Carnegie Veterinary Clinic, South-East Melbourne, VIC

Position Vacant – Veterinary Nurse, Full time

We are seeking a nurse to join our friendly, dedicated team. If you have an exceptional work ethic then read on.......

Position: Veterinary Nurse with strong client focus and reception skills, Full Time

Carnegie Veterinary Clinic and Carnegie Cat Cottage is a single location, full service hospital. We strive to provide excellence in service with unparalleled care. We have a small and dedicated team which are able to meet these objectives. We are an established metropolitan practice located in an inner south-eastern suburb of Melbourne. Our team includes 2 surgeons and 3 nurses. We provide a comprehensive range of medical, surgical (soft tissue & orthopaedic) and ancillary services. We utilise digital diagnostic radiography as part of our diagnostic imaging service. Carnegie Veterinary Clinic has an interest in laser surgery which adds another level to surgical patient care. The clinic also houses a state-of-the-art urban cattery (Carnegie Cat Cottage) equipped with Raintree Cat Condos. You will find the clinic spacious and well equipped. We have an extensive, up-to-date veterinary reference library (text and electronic), including audio-visual material.

We are seeking a veterinary nurse with the following commendable Set of Skills;

Set of Skills required:

To ensure that the goals, ambition and vision of Carnegie Veterinary Clinic are realised by performing said duties with passion, pride and perseverance.
Maintain regular, consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.
Show compassion, dedication, empathy and a strong work ethic as cornerstones to your integrity as a nurse.
To demonstrate organizational skills which are second-to-none, as these will be required in day to day activities of the practice including problem solving.
You will be required to produce a degree of predictability and order within the practice and consistently achieve short term goals.
You will demonstrate exceptional reception skills and be able to handle clients standing in front of you and clients on the phone at the same time.
Perform said reception duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner.
Perform all nursing duties (medical, surgical and reception) at a high standard. Experience in this regard is mandatory. You must be consistent and dependable.
Be detail oriented and be able to multi-task.
Ensure a high standard of care is provided to all patients in the hospital.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and clientele.
You will cover for your colleagues during holiday periods as they will do the same for you
Respond to and follow up client enquiries using appropriate methods.
Most importantly hard work aside, you will be easy going with a good sense of humour to make every day a pleasant and enjoyable one.

Your salary will be commensurate with experience. Your salary package which is commensurate with experience includes base wage, 4 weeks annual leave, 17.5% annual leave loading and superannuation.

Shifts run on a generous roster, with plenty of time for activities outside of work. Mentoring and guidance will also be provided by our team. Living locally will be an advantage.

The position is for an immediate start but will remain open until we find the right person.

P.S. Even if you don't have a piece of paper but have had some experience, don't hesitate to apply

Take the time to read the above. It will aid in success and reduce disappointment.

If you would like to join our passionate and dedicated team please forward your application with a covering letter to;

The Greatest Team on Earth
C/- Carnegie Veterinary Clinic & Carnegie Cat Cottage
66 Rosstown Road,
Carnegie, Victoria 3163

P: 03 9563 5422
E: jivan001@tpg.com.au
W: www.carnegievets.com.au & www.carnegiecatcottage.com.au
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