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Form of workShelter Veterinary Nurse – South Strathfield
A unique opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home vet team in a full-time basis.
- Join a friendly, supportive and dynamic team dedicated to staff well-being and improving animal welfare
- Work in a modern fully-equipped Veterinary Hospital
- No weekend, after hours or public holiday work
- Above award wage offered
About the role
A varied and interesting role involving a unique combination of routine clinical and shelter nursing duties. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be involved in the growth of this already highly regarded animal welfare organisation. Sydney Dogs and Cats Home veterinary team are committed to providing a supportive work-life balance whilst also providing the opportunity for career progression.
This role will involve:
- Performing general nursing duties including assisting veterinarians with foster care consultations, shelter animal health checks, providing treatment to hospitalised patients, and managing daily procedures
- Performing surgical nursing duties including monitoring patients under general anaesthesia
- Approaching patient treatment and care with compassion and the use of fear-free nursing techniques to support the animals’ welfare
- Run laboratory tests using our fully equipped in-house laboratory
- Assisting the Head Nurse with administrative tasks including inventory management and equipment maintenance
- Assist with training and support of junior staff, non-veterinary staff, students and volunteers
- Participation in community education programs, animal welfare events and fundraising campaigns
Desired skills and experience
- A Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent veterinary nursing qualification
- At least 2 years nursing experience
- Strong nursing skills covering all aspects of medical and surgical veterinary care
- A commitment to or willingness to integrate fear-free handling
- A passion for companion animal welfare and an understanding of the human-animal bond
- A desire to continually promote companion animal welfare through education and support of the community
- A positive outlook and willingness to be involved in all aspects of the organisation
- The ability to work closely with a team as well as autonomously
- Experience working in the animal welfare field will be highly regarded
How to contact us
For more information about the role, or to apply, please send your resume, along with a cover letter to Head Nurse Jen Harker - ***@sydneydogsandcatshome.org; we look forward to hearing from you!
