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RSPCA NSW is Australia’s best known and most respected animal welfare organisations, working tirelessly to prevent animal cruelty, caring for over 15,000 animals in New South Wales, Australia every year. 

We are animal protectors, carers, and advocates, and bring solace to the abandoned, surrendered and injured. We offer shelter, education, veterinary care and compassion, while helping animals in need find loving ‘furever’ homes.
 
About RSPCA NSW
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New South Wales (RSPCA NSW) is a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation. We provide a strong voice for animals experiencing cruelty and neglect. RSPCA NSW is committed to the care and welfare of animals, providing extensive professional facilities, including fully equipped veterinary hospitals and our state-wide shelter network, with approximately 500 staff across NSW to care for animals.
 
We are seeking to recruit Full time Veterinary Nurse to provide medical support to veterinarians and ensure high standards of animals' wellbeing and care are maintained for animals in the care of RSPCA NSW. This role is required to work on a seven-day rotating roster between the hours of 7am – 8pm, including alternating weekends and occasional public holidays.
 
What’s in it for you?

• Daily Engagement: Bid farewell to the traditional office environment and immerse yourself in a role that brings you face-to-face with a diverse range of animals, offering daily opportunities to interact with and care for them.
• Impactful Contributions: Experience the profound sense of fulfillment that comes with nurturing animals in need, aiding their journey toward health, happiness, and the prospect of loving forever homes.
• Ongoing Development: Enrich your knowledge and skills in animal husbandry, animal behaviour, and welfare through hands-on experience within our dynamic and supportive work milieu.
• Collaborative Atmosphere: Become an integral part of a close-knit team comprising fellow animal welfare enthusiasts who share your commitment to delivering superlative care to our animal residents.
• Furry Rewards: Embrace the countless joys of working closely with animals - from the heart-warming companionship they offer, to the delightful interactions that brighten up your day, and the profound knowledge that your efforts make a significant difference in enhancing their lives.
• Career Advancement: A position with us is the first step on a potential long-term journey. We offer progressive career opportunities for individuals aspiring to drive lasting positive change in the realm of animal welfare.

 
About the Role:

• Administer medications with total accuracy
• Observe animals for injury, illness and behavioural problems
• Assist in Veterinary examinations, performing medical procedures and surgical procedures when required
• Prepare and assist with medical procedures including X-rays
• Perform medical nursing routines including fluid therapy, IVC placement, taking bloods, observation, and the appropriate pre-operation preparation of animals
• Provide environmental enrichment and exercise
• Perform surgical nursing routines and assist with theatre routines, including dental procedures, cleaning & sterilisation of surgical equipment, cleaning and miniatous of theatre equipment, desexing, and anesthesia
• Run lab tests and maintain Idexx and white goods as appropriate
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and disease control

About You
You will have the confidence to interact with customers from all walks of life and possess the following:

• Certificate IV in Vet Nursing or relevant qualification
• Previous experience as a Vet Nurse ​
• Excellent animal handling skills​
• A thorough knowledge of veterinary nursing procedures ​
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

 
Benefits and Perks

• Health & Lifestyle benefits – Access to WHEREFIT Discount Program (activewear, gyms, health supplements, meals and apparel)
• 40% Royal Canin Discount for your beloved pets
• Access to Converge Employee, Volunteer Assistance Program (EVAP)
• Paid Community Service leave with SES or Rural Fire Service
• Animal Compassionate Leave
• Generous training and education opportunities and leave
• Pathways to our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) courses

 
Apply Now

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you! Simply click ‘APPLY’ to send in your resume.

RSPCA NSW is an equal opportunity employer that understands and values the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process for people with a disability. If you require an adjustment or assistance during the recruitment process, please contact hr@rspcansw.org.au and identify the type of adjustment or assistance you are requesting. Our HR team will respond to your email promptly.
 
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