Animal Care Specialist

23 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeCare Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Animal Care Specialist to join our team at the UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital. As a key member of our hospital, you will play a vital role in enhancing the service level provided to our existing and potential clients.

Your primary responsibilities will include patient care coordination, consult coordination, inventory control and supporting our veterinary clinicians and students. You will ensure smooth operations within the hospital while delivering outstanding customer service to our clients.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Provide skilful and professional support to a large team of veterinary staff, including veterinary specialists
  • Assess, monitor, treat and maintain excellent husbandry standards for patients in ICU, isolation and hospital wards
  • Liaise confidently and competently with a large team of veterinarians, veterinary specialists and support staff regarding patient treatment and care
  • Undertake correct care, cleaning and maintenance of technical and specialised instrumentation and equipment
  • Assist with radiography, Computer Tomography, Scintigraphy and M.R.I. procedures
  • Competently perform diagnostic clinical pathology techniques
  • Provide administrative support to all clinic staff as required and assist with reception duties as required in an efficient and effective manner
Requirements:
  • Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and / or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (or equivalent) with at least 2 years' nursing experience
  • High standards of veterinary nursing, ethical practice, and knowledge of relevant policies
  • Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to manage relationships with clients, colleagues, and students
  • Organised, self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ongoing professional development, interest in clinical teaching, and willingness to engage in broader professional / community activities
Benefits:
  • Free parking and intercampus bus
  • On campus childcare , medical clinic, and post office
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
  • 17% superannuation contributions
  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
  • Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
  • Volunteer in our community garden
About Us

A career at UQ VETS means making a difference to not only the lives of the people and animals in your care, but also the next generation of vets and vet technicians. At UQ VETS, we offer the opportunity to build a dynamic career through structured development programs and access to industry leaders.

In particular, the UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital values every animal and offers unrivalled medical, surgical and diagnostic services for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, small mammals and fish at our world-class veterinary hospital in Gatton.

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