Experienced Vet Nurse

Experienced Vet Nurse

Are you an experienced veterinary nurse wanting the opportunity to broaden your career horizons? And does the thrill of never knowing what kind of patient will walk through the door each night excite you?

The candidate will be working alongside our team of emergency staff with the view of progressing (with training) into sole-charge emergency nursing shifts.

This position is targeted at nurses with previous experience in an ECC role and is ideal for experienced GP nurses looking to develop their skills in the emergency sector.

Casual and Perm roles available

About you:

• A minimum of three years of nursing experience in a busy GP practice is essential (not including work experience or placement). 
• Certificate IV or equivalent in veterinary nursing (essential)
• Experience in working both sole charge and in a team.
• Confident in your nursing ability.
• A positive outlook and a willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to perform a variety of public holiday, weekend and overnight shifts
• Ability to stay calm, prioritise and multi-task in a busy environment
• Eagerness to embrace change and a challenge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Show initiative and are a team player
• Participated in emergency surgeries such as GDV and ex-lap (desirable)
• Having had experience with snakebite and tick patients (desirable)

What is involved:

• Veterinary Nursing
• Intravenous catheter placement, intravenous blood samples, assisting with radiographs, bandaging and monitoring anaesthetics
• Ensure appropriate diagnostics are performed and results recorded and communicated
• Advanced nursing techniques such as ventilator care
• Communicate patient progress to staff, clients and referral hospitals
• Assisting other nurses and doctors, working in conjunction with our CSR team
• Reception duties
• Handle patients in line with our “low-stress handling” techniques

AREC can offer:

• On-the-job training
• Continuing Education Allowance and study leave for permanent staff
• Above award remuneration – our overnight penalty rates are especially attractive!
• In-house pathology and advanced imaging
• A modern workplace with an ethical framework
• Dedicated break nurses to ensure our staff are getting their breaks
• We’re a team; we all pitch in to get the job done and have fun while we’re doing it

PLEASE SUBMIT A CV AS WELL AS A COVER LETTER.

Have any further questions? Please reach out to us at hr@arecvet.com.au

** Please note, casual position requirements are a minimum of 2 shifts per month and include overnight shifts.

Casual and Perm roles available

Apply now!