**About Us**

Tuggeranong Veterinary Hospital is a highly regarded practice, serving Canberra for over 30 years. At Tuggeranong Veterinary Hospital, we promote the joy of pet ownership and cultivate long term client relationships that are based on a high standard of care. We are a progressive and busy hospital, growing by word of mouth with a large team comprising of Veterinarians, Nurses, Animal Attendants and Administrative Staff.

The practice is open to the public six days a week (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm and Saturdays 8am to 3pm).

**The Opportunity**

This is an exciting opportunity for an entry level position into the veterinary care industry. This is a casual position working 10am to 6pm one day per fortnight (with additional shifts worked on a need’s basis during times of staff absences).

**Key responsibilities**:

- Cleaning the animal wards, cages, and general parts of the hospital
- Laundering of animal bedding, towels and drapes
- Walking dogs and general small animal husbandry.
- Where required, assistant veterinary nursing duties, including animal restraint for vets and nurses, autoclaving surgical instruments, gowns and drapery and putting surgical kits together.
- Assist nurses and vets with in-house laboratory and pathology where required.
- Certificate 2 in Animal Studies would be advantageous, but not essential.
- Reliable and dedicated with a passion for the animal industry.
- An eye for detail, a good work ethic and a willingness to keep learning and improving both themselves and the practice.
- You can multi-task with efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- Be dedicated to providing high standards of patient and client care.

**What is on offer**:

- Comprehensive induction and onboarding to assist you to transition into our team, with continual training and development opportunities.
- Flare HR Perks & discounts on everyday expenses including groceries, electronics, entertainment, fuel, restaurants, fashion brands and more.
- Supportive and friendly culture with a team dedicated to working in collaboration and sharing knowledge.
- Excellent opportunity for those wanting to break into the Veterinary industry.
- Free parking provided.