Details
Posted: 23-Jun-22
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 2 Year Degree
Salary: $19 - $27/hr USD
Categories:
Private Practice
Occupation:
Vet Tech / Nurse / Assistant
Species:
Canine
Feline
Wildlife
Salary Details:
In addition to the salary:
Superannuation (Retirement) - Compulsory 10.5% on the base rate
Relocation and Visa Assistance
Additional Information:
10 openings available.
Greencross has Australia's largest network of Specialist and Emergency Vet Hospitals, with 19 spanning across 6 states and territories, in some of the most picturesque landscapes and best lifestyles in the world. We are Australia's leading clinical vet care network that lets you find a role/location perfect for you. We have a number of well regarded brands including AAERC, AEC, ARH, AVSARC, MVSC and VRH. This allows us to provide an exceptional standard of patient care, with access to all the resources, technology & equipment needed for best practice medicine.
We value work life balance, and a strong focus on mental health. We have a 38 hour week, and try to stick to it, offering flexibility in a rotating roster and shift lengths, 4x10hr days. You will have 20 days of annual leave, 10 days of Personal leave (sick, mental health, other) and 5 days of CE leave. We also have paid parental leave available.
Australia is one of the top 20 safest countries in the world, and we have a very high standard of living. We truly value our pets with over 68% of households owning at least one pet. We also value our health and welfare, and have a retirement program that effects each and every working person in Australia, which 10.5% (as at July 2022) employer contribution towards retirement and employees do not have to contribute.
What we can offer
In addition to joining Australia’s largest network of specialists and emergency vets, a competitive salary and a commitment to an Advanced Standard of Care, you are joining a company that cares about our pet community, our referring vets and our own staff, which is evidenced by:
- Sponsorship and support for relocation expenses is on offer
- Strong Internal Continuing Education program and Exceptional continuing education allowance and support in ongoing professional development in your chosen area of speciality
- Growth Scholarship to cover the costs, over and above your allowance, to support extra external continuing education courses
- Stress Free employees and clinic accreditation (Costs covered for new employees)
- Yearly Symposium that brings together some of the best veterinary minds from around the country
- Consultant Coaching and development
- Exceptional continuing education allowance and support in ongoing professional development in your chosen area of speciality
- Creation of a Foundation which over the past 10 years donated $14m to help people and pets in need
- Generous Petbarn, General Practice, Emergency and Specialist discounts for your furry loved ones
- Programs funding our vets to volunteer for charity programs here and overseas
- We are also proud to lead the way in the veterinary industry by supporting our teams with Paid Parental Leave, flexible working arrangements and back-to-work programs.
Essential Attributes
- Passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam or be registered as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Nurse
- Have at least 2 years of industry experience post qualification
- Willingness to work hard, lead by example and be part of our team
- Ability to remain calm and show compassion in stressful situations
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, pet owners and referring veterinarians
- A genuine enjoyment of helping people and their pets when they need us most
Desirable Attributes
- Experience in a Specialist hospital environment
