Specialist & Emergency Veterinary Nurse - Opportunities Australia Wide
Full-time
Greencross Vet is one of the largest veterinary groups in Australia. We pride ourselves on our veterinary jobs with employee-led development and support programs that include a commitment to a better career/life balance, an industry-leading education program, plus a wide range of career opportunities throughout the 170+ vet-related businesses.
We are looking to recruit several veterinary nurses for our Greencross AREN Specialist and Emergency hospitals across Australia.
Responsibilities
- Holding animals to allow examination and treatment by Veterinarians.
- Cleaning and sterilising examination tables and equipment.
- Preparing instruments and handing them to the Veterinarian.
- Assisting Veterinarians in administering anaesthetics and oxygen during operations.
- Placing animals in cages for recovery from operations and monitoring their condition.
- Giving medications to animals.
- Maintaining stock control and records.
- Providing animal care advice and preparing, delivering, and reviewing animal care education programs.
- May perform diagnostic laboratory tests.
- May act as a receptionist, accept payments and undertake clerical work.
What We Offer You
Greencross Vets is an active community of pet-obsessed people just like you! We believe in reward and recognition at every step. When you join our family, you’ll enjoy:
- Our generous salary packages are variable and reflective of the skills and experience you bring to the role.
- Experienced veterinary nurses can expect to earn a salary between $73,150.
- International veterinary nurses with a minimum of 2 years full-time post-qualification experience may be eligible for sponsorship through Greencross Vets.
- Minimum four weeks of annual leave and paid maternity leave.
- Continuing education programs.
- Mental health first aid officers at each clinic.
- Free and confidential counselling is available 24/7 through our EAP Telus Health.
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