GP Small Animal Nurse

at  The University of Adelaide

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced General Practice Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated team, providing compassionate care to animals and exceptional support to our veterinarians in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
You will work as a member of the Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital’s (RVH) professional staff services team of nurses and vets providing emergency and critical care support as well as general nursing. We encourage our nursing staff to concentrate on their areas of strength and interest, and we provide support for their ongoing education and development.
You will work in general practice while mentoring vet and veterinary technology students providing an exceptional level of care and knowledge to support complex emergency and critical care cases including anaesthetics.
Our business model is to provide high standards of care without compromising the care of our staff. We manage our caseload to facilitate that level of care and teaching opportunities for vet and vet tech students. This unique nursing opportunity in the small animal hospital will provide an opportunity to advance your skill levels in our emergency, critical care and anaesthesia veterinary team with access and support to our specialists.
Working alongside visiting specialists and experts in their field from around the world you will be given the opportunity to be involved in advanced treatment plans and emergency procedures. The clinic has advanced imaging equipment such as CT, endoscopy, arthroscopy, and advanced monitoring, (including invasive blood pressure).
The Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital is situated on the University’s picturesque Roseworthy Campus, approximately 9km from the township of Gawler and on the doorstep of the world-renowned Barossa Valley wine region.

YOUR FACULTY’S BROADER ROLE

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