(HEO3) $62,494 to $70,860 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
We are currently recruiting a continuing GP Veterinary Nurse to join the Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital.
Join a team of talented and dedicated veterinary nurses to provide high quality support to the clinical teaching veterinarians and practice clinicians in a state-of-the-art facility.
About our hospital
The Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital (RVH) is the School’s clinical teaching facility which operates on a commercial basis, offering a range of first opinion, ambulatory and specialist veterinary services across all animal species to the general public and referring veterinarians. The RVH is a leading-edge primary practice and referral care veterinary clinic offering the latest technology, equipment and professional services to treat small companion animals of all species. The RVH offers high quality first opinion, referral and 24/7 emergency and critical care veterinary services to the public and provides a clinical training environment for final year veterinary students working under the close supervision of experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses and support staff.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced General Practice Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated team, providing compassionate care to animals and exceptional support to our veterinarians in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
You will work as a member of the Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital’s (RVH) professional staff services team of nurses and vets providing emergency and critical care support as well as general nursing. We encourage our nursing staff to concentrate on their areas of strength and interest, and we provide support for their ongoing education and development.
You will work in general practice while mentoring vet and veterinary technology students providing an exceptional level of care and knowledge to support complex emergency and critical care cases including anaesthetics.
Our business model is to provide high standards of care without compromising the care of our staff. We manage our caseload to facilitate that level of care and teaching opportunities for vet and vet tech students. This unique nursing opportunity in the small animal hospital will provide an opportunity to advance your skill levels in our emergency, critical care and anaesthesia veterinary team with access and support to our specialists.
Working alongside visiting specialists and experts in their field from around the world you will be given the opportunity to be involved in advanced treatment plans and emergency procedures. The clinic has advanced imaging equipment such as CT, endoscopy, arthroscopy, and advanced monitoring, (including invasive blood pressure).
The Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital is situated on the University’s picturesque Roseworthy Campus, approximately 9km from the township of Gawler and on the doorstep of the world-renowned Barossa Valley wine region.
About You
A passionate and team-focused General Practice Veterinary Nurse, you bring proven experience in delivering exceptional care and service. With a strong background in clinical settings, you thrive under pressure and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are dedicated to mentoring future veterinary professionals, sharing your expertise, and modelling the highest standards of professional conduct.
To be successful you will need:
- 2 years minimum experience with focus on specialist and high-level general practice
- Demonstrates capacity to work in a collaborative and dynamic hospital, while maintaining best practices and mentorship for students in a teaching hospital.
- Attention to detail in administering treatments, record keeping and documentation.
- Demonstrated experience and /or knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety.
- Demonstrates veterinary nursing experience with sound technical skills and knowledge in area of interest (surgery, ECC, IM, or GP).
- Demonstrates a professional attitude when working with clients and other staff members
Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and Cornerstone would be an advantage.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.
Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
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***Applications close 11.55pm, Sunday 16 February 2024***
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Sarah Nelson
Practice Manager
Ph: (08) 8313 1999
Email: sarah.nelson@adelaide.edu.au
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified
The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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