FULL TIME SENIOR VETERINARY NURSE

GVC are providing recruitment services to the Preston Veterinary Clinic & Hospital, located at
267-271 Bell St, Preston VIC 3072.

This purpose-built hospital has been serving the community of the inner north of Melbourne for over 70 years and is located approximately 7 kms from the CBD, with easy access from public transport. The clinic has always been a busy one since it was first established 70 years ago, and it is getting busier every year.

We are seeking a senior nurse with clinically sound veterinary nursing skills who has
had at least 1-2 years surgical experience in a small animal practice. Cert IV qualification or equivalent is required. The candidate must be experienced in supervising anaesthetic procedures, using in-house biochemistry to run diagnostics such as blood and urinalysis tests, and able to assist Vets with cytology as well as imaging including X-rays and Ultrasounds as required. The applicant needs to be able to work closely with Vets, to be able to follow medical instructions precisely and to confidently administer treatments including CPR, recovery management and medication. They must also be able to supervise and train veterinary nurses and other support staff.

The successful applicant needs to be a person who is naturally calm under pressure, highly empathetic, proactive and a team player. They will be working in a purpose-built facility, with modern equipment and where a broad range of procedures are done in house.

This highly regarded clinic has recently adopted a very user-friendly cloud-based software (IDEXX Neo) to further enhance the working experience.

Please see below for an overview of the main duties & responsibilities:

Full time Senior Veterinary Nurse

1+ year surgical experience (minimum requirement)

Salary range $66,742-$73,150 + super

Full time position – to start immediately

• Knowledge of advanced veterinary nursing techniques
• Naturally empathetic and able to remain calm in stressful situations
• Proficient with veterinary software and record keeping
• Good working knowledge of veterinary equipment
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Able to handle and restrain animals in a safe, compassionate and humane manner
• Able to collect patient vitals
• Able to place intravenous catheters
• Able to maintain and manage patient drains, urinary catheters and central lines
• Able to take jugular blood samples
• Able to perform endotracheal intubation
• Able to use in-house biochemistry for blood and urinalysis
• Able to assist Vets with imaging including X-ray and Ultrasound
• Able to assist Vets with cytology
• Able to use Multiparameter monitors to assess patient with BP, SP02 and temperature
• Able to assist Vets with emergency/urgent cases, including CPR & recovery
• Have strong attention to detail and an ability to follow medical instructions precisely
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
• Assist Vet/s with surgical procedures
• Competent in anaesthetic monitoring and able to monitor patients’ vital signs both whilst under anaesthesia and recovering from anaesthesia
• Maintain a clean and organised clinical environment
• Answer phones, make appointments, advise clients on routine medical enquiries
• Efficiently triage patients in order of urgency
• Supervise and train veterinary nurses and other support staff.

Preston Veterinary Clinic & Hospital

https://www.prestonvet.com.au/

For further information about this exciting position, please contact me directly.

Kieron Wineberg

Global Veterinary Careers

0426 956 621

[email protected]