Maternity Leave Vet Nurse
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Job summary
Oxley Highway Vet Hospital is seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly, experienced team. You will provide exceptional medical and surgical nursing care, assist veterinarians, monitor anaesthesia and support clients with clear updates.
The role is a full-time maternity-leave contract with potential for ongoing employment. A $2,500 sign-on bonus and relocation support are available to the right candidate, along with a competitive hourly rate.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse.
- Strong medical and surgical nursing skills.
- Confidence monitoring anaesthesia.
- Excellent patient handling and client service skills.
- Ability to stay calm, organized and proactive in a busy hospital.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during consultations, examinations and procedures.
- Provide high-quality surgical and hospital nursing care.
- Monitor anaesthesia and support patients during surgery.
- Deliver pre- and post-operative patient care.
- Administer medications and prepare treatments.
- Manage patient admissions and discharges.
- Communicate treatment plans and patient updates with clients.
- Assist with diagnostic imaging including X-rays and ultrasound.
- Support dental procedures, including scale and polish and dental radiography.
- Provide compassionate care during challenging and end-of-life situations.
- Collaborate to achieve the best patient outcomes.
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Ready for a change of scenery?
Whether you're seeking a temporary adventure, a working holiday, or a chance to explore life by the coast, this opportunity offers the perfect blend of professional fulfilment and lifestyle. Initially offered as a fixed-term placement, there is potential for the role to be extended or evolve into a longer-term opportunity for the right candidate.
We're offering a sign-on bonus & relocation support to welcome the right Veterinary Nurse to our team!
At Oxley Highway Vet Hospital, you'll join a friendly, experienced and passionate team that genuinely enjoys working together. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient care while creating a workplace where our people feel supported, encouraged and empowered to grow.
Even better? While this is a 6-month maternity leave position, there is potential for ongoing employment for the right person.
Every day is different at Oxley Highway Vet Hospital. You'll enjoy a varied caseload, modern equipment and the opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinarians and nurses who love sharing their knowledge.
Most importantly, you'll be joining a team that celebrates wins together, supports one another through busy days and values the important role our nurses play in delivering outstanding patient care.
As part of our nursing team, you'll play a vital role in providing exceptional care to our patients and support to their families.
- Assisting veterinarians during consultations, examinations and procedures
- Providing high-quality surgical and hospital nursing care
- Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting patients throughout surgery
- Delivering pre- and post-operative patient care
- Administering medications and preparing treatments
- Managing patient admissions and discharges
- Communicating treatment plans and patient updates with clients
- Blood collection, pathology testing and IV catheter placement
- Assisting with diagnostic imaging including X-rays and ultrasound
- Supporting dental procedures, including scale and polish and dental radiography
- Providing compassionate care during challenging and end-of-life situations
- Working collaboratively to achieve the best possible patient outcomes
- Helping maintain the smooth day-to-day running of our busy hospital
You're an experienced Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care.
You’ll bring:
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse
- Strong medical and surgical nursing skills
- Confidence monitoring anaesthesia
- Excellent patient handling and nursing care
- Great communication and client service skills
- The ability to stay calm, organised and proactive in a busy hospital
- A genuine passion for animal welfare
- A positive attitude and willingness to support your teammates
Along with joining a fantastic team, you'll enjoy:
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus for the successful applicant and up to $5000 relocation support.
Plus:
- Full-time, 6-month maternity leave contract
- Potential for ongoing employment
- Competitive hourly rate
- Supportive, collaborative and welcoming team culture
- Access to Veterinary Training Centres and online learning
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
- Staff discounts and wellbeing benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- A varied and interesting caseload where you'll continue to develop your skills
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