At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide nursing care, assist in surgeries, and support pet owners with compassion.
- Company: Googong Veterinary Centre, a community-focused veterinary practice.
- Benefits: Above award wages, professional development, and access to mental health support.
- Other info: Enjoy a family-like atmosphere with no weekend or after-hours work.
- Why this job: Join a caring team and make a difference in pets' lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in veterinary nursing and ideally 1-2 years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Googong Veterinary Centre, a community focused small animal veterinary practice, is looking for an additional veterinary nurse to join our team.
With strong relationships creating a place where both pets and people feel at home, the successful candidate will be able to work part time and have the offer of additional hours at our sister clinics across the city of Canberra.
Key responsibilities
- Nursing in hospitalized care
- Anesthesia
- Treatments
- Reception
- Blood collection and processing
- Assisting with dentistry
- Assisting in surgeries
- Assisting with and performing radiology under supervision
- Running nurse consults and discharges
About you
- Completed their certificate IV
- Ideally 1-2 year's experience
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- A team player with a can-do attitude
- Reliability
- Hold themselves accountable
- Capable of working well in both a team environment and independently
- Efficient, can problem solve, and will ask for help when needed
About us
Googong Veterinary Centre is a part of a locally owned group of vet clinics; the Capital Paws Group.
We share resources between our clinics, which allows us to provide an array of medical and surgical treatment options for our patients.
A team with a family feel and a philosophy of 'Care with Kindness', this extends to not only our patients, but also clients, colleagues and associates.
Helping to care for the well-being of our staff is a priority and all employees have access to anonymous and free professional support in the form of an Employee Assist Program.
We are not open on weekends and have no after hours.
- Above award wages, with the specific wage depending on your experience
- Continuing education regularly facilitated through training, online programs and in-person conferences
- Access to anonymous and free professional support through an Employee Assist Program
- Opportunity to be involved with bi-annual trips to the NT to provide health care for dogs and cats in remote indigenous communities
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Veterinary nurse in Googong employer: Googong Veterinary Centre
At Googong Veterinary Centre, we pride ourselves on being a community-focused employer that values exceptional communication and a can-do attitude. Our part-time veterinary nurse role offers competitive wages, ongoing education opportunities, and the chance to work across multiple clinics in Canberra, fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and development.
