Total 3 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Essendon Fields

Part-time ECC Nurse Assistant | Animal Referral Hospital – Essendon Fields, VIC

• Casual or Perm Part time, 20h/week
• Mainly evenings and weekends e.g. 6:00pm - 4:00am and 4:00pm - 2:00am 

The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Essendon Fields is a 24 hour-a-day/7 days-a-week hospital with a dedicated team working across ECC, Internal Medicine and Surgery. We aim to provide a responsive and comprehensive specialist and emergency service to veterinarians, their clients and their pets.

As a Nurse Assistant with ARH Essendon, you will be a key part of the veterinary care team, helping to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our patients in a collaborative and professional environment. Working under the guidance of experienced veterinary nurses, veterinarians, and other team members, you will contribute to the overall wellbeing of patients and the smooth function of the hospital. 

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: 

• Completed or currently enrolled in Cert IV in Vet Nursing, Associate Degree of Vet Nursing or Bachelor's Degree of Vet Nursing
• 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!

Part-time Small Animal Internal Medicine Nurse | Animal Referral Hospital – Essendon Fields, VIC

• Minimum Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing
• Part Time, minimum 20 hours a week (days/hours negotiable) 
• No weekends

About Us

The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Essendon Fields is a 24 hour-a-day/7 days-a-week hospital with a dedicated team working across ECC, Internal Medicine and Surgery. We aim to provide a responsive and comprehensive specialist and emergency service to veterinarians, their clients and their pets.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our Internal Medicine team, working alongside three Internal Medicine Specialists and four Specialist Nurses. This role offers a dynamic and supportive environment with ongoing training, a comprehensive orientation and opportunities for professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
• 3 - 4 years of experience, ideally within a specialist/referral practice
• A strong interest in Small Animal Internal Medicine
• Foundational knowledge of medical conditions and diseases
• Proficiency in anaesthetic monitoring
• Willingness to assist with chemotherapy administration, CT scans, and MRI procedures (training provided)
• Excellent animal handling and restraint skills
• Confidence in client communication, including discussing patient conditions, discussing costs/estimates, and anaesthetic risks
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
• Familiarity with RxWorks and Smart Flow (highly regarded, but not essential)

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled nurse to further develop their expertise in a collaborative and stimulating environment. You will be exposed to a diverse and challenging caseload, with an emphasis on utilising your full nursing capabilities as part of a team-based care approach.

Our Internal Medicine team is supportive, approachable, and committed to fostering ongoing learning and development. Our state-of-the -art technologies include MRI, CT, digital radiography, ultrasound, a dedicated chemotherapy suite, and fluoroscopy, to name a few.

Additional Opportunities

Traineeship or internship opportunities may be considered for the right candidate that demonstrates strong potential and enthusiasm for the role.

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience. Ongoing professional development and training are actively encouraged and supported.

Apply Now via the link!

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse | ARH Essendon | Casual, Part-time, Full-time

Are you cool under pressure and thrive in trauma and emergency medicine? If you're an experienced GP nurse or ECC nurse looking to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

ARH is well equipped with CT, MRI, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscope, in-house laboratory, ventilators, patient monitors and sophisticated emergency and surgical facilities. ARH utilises fully integrated Rx works software and operates with Smartflow electronic hospital charting. We also have the added advantage of internal referral to our associate specialist departments in surgery, medicine, and advanced imaging.

We currently have Casual, Part-time, and Full-time Hours available in our nursing team, our nurses are highly valued and encouraged to utilise their skills and work autonomously to support our specialist veterinarians in providing exceptional patient care. Nurses also have access to regular free in-house continuing education sessions to develop their existing skillset and knowledge.

What You’ll Do:

• Triage and admit emergency patients
• Provide direct care for critically ill patients
• Perform diagnostics, treatments, and anaesthesia
• Monitor and record patient care accurately
• Liaise with staff and clients

What We’re Looking For:

• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing with 2+ years of clinical experience
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Interest in ECC and a proactive, positive attitude
• Experience in emergency/specialist hospitals is a bonus but not essential!

Benefits You’ll Get:

• Opportunity to expand your skills in an exciting, dynamic setting
• Mentorship, training, and career growth
• Access to in-house and external education
• Staff discounts, social events, and more!

Ready for a rewarding challenge? Apply now!