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Veterinary Scope Assistant/Surgical Nurse

at Vet Skin and Ear
Published November 18, 2024
Expires December 2, 2024
Location Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Category Other  
Job Type Part-time  
Salary $30 – $40 per hour

Description

VETERINARY NURSE/ SCOPE ASSISTANT/some RECEPTION WORK- start Feb 2025.
Part time 2-3 days per week- required for busy Melbourne dermatology-only vet practice located in NW suburbs to start in Feb 2025. The business is well established and has serviced the Melbourne and Geelong areas for 7 years now. Our clients are lovely, and the work conditions are very good.

The position will require 70% veterinary surgical nursing. Reception duties are a part of this position - the phone will ring, there will be clients to assist, so reception experience would be a real bonus for us also.

The surgical nursing part of the role will involve assisting with basic surgical procedures including mostly allergy testing, and endoscopy of ears of dogs and cats. The specific tasks in this domain will involve close monitoring of patients under sedation and general anesthesia, blood collection, cannula placement. We have endoscopes that you will need to assist to operate. Previous work in a veterinary practice is vital. You MUST have experience as a veterinary nurse.

Applicant needs to be good with people, friendly with new and existing clients, organized and able to multi-task. Attention to detail is a must. You need to be sharp, thorough, efficient, and be able to complete tasks completely and thoroughly.

Pay rate is very reasonable. The position requires no after-hour nor weekend work. Veterinary clinic/industry references are required.

Business hours are 8:30am-6:30pm. Training is provided.

Our website: vetskinandear.com.au

Please email: daniel@vetskinandear.com.au for further details.

Veterinary nursing students, part time available applicants, overseas applicants, and trainees - please do not apply. Please do not apply if you have no experience working in a veterinary clinic/hospital. Please do not apply if you do not have previous vet nursing experience. Thank you.

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