Northern Territory Veterinary Services is growing and looking for a vet nurse to join our dedicated team of vets and nurses in Alice Springs. Experience and/or qualifications in Vet Nursing is highly desirable.
Alice Vet Centre is a busy companion animal practices based in the NT, currently staffed by a team of 7 vets, 7 nurses, a practice manager, 3 receptionists and 2 kennel hand. 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, iM3 dental machine, fluid pumps, pulse ox, ECG and BP monitors, advanced orthopaedic equipment (TPLO), BOAS surgeries, imagyst, air-conditioned horse stables, powerfloat equine dental equipment, fully computerized with Rx works. We also operate Aboriginal Community Veterinary Services, providing services to remote indigenous communities throughout the whole NT. Visits last for 1 to 14 days, averaging 5 days duration and are often to spectacular and otherwise inaccessible areas.
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 practices are modern, purpose built, spacious and airconditioned. Staff are supported to pursue continuing education and ongoing training.
Alice Springs is a vibrant town of with all major facilities including a hospital, schools, sporting clubs, restaurants, cinemas, ten pin bowling and loads of outdoor activities. It has a major airport with flights to most capitals daily. Camping, cycling, hiking, motor sports and all popular sports and games are some of the recreation activities.
A generous salary package will be negotiated dependent on qualifications and experience. Relocation Expenses of up to $1500. Assistance with accommodation may also be possible.
Selection Criteria- Essential
* Some experience in vet nursing
* Good written and verbal communications skills
* Proven ability to work in a team and independently
* Basic ability with computers and common software
Selection Criteria- Highly Desirable
* Unrestricted (manual) driver license and experience with 4WD
* 2 years + experience vet nursing in small animal/mixed practice
* Qualifications in vet nursing
* Experience with Rx Works
* Proven ability to teach and supervise less experienced staff
* Proven experience as a team leader
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