Veterinary Specialist Services is an established Small Animal referral practice in South East Queensland. We have hospitals at Carrara, Jindalee, and Underwood. We are striving to create an environment where people can do their best work. Our teams are very passionate about delivering patient care and support each other to do it. We have a very diverse skill set and can offer just about all specialities, diagnostic modalities, and therapies across our practice group. We have residency training programs for vets, in house training programs for nurses and internships where many of our interns have progressed to become registered Specialists. We are involved in the industry with wide participation in professional groups, universities, continuing education courses and we run our own annual conference.
Reporting to the Nurse Manager, your responsibilities will include:
· Handling and restraining animals, including walking patients and providing environmental enrichment for in-patients.
· Assisting veterinarians and nurses with patient treatments.
· Cleaning and sterilising equipment in the surgical department.
· Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene throughout the hospital, both indoors and outdoors.
The successful candidate should possess:
· A Certificate II in Animal Studies or equivalent (highly regarded).
· At least one year of experience in the companion animal industry (veterinary clinic and/or boarding facility).
· Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
· Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.
· Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to follow directions.
· A friendly, flexible, and approachable demeanour.
· A genuine love for animals.
· Outstanding punctuality and reliability.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Excellent physical health, as the role involves physically demanding tasks.
This is a full-time position with availability required Monday to Friday between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm.
If you meet these qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to work with animals in a dynamic veterinary environment, we encourage you to apply.
