Veterinary Nurse - Companion Animal

Massey University; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Massey University is seeking a qualified veterinary nurse for a full-time fixed-term role in their Companion Animal Hospital team. The position offers a dynamic and rewarding environment, working alongside veterinary specialists and providing critical care. Ideal candidates will have a Diploma of Vet Nursing and experience in general practice nursing, with opportunities for professional development and a balanced work-life schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's experience in general practice.
• Experience with general anaesthesia and surgical nursing.
• Genuine interest in undergraduate education.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Veterinary Specialists in a fast-paced environment.
• Participate in afterhours on-call roster approximately 1 in every 10 weeks.
• Run general anaesthetics and conduct nurse-led consultations.

Skills

Multitasking

Critical care

Client relations

Empathy

Education

Diploma of Vet Nursing or above

Job description

• SVS - VTH Frontline Services
• College of Sciences
• Palmerston North
  
  

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Professional Grade 4 $49,811 - $72,803

College of Sciences

Term length: fixed-term

Hours of work: full-time

Position Overview

Are you an experienced nurse with amazing multitasking ability? Are you keen for more hands-on nursing and excel in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking applications from qualified veterinary nurses to work in our Community Practice department, within our Companion Animal Hospital team in a full-time fixed term (11 month) role.

What We Can Offer

Within our Companion Animal Team, you will be working alongside Veterinary Specialists and general practitioners in New Zealand’s only Veterinary teaching hospital facility. Massey Vets provides 24/7 Emergency Critical care for Vet clinics throughout the wider Manawatū-Whanganui region and provides afterhours care to practices all over the Manawatū. This leads to a both challenging and extremely rewarding nursing environment. AND you get to help animals, and their families make their lives better.

Massey’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a state-of-the-art, fast-paced facility offering New Zealand’s most comprehensive veterinary expertise. Our community practice team have a fast-paced environment and enjoy a varied role working alongside the other departments within the hospital, allowing scope to further educate in other areas.

About You

The successful applicant will have experience in general practice nursing and be able to multitask and prioritise, as no two days are the same. There will be a lot of opportunity to run general anaesthetics and work with gorgeous puppies and kittens, as well as scope to start your own nurse led consultations. Join an awesome team of 5 nurses who work on a rotating roster, but within business hours, Monday to Friday. So, no rostered Saturday work! As part of this role, you will be required to participate on an afterhours on-call roster including public holidays and weekends, but only approximately 1 in every 10 weeks. What a great work-life balance!

Must Haves

• Diploma of Vet Nursing or above
• Minimum of one years’ experience in general practice
• Experience with general anaesthesia and surgical nursing
• Natural empathy toward the cultural, emotional and physical state of our clients and patients alike
• A positive attitude and a passion for critical care and client relations
• Genuine interest in undergraduate education
  
  

Immediate start available and applications will be reviewed as received. Advertising may be withdrawn prior to closing, so apply now!

Enquiries may be directed to Brittany Wilson, Frontline Services Supervisor via email, [e-mail]

To view/download the job description, please view the vacancy on Massey job site https://masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz/cp/