Senior Veterinary Nurse

We are on the search for a new nurse to join our expanding team and in Gawler East South Australia.

About Us: Cameron Veterinary Services has been owned and operated by Dr Lachlan Cameron since March 2020. Starting as a mobile service caring for predominately large animals the clinic has expanded to a purpose built site, catering for small animals at both our Gawler East and Mt Pleasant sites. We are a flexible, family orientated clinic with a close-knit team

The Clinic: Our Gawler East clinic has three consult rooms, separate surgery and sterile preparation area, separate dog and cat wards, imaging room and offices. Our Mt Pleasant site offers consultation rooms, and services the local community, with surgeries being performed at our Gawler East clinic.

We are so proud to offer high quality, personalised veterinary care to our clients, whilst creating a positive working environment for all staff that means they want to come to work

Some of the facilities we have available include:

· Separate sterile prep, surgery and treatment area

We are dedicated to providing a high-quality level of service to our clients, but not doing so at the cost of our staff We have created a supportive and friendly working environment, where our staff want to come to work and really want to help our clients. We have fortnightly huddles with lunch provided discussing all things from clinical cases, team support and catch ups

The Right Staff Member: we want you, to want to work with us

We are searching for someone to be part of our expanding clinic Who is the right nurse? Well, we are looking for someone that is:

· Confident, with expert client communication and customer care skills.

· Has experience in the industry, as they may be the sole nurse available at times

· Looking to help be part of an expanding team. We are looking to expand the team over the coming years, so someone who is keen to be a keen team member and leader helping to grow the clinic.

· Be flexible We pride ourselves on being a flexible workplace and have a strong focus on work/life balance.

· Be part of the establishment and continued development of working procedures for the clinic. Giving you the opportunity to develop and build the clinic you want to work in, from the ground up.

Hear from one of our amazing staff members

"I have been working at Cameron Veterinary Services for almost 2 years. They have been so supportive with my study and have helped me significantly with my integration into the veterinary industry. Everyone here is so kind, genuine and passionate about not only client and patient care but creating a positive working environment."

Type of Work: sick of being a glorified cleaner? Tired of not being appreciated?

· We are determined that your time will not be wasted just cleaning cages or mopping floors

· Managing anaesthetics for routine and complex surgical cases

· Hospitalisation, in patient care, routine health checks, nurse consultations.

· Client communication and assistance in providing veterinary care to both in patients and consultations.

· Ongoing learning opportunities for the right person

Hours of Work: the clinic is open six days a week. Monday - Friday 8-5pm and Saturday's from 9-12pm.

· Full time position 76 hours a fortnight

· No after hours, overtime or weekends

Remuneration: the expected pay guide will be between $32-36 an hour dependent on experience.

Standard Requirements:

· The position will require a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

· Minimum 2+ years experience in the veterinary industry

· A strong understanding of veterinary nursing and its duties

· High experience in anaesthetics, surgical nursing, hospitalised patients

· Ability to conduct nurse consults or willing to learn

What is available in Springwood:

· Day care (literally directly over the road)

· Drakes supermarket

· Doctors clinic, pharmacy, cafe and other services immediately available as part of the complex

· Great living, new and abundant housing options available in the suburb

Salary match Number of applicants Skills match

Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a veterinary nurse? Have you completed a qualification in veterinary nursing? How many years' experience do you have as a perioperative / surgical nurse?

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