Morpeth Veterinary Hospital, Lower Hunter NSW 
FULL TIME/ PART TIME VETERINARY NURSE
Morpeth Veterinary Hospital is a busy mixed animal practice in the historic town of Morpeth in the Hunter Valley of NSW. We are a dynamic, passionate team who thrive on the excitement of our diverse schedule. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our quirky, snack loving team on a permanent full time/part time basis. The advertised role is suited to an experienced nurse with a minimum of 2 years on the job experience but recently graduated nurses are also encouraged to apply.
THE CANDIDATE:
- A minimum Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing with 2 years on the job experience.
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
- A positive and upbeat demeanour, with a great sense of humour - your most attractive quality would be your accountability!
- A desire to provide the highest level of patient care, whilst respectfully supporting owners within their means.
- Strong knowledge of anaesthesia and medications
- Ability to work within a team and follow directions in a busy environment.
- The ability to be proactive and work at a fast pace, under pressure.
- Effective time management and exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities.
- Ability to maintain a calm disposition while working in a busy and dynamic environment.
- Adaptable, flexible and a “can do attitude.”
- Commitment to continued education and a natural curiosity for self growth.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Super human amazeballs nurse with the ability to love our patients and clients unconditionally (even the ones who don’t always love us back!)
THE ROLE:
- General husbandry and nursing duties, including pathology, dentistry and assisting with radiology.
- General anaesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance
- Conducting IV catheter placement and blood draw
- Medication preparation and consultation assistance
- Restraint of animals and direct vet assistance
- Emergency and critical care
- Intense hospital case load of medical and surgical patients that require focused attention
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- This role will cover a variety of general shifts on a monthly basis, including some Saturdays and on call work.
THE PERKS:
- We can guarantee an exciting environment where no two days are ever the same.
- Opportunities for continued education & growth
- Excellent local lunch options within walking distance with GREAT coffee.
- Situated in a beautiful and historic town with many local, regular clients.
- Continued role variety. Exposure to all aspects of nursing across a large range of animals
- Job satisfaction, our nurses do it all!
- An approachable and open minded management team who are inclusive and collaborative.
- A fantastic group of people who enjoy a laugh and eat WAY too much cake.
If this sounds like the role for you, please send through your application including cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability for the role to office.morpethvet@gmail.com