• Based at Healesville Sanctuary
• Casual position covering leave and short notice shifts
• Salary - Casual T1 KVNHG $40.0496 per hour + 11% superannuation

Zoos Victoria operates four landmark zoos, Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Victoria's zoos are made up of passionate, energetic and driven employees committed to fighting wildlife extinction. Every person, from the extensive range of disciplines, plays an important role in helping the organisation realise its vision to become the world leading zoo-based conservation organisation.

The Veterinary Nurse is a position within the veterinary department at Healesville Sanctuary that will work closely with other nurses, vets and assist the Senior Vet nurse and Life Sciences Manager - Animal Health with daily operations. The Veterinary Nurse will be required to assist with maintenance of facilities and equipment, ensuring that the department's nursing and husbandry practices are followed to meet world's best industry standards and be a vital team member responsible for ensuring team work is maintained at all times. You will be required to assist in all aspects of zoo nursing including clinical work, laboratory work, animal husbandry and administration.

As a member of our Veterinary Department you will be highly motivated, hardworking, well organised, have strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure and have the following;

• A current Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
• Extensive veterinary nursing experience with Australian animals including surgical, anesthesiology, medical, diagnostic and pathology laboratory procedures, and procurement and maintenance of veterinary and medical supplies and equipment.
• Proven ability to follow standardized work practices to maximise the health care and welfare of animals and the safety and wellbeing of our staff.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in zoo animal husbandry including capture and restraint of a wide range of species.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and a resume by clicking apply below.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Gerry Ross, Life Sciences Manager - Animal Health on 5957 2830 or email gross@zoo.org.au.

Applications close Sunday 22nd October 2023 at 5:00 PM.

At Zoos Victoria we value diversity, celebrate difference and work to be inclusive in everything we do. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. In addition, Zoos Victoria will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability, illness or injury. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please advise via hrhelpdesk@zoo.org.au or visit https://www.zoo.org.au/about-us/careers/inclusion-and-diversity/ for more information.

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