About the RoleThe Equine Veterinary Nurse at the University of Melbourne's Werribee Campus plays a key role in supporting equine clinical and research activities, focusing on high-quality lameness and imaging services, patient care, and efficient nursing assistance for veterinarians and researchers.Working closely with imaging technicians, this role involves horse handling, diagnostic imaging procedures, and strict adherence to safety protocols, including radiation and infection control.Additionally, the Equine Veterinary Nurse will manage stock requirements and uphold best practice standards in infection control within the Equine Centre, contributing to a well-coordinated and safe clinical environment.Your responsibilities will include: Provide veterinary nursing support and horse handling to assist in the delivery of high-level lameness and imaging services, patient care and efficient nursing assistance to veterinarians and researchers in a timely manner in accordance with best practice.Assist with imaging activities under the direction of imaging technicians and veterinarians within the Equine Centre in accordance with radiation and operational safety protocols.Ensure efficient veterinary nursing service at all times and ensure timely maintenance of stock requirements, functional equipment and adherence to best practice standards of infection control.Assist the imaging technicians in monitoring all personnel and animals entering the imaging suites to ensure their safety and adherence to safety protocols at all times.Assist and maintain imaging suites ensuring the areas are organised and clean in accordance with infection control requirements.Assist with patient clinical procedures in a timely manner under the direction of veterinarians, senior staff in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and SOPs.Record and maintain all documentation, patient records, animal ethics records in accordance with best practice, University policies, procedures and SOPs.Involvement with student teaching as the vet students come through the lameness centre on the clinical rotations.Who We Are Looking ForYou will demonstrate a genuine passion for horses, experience handling horses and exhibit professionalism, enthusiasm, initiative, and a proactive attitude toward learning new skills and tasks.You will also have: Completion of a relevant Certificate III, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.Proven veterinary nursing experience and animal handling skills in a veterinary clinical environment, and in particular with equine patients.Completion of a Veterinary Nursing diploma or/ and a radiation licence working in veterinary diagnostic imaging is highly desirable.For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.Your New Team – "Melbourne Veterinary School"The Melbourne Veterinary School has a proud tradition of excellence in research, education, and leadership.The Melbourne Veterinary School has research strengths in animal diseases, zoonotic infectious diseases, production animal systems (including dairy and red meat) and animal welfare.The Melbourne Veterinary School provides the only professional entry veterinary medicine program in Victoria and covers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects across veterinary science with Australia's premiere graduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, which is nationally and internationally accredited by VSAAC, RCVS and the AVMA COE.In January 2023, Greencross Pet Wellness Company opened the Greencross Veterinary Hospital at the Werribee campus, providing 24-hour specialist and emergency care for patients, along with clinical rotations for the University's Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students.What We Offer You!In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses.For more information, check out our benefits page!About the University of MelbourneWe're tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad.We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates.If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion.Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ApplicantsWe aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff.Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.