At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare patients, assist in surgeries, and provide emergency care.
- Company: Sayers Vet Care, a new small animal clinic in Tarneit.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting chance to work with a varied caseload and grow your career.
- Why this job: Join a founding team and shape a supportive, patient-focused workplace.
- Qualifications: Veterinary nursing experience preferred; willingness to learn is key.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Veterinary Nurses Wanted - Sayers Vet Care, Tarneit
Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities
Sayers Vet Care is a brand-new small animal veterinary clinic planning to open in November in Melbourne’s growing western suburb of Tarneit. We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Veterinary Nurses to join our founding team. Our clinic will provide general practice, emergency care, surgery, dentistry and diagnostic services. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our daily workflows and build a supportive, collaborative and patient-focused workplace from the beginning.
About the Role
- Preparing patients for procedures and monitoring anaesthesia.
- Triaging emergency patients, recognising signs of deterioration and promptly alerting the veterinarian.
- Assisting with emergency care, surgery and dentistry.
- Providing inpatient care and monitoring recovery.
- Collecting samples and performing in-house laboratory tests.
- Handling and restraining animals safely and gently.
- Supporting reception, bookings and client communication.
- Maintaining clinic cleanliness and infection-control standards.
- Working collaboratively across nursing, reception and other daily clinic duties.
About You
- Ideally has at least three years' veterinary nursing experience. We also welcome applicants with less experience who demonstrate sound practical skills, initiative and a willingness to learn.
- Preferably holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or an equivalent qualification.
- Is dedicated, professional and respectful towards colleagues and clients.
- Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates initiative and strong organisational skills.
- Is comfortable with a varied caseload and flexible duties.
- Is interested in building a long-term role within our team.
What We Offer
- Full-time or part-time employment, with working hours discussed during the interview.
- A supportive and welcoming working environment.
- A varied small animal caseload across general practice and emergency care.
- Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning.
- The opportunity to contribute to nursing procedures, clinic workflows and team culture.
- Competitive pay based on skills and experience, plus superannuation.
- Induction and training before opening, with the start date discussed during recruitment.
- Our roster will include evening and weekend shifts.
Vet Nurse in Melbourne employer: Sayers Vet Care
Sayers Vet Care offers a dynamic and supportive work environment in Tarneit, where you can be part of a pioneering team at a brand-new clinic. With flexible hours, opportunities for professional development, and a culture that values collaboration and compassion, we ensure our Veterinary Nurses thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on animal care.
