Northern Territory Veterinary Services is looking for someone to join our dedicated team of vets and nurses. Experience and/or qualifications in Vet Nursing is essential.
This is a busy companion animal practice based in the NT, currently staffed by a team of 4 vets and 4 nurses. 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 xray (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), 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 practice is modern, computerised, airconditioned, in pleasant tropical surroundings. Staff are supported to pursue continuing education and ongoing training.
Katherine is a vibrant town with all major facilities including schools, sporting clubs, restaurants, cinemas and loads of outdoor activities. Fishing, camping, canoeing, water skiing, hiking, hunting and all popular sports are some of the recreation activities.
A generous well above award salary package will be offered dependent on qualifications and experience. Assistance with accommodation may also be possible. Sponsorship is available for suitable overseas applicants.
Selection Criteria- Essential
Driver license
Qualifications in vet nursing or 2 years full time 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
5 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
This is a busy companion animal practice based in the NT, currently staffed by a team of 4 vets and 4 nurses. 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 xray (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), 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 practice is modern, computerised, airconditioned, in pleasant tropical surroundings. Staff are supported to pursue continuing education and ongoing training.
Katherine is a vibrant town with all major facilities including schools, sporting clubs, restaurants, cinemas and loads of outdoor activities. Fishing, camping, canoeing, water skiing, hiking, hunting and all popular sports are some of the recreation activities.
A generous well above award salary package will be offered dependent on qualifications and experience. Assistance with accommodation may also be possible. Sponsorship is available for suitable overseas applicants.
Selection Criteria- Essential
Driver license
Qualifications in vet nursing or 2 years full time 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
5 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
