Veterinary Nurse
Job No:
HCVC7
Location:
Lenah Valley
Join us and make a difference!
At Hobart Community Veterinary Hospital, we focus on reducing euthanasia rates and helping less fortunate animals receive the veterinary attention they deserve.
Experienced Veterinary Nurses Needed
Are you looking for a rewarding career? We are currently looking for a casual Veterinary Nurse to join our fast paced Hobart Community Vet Hospital.
You’ll be working within a team of highly skilled and passionate veterinary professionals. This casual position requires weekday availability. If you are passionate about making a direct impact in animal welfare, we’d love to talk to you.
Key Responsibilities
- Consult Support: Support veterinarians with routine examinations and consultations
- Organisation Pro: Prepare and implement surgery schedules
- Client Support: Provide veterinary nursing care and grief support to clients
- Nursing Support: Assist in radiography, surgical procedures, monitor patient anesthesia and post-operative procedures. Inhouse and external pathology procedures. Prepare medications as required.
- Inpatient Care: Nurse hospitalised animals, monitor clinical signs and communicate with owners
- Community Advocate: Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and empathy for community animal health and welfare issues.
What are the minimum requirements for this position?
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent
- Minimum of 2+ years' vet nursing experience
- Excellent animal handling skills
- Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment
- Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Previous experience in a shelter/rescue environment will be highly regarded
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Ability to manage your own time effectively and be respectful of the time of others
- Strong attention to detail within deadlines
- Versatility, flexibility and positivity
Who are we?
Our hospital has state of the art equipment such as digital X-ray, ultrasound, dental rads and much more.
We are situated in the quiet, affluent suburb of Lenah Valley, just 10 minutes’ drive from the city centre surrounded by tree-covered hills with views of Mt Wellington. We are open Tuesday to Friday and refer all after-hours work to a nearby emergency clinic which affords us an excellent work-life balance.
Why should you join us?
At Hobart Community Veterinary Hospital we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, vet discounts. Most importantly, every day you’ll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.
Our mission is to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they have passion. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts.
Equity
Diversity and inclusion are the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders and build a culture of belonging where differences are valued.
Hobart Community Veterinary Hospital would like to thank all applicants for applying.