Veterinary Nurse Equine

Job no:511011
Work type:Continuing - Full-time
Campus:Regional South Australia
Categories:HEO3, Veterinary Services

HEO3 - $55,971 – $65,704 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% and shiftwork loadings apply.

Continuing position available immediately for a Veterinary Nurse – Equine & Large Animal.

An exciting opportunity exists for a team oriented equine and large animal nurse to join the team at the University of Adelaide’s state-of-the-art Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Roseworthy.

We are seeking a suitably qualified or experienced veterinary nurse to provide high quality care for all equine, large animal and hobby farm patients (goats, sheep, alpacas etc). Duties include working in the hospital setting with internal medicine specialists, monitoring and treatment of hospitalised patients including emergency triage and critical care, working with surgeons on elective and emergency procedures and providing support and assistance to primary opinion clinicians for both emergency and non-emergency consultations.

Working as part of the clinical team you will be required to work through a 24/7 roster, which includes nights, weekends, and public holidays. 

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) is part of the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences clinical teaching facility which operates on a commercial basis, offering a range of first opinion and specialist veterinary services to the general public and referring veterinarians. The VTH also provides a clinical training environment for veterinary and veterinary technology students working under the close supervision of experienced veterinarians, nurses and support staff. The VTH is situated on the University’s picturesque Roseworthy Campus, approximately 9km from the township of Gawler and on the doorstep of the world-renowned Barossa Valley wine region.

This position suits an enthusiastic, team-oriented veterinary nurse / veterinary technologist with a passion for delivering the highest standards of service and care. You will need to have proven experience as an equine or large animal veterinary nurse in a clinical setting, with experience in emergency triage, medical and surgical nursing.  You need to be able to work in high pressure situations, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be motivated to mentor the next generation of vets and nurses by imparting knowledge and modelling the highest standards of professional behaviour.

Candidates who are working towards their certificate IV in Veterinary nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, and have some large animal handling experience are encouraged to apply.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience and high level expertise in general horse handling.
• Demonstrated experience or willingness to work and train with other large animal species (eg. alpacas, sheep, goats, cows, pigs)
• Demonstrated experience working in a clinical setting.
• Attention to detail in record keeping and documentation.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently but participate cooperatively in team activities.

The successful candidate should have completed a relevant certificate or a combination of relevant experience and/or education/training and have demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to undertake a medical assessment

More information about our School can be found in the following links:

https://www.adelaide.edu.au/vet/horses

https://set.adelaide.edu.au/animal-veterinary-sciences/home

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance. 

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description document.

Applications close 11.55pm, 22nd November 2022.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Casey Hogan

Practice Manager

P: +61 (0) 8313 2604

E: [email protected]

You'll find a full position description below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

#LI-UOA

Download the Position Description Apply now