Veterinary Nurse
We're looking for a warm, capable veterinary nurse to join our brand new Ararat clinic, with real variety across companion and large animal work.
Role Description
About the Role:
Our family-friendly practice is rapidly expanding with a huge and interesting case load and we are looking to to take a new team member under our wing.
Day to day work would depend on your skill set but may include:
- Delivering dedicated client care to all patients and owners
- Animal handling and maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, peri-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Assisting vets with clinical exams
- Performing select procedures under veterinary supervision
- Reception duties including handling client enquiries in person and over the phone, computer skills for scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting and discharging patients
- Administration tasks as required
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and expertise:
- A strong work ethic with the ability to show initiative
- Adaptability
- Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
- Possess initiative and a positive mindset
- An interest in professional growth
- Willingness to undertake tasks involved with maintaining the hygiene of the practice
- Previous experience working with animals in a professional setting is preferred but not essential
- Comfortable handling animals of various sizes and temperaments
- Basic knowledge of animal behaviour and welfare
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under the guidance of veterinary staff
- Ability to maintain a positive demeanour even under stress
- Must have a valid driver’s licence
Roster details:
- Working week = 4 days a week (working across both Ararat and Beaufort Clinics) – 8:30am – 6pm or 9am – 5:30pm
- Approximately 1 Saturday mornings in 4 (9am – 12pm)
- Availability for after hours veterinary support
Remuneration is based on experience.
If the position interests you, please submit the online form or send your cover letter and CV to clinic@westernvictoriavets.com.au
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