Casual Veterinary Nurses
We are looking for reliable, passionate and enthusiastic casual nurses to join our team at both our Auckland clinics to provide assistance during peak periods and leave cover in both our ER and Specialty departments.
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- Would you like to join a friendly, and progressive world class Veterinary clinic?
- Happy to fill in when required, day or night?
- Are you an experienced and qualified Veterinary Nurse?
Why work for us?
- Come and work at our Albany and/or Freemans Bay clinics, in the amazing vibrant city of Auckland.
- You will have the opportunity to provide outstanding patient care and use your nursing skills – we expect our nurses to perform triage, place IV catheters, take blood samples, take radiographs, etc.
- Experience a variety of cases and assist in the nursing care of these patients.
- We have a cohesive, friendly work environment and encourage collaboration between our specialist and emergency teams.
- We are passionate about the wellbeing of our people. We offer wellbeing support such as free counselling services, mental health trained leadership, free flu vaccines.
- Onsite parking.
- Coffee machine on site
Main responsibilities
No two days will ever be the same! Here is a taste of what you will be involved in…
a) Patient handling and monitoring.
b) Urgent triage following ARC protocols (including resuscitation, stabilisation and assisting with assessment as necessary);
c) Assessment of the urgency and severity of presenting problems through history taking, and examination before referral to the appropriate vet. Assessment can be via telephone or 1:1 consultation with patient.
d) Follow-up of patient test results and communication with clients where appropriate.
e) Administration of medications, including dose calculations, and charted instructions in a timely and accurate manner.
f) Collection and submission of diagnostic samples.
g) Preparation of patients for procedures.
h) Provision of patient’s basic needs (food, water, exercise), comfort and hygiene in accordance with practice standards.
i) Performing diagnostic imaging studies.
j) Monitoring of anaesthetics.
k) Assisting other clinical team members as required.
l) Undertaking patient discharge, ensuring clients understand the diagnosis, outcome and after-care follow-up arrangements.
m) Maintaining high standards of infection control.
n) Assisting in surgery.
Hours of work
- Our nurses work various shifts to fit around the clinic requirements and work life balance
- The shifts are 10-12 hours usually starting at 6am, 8am or 6pm for overnight shifts.
- Shifts are offered to our group of casual nurses and are granted to those who accept the shifts and are available to work.
About ARC Vets
Established in 2016, ARC Vets is an independent NZ family-owned referral practice with two state-of-the-art small animal hospitals in Auckland, ARC Central Ltd in Freemans Bay, and ARC North Ltd in Albany. We’re a 24/7 operation with an incredible team of specialists in surgery, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology and critical care.
ARC Values
Our values guide our decisions and make our organisation successful.
- ·We are one team
- ·We do right by our patients
- ·We value growth
- ·We take ownership
- ·We make referrals easy
Want to know more, visit arcvets.co.nz
Skills and experience
The successful candidate will:
- Be a team player
- Have at least 1 years experience post-qualification working as a full time veterinary nurse and/or
- Hold a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology degree (overseas equivalent preferable but negotiable) or equivalent experience.
- Deliver an exceptionally high standard of patient care
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be extremely reliable & willing to work shifts, including weekends & public holidays
- Have the legal right to work in New Zealand
