Experienced Equine Anaesthesia Associate
- Organisation:
- REC Equine Specialists
- Location:
- Horsley Park, Sydney
- Occupation:
- Veterinarian - Specialist
- Employment Type:
- Full Time
- Posted:
REC EQUINE SPECIALISTS
373 Wallgrove Road, Horsley Park 2175 NSW, Sydney, Australia
Experienced Equine Anaesthesia Associate
Sydney’s largest equine veterinary practice is currently accepting applications for an experienced Equine Anaesthesia Associate.
REC Equine Specialists is a large, 28 veterinarian, equine practice based on the outskirts of Sydney and equidistant between the world-renowned Sydney coastline and the beautiful Blue Mountains. The team includes specialists in the fields of anaesthesia, surgery, internal medicine, emergency and critical care and sports medicine based at our purpose-built equine hospital which features a dedicated anaesthesia area, as well as intensive care and isolation areas, on site laboratory and advanced imaging including nuclear medicine and standing and general anaesthesia CT suites.
The position involves co-ordinating and overseeing anaesthesia requirements for the hospital and is supported by a team of associates trained and experienced in anaesthesia, designated anaesthesia interns and nurses. In addition, the anaesthesia team is supported by specialist anaesthesia consultant Dr Colin Dunlop BVSc Dip AVCA.
The caseload (~ 700 general anaesthetic procedures per annum) includes a wide variety of both elective and emergency cases, with a predominance of Thoroughbred racehorses, yearlings and significant number of foal through to geriatric procedures.
The successful applicant will work within our new state of the art hospital with designated pre-anaesthetic, general, orthopaedic, soft tissue and standing surgical suites. The facility includes the latest maintenance, ventilation and monitoring equipment. The purpose-built induction room features a swing door and both recovery rooms are fitted with head and tail ropes, raised viewing platform and remote video monitoring.
We are looking for a team player with excellent communication and organisational skills and the flexibility to adapt schedules to incorporate emergencies. The practice has a long history of commitment to training and mentoring interns and new graduates to the highest level of anaesthesia care. Applicants with experience who enjoy teaching and training new graduates will thrive in our positive, structured and co-operative environment.
Applicants with several years of designated experience in equine anaesthesia or completion of an anaesthesia residency will be considered.
Remuneration package will be commensurate with the applicants’ qualifications and experience and will include a laptop, mobile phone, 4 weeks annual leave & 1 week’s study leave. Please visit our website for more information about the practice.
To apply or for more information please email jlumsden@recequine.com.au or phone +61 2 9399 7722.