Daytime Emergency Vet Nurse – Four on, Three off

Geelong Group; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets of Geelong in Geelong, Victoria, seeks an enthusiastic Veterinary Nurse for daytime urgent and emergency care at our Highton hospital. You’ll provide urgent/emergency services alongside general practice care, with a four-day on, three consecutive days off schedule and no overnight shifts.

We welcome nurses with solid general practice skills who are eager to develop in emergency and critical care. A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and good clinical judgement are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, or recognised equivalent qualification.
• Experience in general practice veterinary nursing is desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a calm, professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Triage and initial assessment of urgent and emergency presentations within your scope of practice.
• Assist veterinarians with stabilisation and treatment of critically unwell patients.
• Hospital nursing and monitoring of medical and surgical patients.
• Anaesthetic monitoring, surgical preparation and patient recovery.
• Intravenous catheter placement, blood collection and laboratory investigations.
• Assisting with diagnostic imaging and emergency procedures.
• Preparing and maintaining emergency equipment and treatment areas.
• Monitoring patient progress and recognising changes requiring veterinary attention.
• Communicating with clients and supporting them during stressful situations.
• General practice nursing responsibilities when urgent care demand allows.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Communication

Organisation

General nursing

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Vets of Geelong in Geelong, Victoria, seeks an enthusiastic Veterinary Nurse for daytime urgent and emergency care at our Highton hospital. You’ll provide urgent/emergency services alongside general practice care, with a four-day on, three consecutive days off schedule and no overnight shifts.

We welcome nurses with solid general practice skills who are eager to develop in emergency and critical care. A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and good clinical judgement are preferred.