Veterinary Nurse – Companion Animal Hospital

    Institution Info
    Massey University Tennent Drive
    Palmerston North, Auckland or Wellington, Multiple Locations, New Zealand Phone: 06 951 9000
    Web Site: www.massey.ac.nz/

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CS_SVSVTHMUPEC_016_01/25

Location:

Palmerston North, MWT 
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Job Description:

CS_SVSVTHMUPEC_016_01/25
Professional Grade 4 48596 - 71027
College of Sciences
Term length: ongoing
Hours of work: Full-time

Position Overview

Looking to take your Vet Nursing skills to the next level??? Then come work for us!

Our Emergency and Critical Care Unit in Palmerston North is fast paced and perfect for the nurse looking to perform advanced skills, such as: catheterisation, U-catheter placement, feeding tube care, pain management, critical patient monitoring, central-line care to name a few! We are kitted out with advanced diagnostic equipment like ultrasound, CT, inhouse diagnostics, onsite pathology and much more.

Our nurse’s education and passions are important to us: we have yearly funds and support for on-going education and a team of 40+ nurses who are supportive and willing to help new staff gain the skills they need to succeed. The induction process is facilitated with our clinical coordinator; a thorough 2-week training period to prepare you for joining the team. 

You would be able to work with a range of experienced nurses, vets and specialists, giving you opportunity to widen your skill sets and learn heaps! Our team aims to provide the best quality care to all our patients: join us if you too value community, inclusion, integrity, respect, innovation and excellence and your wellbeing. 

This position is 0.91FTE (34.3hours/week), includes day, evening, and night shifts: the roster is modelled on human nursing and consists of 6 days on, 4 days off. Working the 24/7 roster qualifies the nurses for an additional 15% bonus to their salary.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, who possesses excellent communication skills, is keen to engage and learn and has a passion for education.  As part of Massey Vets, you will be involved in the teaching our final year veterinary undergraduates. Experience in GP is preferable but not essential for the right candidate.  Appointment will be within the grade 4 salary range ($48,596 - $71,027) - applications will be reviewed upon receipt so apply now!

Enquiries may be directed to Brittany Wilson, Nursing Supervisor, [email protected]

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Closing: 28/01/2025 21:30:00

Posted:

14/01/2025

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