Are you an experienced Vet Nurse with a passion for anaesthetics and surgical nursing? Do you thrive on organising teams and coordinating clinical workflows? Are you eager to continue learning and expanding your skills to advance your career? Most importantly, do you have a positive, "can-do" attitude?
If so, keep reading!
Hawthorn Vet is searching for our next Vet Nurse superstar to join our team!
What we're looking for:
Qualifications & Experience: Cert IV in Vet Nursing and at least 2 years of hands-on clinic experience and strong technical skills in surgical and clinical nursing, including:
- Taking blood samples, placing IV catheters, intubation, anaesthetic monitoring
- Processing in-house lab samples (bloods, urinalysis, cytology slides)
- Performing nurse consults (nail clips, anal gland expression, first aid & triage, history taking)
A Team Player: We value open communication with both management and colleagues. We believe in working together to get the job done, ensuring everyone leaves on time.
Alignment with Our Clinic Values: Trust, Teamwork, Excellence, and Empathy are at the core of everything we do. If these values resonate with you, we'd love for you to be a part of our team!
What we offer:
Work-Life Balance: We offer a great balance with clinic hours from 8 am to 6:30 pm on weekdays and 8 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. We're closed on Sundays and public holidays, and we refer after-hours emergencies to dedicated services.
Supportive Team: Our clinic consists of 4 vets and 8 nurses, with 2-3 vets and 4-5 nurses working each day. Our Head Vet has 20 years of experience and has been with us for 10 years. Our Practice Manager is supportive, flexible, and dedicated to ensuring job satisfaction.
Great Location & Clients: Located in the leafy suburb of Hawthorn, just 10 minutes south of the city. We have loyal, friendly clients who trust us and value our care and advice.
Ongoing Education Opportunities: We support continuous learning and offer a variety of free educational resources to help you grow.
Monthly Staff Meetings: We hold regular staff meetings to stay aligned and keep communication open. Plus, we provide lunch at every meeting!
Additional Benefits: Access to mental health & wellbeing programs, discounted pet food, career development opportunities, paid parental leave, and much more!
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, send your resume to .
We look forward to hearing from you soon! VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. If this role sounds like a fit, we encourage you to apply!
