The Animal Referral Hospital Canberra is a leading provider of specialist veterinary care in the Canberra region. We are dedicated to providing exceptional medical services to pets and their families, offering advanced treatments and compassionate care.

We are currently seeking a skilled and passionate Full-Time Surgery Veterinary Nurse to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in veterinary nursing with a specific focus on surgical procedures. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside leading veterinary specialists and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures, including preparation, monitoring, and post-operative care
• Maintaining surgical suites and equipment to ensure cleanliness and functionality
• Providing support in anesthesia administration and monitoring
• Monitoring patient vital signs and responding to changes in condition
• Providing compassionate care to patients and their families, offering education and support as needed
• Collaborating with other members of the veterinary team to ensure seamless patient care

Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a veterinary nursing role, with a focus on surgical procedures
• Strong knowledge of surgical nursing techniques and protocols
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate attitude towards animals and their caregivers
• Willingness to be on-call for emergency specialised surgical procedures

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Supportive team environment with access to leading veterinary specialists
• Employee discounts on veterinary services and Petbarn products
• Work-life balance with rostered shifts and leave entitlements

If you are passionate about veterinary nursing and dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter via the link. Join our team at Animal Referral Hospital Canberra and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families every day!

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation with EACH being one of the lead agencies. Each year, we help thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 145 communities across Australia, our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools. 

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Educator to join our team in Port Macquarie. As a Clinical Educator, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the skills and knowledge of our mental health professionals, ultimately improving the quality of care provided to young people in our community.

With a proven track record in senior clinical roles, you possess high-level leadership skills that promote collaborative learning and facilitate constructive feedback. Your exceptional communication abilities allow you to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, while your strong organizational and problem-solving skills enable you to manage multiple priorities with autonomy.

You have a robust understanding of the current evidence base for early intervention in youth mental health, along with experience in designing, developing, and delivering training programs that enhance clinical skill development. Your emotional intelligence, resilience, and tenacity equip you to support students through their challenges, ensuring a nurturing and effective learning environment.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of youth mental health and support the next generation of professionals, we invite you to apply.

Veterinary Nurse | Dermatology for Animals | Part Time & Full Time Positions

Established in 1998, Dermatology for Animals provides the veterinary dermatology service within the majority of specialist multi-disciplinary veterinary hospitals across Queensland.

We are now looking for Part-time and Full-time veterinary nurses to join our expanding team of veterinarians, nurses and administrators in south-east Queensland.

We are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced nurse, who wants to excel in providing first rate nursing care, and who is capable across the broad range of skills that encompass veterinary nursing in a dermatological environment. This not only involves utilising patient nursing skills, but also learning about new techniques, becoming competent in dermatological diagnostics, and communicating with clients both in person, by phone and by email.

Veterinary dermatology is unique amongst referral disciplines in fostering long-term relationships with clients and patients. It’s less about fixing our patients and sending them on their way, and more about managing their issues so that they and their owners can live their best lives. It’s also unique in that dermatology rarely presents with genuine emergencies, and this allows us all to have an enviable work-life balance.

In this role you will have the opportunity to travel across metropolitan and regional Queensland, providing dermatology referral services within specialist multi-disciplinary veterinary hospitals.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER 

• Part-time and Full-time positions available
• The opportunity to work with internationally renowned leaders in veterinary dermatology
• Training in dermatology specific diagnostic techniques
• Assisting in the use of cutting-edge technology including:
  • CO2 and diode lasers
  • MRI and CT
  • Video-otoscopy
• The ability to hone your communication skills during nurse specific consultations
• An above award wage commensurate with experience
• A four-day working week once probationary and training periods are complete
• No out of hours work

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• An enthusiasm for learning, and an understanding that there’s still a lot we don’t know
• The flexibility to move from one aspect of the role to another, and then back again
• A high level of competency in all areas of Veterinary Nursing, gained through a minimum of 2 years full-time as a qualified nurse
• Excellent communication skills to enhance our reputation with clients and referring vets alike
• A clean driving licence as travel to various centres in south-east Queensland is required
• An open-mindedness about what the role of a veterinary nurse is and can be