Casual Veterinary Nurses

Strawberry Seed Consulting; Geelong; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is seeking casual Veterinary Nurses to join our veterinary team, delivering quality care to dogs and cats across clinic and shelter. If you enjoy variety, take initiative and care about animal welfare, we’d love to hear from you.

Standard shifts are generally 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, with opportunities for one to two shifts per week. Previous shelter experience is welcome but not essential; new graduates with strong initiative are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Veterinary nursing experience, ideally with at least one year.
• Compassionate approach and commitment to animal welfare.
• Initiative and ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
• Ability to ask for guidance when needed.
• Clear communication and teamwork.
• Friendly and professional manner with clients.
• Shelter experience welcome but not essential; newly qualified nurses with initiative are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with surgery and providing nursing care.
• Supporting veterinary consultations.
• Providing care and treatment to shelter animals.
• Assisting with reception and client enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate animal records and clean work areas.
• Working closely with veterinarians and the animal care team.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Compassionate approach

Initiative

Communication skills

Teamwork

Client service

Job description

Geelong Animal Welfare Society | Moolap, Geelong

Looking to pick up extra nursing shifts while making a difference to animal welfare?

Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is looking for casual Veterinary Nurses to join our veterinary team. If you enjoy variety, take initiative and care about providing quality care to dogs and cats, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

GAWS is a not-for-profit organisation providing pound, shelter and veterinary services to the Geelong region. Our veterinary team supports the health and wellbeing of animals in our care, alongside providing veterinary services to the community.

About the role

Working across our veterinary clinic and shelter, you’ll have the opportunity to support different areas of the team, depending on your skills, experience and training.

Your work may include:

• Assisting with surgery and providing nursing care.
• Supporting veterinary consultations.
• Providing care and treatment to shelter animals.
• Assisting with reception and client enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate animal records and clean, hygienic work areas.
• Working closely with our vets, nurses and animal care team.

These casual positions provide cover for leave and other staffing needs. They may suit nurses looking for additional work alongside another role.

We anticipate opportunities for one to two shifts per week, however ongoing shifts will vary depending on operational needs and your availability.

Standard operating hours are generally 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.

About you

You’ll bring:

• Veterinary nursing experience, ideally with at least one year in the industry.
• A compassionate approach and commitment to animal welfare.
• Initiative and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
• An understanding of your capabilities and confidence to ask for guidance when needed.
• Clear communication skills and a practical, cooperative approach to teamwork.
• A friendly and professional manner with clients.
• Previous shelter experience is welcome but isn’t essential. We’re also open to applications from newly qualified nurses who demonstrate strong initiative and readiness to work in a busy clinical environment.