Veterinary Nurse - Overnight

Boronia Veterinary Clinic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Weekend penalty rates

Job summary

Boronia Veterinary Clinic in Melbourne is seeking a part-time veterinary nurse for overnight care. The role covers patient care, ward maintenance and support to vets and nurses, with 20-30 hours per week and flexible night shifts.

Applicants need at least 2 years of veterinary nursing, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure in a team. Surgery assistance experience is ideal but not essential; weekend penalty rates apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years veterinary nursing experience.
• Excellent communication skills a must.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment.
• Experience assisting surgery is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and ward maintenance during shifts.
• Work sole charge or in a team and manage overnight duties.
• Handle task lists and prioritise workloads.
• Support veterinarians and nurses in daily operations.

Skills

Nursing experience

Work under pressure

Team player

Excellent communication

Surgery assistance (preferred)

Job description

About the role

The clinic provides overnight care to in-patients after the clinic is closed. The scope of this care is limited to general practice. We are not an intensive care facility.

Role responsibilities include patient care and ward maintenance (cleaning and laundry). This is part time, 20-30 hrs/week.The successful candidate must be able to;

Work sole charge or within a team and work overnight

Work flexible shifts (specific shift details are available after successful application)

Manage task lists through task prioritisation

Handle peak workloads (in this context, high inpatient numbers)

Assist and support our team of veterinarians and nurses

Benefits and perks

The successful applicant will have extensive induction processes and support to ensure they are job ready prior to taking role responsibility

Penalty rates apply for weekend work.

Skills and experience

The candidate must be able to work under pressure, follow direction and work in a team.

Prior Veterinary nursing experience specifically required

Minimum of 2+ years nursing experience required

Excellent communication skills a must

Ideal but not essential skills include;

Experience in assisting in surgery (anaesthesia and sterile supply).