Veterinary Nurse (Primary Care)

Veterinary Nurse (Primary Care)

Veterinary Nurse (Primary Care) Apply locations: Perth, WA

Time type: Part time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: January 31, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: JR103360

About The Team We are a highly skilled and motivated team working in a teaching environment, with the utmost integrity, care and dedication to our patients, clients, and veterinary students.
Our focus is to provide the best possible veterinary care in a fear-free environment.
We have a team of eight Veterinarians and six nurses, that together collaboratively have a multitude of skills and experience within the profession.

We are not your average Primary Care team; we offer everything from general health care, preventative treatments, second opinions, complex medical conditions, dentistry, surgical services, and an urgent care walk-in service, which operates Monday to Friday 8 am to 6 pm.
Our team is privileged to work alongside specialist services, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment.
We are supported by dedicated anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, and surgery teams.
We also have a fully equipped emergency and critical service, which provides 24-hour critical care to our patients and community.

Your New Role! The key purpose of this role is to provide high-quality veterinary nursing care to animals in The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University.
Working days for this position are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.

Your Key responsibilities will include:

Providing all aspects of veterinary nursing care as per the Certificate IV of Veterinary Nursing and the Prescribed Duties of Veterinary Nurses within the Vet Surgeons Act of WA. Overseeing patient care in the patient wards and during and after procedures. Communicating with and responding to enquiries from veterinary hospital clients, referring veterinarians, and the general public by various means such as SMS, telephone, and email. Instructing students in correct methods of instrument and drape preparation, surgical site preparation, aseptic techniques, and monitoring the application and maintenance of those techniques. Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You! This is a Fixed Term (12 Months) | Part time, (30 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) attracts a remuneration of $70,494K – $77,281K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions (with the option to sacrifice 5.5% of the 17% employer superannuation into your salary).

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive.
Our Bronze-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all.
We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge.
Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work-life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 8% increase! Flexible work arrangements Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role Indigenous Language Allowance Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit Employee Assistance Program On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us! Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application:

A cover letter that includes a statement addressing the selection criteria noted below to allow us to assess your suitability for this role. Your most recent resume (CV) Selection Criteria: Essential Completion of a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent, or completion of a relevant Veterinary Nursing Diploma level qualification registrable in Western Australia. Demonstrated confidence and skill when handling and restraining small animals. Excellent organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines. Highly effective communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation. Demonstrated ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems. Proven ability to work independently as well as fitting seamlessly into a team environment. Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills, and experience required for this role.
Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information.
Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Maria Tarr, Primary Coordinator and quote JR103342 as the reference.

Applications Close on 30th January 2025 (11.59 pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills, and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce.
Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background, and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability.
Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

About Us At Murdoch, we pride ourselves on our diverse and vibrant workplace.
We are committed to the recruitment and development of skilled and passionate people, who want to make a difference to the world around them.

With more than 24,000 students and 2000 staff across 4 campuses in the Perth area as well as centres in Singapore and Dubai, Murdoch has an ambitious agenda both locally and internationally.
With strong links to government, business, and the community, Murdoch University will help you discover how to make a difference.

When you join our University, you'll work alongside a team of hard-working and dedicated professionals while developing a fulfilling career in an inclusive and flexible workplace.
There's never been a better time to join us.

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