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 Employment / Job Opportunities for vet and vet nurses

Veterinary Nurse

We are looking for a Full time vet nurse for our privately owned small Animals and exotic clinic with attached Wildlife Hospital

  • Must be CertIV qualified or have at least 2 years experience.
  • Happy to use all our amazing equipment including IDEXX, dental, dental xray, digital xray, Pulse oximeter, doppler, laser …
  • Must be a team player but happy to work and think independently (we encourage our nurses to be independent and learn)

Ability to handle not only dogs and cats but also exotics and wildlife. We are looking for someone with a passion for all animals including wildlife, as our clinic also has a wildlife Hospital charity.

Clinic is open 6 days a week, closed on public holidays and Sundays.

  • Salary is above award
  • Generous staff discounts with no cost for consults
  • 4 days working week with plenty of spare time
  • Paid overtime
  • Relocation allowance
  • Study opportunities

If you would like to join our team and be able to learn more about all sorts of animals and work with a great very passionate team, please send us your CV to manager@thearkvet.com

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Veterinarian

A position exists for a veterinarian to join us at The Ark. The Ark Animal Hospital is an established and expanding five vet practice in Darwin, Northern Territory.

We treat predominantly small animals but are also the main provider of veterinary care for exotics and wildlife in the Darwin region.

In addition The Ark is the leading provider of Dog Health Programs in indigenous communities.

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Why join The Ark?

  • You will work in a purpose built well equipped hospital with Customer Logic software, In-clinic laboratory including Idexx Vet test, Lasercyte and Vetlyte equipment, Surgivet, Pulse oximeter, ultrasound and a digital developer with xray machine.
  • You will have the opportunity to treat wildlife. The Ark is the only vet clinic in the NT with a special wildlife treatment facilities (run by our non-profit organization ArkAid Inc.) and main provider for all wildlife emergencies and intensive care patients in and around Darwin this includes all wildlife from doves, eagles, possums, wallabies, bats, snakes to sea turtles.
  • If you have an interest in exotics, or would like to learn more about exotics, The Ark is the NT’s leading vet hospital for exotic and unusual pets. We also have very knowledgeable vets and vet nurses and some are even trained and certified snake handlers.
  • You can make a difference in indigenous communities. The Ark offers you the opportunity to go on bush trips and work with AMRRIC with their remote animal health programs.
  • You can see results of your work. With our Animal Welfare contract, support for several non-profit pet rehoming groups, wildlife groups and carers you can see the difference you can make to various animals.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • Minimum 2 years’ practicing experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of veterinary practice operations
  • Enthusiasm for ongoing learning and excellent communication skills
  • Enjoy the varied work and wants to make a difference in the lives of our patients
  • Interest in community work, wildlife and exotics is optional but we are happy to provide training and support to the successful candidate.

Salary is above award and commensurate with experience.

Our vets work four days a week and the clinic is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. After hours is shared roster. Further education, particular interest and professional development is supported (financially) and encouraged. Relocation allowance and bonus system available.

We are happy to sponsor you on a 457 employer sponsored longer term visa. Overseas vets who are registerable in Australia are welcome to apply.

Role can be part or full time.

If this role is the right one for you please send your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability to:
manager@thearkvet.com

Position can start asap.