Veterinary Nurse

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, fun and motivated Veterinary Nurse to join our wonderful team!

We are looking for a nurse to cover part time hours (typically 36 hours a week), with the possibility of full-time hours!

We are a highly regarded, busy, small animal veterinary practice in East Melbourne. We have 4 Vets and 8 Veterinary Nurses, a Practice manager & a groomer that make up our team.

Our clinic is well equipped with all the toys 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 & 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 1-2 years vet nursing experience
• Someone whom is passionate about patient & customer care.
• Excellent animal handling skills
• 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 through access EAP

Give us a call to discuss the position or better still come and have cuppa and a look around.

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter or call: David Margary or Emily Hegedis at the Clinic on 9873 1544