About Us

Tamworth Veterinary Hospital is a six (6) full-time vet equivalent, well-established and family-owned mixed rural practice in the heart of the New England region. We have a supportive and progressive team with a wide range of skill sets and experience.

The practice attracts a truly mixed clientele with a quality small animal base in surgery (routine, soft tissue & orthopaedics), canine reproduction & medicine. In addition, cattle medicine & reproduction, all things equine ambulatory plus exotics, small ruminants & any other species that spring to mind.

For a closer look at the clinic – www.tamworthvet.com.au or visit us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TamworthVeterinaryHospital/ or Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tamworth_veterinary_hospital/

About the Role:

We are looking for an accredited & experienced vet nurse or vet technician to complement our current team. The role includes:

· Patient care & hospital nursing – monitoring, assisting in treatments & ensuring patient comfort

· Surgical & dental nursing – preparing & assisting in procedures including anaesthetic monitoring

· Consult support & triage – working closely with vets, anticipating needs & keeping things running smoothly

· Client care – helping pet owners understand their pet’s needs with warmth & professionalism

· Teaching & guidance – supporting our vet students in their training journeys & instilling gold standard best-practice care

About You:

· A team player who thrives in a supportive & busy environment

· A caring & empathetic nurse who feels comfortable dealing with all types of clients & situations

· A nurse who’s proactive, organised & always looking for ways to improve their skills

· A nurse who’s passionate about gold standard veterinary care and who takes great pride teaching the next generation of nurses

· Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)

· Minimum 2 years vet nursing experience

The Details:

· Full-time position; 38 hours per week are spread over a 9-day fortnight with an RDO every second Monday/Friday (rotating). Part-time opportunities available to the right candidate.

· Weekend rotation; weekend on-call shifts are shared amongst the nurses in a 1 in 5/6 week rotation.

· Competitive pay; $30-$35/hr (depending on experience) with regular reviews

We’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and cover letter to Marjolyn at [email protected]. Questions? Please ring Marjolyn on 02 6766 3988.