Googong Veterinary Centre, a community focused small animal veterinary practice, is looking for an additional veterinary nurse to join our team. With strong relationships creating a place where both pets and people feel at home, the successful candidate will be able to work part time and have the offer of additional hours at our sister clinics across the city of Canberra.

Key responsibilities

Nursing in hospitalized care

Anesthesia

Treatments

Reception

Blood collection and processing

Assisting with dentistry

Assisting in surgeries

Assisting with and performing radiology under supervision

Running nurse consults and discharges

About you

Completed their certificate IV

Ideally 1-2 year's experience

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure

A team player with a can-do attitude

Reliability

Hold themselves accountable

Capable of working well in both a team environment and independently

Efficient, can problem solve, and will ask for help when needed





About us Googong Veterinary Centre is a part of a locally owned group of vet clinics; the Capital Paws Group. We share resources between our clinics, which allows us to provide an array of medical and surgical treatment options for our patients. A team with a family feel and a philosophy of 'Care with Kindness', this extends to not only our patients, but also clients, colleagues and associates. Helping to care for the well-being of our staff is a priority and all employees have access to anonymous and free professional support in the form of an Employee Assist Program. We are not open on weekends and have no after hours.

Above award wages, with the specific wage depending on your experience

Continuing education regularly facilitated through training, online programs and in-person conferences

Access to anonymous and free qualified support through an Employee Assist Program

Opportunity to be involved with bi-annual trips to the NT to provide health care for dogs and cats in remote indigenous communities

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