Veterinary Nurse

Northern Territory Veterinary Services

Katherine, Katherine and Northern Australia NT

Veterinary Services and Animal Welfare (Farming, Animals and Conservation)

Full time

62,000 to 76,000 per year

Northern Territory Veterinary Services is looking for a veterinary nurse to join our team of dedicated vets and nurses. Experience and/or qualifications in Vet Nursing is desirable.

This is a mostly companion animal practice based in the NT, currently staffed by a team of 4 vets, 4 nurses, and a practice manager. The practice is extremely well equipped and handles a large and varied caseload of dogs, cats, horses, native animals and exotic pets. Equipment includes digital X-ray (table based, portable and dental), ultrasounds, endoscopes, in house Idexx lab machines, coag mahines, iM3 dental machine, fluid pumps, pulse ox, ECG and BP monitors, advanced orthopaedic equipment (TPLO surgeries), fully computerized with Rx works and Vet Check. We also operate Aboriginal Community Veterinary Services, providing services to remote indigenous communities throughout the whole NT, remote islands and North Queensland. Visits last for 1 to 14 days, averaging 5 days duration and are often to spectacular and otherwise inaccessible areas. We are the leading provider of programs to Aboriginal communities in the NT.

The position involves all aspects of animal care and vet nursing including feeding, grooming, medical care of patients, cleaning, surgical nursing, inventory management, reception duties and visits accompanying vets to remote towns, stations and communities.

The practice is modern in pleasant tropical surroundings. Staff are supported to pursue continuing education and ongoing training.

Katherine is the jewel in the crown of the Top End. It has all major facilities including schools, sporting clubs, restaurants, cinemas, hospital, airport and loads of outdoor activities. Fishing, camping, canoeing, water skiing, hiking, hunting and all popular sports are some of the recreation activities.

A generous salary package will be negotiated dependent on qualifications and experience. Subsidised accommodation is generally available. Sponsorship is available for suitable overseas applicants.

Selection Criteria- Essential

Driver license

Qualifications in vet nursing or experience in vet nursing

Good written and verbal communications skills

Proven ability to work in a team and independently

Basic ability with common and vet specific software

Selection Criteria- Highly Desirable

Unrestricted (manual) driver license and experience with 4WD

2 years + experience in small animal/mixed practice

Experience with Rx Works

Proven ability to teach and supervise less experienced staff

Proven experience as a team leader

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Alex Burleigh: 08 89723599, info@ntvet.com.au