
- a passion for providing high standards of care to the patients and their owners
SASH North Ryde, Sydney (posted 16th August) Animal Physiotherapist/ Rehabilitation Therapist
Animal Physiotherapist / Veterinary Rehabilitation Therapist
We are looking for an enthusiastic Animal Physiotherapist / Rehabilitation Therapist with a passion for helping our furry friends on their road to recovery!
About SASH:
SASH is the largest veterinary referral facility in Australia, providing a complete range of clinical services to clients and patients. We have an excellent reputation for providing the highest level of quality health care service to veterinary patients, having had the privilege of treating over 45,000 patients in in the last 12months alone! Offering a truly collaborative environment, you will work closely with our onsite teams and broader network of over 80 specialists across various departments. Just a few of the teams you will work collaboratively with include; emergency and critical care, neurology, surgery, oncology, cardiology, ophthalmology, dermatology, radiology, and anaesthesia.
The Animal Physiotherapist / Rehabilitation Therapist Position:
We are currently looking for an animal rehabilitation therapist to join our busy and growing team. We are interested in candidates who have a background or qualification in veterinary rehabilitation. You will need to be passionate, dynamic and interested in expanding your knowledge base by working across all services of the hospital. You will be working closely with our specialist surgeons, sports medicine vet as well as an experienced team of therapists.
This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday with a shared rotation of Saturdays. We will also consider candidates looking for part-time work. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Assessments of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and neurological veterinary patients
- Planning and implementation of rehabilitation programs
- Giving advice on changes to assistive devices and environmental modifications for veterinary patients to facilitate function
About You:
We are looking for a truly dedicated individual who loves to help animals during their recovery. To be considered for the role, you will need to demonstrate the following skills:
- Have completed a qualification in Animal Physiotherapy or Veterinary Rehabilitation. If you are part way through your qualification and are yet to finish, we’d still love to hear from you.
- A good foundation in Maths and English
- Able to work as a part of a team or autonomously
- Ability to following directions precisely
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent observational skills
Desirable but not essential criteria:
- 3 years experience in animal rehabilitation
What’s in it for you?
You will be joining the SASH family during an exciting period of growth! The sports medicine team provides a friendly, positive and inclusive environment, making it a fabulous place to that the next step in your career.
- Excellent pay with annual reviews
- Progression opportunities for the right person
- Opportunity to work with a fantastic team
- Access to world class diagnostic and rehabilitation facilities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous continuing education allowance
- Team member discounts and social events
If you want to join a positive team with a great culture please apply for the role with your CV and cover letter to Jessica O’Connor at joconnor@sashvets.com
If you’d like more information, please call Jessica O’Connor on 0421 820 730.
Struggletown Veterinary Hospital, Randwick, Sydney's Eastern Suburbs (posted 15th August)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time or Part Time
Struggletown Veterinary Hospital is a busy small animal GP in Sydney’s beautiful Eastern Suburbs.
We are a family oriented, privately owned clinic with a loyal client-base, servicing this area for 30+ years.
We are accredited as a Lincoln Institute Employer of Choice, and as a testament to our strong focus on providing excellent care, we have won several local business awards including ‘Business of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Professional Services Award 2022.
In a potentially stressful industry, we believe the team that you spend your days with should be one built on trust, support and positivity.
Our whole team takes time in clinic, to sit down together and participate in the Lincoln Institute emerging leaders programme monthly.
This helps to further develop our non-clinical skills and strengthen our team communication to ensure the workplace functions as best as we can.
We also take a very team-focussed approach to diagnostics and management of our patients.
We understand the importance of a work-life balance and we aim to be flexible with rostering. We are currently looking for an experienced veterinary nurse to come and join our team in either a full-time or part-time capacity. Pay is above award and commensurate with experience.
The role:
We try to provide opportunities for our nurses to be as hands-on as they would like to be. As a veterinary nurse in our clinic, your responsibilities would include but not be limited to;
- Assisting veterinarians in force-free, low-stress handling of animals
- Nurse consults for post op checks, suture removals, nail clips, follow up injections eg Synovan, Beransa
- Monitor anaesthetics through both routine and complex surgeries
- Perform dental scaling and polishing as well as dental radiography
- Monitoring and caring for hospitalised patients
- Venepuncture, catheter placement, running of in-house pathology
- Assisting with radiology
- Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the clinic
- Reception duties, customer service and client education– though we do also have a receptionist
- Sponsorship is also a possibility
About you:
- You will be a team player and have a supportive, fun nature – we believe that there should be laughter every day!
- You will have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, with two to three years of clinical experience
- Proficiency in animal handling is essential, as is a commitment to animal welfare and the use of low-stress, force-free handling methods
- You will have a passion for maintaining a high standard of care for our patients, clients and each other – we believe in constantly improving ourselves so that we can consistently deliver a gold-standard level of care
- High-level communication and customer service skills
- An ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively
- Strong attention to detail
- Be flexible with work hours and days
- Previous experience with RX works veterinary software would be beneficial but not essential.
If you are interested in joining our wonderful team, please forward your resume to;
Jess Joannides (Head Nurse)
email: jessie.joannides@gmail.com
Struggletown Veterinary Hospital
148 Barker St Randwick 2031
02 9398 8000
Green Point Veterinary Hospital, Central Coast (posted 15th August) VN or Receptionist
Experienced Vet Nurse (Cert IV) or Experienced Receptionist
Green Point Vet Hospital, located in the Gosford area on the Central Coast, is looking for a vet nurse. We are a small animal vet hospital. The practice was purchased a few months ago and is privately owned.
The new owner's aims for the practice are to establish a practice which offers:
- a respectful environment – both for staff and clients
- best practice medicine and
- a team environment where staff are happy to come to work.
We are looking for a team member who willingly contributes to the team and appreciates that if everyone contributes then life is easier for the entire team. The nursing team is made up of dedicated experienced nurses and an enthusiastic trainee nurse. The practice operates on a vet roster which varies between one and three each day.
The practice is well equipped with three consult rooms, two surgery rooms, x-ray, ultrasound, endoscope, etc.
To encourage work life balance, the practice hours are:
- Monday - Friday - 8.30 am – 7.00 pm
- Saturday - 8.30 am – 13.00 pm
- Sunday - Closed
- Public Holidays - Closed
Staff are paid above award. There is ample parking on site.
About The Area
The Central Coast of NSW is a rapidly growing area. Green Point is located at the southern end of the Central Coast (Gosford area) and provides an enviable lifestyle being surrounded by nature with beaches, waterways and National Parks. It offers a lifestyle which is more relaxed and affordable than Sydney but Sydney is within an easy commute (approx. 35 minutes by car or there are regular train services) and Newcastle is just over an hour away.
If you have any questions or would like to apply please contact Sarah on sarahliddane@hotmail.com or call/text 0417 244 806.
All discussions and applications will be completely confidential.
The Wild Vet Animal Hospital, Glebe, Inner West Sydney (posted 15th August)
Full-Time Experienced Veterinary Nurse
About Us
The Wild Vet is an exotics and small animal hospital based in Glebe, just across the road from the beautiful Blackwattle Bay foreshore walk. We see an enormous variety of domestic pets, from cats and dogs to rabbits, parrots, pythons, fish, and dragons. With frequent wildlife care on top of our routine consults and cases, no two days are the same.
The Wild Vet is not your average vet hospital. If you’re looking to be a part of a team that cares for possums, echidnas, lorikeets, and bin chickens as much as the frequent flier Frenchie, you’re in the right place! We are looking for a nurse to be a part of our team that is environmentally focused, strives to provide gold standards of care for all patients, has a high attention to detail, and is friendly and inclusive.
We are also proud to have a surrender over euthanasia policy. We have successfully treated and rehomed close to 100 pets since opening 3 years ago.
We know the “exotics” part of this can be daunting if you don’t have much experience outside of dog and cat nursing, but we strongly encourage nurses with dog/cat-only experience to apply! If you have an interest in exotics and are keen to learn, a lot of the new skills you’ll need can be trained on the job.
About The Role
You will be joining our team as a permanent full-time nurse working a 40 hour week inclusive of paid 30-minute lunch breaks across four days. 1 in 6 Saturday shifts are your only weekend work too. No after hours, Sundays or public holidays either. This role will be focused on gold standards of patient care, and you will be working in a team that has a varied caseload, with a strong emphasis on wildlife care and treatment.
About You
You are *that* nurse.
You know, the one that goes the extra mile for their patients, and cares about every single one as if they were their own pet. You’ve got your Cert IV in nursing along with (ideally) at least two years’ experience under your belt, and you’re looking for a clinic that prioritises the care of every animal that walks/slithers/bounds through the door. You may not have a heap of experience with exotics, but it’s something that interests and excites you! You want to find a team that has a great sense of humour, gets along with one another, and delivers awesome patient care every day of the week.
You’ve worked with EzyVet before (or are keen to learn the ropes), and your client communication is top notch, and you’re comfortable giving hospital and surgical updates to pet parents. You have a bright personality and a smile on your face even when the day gets a bit hectic. You prioritise excellent customer service, and work efficiently in a team as well as showing initiative when working alone.
Job Perks
- Bring your dog/bird/cat/dragon/whatever to work policy so you don't have to leave your loved ones at home
- Generous work/life balance (4 weekdays and only 1 in 6 Saturdays!)
- Nespresso machine with every milk option in the fridge!
- Nap couch
- Well-stocked snack draw
- A supportive work environment with an amazing team of vets & nurses
The key roles and responsibilities for this role include:
- Surgical nursing, with high competency in anaesthetic monitoring, experience with exotic and wildlife anaesthetics is a bonus
- Medical nursing, including scheduled treatments, phlebotomy and catheter placement
- Experience (or a keen willingness to learn) with exotics patients, including reptiles, birds, amphibians, rabbits and guinea pigs
- Cleaning and packing surgical kits and instruments
- Nurse consultations, including dental checks, nutrition consultations, and new pet checks
- Use of Smart Flow to assess and document patient care
- Diagnostic testing using in-house Abaxis equipment
- Admission and discharge of patients
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to triage tasks and patients
- General organisation of the clinic
- High standard of personal presentation and punctuality
- Experienced use of Ezy Vet preferred
This amazing role is ready to fill immediately so we can have as much handover as possible, but we are happy to be patient for the perfect candidate. Salary will be commensurate with experience. And if part time is more your vibe, give us a call and have a chat.
If this sounds like your dream role, send your CV and a cover letter to our practice manager, Liz Garling at: admin@thewildvet.com.au
If you’d like some more info or to have a confidential chat about the position, pick up the phone and dial 1300 945 383
Singleton Veterinary Hospital, Hunter Valley (posted 15th August)
Singleton Veterinary Hospital – Veterinary Nurses
We are looking for experienced Vet Nurses who are passionate about patient care and who enjoy being a part of a team.
Why you should apply:
- Generous clinic discounts for your own fur babies.
- Work within a nurse centric clinic where your skills will be utilised daily
- Opportunity for career progression within an industry leading organisation.
- Discounts from various retail, travel, fitness and health providers.
- Work life balance and mental health taken seriously, we have our own Mental Health First Aid Officer and an excellent Employee Assistance Program.
About the role
- A mix of surgery, hospital and reception shifts.
- Hands on role providing excellent opportunities to further develop skills.
- Renumeration dependent on experience.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Technician Degree
- Registered Veterinary Nurses highly desirable
- Experience in a fast-paced clinic environment
- Willingness to work across both Nursing and Reception duties throughout your shifts.
- Ability to promote positive workplace culture.
To learn more about us and see if this is the right job for you visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/singletonvet.hospital.5
About the company:
A part of the Apiam Animal Health group of regional and rural veterinary clinics across Australia, Singleton Veterinary Hospital is a mixed animal practice that prides itself on having a great relationship with clients, customer satisfaction and going above and beyond in patient care.
If you are an experienced nurse looking for a new clinic where you will feel valued and given the opportunity to utilise your skills, then this position is for you!
For more information or to apply send your cover letter and resume to recruitment@apiam.com.au
The Grange Vet Clinic, Illawarra (posted 14th August)
PART TIME VETERINARY NURSE FOR WARM, FRIENDLY CLINIC IN THE ILLAWARRA
The Grange Vet Clinic is a friendly, busy, small animal veterinary clinic located just south of Wollongong, NSW. We all genuinely care for animals and have a mission to provide a caring and professional veterinary service to the pets of the Illawarra. In fact we’ve been doing just that for 23 years!
Our new team members are fully supported and we fully expect them to succeed in their role, which will include all aspects of veterinary nursing; including surgery and anaesthetic monitoring, IV catheter placement, venipuncture, running in house bloods, assisting with radiographs, admission and discharging of patients, helping maintain a clean and efficient hospital and, most importantly, providing that essential love and care for all our patients. In addition continuing education is actively encouraged.
If you are successful in your application, it will be because you are friendly and compassionate, have a desire to learn, have excellent communication skills and are dedicated to the welfare of animals. Plus an ability to multitask is essential.
Above award wages will be offered to the right applicant.
The position is permanent part time, with the possibility of additional hours in the future.
If this sounds like you, and you would like to join our friendly, dedicated team, then please call us on 02 42 726030, and send your resume to thegrangevet@gmail.com.
We’d love to hear from you!
Warners Bay Vet, Lake Macquarie (posted 14th August)
PERMANENT PART TIME VET NURSING POSITION IN WARNERS BAY
Warners Bay Vet is a new, rapidly growing, small animal clinic located in the heart of Warners Bay (Newcastle region). The hospital is spacious, well equipped and enjoyable to work in. We strive to offer honest, friendly and professional patient care for all our clients.
We are looking for a vet nurse to join our team of two vets and five nurses. The position offers between 25 to 35 hours per week and can be tailored to suit individual needs.
The ideal candidate will be professional, enthusiastic, reliable, punctual, trust worthy and customer focused. A Certificate IV in veterinary nursing is required. A nurse with a positive attitude with a few years’ experience is desirable HOWEVER new and recent graduates are more than welcome to apply. This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a quality focused Veterinary Hospital.
The successful applicant is expected to:
- Be well presented and both friendly and respectful to clients and other staff
- Show a positive and enthusiastic attitude with an ability and desire to learn
- Work well both on their own and as part of a team
- Have a sound computer software knowledge
- Perform the general day to day veterinary clinic duties
- Have good nursing skills and be skilled in correct animal handling and restraint
The successful applicant will be renumerated above award wage and commensurate with experience and have the benefit of working as a part of a fun-loving like-minded team.
Interested applicants should contact Dr David Brown on 02 4947 1069 and/or forward their resume to the Practice Manager, 87 Albert Street, Warners Bay NSW 2282 or via email brownsvet@optusnet.com.au .
Macquarie Vetz Animal Centre, Warners Bay, City of Lake Macquarie (posted 9th August)
Veterinary Nurse - Part Time
Seeking qualified veterinary nurse for permanent part-time position at our small animal practice in Lake Macquarie, Newcastle. We are a small team, very supportive of each other, with the focus on quality care for our client’s pets.
POSITION
2 days per week (Monday and Wednesday), approx. 16-17hours/week. Starting time varies between 8 and 8:30 and finishing 5 - 5:30pm depending on the actual shift. 8.5hr shift lengths. Additional Shifts available on a casual basis to cover holidays.
THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU CAN MEET THE CRITERIA BELOW
Qualification- Certificate IV (Veterinary Nursing)
Experience- Minimum ONE-year relevant post qualification experience
Skills and Competencies
- Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer– written, phone and face to face.
- Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely,
- Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others
- Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.
- Time management/organisation and flexibility: accomplish objectives effectively and carry out duties in an efficient and timely manner.
Duties
- Confidently handle and restrain animals
- Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients, including patient monitoring and health checking, feeding, grooming, and walking animals
- Insert IV catheters and calculate basic fluid requirements
- Administer treatments including injections and tablets
- Have strong attention to detail, particularly when administering medications and monitoring multiple patients
- Perform diagnostic tests, blood sampling, urine analysis and x-rays prepare animals for surgery and perform some minor procedures, e.g., dental hygiene
- Monitor anaesthesia and report changes to the veterinarian
- Assist veterinary surgeons with operations
- Communicate with pet owners about their animals, reassuring them about their animal's treatment
- Educate pet owners on animal health, including vaccinations, worming, flea prevention and appropriate nutrition
- Ensure that patient records are up to date by carrying out any relevant administration tasks
- Undertake stock management tasks
- Support veterinarian, veterinary nurses and anyone undertaking work placements
- Cleaning duties to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the practice.
To apply please send relevant documentation including qualification experience and referees to: info@vetz.com.au subject as NURSING APPLICATION
Please visit our website: https://vetz.com.au/
Greencross Vets Chatswood, North Shore Sydney (posted 7th August)
We are looking for a Full-time Vet Nurse to join us in providing the positive experience and gold standard of care we are known for.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about training and mentorship – you’ll be a strong patient advocate and able to maintain high levels of care, being a point of guidance and development to our more junior nurses.
Our Chatswood clinic is a new, modern practice located on site at a Petbarn retail store, allowing for a steady-stream of cross-referrals and providing the ultimate pet care one stop shop. Also fully equipped with facilities including dental radiography, in house lab, surgery suite and separate dog and cat consult rooms and wards. Our team of 3 Vets and 3 Nurses are always there to support one another and have created a thriving and happy environment that would love to welcome a like-minded Vet Nurse into the team.
About your new role:
Undertaking general nursing tasks and delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners, performing minor procedures when required
Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
Reception duties including being the first point of contact for clients, handling client enquiries in person and over the phone, scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting and discharging patients
About your skills and your experience:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing with 3+ years of experience
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Experience in managing a team, strong leadership and team building skills advantageous
- A calm and friendly presence
- Great communication and customer service skills
- Knowledge of RX Works ideal but not essential
Join the Chatswood Team! Click Here and Apply Now!
Greencross Vets West Ryde, NW Sydney NSW (posted 7th August)
Permanent, Full-time Veterinary Nurse
Opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join our West Ryde team on a Permanent Full-time basis!
We are a busy little clinic with a wide variety caseload, fully equipped with 3 consult rooms, a separate sterile surgery, a separate imaging room and a cat ward. Our team has a strong supportive culture and with a team-based approach to practice, there's a strong focus on mental health, well-being and work life balance.
The team, clients and patients at West Ryde are very down to earth, we are positive, easy going and professional. We all love a cuddle from our patients, a good chat with the clients and we certainly get our hands dirty when needed.
There is a genuine love for what we do and we're looking for a vet nurse with the same desire to make a real difference in the lives of the pets in the community!
About Your New Role
- Undertaking general nursing tasks and delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners, performing minor procedures when required
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
About You
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing with Min. 2+ years of experience
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Calm and adaptable
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Experience in team-based care advantageous
- Ability to work well autonomously and also within a team environment
Vet Central Animal Hospital, South West Sydney (posted 3rd August)
PERMANENT PART TIME NURSE POSITION
Vet Central Animal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic nurse to join our friendly team. Established 10 years ago, Vet Central Animal Hospital is a small animal hospital and we treat dogs, cats and rabbits. We are a “stress free “and compassionate vet hospital and we maintain that ethos by forging strong relationships with our clients and their pets. Our clients are loyal due to our employees’ high level of care and superior standard of service.
We have a positive and happy work culture and everybody in the team is important and included. We are also innovative and our hospital is well equipped with the latest technology including, in house IDEXX blood analysers, Vetscan urine analyser, digital X rays, digital dental X rays and Vetscan Imagyst AI platform technology.
Key requirements for the position:
- A Certificate IV qualification in vet nursing with a minimum of one year demonstrated full time/ part time paid experience in a small animal hospital is preferred. Entry level nurses may also apply.
- The candidate must be well presented, friendly and maintain professionalism.
- Must be fluent in English, have exceptional phone manners and customer skills.
- Have confidence and experience in handling and caring of dogs, cats and rabbits
- The successful candidate will be working 4 weekdays per week and some Saturday’s mornings.
- The candidate must be reliable, punctual and able to transport themselves at short notice. We are situated close to public transport.
- The role for this position involves general nursing including medical and surgical, laboratory, reception duties, general cleaning and great care of clients and patients.
- Prior experience with Cornerstone software and anaesthetic monitoring will be an added benefit.
- Training will be provided to entry level and junior nurses. Senior nurses experience will be rewarded.
- Salaries are paid well above awards.
Our clinic hours are Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 7 pm and Saturdays 8.30am to 1pm. We are closed on Sundays, public holidays and there are no after hours. We are also closed over the Easter long weekend and 7 days over Christmas period so the staff can have a work life balance. Continuing education is encouraged and an allowance will be provided.
So, if you want to be progressive and get ahead of the pack by working with a caring team, polite clients and would like to become part of the VCAH team, please email your interest by including a cover letter and resume to jay@vetcentral.net.au
Singleton Heights Veterinary Hospital, Hunter Valley NSW (posted 2nd August)
Veterinary Nurse – Full time Position
Singleton Heights Veterinary Hospital are looking for a friendly, passionate & dedicated vet nurse with at least 2+ years nursing experience in our small animal practice, to work along side our 3 experienced nurses.
About Us
We are a privately owned small animal clinic in the heart of the beautiful Hunter Valley. Our wonderful team has been caring for our lovely clients and their fur babies for nearly 3 years and have established a wonderful relationship with them.
Our team is dedicated and small with one full time vet, 1 part time vet and 4 nurses, which allows us to provide personalised care to our clients and patients.
We value our nurse’s skills and contribution, and support any interests they have that contribute to their happiness.
We have a strong work/life balance culture that the whole team values and enjoys.
About the Role
The role involves all aspects of nursing on a rotational shift;
- surgical nursing- Induction, monitoring anaesthetics, patient care & discharge consults
- medical nursing- Hospital patients, assisting with, x-rays & ultrasound
- reception, admission & nurse consults
- hospital cleaning & equipment maintenance.
You will be working closely with 2 to 3 nurses a day, sharing roles and supporting each other as well as the vet. Communication skills within the team and with clients are highly valued in our small team.
Currently, the roster is a 38 hour, 4 day week with one Saturday ( 8.30am - 12:30pm) in every four, with no on call duties.
Requirements
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing with at least 2 years experience in small animal practice.
- Dedication to providing best practice care to our patients and service to our clients, with a friendly, kind and compassionate manner.
- Confidence in blood collection, IV placement, anaesthetic monitoring, equipment set up and good aseptic techniques.
- Ability to work within a team as well as independently when required.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
What You Get
- Above award wage commensurate with experience
- Work life balance including a rostered day off
- Small team community and support
- Growth to explore areas of interest
If this rare opportunity to work in a close knit team is appealing to you, please send through your CV to heightsvets@gmail.com or contact our practice manager (Angie) directly by contacting the clinic on (02) 65734738
Concord Veterinary Hospital, North Strathfield, Inner West Sydney (posted 1st August)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time or Part Time
Concord Veterinary Hospital is looking for a full time or part time Veterinary Nurse who will fit well into our small animal practice in Sydney’s Inner West. Whilst Cert 4 is ideal – we are very open to candidates who are currently studying – subject to your availability. We currently employ six veterinarians, ten veterinary nurses, an assistant manager, hospital manager and three veterinary students.
The position involves a mixture of private practice and through our affiliation with the Cat Protection Society of NSW – shelter medicine and surgery. A full Cat Protection Society rescue wing works alongside the private hospital.
Our team culture is very important to us and we take mental health very seriously.
What we can offer you:
- Our hours are 8am – 6pm on weekdays
- No weekend work
- Above award salary
- Fast paced environment with an abundance of medical and surgical cases
- $1500 mental health bonus annually to spend on psychology appointments or gym memberships
- Continuing education encouraged and fully supported
- Strong alliance with the Cat Protection Society of NSW
- A workplace with a seriously twisted sense of humour and good banter
What we would like from you:
- A high emotional intelligence
- An excellent work ethic
- The ability to work in a busy environment
- Be aligned with our mission statement – to provide personalised, compassionate and consistent veterinary care to all of our patients
- A great sense of humour and good banter
- Recent or soon to be completed Cert 4 candidates are welcome to apply
Concord Veterinary Hospital has three consulting rooms, two pharmacy/laboratories, IDEXX Procyte, Catalyst and Sedivue, two new surgical suites, dedicated surgical prep room and treatment/hospital room with a wet table. We are equipped with two IM3 Dental machines, two IM3 dental x-ray systems, entire suite of dental equipment including enamel sealing equipment, digital x-ray, ultrasound, anaesthetic machines, Ligasure system, IV fluid pumps and syringe drivers, blood pressure monitoring, ETCO2, doppler, blood transfusion equipment and ophthalmic equipment including tonovet and voroteks.
Please send your CV and cover letter Attn: Rheanna at: manager@concordvets.com.au
Dundas Veterinary Hospital, North West Sydney (posted 27th July)
Veterinary Nurse - Part-Time or Full-Time
Dundas Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced veterinary nurse to fill a part-time or full-time position.
We are a non-corporate small animal hospital that has been servicing this community for over 30 years.
The successful candidate will have the following attributes:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing with at least 2 years clinical experience
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Excellent communication skills, including exceptional phone manner
- Be able to follow instructions and work unsupervised at times
- Show compassion/empathy to animals and clients in need
- Show exceptional level of attention to cleanliness and hygiene
- Be a team player
- Punctual
Your duties include:
- Surgical nurse duties
- General nurse duties (i.e. animal handling and care; assisting vets; cleaning)
- Some reception duties
We are open from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays; and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturdays.
Remuneration is very well above award and includes annual/sick leave benefits.
Full-time position is 38 hrs per week over 4 days. Saturday shifts (if wanted) are paid at bonus rate for the whole day.
You'll be supported by a team of experienced vets and nurses.
We would love to hear from you. Please contact Andrew at: admin@dundasvet.com.au or call 02 9638 7766.
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