Canine Welfare & Veterinary Care Coordinator

Guide Dogs WA; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

3 extra leave days over festive season

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

EverAbility Group is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to support dog welfare for staff, clients and volunteers in the program across WA and Tasmania. You will manage canine health, vaccinations, desexing, parasite prevention and maintain records in line with industry standards.

The role requires strong teamwork, independence, and excellent communication, with opportunities for development and a focus on welfare of program dogs and collaboration with veterinary practices.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse with registration.
• Experience working with dogs in training environments.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dog welfare support to staff, clients and volunteers in the program.
• Oversee canine health management, vaccination and desexing schedules, and coordinate parasite prevention medication.
• Perform routine husbandry, health assessments and weighing of dogs in training.
• Monitor stock levels of veterinary medications, consumables and laboratory supplies.
• Coordinate veterinary visits and welfare considerations for program dogs.
• Maintain veterinary records and ensure reports are recorded in organisation databases.
• Coordinate onsite and external veterinary visits and arrange referrals as needed.
• Assist with treatment plans and manage data for reporting and expenditure tracking.

Skills

Dog welfare

Team collaboration

Communication

Instruction listening

Planning & organising

Microsoft Office

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Dog training

Volunteer coordination

Disability awareness

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EverAbility Group is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to support dog welfare for staff, clients and volunteers in the program across WA and Tasmania. You will manage canine health, vaccinations, desexing, parasite prevention and maintain records in line with industry standards.

The role requires strong teamwork, independence, and excellent communication, with opportunities for development and a focus on welfare of program dogs and collaboration with veterinary practices.