Orbit Australia Consulting Services – Glenroy VIC

At least 1 year experience post-qualification working as a full time veterinary nurse.
Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (or overseas equivalent preferable, negotiable) or eq
Experience with urgent triage following ARC protocols, including resuscitation, stabilisation and assisting assessment

Key Responsibilities:

- Patient handling and monitoring.
- Urgent triage following ARC protocols (including resuscitation, stabilisation and assisting with assessment as necessary);
- Assessment of the urgency and severity of presenting problems through history taking, and examination before referral to the appropriate vet. Assessment can be via telephone or 1:1 consultation with patient.
- Follow-up of patient test results and communication with clients where appropriate.
- Administration of medications, including dose calculations,



and charted instructions in a timely and accurate manner.
- Collection and submission of diagnostic samples.
- Preparation of patients for procedures.
- Provision of patient’s basic needs (food, water, exercise), comfort and hygiene in accordance with practice standards.
- Performing diagnostic imaging studies.
- Monitoring of anaesthetics.
- Assisting other clinical team members as required.
- Undertaking patient discharge, ensuring clients understand the diagnosis, outcome and after-care follow-up arrangements.
- Maintaining high standards of infection control.
- Assisting in surgery.
- Preparation of notes, invoicing and liaising with clients and referring vets.

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📌 ER Veterinary Nurse (Melbourne)
🏢 Orbit Australia Consulting Services
📍 Melbourne