Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

Veterinary Nurse (Part-Time) | Greencross Vets Paradise | Adelaide, SA

Imagine working alongside a team that supports your growth, celebrates your successes, and shares your passion for exceptional patient care—all in one of Adelaide's most picturesque suburbs.

Greencross Vets Paradise is looking for a passionate and dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our growing team on a part-time basis (approximately 20 hours per week), with opportunities for additional hours in the future as the clinic continues to grow or when extra team support is required.

If you're looking for a role that offers variety, mentorship, and a fantastic team culture, we'd love to hear from you.

About Our Clinic

Located in one of Adelaide's most picturesque suburbs, Greencross Paradise is surrounded by the beautiful River Torrens and is known for its welcoming community atmosphere. Our clinic combines modern facilities with a compassionate, collaborative team that is committed to providing exceptional patient care.

You'll be joining a team with strengths across:

• Exotics and wildlife medicine
• Dental radiology
• Abdominal ultrasound
• General medical and surgical nursing
• Stress Free Pets principles and patient care

As a Stress Free Pets Accredited Clinic (soon to be upgraded), we focus on creating positive experiences for both our patients and their owners. We also proudly offer Puppy Preschool and enjoy building long-term relationships with our clients and their pets.

Our clinic features:

• Two mixed-species consultation rooms
• Dedicated feline consultation room
• Modern surgical facilities
• Isolation wards
• Digital equipment and up-to-date technology
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

Best of all, there are no after-hours requirements, helping you maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life.

About the Role

This is a part-time position of approximately 20 hours per week, with the opportunity to work additional hours in the future as the clinic grows or during periods when the team requires additional support.

You'll enjoy a varied role encompassing both clinical nursing and client care responsibilities.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Medical and surgical nursing
• Anaesthetic monitoring and patient recovery
• Consult nursing and client education
• Emergency and critical care nursing
• Diagnostic testing and pathology
• Caring for hospitalised patients
• Performing minor procedures when required
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control
• Reception duties including answering phones, booking appointments, admitting and discharging patients, and managing client enquiries
• Delivering exceptional customer service and patient care

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
• Has 2+ years of clinical veterinary nursing experience
• Demonstrates excellent animal handling skills
• Has strong knowledge of veterinary nursing procedures and patient care
• Is calm, friendly, and compassionate
• Has excellent communication and customer service skills
• Is organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Is flexible, adaptable, and eager to continue developing their skills
• Has experience with RxWorks (desirable but not essential)

Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys building relationships with clients, advocates for patient wellbeing, and thrives in a collaborative team environment.

Why Paradise?

Paradise truly lives up to its name.

Situated along the stunning River Torrens Linear Park, Paradise offers an enviable lifestyle with walking and cycling trails, beautiful green spaces, local cafés, and a strong community feel. You'll enjoy easy access to Adelaide's CBD while still benefiting from a relaxed suburban environment.

The area is known for its rich history, beautiful gardens, local food culture, and family-friendly atmosphere. Whether you're enjoying a riverside walk after work, exploring Adelaide's renowned food and wine regions on the weekend, or simply taking advantage of the area's excellent amenities, Paradise provides the perfect balance between career and lifestyle.

Why Greencross?

As part of one of Australia's leading veterinary networks, you'll enjoy access to a wide range of benefits including:

• Ongoing continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Access to Greencross learning and training programs
• Annual Greencross Clinical and Leadership Conference
• Career progression opportunities across a national network of clinics
• Access to an extensive community of veterinarians and nurses
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and products, including Royal Canin
• Petbarn retail discounts
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to Pounce employee discounts across retail, travel, entertainment, fuel, and more
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support services
• A genuine commitment to work-life balance and mental wellbeing

Apply Today

If you're ready to join a clinic where you'll feel supported, valued, and encouraged to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Greencross Paradise and enjoy a rewarding nursing role, a fantastic team culture, and a lifestyle that's hard to beat. 🐾

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