Mixed Animal Veterinary Nurse - Fur Life Vet Bunbury
 

About Us:

Fur Life Vet Bunbury (Harradine and Associates Veterinary Surgeons) has an exciting opportunity for a mixed animal veterinary nurse to join our established hospital and team.

Our hospital has been locally operated for over 5o years and is an important part of the local community. We have a great team of vets and nurses and a great client base. We aim to provide a high standard of medical and surgical knowledge and treatment to our small animal and equine patients in a friendly, compassionate hospital environment.

Fur Life Vet Bunbury consists of our companion animal hospital and equine hospital as well as our branch clinic in Dalyellup.

Bunbury is a large regional coastal city without the Perth hustle and bustle but only 2 hours away from all the capital city services. We have fantastic schools to choose from, good retail, entertainment, and sporting facilities. For those who appreciate wine and gourmet produce, we are within easy reach of the Margaret River region.

About the Position:

We are looking for a full time, experienced veterinary nurse to complement our team. We require a nurse with equine handling skills and companion animal nursing skills.

This is a hands-on nursing role for an experienced nurse; you will need to have the skill set and confidence to place IV catheters, set up fluids, monitor anesthetics to a high standard, perform nurse consults, do basic pathology and assist in the equine side of our veterinary clinic.

About you:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Technician Degree is essential
• 2+ years' experience in a busy practice. Well-rounded nursing skills and experience with training and mentoring other clinical staff
• Registered Veterinary Nurses are highly regarded.
• Commitment to promoting a positive workplace culture and continuing to improve and grow our clinic.
• Equine handling skills and experience.

Apiam Benefits and Perks:

• Generous clinic discounts for your own fur babies.
• VNCA membership paid for and AVNAT registration encouraged.
• Access to VetEducation as ongoing CE and upskilling is supported and encouraged.
• Access paid Volunteer Leave, extra Parental Leave and Apiam Wellness Day - extra day of annual leave! 
• Discounts from various retail, travel, fitness and health providers (including Kmart and Woolworths!)
• Work life balance and mental health taken seriously, we have our own Mental Health First Aid Officer and an excellent Employee Assistance Program (free and confidential counselling sessions for you or your immediate family).

At Apiam Animal Health we genuinely support and encourage nurse upskilling and professional development. We offer yearly discussions around career development, free monthly webinars, provide opportunities of secondment to other clinic locations across Australia and career progression pathways. 

How to Apply:

If you would like to join us at Fur Life Vet Bunbury, then please apply here with your resume and cover letter.