Primary Care Veterinary Nurse – VicVet Primary Care

Primary Care Veterinary Nurse

VicVet | Whittlesea, VIC | Full-time

Great nursing. More autonomy. Exceptional patient care. Hi, we’re Michaela, Megan, Kate and Josh and we are the management team at VicVet Primary Care. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced

full-time Veterinary Nurse

to join our growing team. Located in Whittlesea, VicVet is a purpose-built veterinary hospital bringing Primary Care and Emergency & Referral services together under one roof. We’re committed to delivering exceptional patient care while creating a supportive, cooperative and progressive workplace where our people can do their best work. Most importantly,

we want our nurses to nurse. We believe Veterinary Nurses should be empowered to use their skills, develop new ones and work with increasing autonomy. Our philosophy is simple:

if it doesn’t need to be done by a veterinarian, we want to train and support our nurses to do it. Whether that’s taking

dental X-rays , performing scale and polishes, placing IV catheters, running nurse consultations, performing local and regional nerve blocks, monitoring anaesthesia or developing more advanced clinical nursing skills — we want our nurses actively involved in patient care. Within appropriate professional scope and clinical oversight,

the sky is the limit. Why Join VicVet? Autonomy & Clinical Development:

We want to build highly skilled, confident Veterinary Nurses. You’ll be encouraged to take ownership of appropriate aspects of patient care and develop practical skills that genuinely expand what you’re able to do in practice. If there’s a clinical nursing skill you’re interested in learning, we want to have that conversation. Varied Clinical Nursing:





This is a genuinely hands-on nursing role. You’ll work across surgery, anaesthesia, dentistry, hospital care, diagnostics, consultations and preventative healthcare. We don’t want talented nurses spending their careers watching veterinarians perform tasks they’re capable of being trained to do themselves. Collaboration:

Greater autonomy doesn’t mean working alone. We believe great veterinary care comes from great teamwork. Our vets, nurses and reception teamwork with mutual respect, open communication and shared responsibility for our patients. Wellbeing:

We’re committed to creating a people-first, sustainable workplace. Our facilities include on-site accommodation and a dedicated staff lounge, alongside access to our Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health First Aid support. About the Position As a Primary Care Veterinary Nurse, you’ll work closely with our veterinarians and nursing team to deliver excellent clinical and patient care across the department. This is a hands-on clinical nursing position. You’ll be encouraged to use your existing skills, learn new ones and progressively take greater ownership of appropriate clinical responsibilities. We want to create an environment where our nurses can work towards the top of their scope and where veterinarians and nurses complement one another rather than unnecessarily duplicating skills. Your role may include:



Providing high-quality nursing care to hospitalised and day patients. Preparing patients for surgical and diagnostic procedures. Assisting veterinarians with routine and advanced surgical procedures. Anaesthetic preparation, induction assistance, monitoring and recovery. Providing pre- and post-operative patient care. Performing dental scale and polishes and take dental x rays. Performing local and regional nerve blocks where appropriately trained and under veterinary direction. Supporting diagnostic procedures, including blood collection, laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging. Placing intravenous catheters and performing other appropriate clinical procedures. Assisting veterinarians during consultations and procedures. Performing nurse consultations within your scope of practice. Providing preventative healthcare and client education, including nutrition, parasite prevention, weight management and post-operative care. Administering medications and treatments as directed by the treating veterinarian. Monitoring patients and promptly communicating changes in their clinical condition. Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical documentation. Preparing and maintaining surgical, dental, treatment and consultation areas. Maintaining high standards of infection control, hygiene and biosecurity. Supporting efficient patient flow and day-to-day clinical workflow. Communicating professionally and compassionately with clients about their pets’ care. Working collaboratively with veterinarians, nurses, reception and the wider VicVet team. Supporting smooth patient transfers between Primary Care and Emergency & Referral when required. Contributing ideas and constructive feedback to support continuous imp

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