Veterinary Nurse - Wildlife – Bendigo

We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced veterinary nurses to join the Wildlife Victoria Travelling Vet Service. This is one of the most unique veterinary nursing roles in Victoria.

• Full-time position
• 12 month contract, which may be extended.
• Roster will include some weekends
• 4 days on / 4 days off roster
• Commencing March 2023

Wildlife Victoria is the state’s lead wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organisation. An ACNC registered not-for-profit, we assisted 90,000 injured, orphaned and sick native wildlife in the last financial year.

The Wildlife Victoria Travelling Veterinary Service is Victoria’s first mobile veterinary service dedicated to the clinical care of native species both at the point of rescue in field, and in DELWP approved wildlife shelters. We are now ready to expand the service, and it is a very exciting time to join our organisation.

Head office is located in Abbotsford, but the role will be based in Bendigo region (we have vacancies in each area). You will be part of a team of veterinarians and veterinary nurses on the road in a fully equipped 4WD vehicle, working with our volunteers, members of the public and other relevant agencies to provide veterinary care to a highly varied caseload, with exposure to a huge array of native species.

As well as attending urgent cases in-field, you will assist local shelters with ongoing clinical management of a variety of native species. You will support our wildlife veterinarians and help develop strong working relationships with affiliate veterinary practices within your response zone.

While wildlife medicine can be very fulfilling, this role will also involve humane euthanasia of severely injured or unwell animals as a frequent part of practice. It is important that candidates consider their preparedness for this aspect of the role.

You will be expected to participate in relevant training and may also be asked to train for work with, and integrate into, emergency response teams in times of natural disaster or other major events impacting wildlife.

To learn more about us please visit: https://www.wildlifevictoria.org.au/

Requirements

We are seeking a veterinary nurse who:

• has a demonstrated interest in wildlife and wants to progress skills and experience in this field. Experience in acute care of wildlife or wildlife in-field rescue highly desirable.
• has a recognised veterinary nurse qualification in the State of Victoria
• can maintain a sense of calm as a first responder whilst showing empathy to animals and people in difficult situations
• is prepared for the unique type of work that a mobile wildlife practice brings, including time on the road, uncertainty, and assisting in performing euthanasia when necessary
• is committed to a high level of record keeping, and has strong IT skills
• has a high degree of integrity and a willingness to help us grow the service
• has exceptional interpersonal skills
• is fully vaccinated, or prepared to be fully vaccinated, for COVID19, Lyssavirus and Q Fever
• has a driver’s license applicable in Victoria

If you would like a confidential conversation or more information about the role, please email jobs@wildlifevictoria.org.au

Applicants must have the following:

• Must have a right to work in Australia.
• Must have Covid-19 vaccination status.
• Must have completed a qualification in veterinary science