GVC are providing recruitment services to the Preston Veterinary Clinic and Hospital, located at 267-271 Bell Street, Preston VIC 3072.

The Practice

The Preston Vet Clinic and Hospital is an established, iconic veterinary practice with a proud 70-year legacy of serving its local Victorian community. Renowned for clinical excellence and a compassionate approach, this high-volume hospital handles a highly diverse and complex medical, surgical, dental, and emergency caseload 7 days per week. They pride themselves on cultivating a supportive, progressive, and highly advanced working environment for their entire veterinary team.

The Role

They are seeking an exceptional, highly motivated Senior Imaging and Clinical Nurseto join their team in a full-time capacity. This specialised position will be a pivotal link in their practice, designed for an experienced skilled who is looking to utilise their advanced technical imaging skills, manage clinic operations, and mentor a passionate clinical team. Operating in close collaboration with, and under the clinical direction of, their registered Veterinarians, you will play a key senior role in optimising patient workflows, coordinating diagnostic scheduling, and ensuring technical excellence across both imaging and pathology.

Key Highlights of the Role

- Advanced Imaging and Pathology: Under clinical direction, take digital radiographs and perform complex abdominal and soft-tissue ultrasonography data collection for Veterinary analysis. Operate automated in-house laboratory analysers and carry out advanced microscopy, including cytological smears, blood films, and staining protocols.
- Case Operations: Coordinate critical clinical communication, handle emergency triage assessments, monitor anaesthetics and assist Veterinarians with surgery.
- Clinical Leadership and Mentorship:



Guide and mentor junior nurses and trainees in equipment use, clinical and safety protocols, imparting your technical and clinical expertise to help build team confidence and skill progression.
- A Team-First Approach: Actively contribute to total practice efficiency by flexibly assisting across all areas of the clinic, including customer care, phone management, appointment scheduling, and general operational support.

Schedule and Roster

- Permanent Full-Time (38 Hours Per Week): Rostered across a fixed 5-day week comprising 4 days during the week as well as every Saturday. A dedicated rostered day off (RDO) is provided mid-week, perfectly aligned with the Principal Veterinarian's schedule to ensure premium clinical continuity.

Skills and Ǫualifications Required

- A formal tertiary higher-education degree in Veterinary Nursing, Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, or an international degree in Veterinary Medicine/Science.
- An absolute minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in a high-volume clinical environment. Candidates with greater clinical experience at a senior level, or those who bring diverse international veterinary experience, will be favourably considered.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in digital radiography, laboratory pathology processing, and complex abdominal/soft-tissue ultrasound data collection.
- Radiation Safety Compliance: Possession of (or immediate eligibility to obtain) a Victorian Radiation Use Licence for veterinary diagnostic radiography.

Benefits

- Salary Package: A highly competitive annualised salary of $75,000-$80,000 per annum (commensurate with experience),inclusive of Saturday penalty rates, plus 12% superannuation.
- Advanced Upskilling: Opportunity for further studies in echocardiographic imaging views and focussed cardiac ultrasound will be supported, enabling you to integrate these skills (once acquired) into practice under veterinary direction.

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