Surgery Vet Nurse

Company Description

SURGERY VETERINARY NURSE

Are you a Vet Nurse looking for your next challenge and have a passion for surgery?

The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) is one of the most respected emergency and specialist veterinary hospitals in Sydney. Located in Homebush in Sydney's Inner West, we offer a wide range of specialist services and provide 24-hour emergency and critical care to referring Veterinarians and the public. We provide the highest standard of nursing and patient care and we are seeking a qualified veterinary nurse to join our friendly, dynamic surgical team at Homebush.

The successful candidate will be someone who;

• Wants to further their career in veterinary nursing
• Has completed Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and has at least 3 years nursing experience
• Has a passion for surgery
• Is enthusiastic and honest
• Has high standards and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work as part of a team, and also independently
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills
• Knowledge of Rx works / Smart flow will be highly regarded (but not essential)

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Surgery patient treatments and care
• Patient recovery & monitoring
• IV catheter placement and fluid therapy
• Taking blood and using in-house lab equipment
• Cleaning and autoclaving of surgical instruments and specialised surgical equipment
• Specialist surgical and theatre nursing
• Anaesthesia
• Radiology (including CT & MRI imaging)

We envision a Full-Time role (38 hrs/wk) in our busy surgery department, however Part Time applicants will also be considered. We have a number of different rostered shift times, with additional hours sometimes being required.

Training and support will be provided on an ongoing basis, with encouragement to grow surgical and anaesthesia skills with further education, which is financially supported.

The successful applicant will be well remunerated above the award rate.

Our offer to you

• An opportunity to work closely supporting our Surgery Specialists, Senior Registrars, Residents and Interns
• Support from our experienced surgical nursing team
• On-going training will be provided and further education is encouraged and supported
• Above award remuneration
• Free on-site parking and close to public transport
• Discounts to Royal Canin & Hills Products for your pet
• An employer who is focused on well-being and providing staff access to our EAP program

ARH pays above award and prides itself on a culture of continuous improvement. Permanent nurses have a CPD allowance and access to internal CE opportunities.

If you've been wanting to elevate your career to the next level then please submit your application including a cover letter and CV via the link.