At Oxley Highway Vet Hospital, we are seeking an experienced and compassionate Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team on a 6-month maternity leave cover contract, with the potential for ongoing employment thereafter.
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This is a great opportunity to work in a well-established clinic where teamwork, patient care, and professional development are genuinely valued.
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About the Role
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You will be working full-time alongside experienced vets and nurses, providing high-quality nursing care across a varied and interesting caseload. Duties include (but are not limited to):
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- Assisting our veterinarians with routine exams and procedures
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- Providing surgical and hospital nursing care, including anaesthetic monitoring
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- Delivering pre- and post-operative patient care, as well as offering grief support to clients
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- Administering medications and preparing treatments as required
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- Managing the admission and discharge process for surgical and hospital patients
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- Communicating treatment plans and updates to clients
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- Performing blood collection, testing, and IV catheter placement
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- Assisting with diagnostic imaging (x-rays and ultrasounds)
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- Supporting dental care, including scale and polish and performing dental x-rays
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- Contributing to day-to-day nursing tasks to support our vets and team in providing the highest standard of patient care
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What We're Looking For
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- Minimum 2 years' experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse
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- Confidence in both surgical and medical nursing
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- Strong anaesthetic monitoring skills
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- Excellent communication and client care abilities
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- Ability to work well within a close-knit team
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- A calm, organised, and proactive approach under pressure
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What We Offer
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- Full-time fixed-term contract (6 months maternity cover)
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- Competitive hourly rate and benefits package.
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- Supportive and team-oriented team environment.
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- Access to training centres, online courses and dedicated nurse programs.
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- Opportunities for career growth and development.
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- Staff discounts, including Health and Wellbeing benefits
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- Employee Referral Bonus'
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📌 Maternity Leave Vet Nurse Fixed Term Contract (Full time) Oxley Highway Veterinary Hospital (Port Macquarie)
🏢 Vetpartners
📍 Port Macquarie
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