At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality nursing care and assist veterinarians in a supportive team.
- Company: Oxley Highway Vet Hospital, known for teamwork and patient care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, training opportunities, staff discounts, and potential ongoing employment.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a compassionate team and make a real difference in animal care.
- Qualifications: Minimum 2 years' experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
- Veterinary Nurse – Maternity Leave Cover (Fixed-Term, Full-Time – 6 Months)
- Oxley Highway Vet Hospital
At Oxley Highway Vet Hospital, we are seeking an experienced and compassionate Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team on a 6-month maternity leave cover contract, with the potential for ongoing employment thereafter.
This is a great opportunity to work in a well-established clinic where teamwork, patient care, and professional development are genuinely valued.
About the Role
You will be working full-time alongside experienced vets and nurses, providing high-quality nursing care across a varied and interesting caseload.
Duties include (but are not limited to)
- Assisting our veterinarians with routine exams and procedures
- Providing surgical and hospital nursing care, including anaesthetic monitoring
- Delivering pre- and post-operative patient care, as well as offering grief support to clients
- Administering medications and preparing treatments as required
- Managing the admission and discharge process for surgical and hospital patients
- Communicating treatment plans and updates to clients
- Performing blood collection, testing, and IV catheter placement
- Assisting with diagnostic imaging (x-rays and ultrasounds)
- Supporting dental care, including scale and polish and performing dental x-rays
- Contributing to day-to-day nursing tasks to support our vets and team in providing the highest standard of patient care
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse
- Confidence in both surgical and medical nursing
- Strong anaesthetic monitoring skills
- Excellent communication and client care abilities
- Ability to work well within a close-knit team
- A calm, organised, and proactive approach under pressure
What We Offer
- Full-time fixed-term contract (6 months maternity cover)
- Competitive hourly rate and benefits package.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Access to training centres, online courses and dedicated nurse programs.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Staff discounts, including Health and Wellbeing benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus'
Vet Nurse (Mat Leave) I Oxley Highway Vet Hospital in Port Macquarie employer: VetPartners
At Peninsula Vet Care Dromana, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values both our team and the community we serve. Our supportive work culture fosters a family-like atmosphere, where experienced Vet Nurses can thrive through ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities. Located in the stunning Mornington Peninsula, our clinic not only offers competitive remuneration but also a chance to work in a dynamic environment dedicated to high standards of patient care and client satisfaction.
