Veterinary Nurse

Veterinary Nurse/Equine Anaesthetist Technician

Scone Equine Hospital Pty Ltd is seeking applications for the following full-time role:

Scone, Hunter Region, Tamworth NSW and Avenel VIC

Duties will include:

The main aspects of this role include (but are not limited to):

· Preparing animals for surgery and provide support for surgical procedures

· Administering drugs, anaesthetics, and injections under veterinary supervision

· Holding and monitoring animals during operations

· Maintaining, sterilising and laying out surgical equipment

· Carrying out post-operative theatre routines including cleaning up after surgery

· Undertaking diagnostic tests performing and record pathology procedures under supervision

· Preparing and sending off laboratory samples

· Providing veterinary nursing care and grief support to clients

· Applying radiographic routines and implement procedures

· Monitoring patient anaesthesia

· Performing post-operative procedures such as bandage changes and fluid therapy

· Nursing hospitalised animals, monitor clinical signs

· Providing animal care in pain situations

· Carrying out medical nursing routines

· Cleaning, maintaining and storage of theatre instruments, equipment and supplies

· Maintaining clinic cleanliness and re stocking

· Assisting with routine diagnostic imaging procedures (e.g., scintigraphy and MRI)

Essential Criteria

· A relevant Veterinary or Veterinary Nurse Certificate or higher qualification or equivalent international qualification, or in the absence of a qualification a minimum of three years' professional experience

· A minimum of at least two years' professional equine veterinary nurse experience is required

The salary range will be between $75,000 and $100,000.

Interested Veterinary Nurses/Equine Anaesthetist Technicians should email their applications including a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, to:

All applications will be in confidence

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person