AddressAre you a dedicated and passionate Veterinary Nurse seeking a full time role? South Eastern Animal Hospital is on the lookout for a new Head Veterinary Nurse to join our dynamic team.
About Us:
South Eastern Animal Hospital provides caring, quality veterinary advice, medicine and surgery for companion animals. Our hospital facilities include pathology facilities, a fully equipped Idexx In-house laboratory, an x ray suite, dental radiography, anaesthetic monitoring and patient warming device in our surgical suite and automatic intravenous fluid pumps for hospitalised animals. We have visiting professional interest practitioners, allowing ultrasounds and endoscopy services to be performed in house and providing advice on more complex cases.
The Head Veterinary Nurse will be responsible for:
- Leading, supervising and supporting the nursing staff
- Induction, training and continual development of nursing staff
- Developing and improving veterinary nursing processes and procedures
- Work closely with the Head Veterinarian to coordinate the consult and surgery schedules
- Perform high level nursing tasks without supervision
- Assisting with general and surgical nursing duties
- Assisting in the development and running of veterinary related programs including student, volunteer and community programs
- Approaching patient treatment and care with compassion and the use of fear-free nursing techniques to support the animals welfare
- Collaborate with other staff in an efficient and respectful manner to achieve the best possible outcome for all the animals in care
What We Offer:
- Career Growth Opportunities: On-going training workshops - ranging from mental health awareness and mindset and product lunch and learning sessions. As well as our vets running nurse workshops on slower days.
- Mentorship: Support and mentorship from Lead Vet and Practice Manager
- Practical Training Workshops: practical training workshops at the Veterinary Training Centre in areas such as behaviour, anaesthetic monitoring and dentistry.
- Convenient Location: Onsite Parking and close proximity to public transport
- Staff Benefits: Enjoy excellent staff benefits to care for your own pets and access to the Fitness Passport for gym memberships.
What We Are Looking For:
- Willingness to learn, grow, and collaborate within a team-oriented environment.
- The ability to work efficiently, both independently and as an integral part of our team.
- Available to work a rotating Saturday roster
- Ambition and initiative to grow our practice.
- Exceptional customer service, time management and organization skills
- A hard working and a hands-on approach to your work
- Certificate 4 or equivalent with at least 3 years of experience
Apply online today to join this amazing team!
If you are ready to take on a role with us, we want to hear from you!
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 send your resume and cover letter to kalina.duffell@vetpartners.com.au
