Veterinary Nurse Assistant

Animal Emergency Australia
Tanawha, QLD
A$32.95 p/h
Farming, Animals & Conservation → Veterinary Services & Animal Welfare
Casual
On-site

Posted 23 hours ago


About Us
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is a network of independent emergency hospitals, general practices, veterinary support, and educational services across Australia. At our core, AEA exists to help veterinary professionals do and be their best. We invest in our team members' work-life balance, career progression, and personal development, empowering them to excel in the field of veterinary medicine while making a meaningful impact on the lives of animals.

About the Clinic

AES Tanawha is one of Australia’s leading emergency and critical care referral centres. We deliver world class emergency veterinary medicine and gold standard patient care. AES Tanawha is always bustling with exciting cases and an energetic atmosphere.

About the Role
Our Veterinary Nurse Assistant team members are trained to help support the Nursing staff, giving you an introduction into the world of emergency and critical care. Your main tasks are supporting the nursing team and assisting with laboratory tests, animal restraint and maintaining clinic hygiene standards.

About You

  • Passionate about gold-standard animal care
  • Certificate III in Animal Care Services
  • Studying Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
  • Strong work ethic (happy to chip in and support the team)
  • Resilient (comfortable with the sights, sounds and smells of a hospital environment)
  • Flexibility for night and weekend work

Paws & Perks

  • Hourly rate of $32.95 plus super and penalty rates
  • Australia’s largest employee-owned veterinary group
  • Fitness passport
  • Pet well-being discount on treatments and products!
  • Dedicated wellbeing committee for our employees (Mental health first aid certifications, flu vaccinations, podcasts, etc.)
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)
  • Refer a Friend Program & Rewards (up to $2000!)
  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading for all permanent staff
  • Further education & career planning benefits
  • The opportunity to transfer across the company to fulfill your further career aspirations (We promote and recruit from within!)
  • Opportunities for additional training in Leadership, Specialisation and Management
  • Fully stocked snack cupboards and regular food deliveries
  • Work-life harmony with flexible roster structures and work arrangements
  • Make a difference in the lives of Animals across Australia!

If you’re excited to grow your career in the veterinary industry, then click apply today!


About Animal Emergency Australia

Tanawha, QLD, Australia
501-1000 employees

We believe in making the world a better place for animals, one life at a time. Growing from a small company looking after the sickest and most critically ill pets, we now provide emergency vet care and general practice vet care across Queensland, Western Australia, and Tasmania.

A passion to help remains at the heart of our business, and as the crisis over the future of the veterinary profession deepens, we see an opportunity to build a different kind of company – a movement from vets for vets – one that is purpose-driven and has the wellbeing of veterinary professionals at its heart.

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