Port Melbourne Veterinary Clinic, Inner City Melbourne, VIC
Join Our Team at Port Melbourne Vet!
Are you a passionate, skilled Vet Nurse who loves what you do? We’re looking for a Part-time Vet Nurse to join our talented and dynamic team at Port Melbourne Vet!
Port Melbourne Vet Clinic is a small but busy, well-established clinic located on Bay St – we have been serving the local community for 25 years!
We pride ourselves on our high level of patient care – cats, dogs and lots of wildlife (possums, lorikeets and all types of water birds from the beach).
Our team comprises of three amazing vets, and an excellent team of nurses and support staff.
As an added bonus, we are also a stone's throw away from the beach, cafes and lots of lovely restaurants!
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.
- Minimum 1-2 years Vet Nurse experience
- Previous experience in surgical nursing and anaesthesia desired but not essential
- 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.
About The Role
- 1-2 shifts per week, including one in four Saturdays – opportunity for more hours also available
- No on-call, after-hours and we are closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
- Rotating roster on reception, surgery and nurse consultations
- 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
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 Port Melbourne Vet.
Send your resume and cover letter to steph.dealmeida@vet.partners for a confidential discussion.
We can’t wait to meet you!