The role:
In this role you will provide specialised high-quality nursing care for critical patients in an Ophthalmology position working alongside a team of veterinary specialists to ensure gold-standard patient care is always achieved.
What we offer:
· Competitive compensation, 4 day working week.
· One free ticket to our Annual Conference (March each year).
· Access to in-house professional development and mentoring opportunities.
· A values-based team culture.
· An opportunity to work alongside team members who are internationally recognised for their skills and experience and with others who are highly skilled and experienced in their profession.
Who we are:
· Veterinary Specialist Services is a small animal referral hospital that has been delivering high-quality patient care for over 20 years.
· We have a strong focus on providing gold-standard treatment for pets in the fields of internal medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, surgery, oncology, critical care, dentistry, nursing, and support services.
· We employ a team of fun and focused individuals from diverse backgrounds.
· We facilitate our own Annual Conference.
Requirements for the role:
· A nurse with a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Veterinary Technologist degree with a keen passion in gold standard patient care with at least 3 years previous clinical experience. (Ophthalmology experience preferred but not necessary)
· A team player with a strong work ethic willing to support your fellow colleagues
· Skilled in problem solving and decision making.
· A multi-tasker who can navigate within a busy, multidisciplinary workplace.
· An organised nurse with high attention to detail.
· Excellent animal handling skills, experience with anxious animals in the clinic environment
· Understand geriatric nursing and care.
· Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment