Burpengary Veterinary Hospital, Moreton Bay Region, QLD
Head Veterinary Nurse - FT or PT
Join Our Team at Burpengary Vet Hospital!
Are you a passionate, skilled Vet Nurse who loves what you do? We’re looking for a Full-time or Part-time Head Vet Nurse to join our talented and dynamic team at Burpengary Vet Hospital!
We pride ourselves on the high level of customer service and veterinary care. We are a practice of 11 Vets, 13 Nurses and 2 Full Time receptionist. Our opening hours are Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm and Saturdays 8am-1pm.
Benefits of Joining Us:
- Competitive hourly rate and benefits package.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Access to training centres, online courses and dedicated nurse 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
What We’re Looking For:
- Holds certificate IV in Vet Nursing or equivalent qualification.
- 2+ years Vet Nurse experience or experience within a Head Vet Nurse role.
- Strong experience in nursing and handling a variety of cases.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay calm under pressure.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- A positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
- A genuine passion for animal care and a commitment to providing the best service to our clients and their pets.
- Available to work on a rotating Saturday roster.
About The Role
- Assisting our veterinarians with routine exams and procedures
- Providing surgical and hospital nursing care, including anaesthetic monitoring
- Delivering pre- and post-operative patient care, as well as offering grief support to clients
- Administering medications and preparing treatments as required
- Managing the admission and discharge process for surgical and hospital patients
- Communicating treatment plans and updates to clients
- Performing blood collection, testing, and IV catheter placement
- Assisting with diagnostic imaging (x-rays and ultrasounds)
- Supporting dental care, including scale and polish and performing dental x-rays
- Contributing to day-to-day nursing tasks to support our vets and team in providing the highest standard of patient care
- Mentoring and training of Vet Nurses within the team
Apply Now!
If you’re looking to make a real impact in a vibrant, rewarding clinic, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of our amazing team at Burpengary Vet Hospital.
Send your resume and cover letter to: steph.dealmeida@vet.partners for a confidential discussion.
We can’t wait to meet you!