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Veterinary Nurse Position - Mandatory Min 1 Year Experience in RoleThis position will be for approximately 38-40 hours per week, entailing four weekdays and one in three weekends. You will be required to work Public Holidays on a rotational basis. There is opportunity to perform extra hours if desired. The position requires quality nursing skills and experience coupled with the ability to work within a fast-paced environment. We would love you to be able to multi task, have fun and most of all, love to learn!Southern Animal Health is a state of the art, purpose built hospital located in the heart of Bayside. Since 2009, Dr Marcus Hayes has offered SAH’s less retail oriented, high level medical and surgical services. The practice has since attracted the highest quality vets and nurses who enjoy working this offer a low marketing philosophy concentrating on pet health rather than product sales, separate feline and canine waiting and consulting rooms, advanced medical and surgical procedures, pet transport and extended hours seven days a week to keep our clients away from emergency must possess at least one to two years’ experience as a Veterinary Nurse and live reasonably locally. Driver’s license and car is a must.Please feel free to explore our website for our philosophy as well as taking a tour around our practice.Some of your responsibilities will include:Reception duties including handling client enquiries professionally in person, by email and over the phoneBooking Appointments and controlling the scheduleGeneral administration duties and associated tasksPlacing IV cathetersTaking bloodsMaintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipmentMonitoring patients during and after surgeryUndertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical careAllocating surgeries to theatres and providing time frames to the surgical teamHospital admission and dischargeAdministering medicationsSocial Media ManagementIf you:Possess a minimum 1-2 years previous veterinary nursing experienceHave your current driver’s license and vehicleLive locally. (No longer than a 40minute drive away)Are flexible, friendly, dynamic and positiveCan work a min of approx. 38 hours per week and one in three weekends. (If you prefer part time we are open to discussion).Have the ability to work collaboratively with fellow team members and build rapport with clientsHave strong communication skills and exceptional customer servicethen pleaseprovide your cover letter and resume. Ensure youinclude the suburbin which you reside and your cover letter in order for your application to be considered.This roleis notsuitable for trainee nurses. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the amount of applications we receive.Sincerely,NataliePractice ManagerSouthern Animal Health |Melbourne Bulldog Clinic | |E: is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success.Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please 'Apply Now' #J-18808-Ljbffr