Animal Accident & Emergency would like to introduce an Australian first: CT Scanner

An Australian First – Fidex CT Scanner

Animal Accident & Emergency would like to introduce an Australian first.  In December, AAE installed a CT scanner in our Point Cook 24Hr Emergency Centre.  The CT unit by Fidex is a major advancement in technology and unique in many ways.  Traditional CT units are common place in human and pet medicine.  They work by taking several hundred radiographs and then using computer programs to “join” the images together.  This allows the Doctor to look at body organs and structures in much more detail.

The new unit now operating at Animal Accident & Emergency uses the latest technology to combine a traditional style CT unit with an X-Ray unit and Fluoroscopy.  The combination allows us to combined three different devices into one unit.

At present you would need three different units to perform a CT, an X-Ray or a Fluoroscopic study.  The Fidex combines the functionality of the three different machines into one user friendly unit.  One of the functions we love is seeing the images in a 3D perspective.  It helps the pet owner visualise the problem that their pet has.  We can even strip back tissue layers which is great for planning for complex cancer surgeries.

  

The Fidex unit has some major benefits to patients.  It is able top generate X -Ray images using minimal doses of radiation.  This means that we can take radiographs or perform a CT and the amount of radiation that the patient experience is far less.  It also increases the safety for the Vet Team. 

The unit itself is environmentally friendly.  Traditional CT units require substantial amounts electricity to operate.  They require a specialised air-conditioning plant to prevent them from overheating.  Our Fidex uses minimal electricity, runs in any standard air-conditioned building and plugs directly into a normal PowerPoint.  This also dramatically reduces the running costs of the unit which means savings for pet owners.

The unit is small, compact but mighty and we were able to install it in a standard sized room.

Our Fidex unit is the first in Australia and is truly a unique installation.  The ease of use, lower radiation emission and speed of the unit means that we can provide sick pets with advanced imaging at a cost effective price.  It provides more options then currently available at most veterinary centres.

Our specialists and Emergency team are using the Fidex for a variety of sick pet conditions.  With trauma and road accidents, we can scan for internal bleeding as well as bone fractures.  Our Medicine Specialist Dr Linda Abraham is able to perform cancer scans which help identify forms of cancer within the body.  

The following are some of the used of the unit:

• Traditional X-Rays
• Looking at specific organ structure such as the lungs, kidney, liver, spleen, urinary bladder
• Used to help identify spinal problems
• Diseases of the nose
• Brain Tumours
• Head trauma
• Collapsing airways
• Angiography for heart disease
• Liver shunt identification
• Swallowing studies for oesophageal or gastric motility problems
• Elbow, knee and hip orthopaedic problems

To view the Fidex unit in action click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJQE1ZBkzvQ

For more information contact our 24hr Pet Emergency Centre: (03) 8368 7400

MEDICINE Patient Coordinator

Animal Accident & Emergency Point Cook  is seeking a Medicine Patient Coordinator (MPC).  The MPC is a new position at our Point Cook 24Hr Pet Emergency Centre.  This is a nursing based position working directly with our medicine specialist, Dr Linda Abraham.  The position is designed to provide direct nursing support for medicine cases, assist in procedures, coordinate client appointments and follow up on the progress of our medicine patients.

Position Requirements

• Certificate 4 or Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
• Manual Car Licence
• Available to work Monday to Friday with occasional weekend or overtime required
• High standard of written and computer skills
• High standard of communication skills – this position involves significant client contact
• Highly organised
• Prior experience in referral or specialist centres (desirable)

Applications will close on the 30^th of January 2014 unless a suitable applicant is found prior to this date.  A CV with 3 current referees should be forwarded to jobs@animalemergency.com.au.

For further information, please contact Ms Sonia Ross on 8368 7400 or Sonia.ross@animalemergency.com.au

 

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Full Time & Casual Emergency Veterinary Nursing Positions

Animal Accident & Emergency would like to announce that we now have two full time nursing positions and casual positions available.  We are looking for people who are excited by emergency nursing and are looking for a challenge.  These positions would ideally suit an experienced nurse.  Animal Accident & Emergency operates on a 24 hour basis and employment is shift based.  Shifts are scheduled to include night, day and weekend work.  This would be a great opportunity for those looking at completing a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. Successful applicants will be required to work at both our locations, Point Cook and Essendon Fields.

 

Applications will close on 5^th November 2013.  The positions available are for immediate start.  Please send a résumé including a referee list to jobs@animalemergency.com.au .  Attention your application to HealthCare Team Manager and advise which position you are applying for.

 

Please note that this is not a training a position. Applicants must have as a minimum a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing. All applicants will be contacted after the application close date.

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Full Time Healthcare Team Manager

Animal Accident & Emergency is seeking applications for a Full Time Healthcare Team Manager (HTM).

We are seeking applicants with experience in people management and emergency nursing. Animal Accident & Emergency operates 24/7 at two locations.  The position will involve shift work at both emergency centres, Essendon Fields and Point Cook.  Our centres are fully equipped and would suit applicants looking to further their management career in an emergency and critical care environment.

You should be motivated, communicate well and have the ability to teamwork. You must also display a commitment to continuing education. We believe in a team approach with a supportive environment. The ideal applicant must have Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Diploma in Emergency & Critical Care and have experience in managing or leading a team.

Applicants with less experience will be considered.  Employment is shift based, with rotations involving day, night, weekend and public holiday shifts.  The average working week is 37.5 hrs.  The role will be a compliment our  current Healthcare Team Managers at Animal Accident & Emergency.

We are looking for applicants that enjoy working in a team environment, communicate well and want to improve their skills as well as the teams.

Please send applications to jobs@animalemergency.com.au  attention to the General Manager by 14^th November 2013.

 

Happy Vet Nurses Day

AAE wishes our emergency vet nurses a very happy VET NURSES DAY!

You comfort those suffering, make the pain go away and help save lives.

You have a strong stomach, a big heart, a thoughtful mind and caring hands.

You have the strength to do the right thing even when it hurts….

You have the ability to fall in love in 5 seconds, and show the deepest love for all creatures….

Thank you for the wonderful contribution you make to the success and smooth running of our centres and the support given to our vets, clients and patients.

Full Time Emergency Veterinary Nursing Position

Animal Accident & Emergency would like to announce that we now have two full time nursing positions and casual positions available. We are looking for people who are excited by emergency nursing and are looking for a challenge. These positions would ideally  suit an experience nurse. Animal Accident & Emergency operates on a 24 hour basis and employment is shift based. Shifts are scheduled to include night, day and weekend work. This would be a great opportunity for those looking at completing a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. Successful applicants will be required to work at both our locations, Point Cook and Essendon Fields.

 

Applications will close on 16th October 2013. The positions available are for immediate state. Please send a resume including at referee list to jobs@animalemergency.com.au. Attention your application to the HealthCare Team Manager and advise which position you are applying for.

 

Please note that this is not a training position. Applicants must have as a minimum a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing. All applicants will be contacted after the application close date.

Tilly was admitted at 24 hour Animal Hospital for exposure to snail bait.

This is Tilly one of our cutest patients, she is a lively active 6 month old terrier puppy
Tilly had been admitted to our 24 hour Animal Hospital in Essendon after ingesting a toxin.

Tilly had exposure to snail bait and presented out our emergency hospital with mild tremoring after vomiting at home. Tilly responded well to treatment and is now returning home today to her caring owners.

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