Specialist & Emergency Veterinary Nurse - Opportunities Australia Wide

Greencross Vet is one of the largest veterinary groups in Australia. We pride ourselves on our veterinary jobs with employee-led development and support program that includes a commitment to a better career/life balance, an industry-leading education program, plus a wide range of career opportunities throughout the 170+ vet-related businesses.

Job Description

We are looking to recruit several veterinary nurses for our Greencross AREN Specialist and Emergency hospitals across Australia.

• holding animals to allow examination and treatment by Veterinarians.
• cleaning and sterilising examination tables and equipment
• preparing instruments and handing them to the Veterinarian
• assisting Veterinarians in administering anaesthetics and oxygen during operations
• placing animals in cages for recovery from operations and monitoring their condition
• giving medications to animals
• maintaining stock control and records
• providing animal care advice and preparing, delivering, and reviewing animal care education programs
• may perform diagnostic laboratory tests.
• may act as a receptionist, accept payments and undertake clerical work.

What we offer you

Greencross Vets is an active community of pet-obsessed people just like you! We believe in reward and recognition at every step. When you join our family, you’ll enjoy:

• Full-time employment
• Our generous salary packages are variable and reflective of the skills and experience you bring to the role.
• Experienced veterinary nurses can expect to earn a salary from $79,499 pa
• International veterinary nurses with a minimum of 2 years full-time post-qualification experience may be eligible for sponsorship through Greencross Vets
• Minimum four weeks of annual leave and paid maternity leave.
• Continuing education programs
• Mental health first aid officers at each clinic
• Free and confidential counselling is available 24/7 through our EAP Telus Health