Hospital Clinic Assistant - ARH Essendon Fields

Job Description

Hospital Clinic Assistant 
Animal Referral Hospital – Essendon Fields, Victoria

Permanent Part-time and Casual Opportunities 

About Us

The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Essendon is a multidisciplinary clinic which si open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The hospital is staffed with an outstanding team of emergency and specialty veterinarians and nurses. We aim to provide a responsive, comprehensive emergency and referral service to Victorian veterinarians, their clients and their pets. We provide high professional and clinical standards, which are tempered with genuine care and compassion.

About this Role

As a Clinic Assistant (CA), you will play a critical role in the wellbeing of hospitalised patients we care for. You will be there to provide comfort and the basic necessities, food and water, walks, a clean bed, etc. as well as to support our incredibly hardworking team keeping the hospital sparkling clean and well stocked. Our clinic assistant team are greatly valued and are an integral part of the success of the day to day running of our hospital.

About You

Essential Selection Criteria

The successful applicant will need to be available for day and evening work, including some weekends, across our 24/7 operation. We strive for a work/life balance and work with all of our staff to build the best roster for them and the hospital.

• Certificate II (or equivalent) in Animal Studies or higher is desirable but not required
• Experience in a veterinary clinic setting is highly desirable
• Passion to deliver a high-level standard of animal and patient care
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Self-motivated and the ability to work well on your own or with a team
• Thorough understanding of WHS as it relates to the role of clinic assistant working in a boarding facility or clinic environment
• Committed and positive work ethic that aligns with the core values of ARH
• Own transport
• Ability to provide high quality patient care even in busy conditions
• Strong attention to detail with ability to multi-task
• Completed or willing to obtain Fear Free Pets certification
• Positive attitude with a great sense of humour!

Our Offer

• Job security and work life balance - permanent part-time position for those willing and able to work across a 24/7 roster
• Above award wage
• The opportunity to take on additional duties and assist the Clinic Assistant Team Manager in their absence
• Career progression for the passionate and dedicated staff member
• Opportunity for continued learning and access to courses within the hospital
• An employer who focuses on the well-being of all staff, access to EAP program, team-building events
• Discounts services

How to Contact Us

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter via the link below.

We look forward to hearing from you!