ECC Nurse Assistant - ARH Essendon at Greencross Pet Wellness Company

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Monitoring, Medication Administration, Hygiene Maintenance, Animal Handling, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, Adaptability, Restraint, Restocking, Laundry Upkeep

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description Part-time ECC Nurse Assistant | Animal Referral Hospital – Essendon Fields, VIC Casual or Perm Part time, 20h/week Mainly evenings and weekends e.g. 6:00pm - 4:00am and 4:00pm - 2:00am The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Essendon Fields is a 24 hour-a-day/7 days-a-week hospital with a dedicated team working across ECC, Internal Medicine and Surgery. We aim to provide a responsive and comprehensive specialist and emergency service to veterinarians, their clients and their pets. As a Nurse Assistant with ARH Essendon, you will be a key part of the veterinary care team, helping to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our patients in a collaborative and professional environment. Working under the guidance of experienced veterinary nurses, veterinarians, and other team members, you will contribute to the overall wellbeing of patients and the smooth function of the hospital. Duties will include: Assist veterinary nurses and veterinarians as required Monitor and care for hospitalized patients (under the guidance of the ECC team) Administer medications as directed by the ECC team Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of hospital facilities Handle and restrain animals with care and compassion Animal cage cleaning and re-setting, cleaning patient bowls etc. Walking, feeding and offering water to patients under nurse instruction Restocking disposables (needles, syringes etc) and pharmacy (medication) Maintaining cleanliness of hospital areas throughout the day/evening as required, including floors in treatment, ICU and ward spaces Daily laundry upkeep The Perks: Incredibly diverse range of cases to fast-track your experience within the animal care industry Access to advanced veterinary technologies Amazing team culture (our team has been hand-picked for their personality, as well as their skills and experience) Competitive salary with discounts on veterinary services and pet products Team celebration events About you: Completed or currently enrolled in Cert IV in Vet Nursing, Associate Degree of Vet Nursing or Bachelor's Degree of Vet Nursing Previous experience in the animal care industry highly desirable Adaptable and enthusiastic Excellent communication and teamwork skills Ability to handle animals with gentleness and confidence If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! We would love to meet you!

Responsibilities

The Nurse Assistant will be a key part of the veterinary care team, assisting veterinary nurses and veterinarians with high-quality, compassionate care for patients in a 24/7 hospital setting. Duties include monitoring hospitalized patients, administering medications as directed, maintaining facility cleanliness, and handling/caring for animals.