Veterinary Nurse Assistant - ARH Brisbane

Job Description

Veterinary Nurse Assistant | ARH Brisbane | Casual positions

Weekday shifts; 5pm - 11pm and 3am-7am 

Weekend and public holiday shifts; 4am - 9am, 10am - 4pm and 5pm - 11pm 

ARH Brisbane is part of a well-established nation-wide group of specialist and emergency veterinary hospitals. Our purpose-designed, state of the art hospital houses our specialty services, including small animal surgery, internal medicine, neurology, surgical and medical oncology, and emergency and critical care service. Our hand-picked team is currently 140 strong and continually growing.

As a Veterinary Nurse Assistant at ARH Brisbane, you will play a crucial role in supporting our veterinary nursing team in delivering top-notch care to our patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting with animal handling, monitoring patients, maintaining cleanliness in the hospital, and providing support to our veterinarians and nurses. 

Duties will include: 

• Assist veterinary nurses and veterinarians as required 
• Monitor and care for hospitalized patients (under the guidance of the ECC team) 
• Administer medications as directed by the ECC team 
• Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of hospital facilities 
• Handle and restrain animals with care and compassion 
• Animal cage cleaning and re-setting, cleaning patient bowls etc. 
• Walking, feeding and offering water to patients under nurse instruction 
• Restocking disposables (needles, syringes etc) and pharmacy (medication) 
• Maintaining cleanliness of hospital areas throughout the day/evening as required, including floors in treatment, ICU and ward spaces 
• Daily laundry upkeep

The Perks: 

• Incredibly diverse range of cases to fast-track your experience within the animal care industry 
• Access to advanced veterinary technologies 
• Amazing team culture (our team has been hand-picked for their personality, as well as their skills and experience) 
• Competitive salary with discounts on veterinary services and pet products 
• Team celebration events 

About you: 

• Hold a Certificate II/III in Animal Studies or currently studying 
• Previous experience in the animal care industry highly desirable 
• Adaptable and enthusiastic 
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills 
• Ability to handle animals with gentleness and confidence 

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! We would love to meet you!