DEDICATED CAT LOVING VETERINARY NURSE REQUIRED!

Do you remember why you first became a Veterinary Nurse? To ‘care’ for animals and often these fundamental skills and practices are lost in a busy veterinary practice!

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Veterinary Nurse to use her expert knowledge in a rapidly growing luxury cat resort.

A position is available for the right person who must be committed to the care and well-being of all cats, have a strong work ethic, take pride in themselves, and the work that they are required to do. The position holds significant responsibility requiring you to showcase your Veterinary Nursing detective work and triage skills for each and every one of the 70+ cats we often have in our care. Triaging is a key skill required for the position and detecting any cats who require intervention. In addition, we require a competent Veterinary nurse who has the confidence to medicate orally and subcutaneously, administer sub cut fluids, enema’s and other basic Veterinary Nursing skills.

This is primarily a cat caring position although retail and administration work such as taking bookings and answering phone calls which will bring diversity and fun to your working week. Great interpersonal skills and an excellent phone manner are a must.

The position is an 8 days per fortnight which would include every second Saturday and Sunday. The applicant must be flexible, able to work public holidays and extra shifts on school holidays. Paying well above award wages come and be a part of our fun team where we literally get paid to cuddle cats!!

Applicants must have reliable transport and live within reasonable travelling distance to the business. Please note some work can be strenuous. Applicants must be able to climb stairs easily and use a small ladder (for cage cleaning).

The Successful Applicant Will:

• Have a passion for cats and preferable own cats yourself
• Be a qualified Veterinary Nurse although Veterinary Nursing students will be considered
• Have several years industry experience
• Work confidently unsupervised and independently
• Have sound knowledge of all aspects in cat care
• Go above and beyond in all aspects of their work
• Have pride in their work & maintain a ‘spotless’ look of the cattery
• Be polite and courteous
• Will not be afraid to ask questions
• Have a can-do attitude and willingness to learn quickly
• Have owner ship in their position & seek extra responsibility.

Suitable applicants will be interviewed and short listed. A second round 2 hour on the job assessment will then be offered to successful applicants before a final decision is made. Although we require experience in the industry, we will offer full training and above award wages.

Please send a cover letter and resume to: Jules

Please go to our website before applying to be sure that this is the right position for you - www.divinecreatures.com.au

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