Veterinary Nurse - Full Time 38hrs per weekBrisbane Pet Surgery is looking for an experienced veterinary nurse with 5+ years of working in the veterinary industryAbout usWe are privately owned and pride ourselves in compassion, quality and affordable veterinary services. We are a small animal practice offering general consults, medical workups, general surgery, major soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. With 6 veterinarians on staff, and a visiting orthopaedic specialist to complement our own onsite orthopaedic surgeons, we offer most surgical procedures. We have a great team that understand the veterinary industry and support network we all need. We also ensure there is time to have a laugh and enjoy our workplace environment and our patients and clients. View our instagram and facebook page to see some of our work and team members caring and compassionate nature.Qualifications & experienceMinimum 5 years experience as a veterinary nurseProficient in anaesthetic monitoringProficient in preparing patients for surgery and post operative monitoringConfident and knowledgeable in communicating home care to clientsAbility to perform nurse consults that include suture removals, dental checks and dressing/bandage changesPassionate about quality care and patient and client experienceResilient and ability to adaptAbility to think on your feetEnjoy working in a busy practiceMastered customer serviceExcellent communication skillsTasks & responsibilitiesWelcoming each and every client with your warm smile and compassionInserting intravenous catheters and blood taking and running samples using IDEXXPreparing patients for surgery (clipping, skin prep and setting up surgical trays)Assist surgeons in surgeryAnaesthetic monitoringAssist in admission and discharge processPost operative phone calls to clientsSterilising instrumentsBook consultation appointments and surgical bookings and respond to emailsCommunicate and prioritise tasks within the teamAbility to assist reception when requiredAdvise clients on OTC food and products including parasite preventionMaintain a clean environment within the clinicApplications must include an application letter and CV addressed to practice manager Kylie Barnard – See our website: Job Type: Full-timePay: $73,000.00 – $74,000.00 per yearBenefits:Employee discountProfessional development assistanceSchedule:8 hour shiftWeekend availabilityWork Authorisation:Australia (Preferred)Work Location: In person#J-18808-Ljbffr