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Emergency Veterinary Nurse

Emergency Veterinary Nurse

Location: Moonah, Hobart

AES Hobart are searching for experienced nurses with a love for emergency care and continuous learning.

  • Above Award wages + penalty rates
  • Supporting and fun team environment
  • Exposure to interesting emergency cases

Part of Animal Emergency Australia, AES Hobart is a premier emergency veterinary hospital committed to providing exceptional care to pets in their time of need. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced technology and staffed by a team of experienced veterinarian professionals dedicated to excellence in emergency medicine.

About the Role
As an emergency vet nurse, you will be involved in triage, hospital case management, surgery, critical nursing and critical case management. Experience exciting case diversity such as GDVs, impalements, hit by cars and in summer ticks, toads and snakes. Our nurses also have access to trained Mental Health First Aid Officers, our wellbeing hub and an Employee Assistance Program for support on a range of matters. We are looking for Qualified Casual Nurses to join our awesome team.

What does vet nurse life at AES Hobart look like?

  • Hands on triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, surgery, and patient care
  • No conversations with clients about money (dedicated client care team members)
  • Incredible case diversity with no two shifts the same
  • Collaborative approach to care between vets and vet nurses
  • Earning above Award rates with lucrative penalty rates on most shifts
  • Access to specialists
  • Wildlife and exotics exposure

About You

  • Minimum of 1-year ECC experience or 3 years GP experience
  • Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
  • Thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
  • Strong communication and team-work skills
  • Love of learning and continual improvement
  • Personal mode of transport (essential for shift work)
  • Flexibility to work Casual shifts including nights

Paws & Perks

  • Australia’s largest employee-owned veterinary group 
  • Great rates starting from $39.25 Plus Super Plus Penalty rates!
  • Fitness passport 
  • Pet well-being discount on treatments and products
  • Above Award wages that reflect your experience and skills 
  • Dedicated wellbeing committee for our employees (Mental health first aid certifications, flu vaccinations, podcasts, etc.)   
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)   
  • Refer a Friend Program & Rewards 
  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading for all permanent staff 
  • Further education & career planning benefits 
  • The opportunity to transfer across the company to fulfill your further career aspirations (We promote and recruit from within!) 
  • Opportunities for additional training in Leadership, Specialisation and Management    
  • Fully stocked snack cupboards and regular food deliveries 
  • Work-life harmony with flexible roster structures and work arrangements 
  • Make a difference in the lives of Animals across Australia! 

If this opportunity interests you, then click apply or reach out to [email protected] today!

Animal Emergency Service Hobart

Location: 37 Derwent Park Rd, Moonah TAS 7009

Employment Type:

  • Casual

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