Veterinary Nurse Assistant

Pet well-being discounts
- Ongoing training and career pathing in a professional, supportive environment
- Gym discounts

**About Us**
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is a network of independent emergency hospitals, general practices, veterinary support, and educational services across Australia. At our core, AEA exists to help veterinary professionals do and be their best. We invest in our team members' work-life balance, career progression, and personal development, empowering them to excel in the field of veterinary medicine while making a meaningful impact on the lives of animals.

Animal Emergency Service (AES) is one of Australia’s leading emergency and critical care referral centres. We deliver world class emergency veterinary medicine and gold standard patient care. The AES Carrara clinic is always bustling with exciting cases and an energetic atmosphere.

**About the Role**
Our Vet Nurse Assistant team members are trained to help support both the Nursing and Veterinary staff, giving you an introduction into the world of emergency and critical care. Your main tasks are supporting the nursing team and assisting with laboratory tests, animal restraint and outpatient care.

This is a Permanent Part-Time role with approximately 20hrs a week.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the clinic
- Facilitating the work of the Veterinary Nurses and Veterinarians by caring for patients
- Assist with the general care, handling, hygiene, welfare and placement of animals
- Assisting the Veterinary Nurses with the coordination of patient care, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and providing dietary and exercise requirements for patients as directed
- Assisting with triage and patient care under the direction of nurses and vets as required

**About You**
- A love for providing the best care to animals of all shapes and sizes
- Studying towards an Animal Studies or Veterinary Nursing qualification
- Strong work ethic (happy to chip in and support the team)
- Animal handling experience (desired)
- Flexibility across our afterhours operating hours (weeknights, early mornings, weekends and public holidays)
- Desire for a long career within the veterinary industry (potentially even further studies)

**Paws & Perks**
- Pet well-being discounts (including discounted treatment and products)
- Discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)
- Permanent hourly rate of $25.41 (which is between $38.12 and $63.53 with shift penalties) + super + annual leave loading
- Great Game of Business
- Refer a Friend program & rewards
- Work-life harmony with flexible roster structures and work arrangements
- Dedicated wellbeing committee for our employees (Mental health first aid certifications, flu vaccinations, podcasts, etc.)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)
- Transition seamlessly to emergency with ‘buddy’ shifts, accredited Accelerated Learning Program, CPD workshops and webinars and more
- Strong internal Continuing Education program and exceptional continuing education allowance and support in ongoing professional development
- Mentoring and internal promotion opportunities
- State of the art clinic and equipment
- A fun, collaborate and fully supportive team that mentor and develop you for greater heights. Work hard and play hard together