Veterinary Nurse

Eltham Veterinary Practice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided Thursdays

Job summary

Eltham Veterinary Practice in Eltham, 20km north-east of Melbourne, is seeking a Part Time Veterinary Nurse to join our busy small animal clinic. The successful candidate will have up to 2 years in veterinary industry or be studying entry level courses, with a passion for animal welfare and good communication to work within a close-knit team.

You will provide exceptional care, gain hands-on experience, and receive comprehensive training under experienced staff.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and animal welfare.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop nursing skills.
• Attention to detail and multitasking in a fast-paced clinic.
• Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to animal patients under supervision.
• Assist veterinarians and nurses in procedures.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and pet care instructions.
• Adapt to a busy clinic with varied shifts.
• Participate in training sessions and team meetings.

Skills

Compassionate animal care

Strong communication

Team player

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

You have a bright and bubbly personality.

You love getting to know clients and helping them to care for their pets.

Being practical and sensible is second nature to you.

You’re a hard worker and like to keep busy.

You are willing to work as part of a close knit team & support other team members.

You take pride in the work that you do.

You are responsible and reliable.

You are an effective time manager with the ability to prioritise.

You take pride in working within a market-leading business.

Then come and work with our high-performance team at Eltham Veterinary Practice!

We are a busy, Small Animal Veterinary Clinic, located in Eltham, 20km north-east of Melbourne, and are currently searching for a Part Time Veterinary Nurse to join our team.

Our team culture is very important to us at and is based on our practice values of:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Compassion
• Quality
• Teamwork

About Us

At Eltham Veterinary Practice we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all types of companion animals. Our purpose-built facility is equipped with the latest technology, ensuring that our team can deliver the highest standard of medical and surgical services and compassionate care to our patients.

Our award-winning INDEPENDENT practice is located in the beautiful bushland suburb of Eltham. As an EVP employee, you will have a lot of fun as part of a great team! The practice buys lunch every Thursday, followed by a 2-hour staff meeting and/or training session covering professional and personal development, new products, patient care and customer service.

The Role

We ideally are seeking a passionate and skilled individual with up to 2 years of experience within the veterinary industry to join our team. However we will consider individuals who are studying entry level courses and looking to pursue a career as a veterinary nurse.

In this role you will play a vital part in providing exceptional care to our beloved animal patients while gaining valuable hands on experience in the veterinary field.

We are looking for a nurse who:

• Has a genuine passion for animals and their welfare.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills in veterinary nursing.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings and Saturdays as required.

Under the guidance of our experienced veterinary nurses and veterinarians, the successful candidate will receive comprehensive training and support to develop their skills and knowledge in veterinary medicine.

We are searching for long term, dedicated team member who is motivated to do their best work and willing to support & blend into our beloved team environment!

Excellent customer service is essential and reliable transport is needed.

The role is an average of 32-36 hours per week. The roster involves working morning and late weekday shifts, with flexibility to increase hours to cover annual leave. The roster will also include up to 2 Saturday morning shifts per month.