AddressWe have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, fun and motivated Veterinary Nurse to join our wonderful team on a fixed-term contract. We are currently looking for someone to start in the team from March, extending to the first week of April working 4-5 days a week, with the possibility of weekend work.
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
Essential criteria include:
- Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing.
- 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
- Fixed-term contract: March - April 2024
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
