About Us
Hampton Veterinary Clinic is a well-established small animal practice in Melbourne’s bayside suburb of Hampton. Caring for local pets since 1990, the clinic has built its approach around practical, professional veterinary care, personalised attention and strong relationships with pet owners. Its website describes an experienced, family-friendly team that aims to make both pets and their owners feel welcome, while providing access to comprehensive veterinary services and in-house diagnostics.
The clinic’s team includes a Veterinary Director, four veterinarians, a Practice Manager, Head Nurse and four veterinary nurses. It is a relatively close-knit practice, giving team members the chance to work alongside colleagues across different areas of day-to-day patient care rather than within a large hospital structure.
The clinic’s current recruitment information describes the workplace as positive, supportive and inclusive, with health and family considered important priorities. Ongoing training and development are also encouraged, giving team members opportunities to continue building their skills while contributing to the standard of care provided by the practice.
For veterinary nurses, the breadth of work can provide plenty of hands-on involvement. Nursing responsibilities within the clinic include supporting routine examinations, surgical and hospital nursing, anaesthetic monitoring, pre- and post-operative care, blood collection and testing, IV catheter placement, assisting with radiography and ultrasound, dental procedures, client communication and general reception duties. This creates scope for nurses to be actively involved throughout a patient’s visit, from admission and diagnostics through to treatment, recovery and discharge.