The Adelaide Animal Emergency & Referral Centre is a 24hr multi-disciplinary centre offering emergency, specialist, and referral veterinary services. We have a strong principle of providing best treatment and care for pets in fields of emergency medicine, Specialist Oral Maxilla & Facial service, Surgery, dermatology, critical care, and diagnostic imaging.
Job Description There are multiple roles in the emergency and critical care department. You must enjoy a team environment and thrive in a fast-paced environment. In return there will be opportunities to gain experience and knowledge in emergency medicine, collaborating with a team of enthusiastic professionals.
The positions require a Diploma or Certificate IV veterinary nurses previously working in an emergency environment. We also encourage general practice veterinary nurses to apply for those wanting a career in emergency medicine.
Qualifications As a successful candidate, you will possess the following skills and attributes:
- You will require a drive to learn and work cohesively within a dedicated emergency team
- Ensure optimal patient care and client communication is a priority
- Communicate & liaise with all departments and staff
- Actively participate at times in a rotating roster between departments
- Work within an equitable roster to support daily schedules
- Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively
- Work collegially alongside management and other departments providing feedback to line managers to facilitate improvements
- Focus on a continuing education plan and work life balance with your line manager
- Understand the complexity of advanced surgical, medicine & emergency procedures
- Actively participate in quality improvements, initiatives, risk management & OHS activities
- Diligence with excellent time Management skills and ability to multi-task
- Good oral and written communication skills including patient medical records
- Understanding of veterinary practice management programs
- Ability to work effectively in a high stress environment as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work flexible hours
Additional Information What are we offering?
- An opportunity to extend your skill base and advance your career
- Surgical, medicine and emergency suite equipped with high end equipment
- Opportunities to work in an organisation that encourages collaboration with a large network of specialist veterinary hospitals
- We support internal and external continuing education for lifelong learning
- A collaborative professional team that values input and ideas
- We care about mental health and work life balance
- Access to an employee assistance program
- Discount policy for your pets
- On-site parking
To join our team apply now via the link below!
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