Vet Nurse
Provide daily vet nurse and animal welfare support to the RSPCA South Australia animal care centre in Whyalla.
Summary about this job
Veterinary Services & Animal Welfare
Company: RSPCA (SA)
Location: Whyalla & Eyre Peninsula
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-3321-3847
Fax: +61-2-6390-5321
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Detail information about job Vet Nurse. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Help make a difference in Animal Welfare
- Diverse role
- Work for one of South Australia’s most recognised and respected charities
Are you a Vet Nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you want to utilise your skills in a new environment? Are you after a diverse role? Do you want to learn new skills? Would you like to make a difference to animal welfare?
If this appeals to you….why not partner your vet nurse expertise into a new role.
This a diverse role, reporting to our Regional Animal Care Manager, sits in a values driven workplace culture that supports RSPCA South Australia’s Vision to shape a compassionate society free of animal cruelty and suffering.
In this a pivotal role that not only will you provide daily vet nurse and animal welfare support to the RSPCA South Australia animal care centre, you will also facilitate training and information workshops (including puppy training and community education on animal welfare), and undertake external communication activities, including possible media interviews. But don’t worry, you will be provided training to teach you the necessary skills, tools and confidence to undertake these responsibilities.
The successful candidate will be energetic and tenacious in the achievement of goals, take initiative and demonstrate the personal drive to exceed targets. You will be a 'self starter' with a strong sense of initiative encompassing excellent time management and organisational skills. Importantly, you will have a highly collaborative approach and possess a personal style and ease that builds the trust and confidence of a range of stakeholders.
To be successful in this role you will have a Vet Nurse qualification, with demonstrated experience working as a Vet Nurse, and capable of handling aggressive, sick and injured animals. You must be willing to work over a 7-day roster, including public holidays. Some intrastate and interstate travel will be required from time to time.
If this role excites you, and you want to join one of Australia’s best known, loved and respected animal welfare charities, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal person for this role by 19 July.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Andre Sliedrecht, Regional Animal Care Manager, on 8644 0172.