Job no: 515654
Work type: Fixed term - Full-time
Campus: Regional South Australia
Categories: HEO6, Veterinary Services
HEO3 - $62,494- $70,860 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% and shift work loadings apply. 12 month Fixed term position available immediately for a Veterinary Nurse – Equine & Large Animal. An exciting opportunity exists for a team-oriented equine and large animal nurse to join the staff at the University of Adelaide state-of-the-art Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital. We are seeking a suitably qualified or experienced veterinary nurse to provide high quality care for all equine, large animal and hobby farm patients (goats, sheep, alpacas etc).
Duties include working in the hospital setting with internal medicine specialists, monitoring and treatment of hospitalised patients including emergency triage and critical care, working with surgeons on elective and emergency procedures and providing support and assistance to primary opinion clinicians for both emergency and non-emergency consultations.
Working as part of the clinical team you will be required to work through a 24/7 roster, which includes nights, weekends, and public holidays.
This position suits an enthusiastic, team-oriented veterinary nurse / veterinary technologist with a passion for delivering the highest standards of service and care.
You will need to have proven experience as an equine or large animal veterinary nurse in a clinical setting, with experience in emergency triage, medical and surgical nursing.
You need to be able to work in high pressure situations, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be motivated to mentor the next generation of vets and nurses by imparting knowledge and modelling the highest standards of professional behaviour.
Candidates who are working towards their certificate IV in Veterinary nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, and have some large animal handling experience are encouraged to apply. To be successful you will need: Demonstrated experience in equine handling including ability to safety perform manual restraint; in hand leading and controlled lungingDemonstrated experience working in a clinical settingAttention to detail in record keeping and documentationDemonstrated capacity to work independently but participate cooperatively in team activitiesDemonstrated experience and/or knowledge of Occupational Health and SafetyThe successful candidate should have completed a relevant certificate or a combination of relevant experience and/or education/training and have demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to undertake a medical assessment. More information about our School can be found in the following links: Click on the 'Apply Now' button to be taken through to the online application form.
Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.
Applications close 11.55pm, Monday 20 January 2025
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Advertised: 06 Jan 2025 12:00 AM
Applications close: 20 Jan 2025 11:55 PM
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