At the forefront of veterinary medicine... We are looking for a vet nurses interested in joining us on a full-time, part-time or casual basis. We woul.....
At the forefront of veterinary medicine...
We are looking for a vet nurses interested in joining us on a full-time, part-time or casual basis. We would expect all our eligible candidates to have the ability to provide the gold standard level client and patient care we are widely recognised for.
We are a privately owned emergency and specialist veterinary hospital. Our services provide a 24-hour, Advanced Treatment Centre outfitted with brand-new, world-class, ‘cutting-edge’ technology and equipment (Philips EPIQ Elite). Since opening in June 2020, our business has grown from 35 employees to +180 dedicated and passionate veterinary professionals.
About You:
You will have an open mind, be adaptable, willing to learn, be a team-player and have great communication skills. We love to work as a team and bounce ideas off one-another; sharing of knowledge, techniques, and experience with each other is vital. You work well with people at all levels of the business. You will maintain a cohesive and positive team and work environment by encouraging a positive culture and leading with a “can do” attitude.
About the Role:
Our medicine nurses perform cutting edge medicine procedures including but not limited to ultrasounds, echocardiograms, oncology, endoscopy, rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, interventional radiology/urology, laser-assisted turbinectomies (LATE) to complement traditional airway surgery in brachycephalic, or squashed nose dogs, stone removal, ……. all of which you will have the chance to “scrub-in” with as part of being an amazing medicine nurse here at VSOS.
Our ER nurses will be involved in collecting vitals, recognising trends, physical exams, monitoring and assisting with ICU patients and assisting with various procedures as needed.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Preparation for all ER and medicine cases, communication with doctors to decide pre-meds/induction and CRI’s if needed
• Perform sedation and anaesthesia for various procedures
• Setting up treatment ER sheets for ER cases on Smartflow
• Assist with diagnostic testing including sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, submitting and running lab work
• Ensuring documentation is accurate and complete
• Help with managing patients from admission to discharge and follow up care
• Setting an example of a great attitude at all times
Experience and Qualifications:
• Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing is essential with
• 2+ years’ proven experience in a leadership supervisory position preferred
• CPR/Basic Life Support Certificate (or willingness to train)
• Knowledge of general business software and aptitude to learn new applications; such as ezyVet, Cubex inventory system, and smart flow patient management
• A strong interest in surgery and instrumentation. We will teach you a unique skill-set
Our Benefits:
• Above standard salary package depending on experience
• High-end facilities
• State of the art equipment
• Supported by clinical unit managers and senior management
• Highly experienced specialists available for consultation
• Training and career progression
• Flexible work hours
• Work in one of the premier multi-disciplinary Veterinary Specialist hospitals in Sydney
• Close to public transport and all amenities
• Supportive and dynamic team environment
At VSOS everything we do is based upon the belief in our team. This belief centres on treating our staff, clients and referring veterinarians as part of our VSOS family and strive to deliver the best outcomes every single time.
