Description

Casual Veterinary Nurse

Our north of the river hospitals are looking for experienced motivated individuals to provide support to our nursing team so they can have some well-deserved time off. Our hospitals have a large surgical and medical caseload so the successful applicant would be one who thrives working in a fast-paced environment.

Our Vet Nurses cover all aspects of veterinary nursing, from assisting with a wide surgical case load, blood sampling and in-house pathology, cannula placement, to animal handling. There is also a component of reception duties including answering client enquiries over the phone, updating patient records, making appointments and discharge of patients.

About us

Vetwest Animal Hospitals are a leading and highly regarded multi-vet company. Across our 16 locations, Vetwest Animal Hospitals are committed to providing excellence in veterinary care. Our aim is to provide a healthier and happy life for pets with an emphasis on high standards of care and continuing education.

Our hospitals provide a great working environment which is busy, stimulating and well managed.  They offer:

• Several consulting rooms, dog and cat wards, an isolation ward and surgical theatres.

• Digital Radiology, Ultrasonography, IDEXX in house Pathology and Blood Gas, IM3 Dental machine, Dental X-ray.

• BM5 or Surgivet patient monitoring machines.

• Our veterinarian team offers a strong surgical and medical case load.

• Great teams of vets and nurses.

About you

Essential:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or the equivalent.

• Registered with the VSBWA.

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a veterinary nursing role.

The successful applicant will possess the ability to:

• Work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.

• Remain calm and react quickly in stressful and emergency situations.

• Display a high degree of empathy and understanding towards the needs of the patients, the clients and the veterinary health care team.

The Benefits

• Salary is above award and will be dependent on the experience you bring to the role.

• Continued training and education to assist you in the role.

• Generous staff discount policy.

VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please submit your resume to [email protected] or contact 1800 VET JOB.

Reference: CS RR-6328