About RSPCA WA

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) WA is the state's leading voice in animal welfare. On an average day, we employ around 100 staff and we have the support of an amazing group of volunteers. Together, our team works diligently toward preventing animal cruelty.

About this opportunity

The veterinary clinic based at the RSPCA WA shelter in Malaga provides services for the shelter animals and the RSPCA WA Inspectorate. As we do not offer a veterinary service to the public, there is no reception work.

This permanent, part-time role will be two to three 7.6-hour days, aimed at a Veterinary Nurse who is able to work unsupervised and does not require supervision from a veterinary surgeon for general, and more complex, nursing tasks.

Duties

• Carry out all nursing tasks without instruction including (but not limited to);
  • preparation of animals for surgery,
  • anaesthetic monitoring,
  • conduct radiography under instruction from veterinarian, and help with more junior staff members
• Provide assistance to volunteers and other nursing/support staff as required and maintain a friendly, helpful manner at all times.
• Provide general animal care, including feeding, cleaning, exercising of animals in care, without requiring any veterinary supervision or requiring additional assistance.
• Be willing to assist or handle a wide variety of animals, with appropriate training as required. Advise other team members on how to do this safely and do this in a manner to reduce potential for harm to both persons and animals at all times
• Comply with workplace policies and procedures, including Occupational Safety and Health and Equal Opportunity legislation.

Skills & experience

• Certificate IV qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of animal husbandry.
• Have the ability to plan and organise tasks to ensure all essential tasks are completed daily.
• The ability to work within a team environment.
• Have the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently and utilise down time appropriately.

Inclusive

At RSPCA WA, we accept and celebrate our differences. We aim to create a diverse workforce where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We believe it is in the RSPCA WA's best interests and those who work within it, to recognise the value of each individual and to combat prejudice, stereotyping and harassment.

How to Apply

For more information on the key responsibilities and requirements of the role, please access the Position Description on our website: here.

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