Overview
Northern Territory Veterinary Services – Alice Springs NT
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 practice based in the NT, currently staffed by a team of 7 vets, 7 nurses, a practice manager, 3 receptionists and 2 kennel hands. The practice is 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, in-house Idexx lab machines, iM3 dental machine, fluid pumps, pulse oximeters, ECG and BP monitors, advanced orthopaedic equipment (TPLO), BOAS surgeries, imagyst, air-conditioned horse stables, powerfloat equine dental equipment, and fully computerized with Rx Works. We also operate Aboriginal Community Veterinary Services, providing services to remote indigenous communities throughout the NT. Visits last from 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 air-conditioned. Staff are supported to pursue continuing education and ongoing training.
Alice Springs is a vibrant town of 28,000 with hospitals, schools, sporting clubs, restaurants, cinemas, bowling and outdoor activities. It has a major airport with flights to most capitals daily. Camping, cycling, hiking, and other outdoor activities are available.
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