Maternity Leave Epidemic Hits Nicklin Way Vet! Help Needed!

Part-time & Casual Qualified & Experienced Vet Nurses/Tech Required.

Come and join the best vet and nursing team on the Sunshine Coast!  We’ve had an epidemic of maternity leave and need experienced and qualified Vet Nurses or Vet Techs for casual and permanent part-time positions.

Located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, only 400m from the beach. We have a purpose-built facility and have heavily invested in top of the range equipment to diagnose and treat small animals. Some of the equipment and services we provide include digital radiography including dental x-ray, ultrasound, bronchoscopy, endoscopy and rhinoscopy, orthopaedic surgery, chemotherapy, reproductive services, dentistry, and an in-house lab with state-of-the-art IDEXX machines.

To complement our equipment, we are Smartflow equipped and have the best nursing and veterinary team on the Sunshine Coast.  The surgery is open 7 days a week and there is no after-hours work unless you would like to assist the occasional emergency Caesarean.  We live by our values and deliver gold-standard care.

Check us out on our website, Facebook or Instagram pages www.nicklinwayvet.com.au

About You:

• Minimum 2 years nursing/tech experience in a busy general practice. Experience is essential.
• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and/or BAppSc (Veterinary Technology) degree or equivalent is essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Be able to communicate effectively in extreme situations with empathy and calmness
• Ability to multitask under pressure
• Problem solving skills and proactive mindset
• Attention to detail
• Compassionate and empathetic person
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What you’ll be doing each day

• Delivering professional and dedicated gold standard care to our patients and owners
• Placing IV catheters, IV fluids preparation and setup, taking blood and running diagnostics, assisting in digital radiography and ultrasonography, plus much more.
• Managing the surgery room and equipment with the guidance and support of the Hospital Manager.
• Monitoring surgery from pre-surgery through to the procedure, then to wake and discharge.
• Monitoring patients in-house, following medication or surgical treatments and making sure each patient is comfortable.
• Being involved with evidence-based diagnoses, therapies, and treatments alongside the treating veterinarian.
• Providing follow-up care and education to our pet owners during nurse consults
• Helping to train other nurses and the wider support team
• Having a great laugh during the day.

Desirable Attributes 

• Previous experience in a busy GP practice
• Sound medical and surgical knowledge base inclusive of terminology
• Knowledge of Ezyvet, Smartflow, and IDEXX laboratory machines ideal but not essential

What We Can Offer You

• Casual or permanent part-time position (PPT is 4 days a week with 1 in 6 weekends rostered on)
• Above Award wages
• Continuing education and training
• Dedicated in-house trainer
• Purpose built clinic with top of the range equipment
• Supportive and dedicated vet team, management and owners

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