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Company Description Part-time ECC Nurse Assistant | Animal Referral Hospital Essendon Fields, VICFixed Term role (to March 2026) with possibility of ongoing employmentPerm Part time,20-25h/weekEvenings and weekends e.g. 6:00pm - 4:00am and 4:00pm - 2:00amThe Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Essendon Fields is a 24 hour-a-day/7 days-a-week hospital with a dedicated team working across ECC, Internal Medicine and Surgery. We aim to provide a responsive and comprehensive specialist and emergency service to veterinarians, their clients and their pets.As a Nurse Assistant with ARH Essendon, you will be a key part of the veterinary care team, helping to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our patients in a collaborative and professional environment. Working under the guidance of experienced veterinary nurses, veterinarians, and other team members, you will contribute to the overall wellbeing of patients and the smooth function of the hospital.Duties will include:Assist veterinary nurses and veterinarians as requiredMonitor and care for hospitalized patients (under the guidance of the ECC team)Administer medications as directed by the ECC teamEnsure the cleanliness and hygiene of hospital facilitiesHandle and restrain animals with care and compassionAnimal cage cleaning and re-setting, cleaning patient bowls etc.Walking, feeding and offering water to patients under nurse instructionRestocking disposables (needles, syringes etc) and pharmacy (medication)Maintaining cleanliness of hospital areas throughout the day/evening as required, including floors in treatment, ICU and ward spacesDaily laundry upkeepThe Perks:Incredibly diverse range of cases to fast-track your experience within the animal care industryAccess to advanced veterinary technologiesAmazing team culture (our team has been hand-picked for their personality, as well as their skills and experience)Competitive salary with discounts on veterinary services and pet productsTeam celebration eventsAbout you:Completed or currently enrolled in Cert IV in Vet Nursing, Associate Degree of Vet Nursing or Bachelor''s Degree of Vet NursingPrevious experience in the animal care industry highly desirableAdaptable and enthusiasticExcellent communication and teamwork skillsAbility to handle animals with gentleness and confidenceIf this sounds like the role for you, please apply today We would love to meet you