ECC Veterinary Nurse - ARH Wollongong

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ARH Wollongong seeks an ECC veterinary nurse to join a dedicated emergency team delivering excellent patient care in the Illawarra. You’ll nurse critically ill patients, assist with emergencies, administer medications, maintain records, and support pet owners, with a rotating roster across days, evenings, overnights, weekends and public holidays. The facility includes nine consult rooms, three surgical theatres and dedicated spaces for dental care, plus a cat friendly waiting area. Ideal candidates hold Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent, have complex emergency experience, strong communication and multitasking skills, and a commitment to ongoing education. To apply, tailor your CV to emergencies, cite outcomes, and show flexibility and a learning mindset. Apply now.

Job Description

If you’re an experienced emergency nurse or experienced GP nurse looking to make your move - we’d love to hear from you!
  
The Animal Referral Hospital in Wollongong is looking for ECC Vet Nurses to join our close-knit team that is dedicated to the best possible patient outcomes.

Animal Referral Hospital Wollongong is a well-established small animal emergency hospital, we provide emergency and overnight care for the entire Illawarra region and pride ourselves on offering the highest standard of patient care.

Our recently revamped space is worth shouting out, including:

• A total of nine consult rooms, with the addition of five new ones
• Three state-of-the-art surgical theatres, with two more added to the lineup
• Purpose-built areas for dental care, ultrasound, and endoscopy
• A shiny new reception area, complete with a cat-friendly waiting zone!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide nursing care to critically ill and injured patients 
• Collaborate with our skilled veterinary team to deliver timely and effective emergency treatments
• Monitor patients closely, administer medications, and assist with medical procedures as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with hospital protocols
• Offer support and guidance to pet owners during stressful situations

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
• Previous experience with complex emergency cases
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care even in busy conditions
• Strong communication skills
• Friendly, team player attitude
• Flexibility to work across days, evenings, overnight, weekends, and public holidays as part of a rotating roster
• A passion for continuous education and upskilling
• Strong attention to detail with ability to multitask

We can offer:

• Part-time or Full-time hours available
• Rostering to support your work-life balance
• Discounts on both pet products and services 
• Free on-site parking and close to public transport
• Leave entitlements - 4 weeks annual leave, personal/sick leave, carers leave (all leave benefits as per award)
• Continuous education program
• Free annual influenza vaccination
• Free access to confidential Employee Assistance Program LifeWorks 24/7

Join us and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families when they need it most. Apply now and be part of our dedicated team!