Emergency Veterinary Nurse

5 days ago

Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia Animal Emergency Australia Full time
  • Above Award wages + lucrative penalty rates
  • Supportive and friendly team
  • State of the art Emergency Clinic

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.

About the Clinic

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. Our AES Hawthorn East clinic is always bustling with exciting cases and an energetic atmosphere.

About the Role

As an emergency vet nurse, you will be involved in triage, hospital case management, surgery, critical nursing and critical case management. Experience exciting case diversity such as GDVs, impalements, hit by cars and in summer ticks, toads and snakes. Our nurses also have access to trained Mental Health First Aid Officers, our wellbeing hub and an Employee Assistance Program for support on a range of matters.

Please note this is a Casual role in an after hours emergency clinic so flexible availability is required primarily for nights and weekends.

What does vet nurse life at AES look like?

  • Hands on triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, ICU, surgery, and critical patient care
  • No conversations with clients about money (dedicated client care team members)
  • Incredible case diversity with no two shifts the same
  • Collaborative approach to care between vets and vet nurses
  • Earning above Award rates with lucrative penalty rates on most shifts
  • Access to specialists
  • Wildlife and exotics exposure

About You

  • Minimum of 1-year ECC experience or 3 years GP experience
  • Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
  • Thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
  • Strong communication and team-work skills
  • Love of learning and continual improvement
  • Personal mode of transport (essential for shift work)
  • Flexibility to work shifts in an after-hours clinic (nights, weekends, public holidays)

Paws & Perks

  • Pet well-being discounts (including discounted treatment and products)
  • Discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)
  • Appealing hourly rate of $ $44.68 (depending on experience) + shift penalties + super + 17.5% Annual Leave loading
  • Refer a Friend program & rewards
  • 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, webinars and more
  • The opportunity to transfer across the company to fulfil your further career aspirations
  • Collaborative and supportive team that will help you to develop you career

If this opportunity interests you, then click apply or reach out to today

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