Surgical Veterinary Nurse (Full or Part Time)VRH Dandenong | Join a Specialist Team Where Your Skills ThriveAre you an experienced veterinary nurse with a passion for surgery, anaesthesia and exceptional patient care?
Join a supportive specialist team where you'll expand your skills, work with advanced technology and help deliver outstanding patient outcomes.Why You'll Love Working With UsOur Surgery Department is made up of 2 Specialist Surgeons and a team of 5 dedicated nurses.
We pride ourselves on creating a positive, supportive environment where collaboration, learning and humour are all part of everyday life.There is potential for this role to grow into a full time position in the future.You'll rotate through a variety of responsibilities, including:Anaesthesia nursing for surgical, imaging and emergency proceduresPreparing patients for surgery, including clipping and surgical scrubbingTheatre nursing while maintaining strict aseptic techniqueMonitoring and caring for hospitalised surgical patientsAssisting with specialist consultations and patient checksMaintaining theatre equipment, sterile stores and high clinical standardsHelping ensure a safe, clean and efficient hospital environmentWe are looking for:Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and enjoys working in a fast-paced specialist environment.Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)At least 3 years' experience in general practice,



or 1+ year in a specialist referral hospitalExperience or a strong interest in surgery and/or anaesthesiaExcellent technical nursing skills, including:Anaesthesia monitoringIV catheter placementBlood collectionTPR monitoringStrong communication and teamwork skillsA calm, organised approach in busy clinical situationsA willingness to learn and embrace feedbackA positive attitude and genuine passion for veterinary nursingParticipation in our 1 in 10 weekend on-call roster is required.What You'll GainA varied surgical caseload including soft tissue, orthopaedic, spinal, abdominal and moreOpportunities to nurse a multitude of ASA grade anaesthesiaAdvanced training in all things surgery and anaesthesia, including intubation, ventilation, nerve blocks, anaesthetic planning and moreOngoing continuing education through RECOVER, Vet Webinar, ProSkills, DoveLewis, FreePets and moreA collaborative, supportive team that enjoys working togetherAccess to state-of-the-art equipment and facilitiesGenuine work-life balance with a consistent rosterStaff discounts on veterinary services and productsFully funded attendance at the annual Greencross Clinical Symposium (conference registration, flights and accommodation included for permanent employees)Opportunities for career progression within one of Australia's leading specialist veterinary hospitalsIf you're looking to take the next step in your nursing career and work alongside an experienced specialist team that values excellence, learning and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Surgical Vet Nurse - Vrh Dandenong (Victoria)
🏢 Veterinary Referral Hospital
📍 Victoria