The Ballarat Veterinary Practice is proud to be Australia's first recipient of the Australian Veterinary Association's Employer of Choice accreditation. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where people are supported, challenged, valued and encouraged to build rewarding careers.
We're looking for Small Animal Veterinary Nurses to join our team. These opportunities have arisen due to a combination of internal career progression and parental leave, and we're looking for people who enjoy being actively involved in patient care and want to work in a genuinely hands-on clinical nursing role.
This is not a role where you'll spend your day primarily cleaning kennels or performing animal attendant duties. Our nurses are an integral part of the clinical team and are encouraged to work to the full extent of their skills. You'll be involved in a broad range of nursing duties including anaesthesia monitoring, inpatient care, catheter placement, scale and polish procedures, nurse consultations and assisting with a diverse caseload ranging from routine surgeries through to complex surgical and medical cases. No two days are the same.
We are also highly supportive of work/life balance and understand that flexibility is important. Part-time and casual arrangements will be considered for the right candidate, however shifts are generally rostered across weekdays (8.00 am to 6.30 pm), evening shifts (4.00 pm to midnight), weekends and public holidays.
At BVP, our culture is built around four core values: Compassion, Respect, Professionalism and Teamwork. Technical skills are important, but so is the way we treat our patients, our clients and each other. Finding someone who shares these values is just as important as finding someone with the right clinical experience.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A minimum of 12 months' clinical experience as a qualified veterinary nurse is preferable, however we will consider entry level candidates if they are the right fit for our team
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated competence in surgical nursing, anaesthesia monitoring, inpatient care and emergency triage
- Excellent animal handling skills
- A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
- The ability to remain calm under pressure whilst working efficiently and proactively
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and adapt in a busy environment
- A mature, reliable and professional approach to your work
- Outstanding customer service and communication skills
- Genuine compassion for both people and animals
What you'll enjoy at BVP
In return, you'll become part of one of Ballarat's most established and respected veterinary practices, working alongside an experienced and supportive team who genuinely enjoy what they do.
We offer:
- Well above Award wages.
- A supportive team across six clinics where you will work alongside experienced veterinarians who value the contribution of veterinary nurses and encourage continual skill development.
- A genuinely hands-on clinical nursing role where you are empowered to use your skills and you are encouraged to grow.
- Exposure to a diverse and interesting caseload, from routine preventative care through to emergency medicine, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and complex medical cases. You'll have exposure to a diverse caseload that will keep you learning
- Ongoing continuing professional development and education support.
- Modern equipment and well-equipped facilities.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Staff discounts.
- Opportunities to be involved in community and charitable initiatives.
- A friendly, welcoming team who genuinely enjoy working together.
If this sounds like the sort of nursing role you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Please click the "Apply" button on this page to send your resume and cover letter to Sue Phillips, Director of Nursing.
To help us get to know you, we'd love your cover letter to include why you believe you embody our four core values of Compassion, Respect, Professionalism and Teamwork.
Please note that applicants must have current and ongoing Australian work rights. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
