Clinic Assistant at Animal Referral Hospital Essendon Fields, Victoria AUSTRALIA
Part-time and Full-time Positions available
Do you wish for the opportunity to experience what it’s really like in an Emergency & Specialist veterinary hospital but don’t know how to get your foot in the door?
Do you thrive in a dynamic and face-paced environment?
Do you want to make a meaningful contribution to the care of pets who need it the most?
If you have answered YES to the above then we would love to hear from you!
About Us
Animal Referral Hospital located in Essendon Fields is a comprehensive veterinary facility offering multi-disciplinary emergency and specialist care services to pets within greater Melbourne. With a team of exceptional emergency veterinarians, nurses, and specialized surgical and medicine departments, the hospital operates on a 24-hour basis, providing seamless round-the-clock emergency care to pets in need. Strategically situated 8 km (5.0 mi) northwest of Melbourne's central business district, the hospital receives referrals from general practice vet clinics across the state, seeking our exceptional level of care and expertise.
About this Role
Clinic Assistant contribute significantly to the day-to-day smooth running of the hospital and are integral part of our big team here at ARH Essendon Fields.
Reporting to the Hospital Manager, your duties and responsibilities are majority focused on maintaining infection control standards and hygiene across the hospital. Additional duties include:
- Basic patient husbandry, patient restraint and simple clinical tasks under the instruction and direct supervision of our veterinary nurses and veterinarians
- On the job training will be provided with ongoing support by veterinary nurses and existing clinic assistants, however a successful candidate must possess the ability to work consistently and unsupervised
- Cleaning and sterilising equipment in the surgical department
- Restocking veterinary consumables and equipment
About You
The successful candidate should possess:
- The ability to work a varied roster that includes evenings and, some weekends and public holidays. We strive for a work/life balance and work with all of our team members to build a roster that works for them and the hospital.
- Certificate II in Animal Studies or equivalent experience
- Passion to deliver a high-level standard of patient care and hospital cleanliness
- Must possess the ability to work unsupervised as well as demonstrate reasonable proficiency in performing the required tasks
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- Self-motivated and the ability to work well on your own or with a team
- Committed and positive work ethic that aligns with the core values of ARH Essendon Fields and Greencross
- Attention to detail with ability to multi-task
Our Offer
- Flexible 24 hour roster
- The opportunity to take on additional duties
- Career progression opportunities
- Opportunity for continued learning and access to courses within the hospital
- An employer who focuses on the well-being of all staff, access to EAP program, team-building events
Submit your application via the link!
We look forward to hearing from you!
