Emergency Vet Nurse - ARH Wollongong

Greencross Pet Wellness Company; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Wollongong is seeking dedicated Emergency Vet Nurses to provide critical care for injured pets. The ideal candidate will possess a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing, have experience in emergency situations, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Flexible hours, including casual, part-time, and full-time options, are available. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Benefits

Discounts on pet products and services

Free on-site parking

Annual leave and personal leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program 24/7

Qualifications

• Experience treating critically ill and injured animals.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team for emergency treatments.
• Monitor patients and administer medications as necessary.
• Keep accurate medical records and follow hospital protocols.

Skills

Emergency care

Veterinary nursing

Patient monitoring

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

If you’re an experienced emergency nurse or experienced GP nurse looking to make your move - we’d love to hear from you!

The Animal Referral Hospital in Wollongong is looking for Emergency Vet Nurses to join our close-knit team that is dedicated to the best possible patient outcomes.

Animal Referral Hospital Wollongong is a well-established small animal emergency hospital, we provide emergency and overnight care for the entire Illawarra region and pride ourselves on offering the highest standard of patient care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide nursing care to critically ill and injured patients during the busy summermonths coming our way!
• Collaborate with our skilled veterinary team to deliver timely and effective emergency treatments
• Monitor patients closely, administer medications, and assist with medical procedures as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with hospital protocols
• Offer support and guidance to pet owners during stressful situations

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Cert IVin Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
• Previous experience with complex emergency cases
• Ability to provide high quality patient care even in busy conditions
• Friendly, team player attitude
• Flexibility to work across days, evenings, overnight, weekends, and public holidays as part of a rotating roster
• A passion for continuouseducationand upskilling
• Strong attention to detail with ability to multitask

We can offer:

• Casual, Part-time or Full-time hours available
• Rostering to support a work-life balance
• Discounts on pet products and services
• Free on-site parking and close to public transport
• Leave entitlements - 4 weeks annual leave, personal/sick leave, carers leave (all leave benefits as per award)
• Free access to confidential Employee Assistance Program LifeWorks 24/7

Join us and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families when they need it most. Apply now and be part of our dedicated team!