Veterinary Nurse/Trainee Nurse Position

About the Role:

Experience is preferred (Certificate IV) but not essential - we would love to take the right candidate under our wing.

Our family friendly practice is rapidly expanding with a huge and interesting case load - 70% small animals and 60% large animals (beef cattle, sheep, equine, alpacas).

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 where 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 send your cover letter and CV to clinic@araratvets.com.au

 
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