Vet Nurses and other support staff
Locum Vet Nursing Positions
Hey Bud Vet, Hawthorne, North-Eastern Brisbane, QLD (posted 28th October) Locum Vet Nurse 6th to 17th January
Locum nurse position
Hawthorne, Brisbane
6th Jan to 17th Jan
If you’re a locum nurse looking for an interesting 2 weeks, we’d love for you to help us while one of our technicians is away. We’re a small animal clinic in Hawthorne Brisbane.
- Rate: $45 per hour + super
- If you’re looking to travel to Brisbane for a couple of weeks as a working holiday, let me know and we can organise accommodation and discuss travel support. Why not have a cheeky working holiday to kick off the new year?
- No weekend work
If you’re passionate about pets and people and would like to find out more, email DrDev@heybudvet.com.au
You can find out a bit about us at heybudvet.com.au or on instagram @heybudfamilyvet and
Elgar Road Veterinary Hospital, Box Hill North, East Melbourne VIC (posted 25th October) January to March 2025
Locum Veterinary Nurse Position
Elgar Road Veterinary Hospital is an independently owned, thriving practice in the leafy eastern suburbs of Melbourne. We are looking for an experienced locum nurse to assist with a number of shifts from January 2025 until March. The role will primarily be a mix of reception and surgery shifts. There is a chance that this may end in a more permanent position.
- No after hours or on-call duties- the clinic is open from 8am -7pm Monday – Friday with either 8am-4pm or 11/12-7.30 shifts. Saturdays 8am – 4pm are shared by the team. We usually have a dedicated surgery nurse and vet, and at least 2 nurses on the floor with 1-2 vets consulting (3/4 nurses from 11/12-4pm)
- We have great equipment including digital Xray and ultrasound, iM3 dental suite, in-house pathology and more.
- Freshly renovated consult rooms, reception, theatre and hospital.
- Vets all have a minimum of 5 years experience.
- Lunch breaks are paid.
- Above award wages offered.
- Maintaining a good work life balance is a priority to us and we work well as a team to ensure this happens.
We are passionate about the care we give our patients and are a friendly bunch who support each other and enjoy a laugh together. Snacks a plenty, some pretty fancy birthday cakes and regular staff meetings and training sessions with great food supplied. We have a dedicated Practice Manager who is passionate about work life balance and although our clinic is busy, there are scheduled breaks and enough staff to cover them.
We are looking for an experienced locum with:
- A minimum of two year’s fulltime nursing experience
- A Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing –preferred but not essential.
- A passion for surgical nursing & getting the day to run smoothly in theatre
- Great organisational skills and attention to detail
- Is happy to show initiative
- Is a team player who is willing to help out with whatever needs to be done
- Is also able to work independently
To find out more about us have a more detailed look around our website - just visit https://elgarvet.com.au/
For further information please email Rachael Walton, Practice Manager, at admin@elgarvet.com.au .
All applications are in strictest confidence.
Pet Universe Veterinary Centre, Inner NE Adelaide SA (posted 15th October) Start November for 3 mths
Locum Veterinary Nurse Position, Pet Universe Vets – Adelaide, South Australia
Pet Universe is a progressive, high quality, small animal veterinary practice located 10 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD. With many years of veterinary experience, we have become an employer and practice of choice. We are also the Small Animal Practice of Excellence Winners 2015 and Telstra Small Business Awards SA 2015 Finalists.
Pet Universe Veterinary Centre has now expanded into the field of canine rehabilitation and regenerative medicine. Dr Chris Lee, Principal Veterinarian & Owner is now a qualified Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (studied at University of Tennessee, USA & internship at Veterinary Orthopaedic Sports Medicine in Maryland, USA). With an increasingly complex surgical & rehabilitation caseload as well as our unique feline only entrance, reception, consult room & ward, we provide a very stimulating work environment. Both our practices hold Gold Cat Friendly Accreditation through the International Feline Medicine Society.
Pet Universe is looking for an experienced locum with:
- A minimum of two year’s fulltime nursing experience
- A Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing or accepted overseas equivalent qualification
- A passion for surgical nursing & getting the day to run smoothly in theatre
- Availability to work flexible hours during the week & weekends
- Three month period available November 2024 to end January 2025
- Assistance with travel & accommodation allowance for interstate locum
To find out more about us have a more detailed look around our website - just visit www.petuniverse.com.au
For further information please email Claire Lee, Practice Manager – clairepentonlee@gmail.com. All applications are in strictest confidence.
Pet Universe Veterinary Centre (CVS (Australia) Pty Ltd) ACN 667 654 686 CVS registered office address: C/O BDO, Level 10,12 Creek Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
To see clinic photos click here
Vet Skin and Ear, Northern Melbourne VIC (posted 25th September) Start ASAP required to end Nov 2024, possibly longer
Part time veterinary receptionist/nurse required ASAP until end of Nov 2024, possibly longer
Part time veterinary receptionist/nurse required for busy Melbourne dermatology only vet practice located in Hadfield 3046.
The business is well established and has serviced the Melbourne and Geelong areas for 7 years now. Our clients are mostly lovely, and the work conditions are very good. The position will mostly require reception work.
At times there will be a need for basic nursing duties and low-level cleaning. Some basic nursing competency will be required ideally.
The applicant does not need to be Cert IV qualified.
We are just looking for the right person that enjoys supporting clients with a friendly manner with our loyal and lovely clients.
Pay rates negotiable and very reasonable. The work is 4-5 days per week.
The job requires no after-hour nor weekend work.
Business hours are 8:30am-6:30pm.
Immediate start required - unfortunately our leading hand has been involved in a car accident and is off work for the foreseeable future.
Please email: vets@vetskinandear.com.au to apply or obtain further info. Our website: https://vetskinandear.com.au/
Belrose Veterinary Hospital, Sydney's Northern Beaches, NSW (posted 24th September) 6-12 Mth position, Business Manager
An exciting opportunity awaits for a Business Manager at Belrose Veterinary Hospital on a 6-12 Months Contract Position
We are an independent, family owned, small animal first opinion practice on the Northern Beaches of Sydney.
The successful applicant will be pivotal in leading our team to deliver exceptional patient care, client relationships as well as developing and delivering growth and marketing strategies.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintaining excellent customer experience through all points of contact;
- Overseeing daily clinic operations, scheduling, rostering and inventory control;
- Assisting with HR procedures;
- Assisting in managing financials including reporting;
- Identify growth opportunities;
- Develop and implement marketing plans including social media;
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
About you:
- Experience within the veterinary industry preferred but not essential;
- Strong leadership and organisational skills;
- Excellent computer literacy, experience with RxWorks and MYOB would be ideal;
- A positive, energetic attitude.
If you’re interested in this amazing opportunity, please send your application to: john@belrosevet.com.au
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