Figtree Veterinary Clinic seeks a full-time Veterinary Nurse to join our small team of diverse, passionate & supportive people. Located in Lane Cove on the Lower North Shore, we maintain a loyal and returning client base, many of which are insured, enabling us to offer and provide gold-standard care and refer cases to our surrounding specialist hospitals with whom we have close relationships. We are proud to provide a friendly and supportive work environment and encourage our nurses to strive towards and realise their full potential, using the technical skills and knowledge that they have trained hard for and deserve to put into practice.

Nursing duties include but are not limited to:

  • Personable and professional customer service.

  • Surgical patient prepping, monitoring, and recovery

  • General anaesthesia (in-depth training will be provided).

  • Assistance with internal ultrasonography and external ultrasound specialist service.

  • Performing triage service, standard nurse consultations, and animal restraint.

  • Intravenous catheter placement and blood sample collection.

  • Radiography, Dental radiography and advanced dental nursing (training provided and radiography license for Cert IV nurses paid for if required)

  • Inpatient care of hospital day patients

  • In-house pathology- use of Sedivue machine, multiple Idexx laboratory machines, etc

  • Veterinary consultation assistance i.e., restraining for ultrasound, ear cleaning, pathology sampling, venipuncture etc.

  • Limited reception duties as required.

  • Stock control

Our ideal candidate:

  • Holds a Veterinary Nurse Cert IV qualification – however, experienced uncertified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered.

  • Has a minimum of 2 years of veterinary nursing experience.

  • Supports our clinic values – empathy, compassion, integrity, and excellence.

  • Organised, efficient and able to multi-task within a veterinary environment.

  • Has the ability to work within the team and independently where required.

  • Enjoys a challenge and a varied caseload.

  • Takes pride in upholding the highest standard of patient care

  • Computer literate (Rx works experience is advantageous).

  • Does not require sponsorship.

What’s in it for You?

  • Working alongside a team that will support you, encourage you and have some fun at work along the way!

  • We can provide a great work-life balance with a flexible roster between the opening hours of 8am-6pm over either 4-day or 5-day working week (all hospital patients are transferred to local emergency hospitals for overnight care).

  • Our clinic has no OOH, we are closed for weekends and public holidays.

  • Training will be provided where required depending upon your experience and skill set

  • Enhance your skills and gain your CPD points with complimentary access to online training and workshops at our fabulous Veterinary Training Centre located at North Shore Vet Hospital: https://www.veterinarytrainingcentre.com.au

  • The pay rate is above award and reflective of your skills and experience.

  • Employee Assistance Program (Assure)

  • Super Nurse program for selected candidates across a large network of clinics & hospitals.

  • Employee discount benefits and Family discount policy.

  • Supporting parents with Paid Parental Leave

  • Working alongside a talented and fun team of professionals who embrace our diversity and dynamic clinic.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore and are keen to advance your career by joining our amazing team, please email carly.scanlon-atkins@vetpartners.net.au or apply online.

Ref: RR-7385