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Experienced Vet Nurse
Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, fun and motivated full time Veterinary Nurse to join our wonderful team!
We are a highly regarded, busy, small animal veterinary practice in East Melbourne. We have 4 experienced Vets, 8 Veterinary Nurses, a Practice Manager and a Groomer that make up our team.
Our clinic is well equipped with the equipment needed to work up cases to high clinical standards, including digital x-ray, dental x-ray dedicated surgical suite, IM3 dental base, capnography/Bionet monitoring machine, ultrasound and endoscopy.
We use Rx Works as our PMS.
Our culture is one of personal & professional development, with our cohesive and collaborative team sharing skills across different specialities including surgery – soft tissue and orthopaedic, oncology and reproduction.
Your responsibilities:
- Reception duties including handling client queries, scheduling appointments, managing client accounts and providing an overall exceptional customer experience to our loyal and long-standing clientele.
- Animal handling and general nursing duties for the hospitalised patient
- Maintaining excellent hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Undertaking general nursing tasks such as anaesthetic monitoring, patient admission and discharge, IV catheter placement and blood collection
- Assisting our veterinarians with a range of different surgeries and procedures
- Sharing a range of different shifts including 1 in 4 weekends
Essential criteria include:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, with over 2 years experience
- Someone who is passionate about patient and customer care
- Excellent animal handling skills
- A love of frenchies, we do all the BOAS work for French Bulldog Rescue
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Exceptional organisation, communication and customer service skills
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Knowledge of Rx Works ideal but not essential
What we can offer you
- An interesting and varied case load
- A varied work environment
- A commitment to your career development and continuing education
- A fun and supportive team of nurses and vets
- Access to free counselling
Give us a call to discuss the position or better sill come and have a cuppa and a look around.
Please apply online with your CV and cover letter or call David Margary at the clinic on 03 9873 1544.