• Rural property - Upper Hunter NSW
  
• This is a live in opportunity with use of facilities including a pool, tennis courts and a gym. Meat packs are also provided on a fortnightly basis
  
• Rotating roster including 1:3 weekends, afterhours as required and some public holidays (Full time - 38-hour week)
  
• Above award remuneration in line with experience and qualifications $65k – 75k p.a. + 17% superannuation.

A unique opportunity exists for a veterinary nurse who has a passion for working with horses. Ellerston Vet Clinic is situated in the beautiful Hunter Valley of NSW 70km from Scone and we are part of a prestigious polo operation. The clinic is a small team including one veterinarian and 4-6 supportive staff depending on the time of the year. We have a 90% equine case load with 10% small animals which includes emergency care, an embryo transfer program and surgery.

The successful candidates’ key responsibilities will be:

• Administering medications and treatments by way of oral medication, intravenous injections and IV catheter placements. The ability to perform bandage changes, general catheter care and overall wellbeing of patients.
• Excellent horse handling and observation skills
• Supporting surgical and medical procedures ensuring correct equipment is prepared and sterilised, patients are prepared and monitored throughout procedures and cared for post-operatively; these include – sequestrum and umbilical hernia repairs, joint flushes and injections, castrations, ultrasounds, radiographs, lameness exams and scoping’s.
• Assisting with advanced breeding technologies such as ET and OPU during the busy breeding season as well as post and prenatal care of mares and foals.

To be considered for the position you must have ideally completed a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and have been exposed to a broad range of veterinary surgical and medical procedures. Coupled with this the ideal candidate will have:

• a demonstrated ability to cope with emergencies and stressful situations calmly;
• a strong work ethic and be adaptable to changing circumstances;
• a high level of attention to detail, excellent organisational and time management skills;
• an ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team; and
• be able to work in a busy high paced work environment

Most importantly you will be passionate and enthusiastic about all aspects of animal care and someone with a sense of humour would fit well into our team!

A competitive salary and housing including utilities will be provided to the successful candidate as well as opportunities for continued education and training.

Applications should include a cover letter detailing how you meet the selection criteria, and you must have an existing right to work in Australia. Applications to be sent to the attention of Danielle Byrne at danielle@ellerston.com or (02) 6540 7190.