Description of the job
Description Position at Vetwest
Vetwest Mandurah are seeking an experienced full-time veterinary nurse to join their passionate and dedicated team. Our clinic is very busy with a large caseload so the successful applicant would be one who thinks on their feet and flourishes in a fast-paced environment.
Our Vet Nurses cover all aspects of veterinary nursing, from assisting with a wide surgical caseload, blood sampling and in-house pathology, cannula placement, to animal handling. There is also a component of reception duties including answering client enquiries over the phone, updating patient records, making appointments and discharge of patients.
About you
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or the equivalent
- A minimum of 1-2 years’ recent experience in a veterinary nursing role
- VSB registration
- Flexibility to work on a Saturday rotating roster 8am-3pm
- Work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
- Remain calm and react quickly in stressful and emergency situations.
- Display a high degree of empathy and understanding towards the needs of the patients, the clients and the veterinary health care team.
- Access to a network of vet clinics
- Permanent full-time hours
- Generous staff discount and benefits
- Access to training courses and workshops
- A strong focus on teamwork environment