Veterinary Nurse
Progressive, purpose built well equipped hospital based in Katherine, Northern Territory plus travel to remote towns & Aboriginal communities
Summary about this job
Veterinary Services & Animal Welfare
Company: Northern Territory Veterinary Services
Location: Katherine & Northern Australia
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $50,000 - $64,999
Phone: +61-3-9911-5267
Fax: +61-8-9015-3065
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Detail information about job Veterinary Nurse. Terms and conditions vacancy
Northern Territory Veterinary Services is looking for an exceptional and experienced nurse to join our team of dedicated vets and nurses. Experience and/or qualifications in Vet Nursing is essential.
This is a busy companion animal practice based in the NT, currently staffed by a team of 4 vets, 3 nurses and a practice manager. The practice is extremely well equipped and handles a large and varied caseload of dogs, cats, horses, native animals and exotic pets. Equipment includes digital xray (table based, portable and dental), ultrasounds, endoscopes, in house Idexx lab machines, iM3 dental machine, fluid pumps, pulse ox, ECG and BP monitors, advanced orthopaedic equipment, fully computerized with Rx works. We also operate Aboriginal Community Veterinary Services, providing services to remote indigenous communities throughout the whole NT. Visits last for 1 to 14 days, averaging 5 days duration and are often to spectacular and otherwise inaccessible areas. We are the leading provider of programs to Aboriginal communities in the NT.
The position involves all aspects of animal care and vet nursing including feeding, grooming, medical care of patients, cleaning, surgical nursing, inventory management, reception duties and visits accompanying vets to remote towns, stations and communities.
The practice is modern, computerised, airconditioned, in pleasant tropical surroundings. Staff are supported to pursue continuing education and ongoing training.
Katherine is a the jewel in the crown of the Top End. It has all major facilities including schools, sporting clubs, restaurants, cinemas and loads of outdoor activities. Fishing, camping, canoeing, water skiing, hiking, hunting and all popular sports are some of the recreation activities.
A generous salary package will be negotiated dependent on qualifications and experience. Subsidised accommodation is generally available. Sponsorship is available for suitable overseas applicants.
Selection Criteria- Essential
- Driver license
- Qualifications in vet nursing or experience in vet nursing
- Good written and verbal communications skills
- Proven ability to work in a team and independently
- Basic ability with common and vet specific software
Selection Criteria- Highly Desirable
- Unrestricted (manual) driver license and experience with 4WD
- 2 years + experience in small animal/mixed practice
- Experience with Rx Works
- Proven ability to teach and supervise less experienced staff
- Proven experience as a team leader
Check out our website www.ntvet.com.au or find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/NTVetS
Sam McMahon and Alex Burleigh
08 89723599
[email protected]