Vet Nurse

Description

Vet Nurse Blackwood Vets Part-time or Full-time
A busy vibrant clinic a genuinely supportive team and a role where learning never stops.

About the Clinic
Blackwood Vets has been caring for pets and their families in the Blackwood community for many years and is proud to be a trusted local clinic in Adelaides south. Were a close knit team of 3 veterinarians and 4 support staff and Cedar our much loved clinic cat and Customer Service Manager. Our clinic is well equipped and fitted out with modern equipment and is busy practice offering small animal medicine surgery dentistry diagnostics and preventative care. We combine advanced veterinary medicine with a gentle understanding approach aiming to keep every visit as stress free and positive as possible for both pets and their people.

About the Role
Were looking for a passionate Vet Nurse to join our team in a casual role with regular hours available and the opportunity to pick up shifts across other clinics in the VetPartners network. This is a varied hands on role where youll rotate through reception nurse consulting and surgical support with a clearly planned roster so you always know what your day looks like. If theres a particular skill you want to grow well happily support that through targeted rostering and development opportunities.

What youll be doing:
Supporting veterinarians across anaesthesia surgery and patient care
Providing compassionate care and clear communication to clients and their pets
Nurse consulting and assisting with preventative care and treatments
Reception duties including client interaction and patient admissions
Confident anaesthetic monitoring and surgical assistance
Keeping back of house operations running smoothly in a busy clinic
Working across a planned rotation with flexibility to focus on skill areas you want to develop
Opportunity to work across other VetPartners clinics if desired

What Were Looking For
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
Around 2 years of clinical veterinary nursing experience
Confidence across general nursing duties including anaesthesia and surgical support
A genuine eagerness to learn grow and continuously improve
Strong organisation skills and the ability to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes
Warm professional communication with clients (and their paw rents)
A team first attitude and the ability to thrive in a busy collaborative environment

We Know This Industry Isnt Without Its Challenges And We Take That Seriously.
Your wellbeing is not an afterthought here. Were committed to a safe supportive environment backed by real safety standards EAP support a Mental Health First Aid network and the Best for Pet Wellness Plan because the people who care for animals deserve to be looked after too.

Small Clinic Feel. Big Network Behind You.
Blackwood Vets is proudly part of VetPartners Australia and New Zealands largest vet care network of 270 clinics and a community of over 1000 vets and nurses united by a genuine love for animals. Joining us means joining something bigger a network that invests in your growth your wellbeing and your future.
Heres what that looks like day to day:
Real career pathways whether you want to deepen your nursing skills develop a speciality or explore future leadership opportunities
Paid parental leave flexible programs for primary and secondary carers plus a return to work bonus
Health & wellbeing support 24/7 EAP access through Sonder Mental Health First Aid network and wellbeing initiatives
Everyday discounts & perks 100 discounts on fuel groceries entertainment health insurance and more
Pet benefits savings on pet essentials and insurance for your own furry companions
Connected community access to a network of over 4000 vets and nurses across ANZ

Sound Like Your Kind of Place
Wed love to hear from you. Apply via the apply button or send your CV directly via email. If youd prefer an informal chat before applying youre very welcome to reach out.
Contact Joseph Friend at emailprotected.

VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1