An exciting and unique opportunity to join Box Hill Institute as our Veterinary Nurse! This opportunity is a casual role offering 12-18 hours per week.

The Veterinary Nurse (casual) role provides veterinary nursing and administration support within Pets on Elgar Veterinary and Dog Grooming Clinic. Pets on Elgar is a training workplace for veterinary nurses and pet groomers and provides students with the opportunity to interact with pet owners and animals under the supervision of vocationally experienced and qualified trainers.

The Veterinary Nurse is a member of the Science and Animal Studies team within The Faculty of Health, Community, Disability and Animal Sciences. This position is responsible for working professionally with employees at all levels across the Box Hill Institute and liaising with relevant external stakeholders, including clients, students, industry representatives and suppliers.

The Faculty of Health, Community, Disability and Animal Sciences provides a wide range of teaching and learning programs at local and international campuses. The Faculty delivers nationally recognised training to over 3,000 students in courses ranging from Certificates to Diploma level qualifications. Disciplinary areas include nursing, aged care, community services, children’s services, animal sciences, veterinary nursing, equine studies, and laboratory science. Vocational education and training courses provide pathways into rewarding careers with opportunities for articulation into Higher Education. Full-time, part-time, on-campus, blended, work-based and online delivery options exist to suit the needs of our students and industry partners.

The role is a casual opportunity and salary is in line with PACCT 3 $35.67 hourly rate.

 

About You:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or higher qualification
• Relevant industry experience; experience as a Veterinary Nurse in veterinary practice
• Certificate IV TAE (TAE40116) or willingness to complete this qualification is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated experience related to compliance and regulatory practices related to WHS, client confidentiality, animal welfare, animal ethics and use of drugs in veterinary practice
• Practical understanding and experience managing WH&S in the veterinary industry
• Able to use both common and job-specific software applications
• Passionate about the veterinary industry
• Understanding of the learning environment and supportive of training initiatives

 

About Us:

We are proud to be a leading education provider with a strong reputation for delivering high quality educational outcomes.

Our organisation comprises of Box Hill Institute (Box Hill & Lilydale locations) and Centre for Adult Education (Melbourne CBD) as well as partnerships across various correctional and defence sites in Victoria.

We are committed to a highly motivated and aligned workforce, so we’ll be by your side to enable you, help you grow, and offer you benefits which enhance your work life balance.

Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

 

Benefits:

We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. Employment benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements (dependent on the role requirements)
• Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs
• On-site parking
• Novated leasing and salary packaging
• Access to health & wellbeing resources
• Employee discounts on health insurance, car rental, newspaper subscriptions and more
• Access to libraries offering ebooks, films, novels, children's books and so much more
• Discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our floristry, beauticians, restaurant, Vet & dog grooming
• Purchased Leave

 

If you have questions about this role, please contact Robyn Megna via email at r.megna@boxhill.edu.au

Applications close: 5pm Thursday 10th August 2023

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

 

Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks, and must satisfy Box Hill Institute’s pre-conditions for employment. These include providing a satisfactory (valid employee) Working With Children Check and National Police Check, as well as evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status as prescribed by the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic).

Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

 

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