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Clayfield Veterinary Clinic and Albion Vet Surgery, Northern Brisbane QLD (posted 3rd March) Business Manager
Clayfield Veterinary Clinic and Albion Vet Surgery are seeking a highly motivated Business Manager with a passion for leadership to join our team.
For this position, you will be working 2 days within our Clayfield Vet Clinic and 3 days at Albion Vet Surgery.
We offer development via 1 on 1 mentoring, leadership academy & training and a vast support network to gain ideas and skills.
Other Benefits include
- Attractive salary and employee benefits
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Access to training centres, online courses and dedicated practice manager programs.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
- Staff discounts, including Health and Wellbeing benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus’
- Paid parental leave and return to work bonus
- Enjoy our network of people who thrive on development, wellbeing, growth and opportunity
- Become a dynamic leader of customer experience, service excellence and gold standard care
About You
- Clinical experience in Veterinary Nursing is advantageous
- A passion for Leadership and desire in developing a team and maintaining a healthy work culture
- Appropriate Certificate IV qualifications is desired but not essential
- An ability to work efficiently, both independently and as part of the team
- Ezyvet experience advantageous
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated client relationship building skills
- A hard working and a hands-on approach to your work
- A willingness to get involved with energy and drive, and utilise nursing/customer service skills
- Effective time management and organisation skills
We want a Business Manager who will treat the patients like they are their own pet and help implement new ideas into our clinic! A motivated team member who values work-life balance, team culture, security and collaboration.
If you have experience as a manager outside of the Veterinary industry, we would love to hear from you!
VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please apply today by sending your resume and cover letter to steph.dealmeida@vet.partners.
Animal Welfare League Qld Bracken Ridge (Warra) Rehoming Centre, Northern Brisbane, QLD (posted 28th February)
Foster and Volunteer Coordinator
Job No: AWLQ274
Location: Bracken Ridge
Permanent Full-time or Part-time options | Not-for-Profit | Animal Care & Vet Services award rate $31.45 to $32.39 per hour
About Us
AWLQ is one of Queensland’s most dynamic and best-loved charities. Our organisation is the leader in the zero euthanasia movement nationally and is considered a national leader in animal welfare. AWLQ locally provides a safe haven for close to 11,000 stray and homeless animals each year while also assisting other communities in saving homeless animals.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
Join us and make a difference!
As an experienced coordinator who loves working with people, excels in organisation and data management for volunteers and foster carers, you will welcome and support all of the amazing people who volunteer their time to help care for our animals. You will help vulnerable animals receive the love and care they need on the way to adoption and their new families.
About the role
AWLQ is contracted by the Brisbane City Council to manage the Warra Animal Rehoming Centre and provides service to the community and their pets.
The Foster and Volunteer Coordinator provides support, training, and administration management of new and existing Rehoming Centre volunteers and foster carers.
As the Foster Coordinator you are responsible for placing neonate animals, animals requiring medical treatment, or behaviour rehabilitation into suitable foster homes. Onboarding new foster carers, updating records, managing Veterinary rechecks and foster returns.
You will also use your animal health and care knowledge to support and educate foster carers regarding the care of their foster animal.
As the Volunteer coordinator, you will onboard new volunteers, provide training and support regarding their roles, and manage rosters ensuring all areas of the Rehoming centre, from animal care to drivers, are resourced.
You will regularly engage and communicate with foster carers and volunteers regarding animals in care, program updates, and the positive impact of their time and dedication. You will look for ways to support and improve the programs and put forward ideas.
What are the minimum requirements for this position?
- 2+ years experience in a volunteer or people coordinator role
- 3+ years experience in an administration role
- Relevant certificate or diploma in training, volunteer management, animal care
- Valid Blue card
- Knowledge and experience of volunteer legislation and WHS
- Animal shelter, foster program experience
- Knowledge of animal health and behaviour
- Strong computer literacy across a range of programs including Microsoft Office Suite
- Be willing to complete a police clearance check
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Excellent customer service experience
- Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage your own time effectively and respectful of the time of others
- Completes tasks thoroughly with strong attention to detail within deadlines
- Versatility, flexibility and positivity
Why should you join us?
At AWLQ we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, vet discounts. Most importantly, every day you’ll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.
Our mission is to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they have passion. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts.
Equity
Diversity and inclusion are the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders and build a culture of belonging where differences are valued
About Us
AWLQ is one of Queensland’s most dynamic and best-loved charities. Our organisation is the leader in the zero euthanasia movement nationally and is considered a national leader in animal welfare. AWLQ locally provides a safe haven for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals each year, while also assisting other communities in saving homeless animals.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
VetProjects International, Nadi, Fiji (posted 27th February) Volunteer Teaching Nurse
Volunteer Teaching Nurse
We are excited to offer an expenses paid trip to Fiji (includes flights and accommodation) for an exciting teaching role in Fiji from Sunday March 30th to Sunday April 12th 2025!
It truly is a wonderful chance to help give back to a community that needs and appreciates the help and is extremely fulfilling to watch the student’s skills grow as you help them through a vital part of their learning.
The Role
We're on the hunt for a volunteer vet nurse with a passion for teaching, lots of patience, an easy going attitude and at least 3 years of experience. Your role is to lead and teach anaesthetics to a group of final year students as they learn skills in spey/neuter surgery.
We deliberately keep the groups small to maximise the student learning opportunity and ensure quality techniques can be taught and then monitored closely.
General Description of Vet Nurse Role
Aside from teaching and monitoring the anaesthetics, you will be responsible for helping the day run smoothly with the patients. There is lots of back and fourth with the local Fijian team co-ordinating the patients so communication skills are a priority.
Both the vet and nurse are responsible for the everyday running of the Project - e.g. making sure the transport to and from the clinic is organised daily and breakfasts and lunches are sorted for the students. Additionally you will need to take care of general housekeeping and problem solving if there are any major student issues. Keep in mind, however, that we are also trying to give the students independence too, so they will have weekends free to explore etc and this will also give you some time off (as well as weekends at your leisure).
What We Cover
As part of our thank you for your generous help, we would cover your flights, put you up basic but nice accommodation, transport to/from the clinic daily and breakfasts and lunches during surgery days.
Your Costs
We require that you organise travel insurance at your own expense and cover the cost of your food (dinners mainly). You will have weekends and nights free for any extra activities you want to do in Fiji (there are heaps and you will have time, we promise!) and this will be at your own risk and expense.
If the above sounds good and you are interested to chat further, please send an introduction and CV to Matt at team@vetprojects.com and we get back in touch with you shortly. We look forward to hearing from you!
Victorian Veterinary Rehabilitation Centre, Whittlesea, NE Melbourne, VIC (posted 18th February) Rehabilitation Assistant
Rehabilitation Assistant – Victorian Veterinary Rehabilitation Centre (VVRC)
Companion Animal Clinic that thinks outside the box
Part Time | Full Time | Fixed Term Contract for Leave Cover
Training provided | Clinic and Flare Discounts
Exciting opportunity for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join our fantastic team in our purpose built clinic. Be part of a clinic that thinks outside the box and is passionate about providing holistic services for its patients.
About Us:
The Victorian Veterinary Rehabilitation Centre (VVRC) is a full service rehabilitation and sports medicine referral centre operating from The Vet Practice, Whittlesea in a world-class rehabilitation facility (the biggest in the country). We offer a broad range of advanced and integrative therapies, and we believe in providing outstanding patient care and a holistic approach to caring for our patients.
If you are an animal lover with a love for rehabilitation, join us in making a difference in the lives of dogs and their owners.
The rehabilitation team consists of our experienced rehabilitation vet Dr Rebecca Ainsworth BVSc, CCRT, MANSCVS (Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation) and our experienced rehabilitation practitioners Rebecca Leech BAnimalVetBiosc, CCRP and Zoe McCall UK qualified Vet Physio and ACRA practitioner member.
About the Position:
We are seeking a like-minded and passionate rehabilitation focused member to join our team and help us with the growing field of rehabilitation.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about implementing their high standards of patient care and can fulfil a role that involves a blend of hands-on care, physical therapy support, and administrative tasks to ensure optimal outcomes for our patients.
Part Time or Full Time fixed term position, with the opportunity to move to a permanent position in the future.
See more about the position on our website: https://www.apiam.com.au/positions/rehabilitation-assistant-victorian-veterinary-rehabilitation-centre-vvrc/
About You:
- You are a compassionate person, with a driven personality and a willingness to expand your knowledge and skillset
- You are experienced in animal handling and have confident communication skills
- You have a positive, friendly and ‘go getter’ attitude who will complement our team and lead by example
- You are comfortable with a dynamic and constantly changing environment and are confident to provide solution based feedback
- You have the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- This position would suit a veterinary nurse looking for a different role or someone with a strong interest in animal care and rehabilitation.
- You are an experienced person who has already been working in the animal rehab field or you are someone with a keen interest who wants to learn these new skills.
Duties:
- Patient Care and Consultations: Training provided to the right candidate for hydrotherapy, laser therapy, massage, and other rehabilitation techniques. This position requires manipulation and lifting of medium to large size animals in a safe way.
- Administrative duties: client communication both verbal and written, client follow up (handouts, summaries), clear and precise note taking
- Clinic Maintenance: including general day to day cleaning, larger cleaning tasks on weekly or monthly basis, larger equipment maintenance and cleaning
Why you should apply:
- Above award wage offered for the right candidate.
- Generous clinic discounts for your own fur babies.
- Discounts from various retail, travel, fitness and health providers (including Kmart and Woolworths!)
- Work life balance and mental health taken seriously, we have our own Mental Health First Aid Officer and an excellent Employee Assistance Program (free and confidential counselling sessions for you or your immediate family).
- Come learn from a great team and help make a difference to our patients!
How to Apply:
If you would like to join us at Victorian Veterinary Rehabilitation Centre, then please apply here with a cover letter outlining your experience or interest in the animal rehabilitation field and your resume.
If you have any questions, please contact Corinne at recruitment@apiam.com.au
Animal Referral Hospital Minchinbury, Mount Druitt, Western Sydney NSW (posted 17th February) Hospital Business Manager
ARH Minchinbury - Hospital Business Manager
Join a dynamic team in Western Sydney as our Hospital Business Manager. As we celebrate 25 years of serving the people and pets of Sydney, ARH has expanded its reach with the opening of our 9th site, a state-of-the-art, 1200m² purpose-built facility launched in October 2023. Ideally located near the M4 and M7 interchange, our hospital is positioned at the heart of the rapidly developing Greater Western Sydney, close to the new international airport and major infrastructure developments.
A multidisciplinary veterinary hospital offering dedicated Specialist and Emergency services with a 24/7 operation in progress. Our cutting-edge facility features a full diagnostic imaging suite (including High-field MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy, Endoscopy, and Ultrasound), a modern ICU, three operating theatres, and integrated technology platforms such as RX works and SmartFlow for seamless patient management. Additionally, we offer on-site training facilities, including a wet lab and education centre.
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As an integral member of the leadership team, you will drive business development, strategy, and operations. In collaboration with the Operations Manager, veterinarians, nurses, technical staff, and support teams, your role will be to ensure the successful and efficient running of the hospital, while maintaining a focus on delivering exceptional patient and client care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Leadership: Full P&L responsibility for the hospital, including financial reporting and budgeting
- Strategic Planning: Partner with the leadership team to develop and implement business strategies and growth initiatives
- Team Support & Development: Work closely with recruitment and front-line teams, supporting staff development and ensuring resource allocation aligns with high patient care standards
- Marketing & Partnerships: Coordinate with the National Marketing team to drive marketing efforts and build strong relationships with referring veterinary partners
- Collaboration: Liaise with other hospital managers and the broader Greencross leadership team to optimize efficiency, profitability, and business alignment
What We're Looking For: The ideal candidate is an influential and approachable leader with demonstrated success in a management role, preferably within the veterinary or healthcare industries. You should be adaptable, collaborative, and proactive in identifying and implementing improvements. Candidates with qualifications in veterinary nursing or as a veterinarian, along with post-graduate business qualifications, will be highly regarded.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary with comprehensive leave entitlements (4 weeks annual leave, personal/sick leave, carer's leave)
- Professional Development: Access to continuing education to grow your business and leadership skills
- Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave (6 weeks) and flexible return-to-work options
- Health & Wellbeing: Free annual flu vaccinations and confidential access to the Employee Assistance Program (LifeWorks 24/7)
- Perks: Discounts at Petbarn and Greencross, uniforms, and access to the Annual Greencross Ltd Symposium
This is a unique opportunity to work in a professional, collaborative, and exciting environment alongside some of the best clinicians in their fields. Click Here to Apply.
Queensland Veterinary Specialists Stafford, Northern Brisbane, QLD (posted 24th January) Surgery Coordinator
Surgery Coordinator - Stafford
About QVS:
QVS is Australia’s longest established, privately owned 24/7 specialist hospital. Based across two sites with plans to grow. We are committed to providing compassionate, progressive, evidence-based care that supports the animal-human bond. We are a diverse group of specialists, emergency vets, nurses, technicians and support professionals that are committed to working collaboratively to provide compassionate veterinary expertise 24/7. Current disciplines include internal medicine, surgery, emergency and critical care, diagnostic imaging, theriogenology, dermatology, anaesthesia and cardiology with immediate plans to expand our services.
The Position:
As the Surgery Coordinator, you’ll be the first point of contact for our surgery department at Stafford, providing exceptional customer service to clients and supporting our clinical team to ensure seamless hospital operations. You’ll play a key role in organising appointments, liaising with primary care veterinarians for referrals, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring our clients and their pets receive the best possible experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Schedule and confirm appointments and surgeries, ensuring accurate details and necessary preparations.
- Liaise with primary care vets, clients, and internal departments for referrals and transfers.
- Assist clinicians with client communication, medical records, and medication requests.
- Ensure all inpatient documentation, billing, and discharge processes are completed efficiently.
- Manage specimen samples, including lab submissions and result follow-ups.
- Maintain accurate surgery schedules and updates for 3 surgeons, 2 residents and 3 interns.
- Provide administrative support, including preparing referral letters, pathology reports, and insurance forms including GAP only.
- Uphold hospital standards, WHS compliance, and ensure confidentiality in all client interactions.
Requirements of the Role:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (highly desirable).
- At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in Veterinary Nursing or working in an administrative role in a Veterinary Hospital.
- A strong passion for delivering exceptional patient care, a team-oriented mindset, and a commitment to professional growth.
- Extensive knowledge and practical experience in veterinary surgical procedures, medical terminology and experience in understanding the patients journey.
- A friendly, adaptable nature, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Proven ability to consistently provide high-quality patient care, even in high-pressure situations.
How to Get in Touch?
If this role sounds right for you and you would like to become part of the team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume to: bridget.cassidy@qvs.com.au.
Visit out new website to learn more: qvs.com.au
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