Western Victoria Vets | Ararat & Beaufort, Victoria

Western Victoria Vets is looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse or Trainee Veterinary Nurse to join our growing team.

Certificate IV and previous experience are preferred, but absolutely not essential. For the right person, we would love the opportunity to take you under our wing, provide hands-on training and support you as you develop your career in veterinary nursing.

This is an exciting time to join our team, with our Ararat clinic having recently moved into a brand-new, purpose-built veterinary hospital at 246 Barkly Street.

About Us

Western Victoria Vets is a busy, independently owned mixed animal practice servicing Ararat, Beaufort and the surrounding Western Victorian community.

Our varied caseload includes approximately 70% companion animals and 30% large animals, including beef cattle, sheep, horses, alpacas and the occasional more unusual patient!

Our new Ararat hospital has been purpose-built to provide a better environment for our patients, clients and veterinary team and includes:

Separate dog and cat waiting areas
Dedicated dog and cat hospital wards
A brand-new surgical theatre
Dedicated dental suite
Modern treatment and diagnostic areas
Dedicated cat consultation room
Private euthanasia and family room
New equipment and purpose-designed nursing workspaces

For a nurse wanting to develop their skills, our varied caseload and new facilities provide plenty of opportunity to gain experience across surgery, anaesthesia, hospital care, dentistry, pathology, consulting and emergency patient care.

About the Role

Your day-to-day responsibilities will depend on your experience and skill level. Trainee nurses will be supported as they develop their skills, while experienced nurses will have the opportunity to utilise and expand their existing nursing capabilities.

Responsibilities may include:

Delivering excellent patient and client care
Assisting veterinarians with consultations and clinical examinations
Animal handling and restraint
Caring for hospitalised patients
Surgical preparation, peri-operative nursing and anaesthetic monitoring
Assisting with dentistry and other procedures
Collecting and processing pathology samples
Assisting with emergency and critical care patients
Performing selected procedures under veterinary supervision
Maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of our hospital, surgical areas and equipment
Admitting and discharging patients
Preparing and dispensing medications
Reception duties, including answering phones, booking appointments and assisting clients
Managing client accounts and patient records
General administration and other tasks required to keep a busy veterinary hospital running smoothly

Who Are We Looking For?

Above all, we're looking for someone with a great attitude, strong work ethic and genuine interest in animals and veterinary care.

Our ideal candidate will:

Show initiative and be willing to get involved
Have a positive, can-do attitude
Be adaptable and comfortable working in a busy environment
Work well both independently and as part of a team
Have an interest in learning and professional development
Understand that maintaining a clean, organised hospital is an important part of excellent patient care
Be comfortable handling animals of different sizes, species and temperaments
Have good communication and teamwork skills
Be able to follow instructions and work effectively under the guidance of veterinarians and senior nurses
Remain calm, professional and positive during busy or stressful periods
Have a current driver's licence

Previous experience working with animals in a professional environment is preferred but not essential for a trainee applicant with the right attitude.

Roster

This position offers a great regional veterinary nursing roster:

4-day working week
Shifts generally 8:30am–6:00pm or 9:00am–5:30pm
Work across our Ararat and Beaufort clinics
Approximately 1 Saturday morning in 4 (9:00am–12:00pm)
Some availability for after-hours veterinary support may be required

Remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience.

Why Western Victoria Vets?

We want a nurse who would like to become part of our team, grow their skills and contribute to the next chapter of Western Victoria Vets.

Whether you're an experienced nurse looking for a change or someone who has been waiting for an opportunity to start a career in veterinary nursing, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll be joining a busy, supportive regional practice with an interesting caseload, a brand-new hospital, modern facilities and plenty of opportunity to learn.

Interested? Click the "Apply" button on this page to send us your CV and a short introduction telling us a little about yourself and why you'd like to join the Western Victoria Vets team.

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