ECC Veterinary Nurse - AEC Frankston at Greencross Pet Wellness Company

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IV Catheter Placement, Blood Sampling, Anaesthesia Monitoring, Emergency and Critical Care Nursing, Patient Monitoring, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Crisis Management, Ventilator Care, Feeding Tube Management, Central Line Care

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Description Are you a nurse wanting to further your knowledge and experience in Emergency and Critical Care? Or are you ready to make the move from GP to ECC? Do you want to learn how to nurse patients with DKA, MODS, and care for a patient with GDV? Do you want to learn about nursing patients with central lines, on high-flow oxygen, on ventilators, with feeding tubes, all supported with digital systems and Smartflow? If you’ve been wanting to take your career to the next level and are looking for an encouraging learning environment and supportive training to do so, then this is the position for you! AEC (Animal Emergency Centre) is a leading provider of veterinary emergency and critical care services across Australia. Our Moorabbin, Mount Waverley, and Frankston locations are dedicated to providing exceptional emergency veterinary care to pets when they need it most. We pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to every patient and their families. What We Offer: Full-time and Part-time opportunities available. Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Opportunities for additional earnings through penalty rates - depending on shifts and mutual roster agreements, total annual earnings could surpass $80,000 p.a. with penalties. Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. The perfect plan to set you up for success with initial orientation shifts followed by shadow shifts and then induction modules. Focussed mentoring from your direct manager. We will create a tailored training plan for you! Attendance at our annual Symposium including flights and accommodation, with 2 days of clinical lectures, and loads of fun! Access to continuing education and training programs including the opportunity for funding for ECC diploma. RECOVER training for BLS and ALS rescuer certification. Flexible rostering to achieve work-life balance, and no on-call shifts. Shift length varies from 9 hours to 12 hours including mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, and Public Holidays. Penalties applicable to all of our shifts! Generous staff discounts on veterinary services for your pets because we care about your pet family. Discounts also at Petbarn and with Royal Canin. A well-stocked pantry to provide snacks whilst you work, fun-scrub Friday, positive team culture and lots of experienced vets and nurses to learn from, plus support from animal attendants during busy times so you can focus on using your nursing skills with patients. Requirements: Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualification Applicants currently studying their Certificate IV will be considered Proficiency in IV catheter placement, blood sampling, and anaesthesia monitoring advantageous Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations A genuine passion for providing exceptional care to animals and their owners Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as part of a rotating roster If you are a dedicated and compassionate veterinary nurse looking to advance your career in emergency and critical care, we want to hear from you! This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families during times of crisis, whilst developing your skills in a supportive environment. Join our team at AEC Frankston and help us provide the highest standard of care to pets in need. Positions available at single sites or working across the three sites. Apply now by submitting your resume!

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency and critical care nursing for pets, including managing patients with DKA, MODS, and GDV. Utilize digital systems and Smartflow to support patients on ventilators, high-flow oxygen, and central lines.