Full Time Vet Nurse Role
Listed by Maraboon Vet Surgery on 5 November 2024
SENIOR VET NURSE
Looking for your DREAM VET NURSING job? We are on the hunt for a new nurse superstar to join our team! With a diverse role across 3 of our locations, the position has hands on responsibilities running consults, overseeing hospital operations, assisting in surgery and assisting at our new large animal hospital. Cert II or IV qualifications (or equivalent experience) will be highly regarded. This opportunity offers an attractive remuneration package and a supportive work/life roster. The position is full-time (attractive 4 day week) and a 1 in 4 weekend shift. It is fast-paced, high pressure but highly rewarding, working amongst one of the best and most supportive teams in the industry.
The Big PERKS!
- Nurse-led consultation model – Our nurses do it all from running consults to running all of our diagnostics! We have a highly trained nursing team with 2:1 ratio to vets
- Work life balance – Our team is our number one priority so we take pride in nurturing an incredible workplace culture and providing all of our staff members with a work life balance to suit.
- Diverse role – with shifts across all 3 of our locations (2 small animal clinics and our brand new large animal hospital and breeding facility!).
- A true rural practice – We do it all in house, from diagnosis to workup to treatment! And we have all the modern veterinary equipment! With the nearest emergency centre 8 hours away, we are the one stop shop for our clients and patients, so the cases are diverse and interesting!
- A supportive and dynamic work environment which thrives on growth, innovation, expansion and encourages continuing education.
- Negotiable remuneration packages – between $25 and $32/hour (depending upon experience)
- Permanent Full-Time Role – with a 4-day workweek promoting work/life balance
- High Staff Retention Rate – We have a solid foundation of staff members who have been with us long term, allowing excellent training and consistency in delivering our high quality service.
- 1 in 4 weekend on-call roster – including 1 night per week
- $1000 per year continuous education incentive
Responsibilities will include
- Overseeing hospital and day patient treatment and procedures.
- Surgery patient care (including anaesthetic monitoring).
- Blood sampling, catheterisation and in-house diagnostic testing.
- Consult nurse duties including client education, assisting the veterinarians with consults and billing.
- All basic veterinary nurse duties including cleaning, surgical instrument sterilisation, upholding WHS protocols and patient handling.
- Assisting with reception duties, including taking phone calls, greeting and discharging patients/clients and payment handling.
- Assisting the Large Animal Vets with appointments and callouts (in a rotating roster).
Work Hours
- Full time hours between 8am and 5.15pm weekdays – attractive 4 day work week!
- Saturday rotation roster (usually 1 in 4 weekend rotation) from 8.30am till 2pm
- Paid nurse on call roster (usually 1 night per week and 1 in 5 weekends) plus a high remuneration package for any callouts attended.
- Continued education allowance
Essential Selection Criteria
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in small or mixed animal practice
- Certificate II or IV in Veterinary nursing (or similar qualification)
- A genuine love for animals and outstanding animal handling practices
- Strong ability to work in a cohesive team environment as well as independently
- Exceptional work ethic and ability to show initiative
- Quick learning skills and ability to work effectively in emergency/high pressure situations
- A high priority approach to patient and client care/customer service
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Good skills with computer software including MS Office
- Effective time management and organisational skills
Desired Selection Criteria
- Previous experience with veterinary specific systems including RXWorks and Smartflow software systems
About the Clinics
Emerald – 61 Hospital Road
This is the main small animal hospital location. It is a new, purpose built clinic featuring 4 consult rooms, double surgery, separate dog and cat ward, isolation room, vet stations and open plan treatment area. It is renowned for practicing high quality medicine and surgery including orthopaedics. It has state of the art diagnostic equipment with a huge and diverse caseload.
Blackwater – 16 Blain Street
This is a satellite clinic in Blackwater that is open 3 days per week. It is a newly built practice with all the bells and whistles, run by a small, fun team. Here, our experienced vets have the independence to work their daily caseload how they want. Travel to and from Blackwater is included for these shifts (from Emerald).
Large Animal Hospital & Breeding Centre (including mobile vet) – 221 Talafa Road, Emerald
This brand new large animal hospital and breeding facility opened in September 2024 and features a purpose built hospital with top of the line diagnostic equipment, crushes, stables and paddocks on 70 acres of rural bliss. Here we offer cattle and equine ambulatory services, equine breeding services, bull and pregnancy testing. We also have 2 fully equipped mobile vet trucks that travel to clients and patients across Central Queensland.
About Emerald
Located about 2.5 hours west of Rockhampton, Emerald is a large rural town with a population of about 13,000. Emerald is renowned for its mining and agricultural resources. Emerald is the largest town in the Central Highlands region and services many of the other local townships. With 3 shopping centres, cinemas and close proximity to Lake Maraboon, Carnarvon Gorge, and Gemfields region and the beach (only 3 hours away), Emerald doesn’t seem as rural as it sounds. With a community of friendly people, many sporting and recreational opportunities and a high number of community events, Emerald is a fantastic place to live.
To apply
The strongest candidate will receive an above award pay rate and other employee benefits can be negotiated.
Applications for local residents will only be accepted in person at the clinic with a cover letter and resume. Other applications outside the area are encouraged to forward their application to:
Alliza Marino
Practice Manager
Maraboon Veterinary Surgery
61 Hospital Road
P.O. Box 2316
Emerald, QLD, 4720
Or email: manager@maraboonvet.com.au
For more information, contact:
Alliza Marino