Vet Nurses and other support staff
Animal Attendant and Grooming Vacancies
SASH Alexandria, Inner South Sydney, NSW (posted 5th September) Hospital Attendant
Hospital Attendant – Part 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.
The Hospital Attendant position:
We are currently looking for Hospital Attendants to assist our team of highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service and the best quality of care to our patients. Our Hospital Attendants ensure that the standard of animal care and presentation of hospital facilities are maintained at the highest possible level.
To be successful in this position you must be a team player and have the ability to think outside the box! This is 2 days per week, part-time position and you must be available to work rotating shifts 24/7 with majority of shifts being rostered between 6am and 10pm on weekends, but may also include public holidays and peak periods. There is a possibility this role will increase in hours overtime.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Cage & hospital cleanliness
- Setting up cages for incoming patients
- Feeding and offering water
- Restocking IV fluids & disposables
- Daily laundry
- Transporting non-critical patients (unrestricted Class C drivers licence required)
- Ability to prioritise in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
To be considered for the position, you will have:
- Completed Certificate III in Animal Studies
- A passion for animal welfare and providing a high standard of care
- A commitment to safety and an understanding of safe chemical use
- Proven ability to take initiative and prioritise tasks effectively
- An ability to work autonomously when required and be a great team player
- The ability to work a flexible schedule if required.
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 salary packaging
- Generous continuing education allowance
- SASH paid parental leave for ALL new parents
- Inclusive team where equality is not negotiable
- Excellent work life balance
- Supportive leaders, committed to your learning and development
- Collaborative team environment where nurses and vets work side by side
If you're 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 via the "apply now button"
SASH Central Coast, Tuggerah, NSW (posted 29th August) Hospital Attendant
Hospital Attendant – Central Coast - Part 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.
The Hospital Attendant position:
We are currently looking for Hospital Attendants to assist our team of highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service and the best quality of care to our patients. Our Hospital Attendants ensure that the standard of animal care and presentation of hospital facilities are maintained at the highest possible level.
To be successful in this position you must be a team player and have the ability to think outside the box! This is a 7 day per fortnight, part-time position and you must be available to work rotating shifts 24/7 with majority of shifts being rostered between 6am and 10pm, including public holidays and peak periods.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Cage & hospital cleanliness
- Setting up cages for incoming patients
- Feeding and offering water
- Restocking IV fluids & disposables
- Daily laundry
- Transporting non-critical patients (unrestricted Class C drivers licence required)
- Ability to prioritise in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
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 salary packaging
- Continuing education allowance
- SASH paid parental leave for ALL new parents
- Inclusive team where equality is not negotiable
- Excellent work life balance
- Supportive leaders, committed to your learning and development
- Collaborative team environment where nurses and vets work side by side
If you're 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 via the link: https://adr.to/ol7fcai
Animal Referral and Emergency Centre AREC, Newcastle, NSW (posted 28th August) Animal Attendants
Animal Attendant - Casual
Calling All Vet Nurses! Ready to Dive into Emergency & Critical Care?
We're excited to announce that due to our growing team, we have casual Junior Nurse/Animal Attendant positions open right now.
About us:
AREC (Animal Referral and Emergency Centre) was established in 2004 and is a privately owned and operated emergency veterinary hospital led by a singular, highly regarded emergency veterinarian, Dr. David Tabrett, who continues to work within the business. We are a family-oriented, non-corporate, ASAV-accredited “Hospital of Excellence” practice with a collaborative team of more than 110 employees.
Our team comes from a diverse range of backgrounds and our decisions and behaviour are underpinned by our core values of Respect, Diligence, Professionalism, Excellence, Empathy, and Integrity. With a strong focus on professional development, mental health and work-life balance, our compassionate team and leadership are just a small part of what makes AREC special.
Our mission is to provide peace of mind for our clients – that is, both pet owners of the Hunter and the local vet clinics to offer relief for after-hours, emergencies, and referral services.
The Role:
Our Junior Nurse/ Animal Attendant roles, are entry-level into the emergency nursing and shift working environment. We are looking for Cert IV Vet Nurses who ideally have some experience outside of their placement roles. This position is ideal for GP nurses who are developing foundational skills and gaining experience to be one of our future Emergency and Critical Care nurses.
Your primary responsibilities are to assist our nursing and veterinary team when needed as well as provide an outstanding level of care for our visiting patients, whilst maintaining excellent hygiene and stock levels for our busy hospital.
These positions are ideal for GP nurses who are developing the foundational skills required and gaining experience to be one of our Emergency & Critical Care nurses.
Your Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensuring hospital workflows are efficient by maintaining hospital hygiene and replenishing floor stock levels
- Patient care – this includes maintaining patients’ temporary environments, ensuring their health and safety, and carrying out daily tasks related to their care
- Assisting nurses and vets with animal handling, procedures, IV placement, blood draws, IV fluids set up, X-rays, and ultrasounds when needed.
- Assisting with TPR duties under supervision and as directed by nurses.
- Surgery assistance (set up and maintenance of surgical areas)
- Reception duties when required
- Handle patients in line with our “Low-Stress Handling” techniques.
Your Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience and employment in a veterinary hospital/setting
- Ability to prioritise under pressure in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Adaptable and responsive to guidance, ensuring tasks are completed according to specified requirements
- Genuine desire to deliver exceptional patient and client care
- Sound knowledge of hospital hygiene and general clinic workflow requirements
- Experience in animal handling (including exotics and wildlife)
- Understanding of low-stress handling or willingness to learn
- Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively, with a willingness to learn and receive feedback
Requirements:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (essential)
- Experience outside of placement in (busy) general practiceDue to the critical and fast-paced nature of our environment, we do not have the capacity to provide the foundational skills and experience developed in general practice. It is for this reason, that we expect that candidates have been pre-exposed to, and possess, the fundamental skills to support them in their roles.
- Willingness to adhere to the AREC guidelines and expectations outlined in the AREC Progression Plan to ensure consistent development and advancement.
- Availability for shiftwork including a variety of early morning, afternoon, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.
- Flexibility to work public holidays – as we are a 24-hour hospital, we require our team to be available during peak periods such as Easter, Christmas, New Year and October Long Weekend (essential).
- Casual positions require a minimum commitment of 2 shifts per month, plus the availability to pick up extra shifts during peak periods.
- Note: Please be prepared to discuss your specific availability early in your application process.
AREC can offer:
- Continuing Education Allowance and access to employer-funded benefits including memberships and registrations to professional organisations for eligible employees.
- Competitive remuneration
- Paid attendance for compulsory staff meetings
- An engaged and committed leadership team that encourages growth and recognises positive contributions and feedback from the team
- Dedicated ‘Break Nurses’ on shift to encourage rest and improve staff wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Committee
Contact:
Sally Armstead – hr@arecvet.com.au
How to Apply:
If you are keen to be a part of a highly compassionate and hard-working team of healthcare professionals, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by completing the CV Submission form below.
AREC foster diversity and inclusion within the organization to create an environment where all individuals are valued and included.
Note: All short-listed applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment check to verify their identity, qualifications and experience in the form of a reference check.
Learn more about us:
View our videos and photos via the below links:
- Living in Newcastle; Working at AREC - https://youtu.be/XsdS9nr9AW8
- Is Lifestyle the Missing Piece of your Career? - https://youtu.be/8741nJwkHts
- Animal Referral and Emergency Centre (kookaburravets.com)
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