We invite you to become a valued member of our Wildlife Hospital team to take your veterinary nursing career to the next level! X2 Part-time, continuing employment opportunities. Located at the Wildlife Health and Conservation Hospital on the Camden Campus of the University of Sydney. Exciting opportunity to provide exceptional nursing care to our diverse mix of wildlife. Gain the recognition of working in a leading purpose-built veterinary wildlife hospital in an outstanding University! Base Salary HEO 3 (38 hours, 5 days per week) $73,596 p.a. - $84,789 p.a. (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation + premium loading for weekend shifts. About the opportunity Reporting to the Director of the WHCH, the Veterinary Nurse will provide veterinary nursing and administrative duties to the native wildlife animals attending the Wildlife Health and Conservation Hospital in Camden. Your key responsibilities will be to: Provide assistance during veterinary procedures, including surgery and emergency care for wildlife.Perform routine veterinary tasks, such as blood collection and IV catheter placement, while monitoring hospitalised animals.Mentor veterinary interns, guiding them in technical skills such as administering medication and daily treatments.Manage clinical case discharge procedures and maintain in-house records, ensuring data integrity.Oversee the cleanliness of clinical areas and sterilise medical equipment as required.Assist in coordinating communication with stakeholders, ensuring that concerns are addressed promptly and efficiently. About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Veterinary Nurse who has: A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.At least 12 months experience in handling and caring for Australian native wildlife animals in a clinic/hospital with a regular wildlife caseload.The ability to communicate with academics, veterinary professionals, wildlife carers, and veterinary students.Sound experience in a multi-veterinarian practice or hospital involving the medical care of birds, reptiles, and native species.Technical skills with Veterinary Patient Management Systems like RX Works.Strong knowledge of a large range of veterinary surgical and medical procedures. The Working Hours The first part-time position roster is Monday to Friday, 5:00pm to 11:00pm (30 hours per week).The second part-time position roster is Saturday and Sunday 3:00pm to 11:00pm (15.2 hours per week).Note: This exciting opportunity is part-time, continuing employment contingent on the continuation of external funding. Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Operations by email to. Applications Close Sunday 01 December 2024 11:59 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr