Are you an experienced vet nurse with the following qualities?
– Advanced clinical nursing skills
– Ability to teach junior nurses
– Great personality
– Available and reliable
A privately owned practice in Sydney’s northern suburbs has a position available for a Senior Vet Nurse.
This is a permanent full-time role with a Monday to Friday roster. Only the occasional weekend shift will be required and there are no after-hours.
This role would see you helping with procedures and driving the day, directing traffic, organising the schedule and getting things moving smoothly.
Sponsorship (work permit) is considered for suitably qualified overseas veterinary nurses.
This practice has won multiple awards for customer service and strives to achieve the highest standard of care for the patients and their owners.
You will be working with an advanced nursing team who are trained in blood collection, IV catheter placement, dental scale/polish procedures and cytology sample preparation.
There is a dedicated customer care team, allowing nurses to carry out nursing duties and support vets rather than getting tied up on the phone, making for great practice efficiency. There is very little reception work required.
The practice employs over 30 staff, including 7 vets, 10 vet nurses and three hospital attendants.
Several of the vet team have further qualifications, including memberships in internal medicine, feline medicine and surgery, as well as a certificate in small animal surgery. The team also work closely with a dedicated pet behaviour consultant, who provides training and recommendations for behaviour challenges. There are regular visiting specialists in imaging, internal medicine and surgery.
The management team have undergone leadership training with the Lincoln Institute and has achieved an Employer of Choice Accreditation.
The practice sees a dedicated clientele, the majority of whom are willing to pursue a proper diagnostic investigation.
The successful candidate will work out of a modern, purpose-built clinic. It is well-equipped, including digital x-ray, ultrasound, IM3 dental equipment, in-house Idexx blood machines, two sterile theatres, and is an ASAV Accredited Hospital of Excellence!
The practice is located on Sydney’s upper North Shore, around 40 minutes from the city or the beautiful Northern Beaches. One of Sydney’s best bakeries is located a few doors up, serving great coffee and pastries!
To apply for this position, you must meet the following criteria:
– Eligible to work in Australia without restrictions
– Qualified Veterinary Nurse Cert IV or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (or equivalent overseas qualification)
– Proficiency in IV catheter placement and jugular vein blood sampling
– Knowledge in intravenous fluid therapy and CRI setup
– Experience in anaesthetic monitoring, including more complex or critical cases
– CPR knowledge and experience
– Experience in preparation of patients for surgery
– Reliable and committed work ethic
– Dedicated, enthusiastic, highly motivated and self-directed initiative to ensure productivity while on shift
– Team player and willingness to offer support to the clinical team
– Empathetic and resilient
– Ability to prioritise tasks accordingly and respond quickly to direction when required
– Willingness to adhere to the practice policies and protocols
– Exceptional communication skills
– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining a positive demeanour
– Determination to learn the Open VPMS Veterinary scheduling system – we will teach you!
– Dedicated to maintaining a high standard within general practice to ensure patient well-being
Desirables:
– Additional prior experience in a veterinary specialist facility and/or emergency and critical care, with a desire to work in general practice for the foreseeable future
– Experience in Doppler blood pressure monitoring, Anitek multi-monitors, capnography is an advantage, but specific equipment training will be provided if required
– Knowledge about management of tick toxicity, but specific training on our treatment protocol will be provided
– Experience in the use of Smart Flow (patient workflow system) or similar
– Interest in filling the Training and Development and/or Nurse Manager role within the Nursing Team to further develop the skillset within our team and a plan for developing competency lists, supervising trainee nurses and veterinary students (note that these roles would require a minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience and preferably prior leadership experience in the field)
