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Greencross Pet Wellness Company

Runs veterinary clinics and pet stores

Emergency and Critical Care Nurse

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Certification
Collingwood, Australia
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryVeterinary Professionals

About the job

Requirements
  • A Certificate IV in veterinary nursing is required.
  • A minimum of 3 years of veterinary nursing experience is required.
  • Prior emergency and critical care experience is not required; a baseline of veterinary nursing knowledge and skills is expected.
  • Applicants should be motivated, enthusiastic, and keen to learn.
  • Applicants must be available for a combination of day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.
Responsibilities
  • Provide nursing care to critically ill and injured patients from triage through their care journey.
  • Assist with anaesthesia, procedures, and surgery.
  • Collect diagnostic samples and process tests.
  • Communicate with pet owners, provide guidance, address their questions, and offer support during emotional situations.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary specialist team alongside experienced nurses and specialist veterinarians.
  • Participate in patient care, incoming and triage cases, procedures, anaesthesia, surgery, and diagnostics.
Desired Qualifications
  • Continuing education is strongly encouraged through continuing education support, regular tutorials, and daily rounds.

About the company

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Greencross Pet Wellness Company

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Greencross Pet Wellness Company runs pet stores and veterinary businesses for animal owners in Australia and New Zealand. Its retail operations include Petbarn and City Farmers in Australia and Animates in New Zealand, while its Australian clinical network covers general veterinary practices and specialist and emergency hospitals. Customers buy pet food, accessories and care products through stores and online, and pay for veterinary consultations, treatments and related services. The group also operates grooming salons, puppy schools and dog-washing services, combining products with practical care for pets. With veterinary roots dating to 1994, the company is headquartered in North Ryde, New South Wales.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

North Ryde, Australia

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • Leadership training is funded: Greencross Robina's associate role includes a 12-month Leading Edge course valued at $9,000.
  • Nurses get study time: Greencross's nursing careers page lists three days of paid study leave.
  • Counselling is available around the clock: Greencross's specialist and emergency nursing opening lists free, confidential 24/7 support.

What critics are saying

  • Emergency rosters cover unsocial hours: ARH Wollongong's nursing opening requires nights, weekends and public holidays on rotation.
  • Clinical responsibility includes working alone: AEC Woolloongabba's emergency veterinarian role requires the ability to work in sole charge.
  • Crisis care includes distressed families: Wollongong's emergency nurse role requires supporting pet owners through stressful situations.

What makes Greencross Pet Wellness Company unique

  • Diagnostics has an in-house business: Greencross's Vepalabs pathology centre serves veterinary clinics nationally.
  • Care has a membership model: Greencross's Healthy Pets Plus Classic plan includes unlimited veterinary consultations, subject to terms.
  • Retail sits beside clinical care: Greencross's Capalaba practice is located next to a Petbarn store.

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