We are looking for reliable, passionate and enthusiastic casual nurses to join our ER team at both Auckland clinics (Albany & Freemans Bay) to provide assistance during peak periods, annual leave cover and our preparing from our busy summer season
- 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, New Zealand.
- 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.
- We have a cohesive, friendly work environment and encourage collaboration between our specialist and emergency teams.
- We invest in your development and have motivated, experienced nurses and teachers to help you succeed.
- 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.
- A fun work environment with an active social committee!
- Coffee machine on site
Competitive hourly rate $31 – $35 gross per hour plus 20% night and weekend allowance.
We do have a range of part time and full-time night shifts available too, so see our other advertising if you are keen for something more permanent!
Main responsibilities
No two days will ever be the same! Here is a taste of what you will be involved in…
- Patient handling and monitoring.
- Urgent triage following ARC protocols (including resuscitation, stabilisation and assisting with assessment as necessary);
- 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.
- Follow-up of patient test results and communication with clients where appropriate.
- Administration of medications, including dose calculations, and charted instructions in a timely and accurate manner.
- Collection and submission of diagnostic samples.
- Preparation of patients for procedures.
- Provision of patient’s basic needs (food, water, exercise), comfort and hygiene in accordance with practice standards.
- Performing diagnostic imaging studies.
- Monitoring of anaesthetics.
- Assisting other clinical team members as required.
- Undertaking patient discharge, ensuring clients understand the diagnosis, outcome and after-care follow-up arrangements.
- Maintaining high standards of infection control.
- Assisting in surgery.
- Preparation of notes, invoicing and liaising with clients and referring vets.
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 6pm or 6am.
- 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, 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
- A veterinary nursing qualification and/or at least 1 years’ experience as a veterinary nurse is required, ER experience is a bonus!
- Hold a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology degree is ideal but not essential
- 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
