ABOUT YOU

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Veterinary Nurse for our Surgery service who has:

• a Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV (or equivalent) and advanced veterinary nursing experience in a veterinary specialist hospital environment
• ability to communicate with academics, veterinary professionals, and veterinary students
• a passion and drive to provide teaching opportunities to students and junior staff
• ability to cope with caseloads in a busy working environment
• relevant knowledge and commitment to provide excellent surgical care and handling to our patients
• demonstrated experience with using technical and medical surgical equipment and training in anaesthesia, radiography, and drug dispensing
• demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team
• a willingness and ability to work rostered shifts, Monday to Friday.

• assist clinicians and veterinary interns with treatments, prepare and assist with clinical procedures
• provide support for clinical teaching and professional nursing assistance with clinical cases
• clean and maintain clinical spaces
• care for and maintain instruments and equipment
• support student learning, through positive engagement with students in training
• provide overall high level of nursing care for animals in their respective service
• undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities as required
• maintain stock including ordering of consumables and procurement of supplies, and control of stock quantities