Animal Referral Hospital - Essendon Fields, North West Melbourne, VIC
Part-time Small Animal Internal Medicine Nurse
- Minimum Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing
- Part Time, minimum 20 hours a week (days/hours negotiable)
- No weekends!
About Us
The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Essendon Fields is a 24 hour-a-day/7 days-a-week hospital with a dedicated team working across ECC, Internal Medicine and Surgery. We aim to provide a responsive and comprehensive specialist and emergency service to veterinarians, their clients and their pets.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our Internal Medicine team, working alongside three Internal Medicine Specialists and four Specialist Nurses. This role offers a dynamic and supportive environment with ongoing training, a comprehensive orientation and opportunities for professional growth.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- 3 - 4 years of experience, ideally within a specialist/referral practice
- A strong interest in Small Animal Internal Medicine
- Foundational knowledge of medical conditions and diseases
- Proficiency in anaesthetic monitoring
- Willingness to assist with chemotherapy administration, CT scans, and MRI procedures (training provided)
- Excellent animal handling and restraint skills
- Confidence in client communication, including discussing patient conditions, discussing costs/estimates, and anaesthetic risks
- Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
- Familiarity with RxWorks and Smart Flow (highly regarded, but not essential)
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled nurse to further develop their expertise in a collaborative and stimulating environment. You will be exposed to a diverse and challenging caseload, with an emphasis on utilising your full nursing capabilities as part of a team-based care approach.
Our Internal Medicine team is supportive, approachable, and committed to fostering ongoing learning and development. Our state-of-the -art technologies include MRI, CT, digital radiography, ultrasound, a dedicated chemotherapy suite, and fluoroscopy, to name a few.
Additional Opportunities - Traineeship or internship opportunities may be considered for the right candidate that demonstrates strong potential and enthusiasm for the role.
Remuneration & Benefits - Salary is commensurate with experience. Ongoing professional development and training are actively encouraged and supported.