Ready to join our team? We’re looking for a
Veterinary Nurse – Emergency and Critical Care
Position:
Veterinary Nurse – Emergency and Critical Care
Location:
Work Type:
PART TIME, CASUAL
About the role:
Recently, our business has grown significantly so we need more nurses in our team. We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Veterinary Nurses who thrive in a high-paced environment.
For some people, transitioning to an emergency career seems daunting, however our team is experienced in making the transition from general practice to emergency a smooth process. You will be offered significant support and training from our experienced team of nurses before, during and after your shifts.
We pride ourselves on the supportive and collaborative environment we have created in our team. We have trained Mental Health First Aid Officers at the clinic and an Employee Assistance Program ready for any employee requiring support on a range of work or personal matters. Catch-ups and social events are a constant at AES with team members feeling more like family than colleagues. There are many development programs available at Animal Emergency Service and we have even created our own ‘AES Elevate Emergency Nursing Program’, an accredited course run through our company Improve International.
This role will be starting in a part-time or casual capacity with a flexible roster pattern that includes the ability to pick up extra shifts where available. Your roster is typically created with 7 working days per fortnight and alternating weekends off. This gives you more time for family, friends and other daytime activities!
Our remuneration is above award, dependent on your experience with pay reviews conducted regularly. The majority of your shifts will occur during penalty hours, meaning you earn more for less hours. Laundry, meal, travel, supervisor, trainer and on-call allowances are also available, dependent on your shift times and type.
About you:
The successful candidate will possess:
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.
- A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in Veterinary Nursing.
- A passion for providing excellent patient care.
- A desire to work as part of a team and a drive for continuing education.
The ability to participate in a roster across weekends, weeknights and public holidays.
If this sounds like an opportunity you are interested in, then please contact us to apply or view our facility and meet the Gold Coast team!
To apply for this role, please email your resume and covering letter below.
Please advise in your covering letter if you are available to work shifts across nights, weekends and public holidays.
Get to know your future colleagues.
Amy Mosley
Nurse Manager
Nurse Amy started her career in surgical and internal medicine nursing, but as soon as she started doing emergency shifts she was hooked! The mixed variety of cases and the rush of emergency and critical cases soon saw Amy switching to an emergency medicine career. As an emergency nurse, Amy...
Erin Friel
Client Care Manager
As Nursing Manager at our Carrara clinic, Erin is extremely passionate about animal emergency work. She has always had a strong love for animals and is often in awe over the bonds she witnesses between pets and their owners. It’s a fulfilling role for her Рshe says the highly...
Lisa Thurston
Practice Manager
Lisa completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2000 and worked in general practice for a year. She then joined emergency medicine and hasn’t looked back since. Lisa worked in three emergency centres in Sydney. She moved to Queensland in 2009 where she worked in Brisbane before starting at...
Dr Rod Meehan
Hospital Director Cararra
Once Rod Meehan graduated from university in 1991 he worked in the United Kingdom for two years. He then partnered in a multi-practice veterinary group on the Gold Coast for 12 years. This was followed with a sabbatical to Japan for 12 months and upon returning, Dr Meehan took a...
Dr Rob Webster
Director & Veterinary Specialist
In 2014 Dr Rob Webster became a specialist in veterinary emergency medicine and critical care. Rob has been working full-time as an emergency vet for 14 years, and his training was conducted from 2006 to 2012. His mentors were both world regarded specialists: Dr Steven Haskins (emergency medicine and critical...
Dr Lisa Brumby
Veterinary Manager Carrara
Dr Lisa Brumby had always dreamt of becoming a veterinarian since being in kindergarten and has never waived from her dream. Dr Lisa began her veterinary career at the Animal Welfare League (Coombabah) before joining us at Animal Emergency Service. Dr Lisa progressed into emergency medicine as she looking for...
Dr Simon Lemin
Director
Dr Simon Lemin graduated from the University of Queensland in 1990 and after seven years in general practice, switched to the challenges and stimulation of emergency practice. He joined forces with Dr Rob Webster to establish Animal Emergency Service in 2005 when the pair purchased the emergency hospital they were...