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VETERINARY NURSE - MAY 25

Looking for your DREAM VET NURSING job? We are on the hunt for a new nurse superstar to join our team! With a diverse role across 2 of our locations, the position has hands on responsibilities running consults, overseeing hospital operations, and assisting in surgery. Cert II or IV qualifications (or equivalent experience) will be a requirement. This opportunity offers an attractive remuneration package and a supportive work/life roster. The position is full-time (attractive 4 day week) and a 1 in 4 weekend shift with shifts across both the Emerald and Blackwater clinics. It is fast-paced, high pressure but highly rewarding, working amongst one of the best and most supportive teams in the industry. 

 

The Big PERKS!

  • Nurse-led consultation model – Our nurses do it all from running consults to running all of our diagnostics! We have a highly trained nursing team with 2:1 ratio to vets
  • Work life balance – Our team is our number one priority so we take pride in nurturing an incredible workplace culture and providing all of our staff members with a work life balance to suit.
  • Diverse role – with shifts across all 2 of our locations (2 small animal clinics).
  • A true rural practice - We do it all in house, from diagnosis to workup to treatment! In addition, we have all the modern veterinary equipment! With the nearest emergency centre 8 hours away, we are the one stop shop for our clients and patients, so the cases are diverse and interesting!
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment, which thrives on growth, innovation, expansion and encourages continuing education.  AND we have THE BEST WORK CULTURE!
  • Negotiable remuneration packages – between $25-$32/hour depending upon experience
  • Permanent Full-Time Role - with a 4-day workweek promoting work/life balance
  • High Staff Retention Rate – We have a solid foundation of staff members who have been with us long term, allowing excellent training and consistency in delivering our high quality service.
  • 1 in 4 weekend on-call roster -  including 1 night per week
  • $1000 per year continuous education incentive

 

Responsibilities will include

§  Overseeing hospital and day patient treatment and procedures.

§  Surgery patient care (including anaesthetic monitoring).

§  Blood sampling, catheterisation and in-house diagnostic testing.

§  Consult nurse duties including client education, assisting the veterinarians with consults and billing.

§  All basic veterinary nurse duties including cleaning, surgical instrument sterilisation, upholding WHS protocols and patient handling.

§  Assisting with reception duties, including taking phone calls, greeting and discharging patients/clients and payment handling.

§  Assisting the Large Animal Vets with appointments and callouts (in a rotating roster).

 

Work Hours

§  Full time hours between 8am and 5.15pm weekdays – attractive 4 day work week!

§  Saturday rotation roster (usually 1 in 4 weekend rotation) from 8.30am till 2pm

§  Paid nurse on call roster (usually 1 night per week and 1 in 5 weekends) plus a high remuneration package for any callouts attended.

§  Continued education allowance

 

Essential Selection Criteria

§  Minimum 2 years’ experience in small or mixed animal practice

§  Certificate II or IV in Veterinary nursing (or similar qualification)

§  A genuine love for animals and outstanding animal handling practices

§  Strong ability to work in a cohesive team environment as well as independently

§  Exceptional work ethic and ability to show initiative

§  Quick learning skills and ability to work effectively in emergency/high pressure situations

§  A high priority approach to patient and client care/customer service

§  Great verbal and written communication skills

§  Good skills with computer software including MS Office

§  Effective time management and organisational skills

 

Desired Selection Criteria

§  Previous experience with veterinary specific systems including RXWorks and Smartflow software systems

 

About the Clinics

Emerald – 61 Hospital Road

This is the main small animal hospital location. It is a new, purpose built clinic featuring 4 consult rooms, double surgery, separate dog and cat ward, isolation room, vet stations and open plan treatment area. It is renowned for practicing high quality medicine and surgery including orthopaedics. It has state of the art diagnostic equipment with a huge and diverse caseload.

 

Blackwater – 16 Blain Street

This is a satellite clinic in Blackwater that is open 3 days per week. It is a newly built practice with all the bells and whistles, run by a small, fun team. Here, our experienced vets have the independence to work their daily caseload how they want. Travel to and from Blackwater is included for these shifts (from Emerald).

 

About Emerald

Located about 2.5 hours west of Rockhampton, Emerald is a large rural town with a population of about 13,000. Emerald is renowned for its mining and agricultural resources. Emerald is the largest town in the Central Highlands region and services many of the other local townships. With 3 shopping centres, cinemas and close proximity to Lake Maraboon, Carnarvon Gorge, and Gemfields region and the beach (only 3 hours away), Emerald doesn’t seem as rural as it sounds. With a community of friendly people, many sporting and recreational opportunities and a high number of community events, Emerald is a fantastic place to live.

 

To apply

The strongest candidate will receive an above award pay rate and other employee benefits can be negotiated. 

Applications for local residents will only be accepted in person at the clinic with a cover letter and resume. Other applications outside the area are encouraged to forward their application to:

Alliza Marino 

Practice Manager

Maraboon Veterinary Surgery

61 Hospital Road

P.O. Box 2316

Emerald, QLD, 4720

Or email: manager@maraboonvet.com.au

 

Check us out at www.maraboonvet.com.au or visit our socials (Facebook/Instagram – Maraboon Vet) to get a snippet of how awesome our team is! 

 

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

The Maraboon Animal Health Family is so proud to say that we offer an exceptional workplace for all our staff, with the ability to offer countless opportunities and perks by starting your career with us. We offer many learning opportunities and professional development courses for staff with an encouraging team who is happy to help each other in all departments. Not to brag, but we also host the best staff parties in town! We offer above award pay rates and flexible hours depending on the position available and your own circumstances. We provide outstanding customer service, medical advice and treatments to all our clients and their pets.

 

 

Our ‘Rockstars’ have bright and bubbly personalities who share our values of providing the best care to all pets. They are reliable, have good work ethics, are highly organised and have a gift with time management. They have developed excellent communication skills both verbal and non-verbal, show initiative and are team orientated, as well as be able to maintain a good work ethic whilst working individually. Our rockstar team is equipped to handle all emergencies calmly and efficiently. Previous experience in the industry is always beneficial, but in this case, not a deal breaker.

 

 

If this sounds like you, then you could be our newest recruit! Send us an email with your details and attach an up to date resume to manager@maraboonvet.com.au and our management team will be in contact with you about any possible position vacancies within the Maraboon Animal Health family.

We are always hiring!