AddressAre you a qualified Veterinary Nurse with a minimum 2 years experience with plenty of initiative wanting to take your career to the next level?
We are seeking a full time Veterinary Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of full-time experience to work at our well-equipped veterinary hospital in Weston Creek (Canberra). We work closely with our clients to optimise every animal’s health outcomes & take pride in offering first-class veterinary services.
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About us
Weston Creek Veterinary Hospital is a large, purpose built veterinary hospital with ASAV Accreditation, with a large friendly and professional team of veterinarians, vet nurses and dedicated receptionists, and we have all the usual toys, digital xray (Dental included), In house lab services, ultrasound etc.
“For a start, I have been going to them for at least 20 years ever since I moved to Canberra. Right from the beginning and throughout, the staff have always been highly professional, from the nursing staff, through to the vets, through to the reception staff. They are all extremely helpful, friendly, very committed to what they do, and very compassionate as well. “
The Role
The days are varied and interesting covering a range of small animal veterinary nursing
• collecting blood, operating idexx in house lab tests and maintaining the equipment,
• preparing patients for surgery and managing surgical equipment,
• assisting with induction and monitoring of anaesthesia,
• iv catheter placement.
• Nurse consultations for admissions and discharges as well as triage consultations.
• assisting veterinarians with xrays,
• doing dental treatments.
• Caring for hospital in-patients
There are no afterhours or on call shifts, we work on a rotating roster Monday to Friday plus 1 in 4 Saturdays.
About you
Necessary qualities the successful Veterinary Nurse will need to possess:
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Certificate IV or higher Veterinary Nursing qualification.
• Excellent communication skills and presentation
• Warm and Friendly personality with a professional and positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Organised, motivated and efficient with an attention to detail
• The ability to work well and contribute within a team
• Caring & compassionate
Our location
We are located in Weston Creek an easy half hour drive from anywhere in Canberra, with free parking onsite. There’s local shops and cafes in walking distance of the hospital and a neighbourhood oval right next door.
The Perks
We offer above award wages, dependent on experience.
- Induction program to ensure you are set for Success
- Ongoing training and CPD Support
- A management team that is approachable and welcomes ideas
- Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Employee Discounts
- Staff appreciation events throughout the year
- Birthday cake
- A coffee machine (necessary!)
- Saturday shifts paid at penalty rates
It's time to apply
