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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 YouYou 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
 

• 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 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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