Kookaburra Vet Employment currently has 405 permanent vacancies for vets, and 187 vacancies for vet nurses, in Australia. Filling a vacancy in current market conditions can be time consuming and expensive, and success is not guaranteed. We recently did a couple of short online surveys which provide food for thought for veterinary employers – both vets and vet nurses replied.
Author:
Wendy Nathan
Kookaburra Veterinary Employment
This information includes the views and opinions of Kookaburra Veterinary Employment and is of a general nature only. Factual information is believed to be correct at the time of writing, however, should not be relied upon and any person should confirm details with the relevant authorities and through their own research prior to acting on any of the suggestions in this article.
27/11/2018 | Wendy
This state-of-the-art facility was built to promote engaging education.
Specifically designed for teaching & advancing veterinary dentistry.
The iM3 Advanced Centre for Education (ACE) strives to help veterinarians and nurses become highly skilled and component in the practice of veterinary dentistry.
Introduction to vital pulp therapy (Friday 24th February 2023) @ iM3
Drs Anthony Caiafa and Kayoko Kuroda
Course outline
This workshop will offer participants, detailed knowledge of the dental materials and the procedural steps involved in performing vital pulp therapy (VPT) in a general practice setting.
The workshop will consist of a lecture and wetlab. Participants will be able to perform the VPT procedure on extracted canine teeth, as well as radiographically monitor each step of the procedure. Tutors will be available to give one-on-one assistance during the wetlab component of the workshop.
Learning outcomes for vital pulp therapy (VPT) workshop
- Determine the indications/contraindications for performing VPT in dogs and cats
- Understand the functions of the pulp and its response to injury
- Have knowledge of the dental materials used for VPT
- Understand the steps involved in performing a successful VPT procedure
- Develop and implement review protocols to monitor the success of the VPT procedure
- Have knowledge in the discipline of restorative dentistry and the placement of tooth-coloured restorations
Introduction to root canal therapy (PM Friday 24th/25th February 2023)
Course outline
This course is designed to offer veterinarians, at an introductory level, an understanding of the discipline of endodontics, and to allow them to offer clients, an alternative to tooth extraction.
Follow up courses and training is highly recommended after this introductory course
Course objectives
- What is the discipline of endodontics?
- Describe the use of visual, tactile, and radiographic tests required to obtain a diagnosis of pulpal disease
- Understand the use of rubber dam and other isolation techniques for root canal therapy
- Understand the types of endodontic hand files and their limitations
- Understand filing techniques, including the use of rotary (mechanical) files
- Explain the importance of removing bacteria and residual canal debris
- Understand the 3-dimensional filling (obturation) of the root canal system
- Understand the importance of the final restoration to seal the root canal system from bacterial ingress
If you have any interest in attending a lab in 2023, please contact iM3.
05/01/2023 | paddy
Kookaburra Vets has listened to all the feedback from employers and job seekers – the new app for iPhone and iPad provides a simple, fast, map based veterinary job search experience.
Shortlist your top veterinary job choices easily using the map based search and filter features, save for later or send vacancy information to yourself or to friends. The most widely used Veterinary Employment Service in Australia & New Zealand now makes it simple for you to search worldwide for veterinary jobs, from support staff and veterinary nurses & technicians to all categories of veterinarian vacancy – and even practices for sale.
- Map or list based
- Choose and save your search area
- Sort by distance or by newest jobs
- Search for individual clinics
- Filter using a wide range of job categories, including suitability for graduates or trainees, or visa sponsorship opportunities
- Personalise your searches – save your filter
- Save your favourite jobs
- Share jobs, or email details to yourself
- Up-to-date job details
- No requirement for registration or to have an account
Visit the App Store to download Kookaburra Jobs.
14/02/2023 | Wendy
There’s good news for Australian vets and vet nurses seeking to work in the UK, and vice-versa, with the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA).
For UK passport holders who apply for Australia’s Working Holiday visa, the new arrangements will see an increase in the eligible age range and removal of specified work requirements.
- Since 1 July 2023, UK passport holders have been able to apply for a Working Holiday visa between the ages of 18 and 35 years. This is a five year increase from the current maximum age of 30 years inclusive.
- From 1 July 2024, UK passport holders will be eligible to be granted Working Holiday visas up to a total of three years without having to meet any specified work requirements. (such as work in a rural or regional area )
- There is currently an exemption to the six-month work limitation per employer – From 1 January 2024, you can work for the same employer in Australia for more than 6 months without asking permission if you work in different locations for the same employer, as long as work in any one location does not exceed 6 months. In addition, if you submit a request for permission to work longer than 6 months for the same employer, Home Affairs may give you permission if you
- have applied for a visa allowing ongoing full time work and are awaiting the outcome of your application, or
- undertake work that is critical to your employer, and have attached a supporting letter from your employer to your request.
Similarly, for Australian passport holders who apply for the UK’s Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS), the new arrangements will also see an increase in the eligible age range and the ability to stay in the UK for up to three years.
- From 31 January 2024 Australian passport holders will now:
- be able to apply for a YMS visa between the ages of 18 and 35 years. This is a five year increase from the current maximum age of 30 years inclusive; and
- extend their YMS visa for a third year if they choose. This also applies to New Zealand passport holders.
Author:
Wendy Nathan
Kookaburra Veterinary Employment
This information includes the views and opinions of Kookaburra Veterinary Employment and is of a general nature only. Factual information is believed to be correct at the time of writing, however, should not be relied upon and any person should confirm details with the relevant authorities and through their own research prior to acting on any of the suggestions in this article.
24/01/2024 | Wendy
For over 20 years now, working alongside and listening to veterinary leaders, we’ve introduced to the Australian vet market, new and exciting equipment previously not available in Australia. Our manufacturing capabilities and our commitment to paving the way towards the future in the field of equine dentistry, have helped cement us as industry leaders.
Quality is everything to us, and we only stock and supply quality instruments.
Our service and maintenance department, headed up by several specialist technicians, is fully equipped with a large range of spare parts to suit almost any brand of equine dental power equipment. We take pride in our knowledge and flexibility, not to mention our outstanding customer service. Our turnaround time, generally 24 – 48 hours, means that you have minimal downtime and can quickly get back to what you do best!
We’re fully committed to continuing to update and modernise our workshop and service facilities and to train our team in the latest manufacturing methods to meet your service and maintenance requirements.
Contact us for more information about your service requirements, and if you’re after a custom job, we’re your people!
www.theedgeequine.com
P +61 3 5449 3802
E enquiry@theedgeequine.com
61 Pratts Park Road, Bendigo Vic 3550
12/08/2025 | paddy
