Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - Victoria
Animal Dentistry & Oral Surgery ANIDOS, Inner/South West Melbourne (posted 4th December) Anaesthesia Nurse
Veterinary Anaesthesia Nurse - Casual/Part Time
We are a small speciality team in dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery, primarily operating in Werribee and a soon to be announced speciality centre near inner Melbourne. Our main focus is on cats and dogs. We have on staff two diplomates - a dentist and an anaesthetist - and aspire to deliver the best in our fields.
We are seeking an anaesthesia nurse to join our tight-knit team on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The successful candidate will work alongside the dentist to conduct procedures which occur on these days.
This position will be a new role within the company, and as such there lies the opportunity to grow and define the role as your own. You would be joining a team who are dedicated, passionate professionals, who genuinely enjoy coming to work and spending the day together.
The ideal candidate would:
- have experience working in an anaesthesia team lead by an anaesthetist;
- be comfortable and competent in advanced anaesthetic techniques and equipment;
- be a veterinary technician specialist (VTS) in anaesthesia or equivalent;
- be a pleasant and enthusiastic team player who is adaptable and willing to take on roles to ensure the day can pass as efficiently as possible.
Remuneration is dependent on skills and experience. Position is initially casual with the aim of becoming part-time.
Please contact Dr. Robert Menzies with your resume and a cover letter, or to gather further information: robert.menzies@anidos.com.au or call 0491 823 617.
www.anidos.com.au
Our Vet Melton, Outer Melbourne (posted 1st December)
Veterinary Nurse
Our Vet Melton
Work in a clinic that has been purpose built and equipped with optimal Veterinary care in mind.
Work alongside a Team that loves coming to work and enjoys making a difference every day.
Job Opportunity:
We are seeking a part time veterinary nurse with 1+ years' experience to join our team. Our roster is flexible and accommodates your availability alongside clinic requirements (23 hours per week). Shifts are also balanced between front-of-house and back-of-house duties.
The role requires that you:
- Build relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
- Embrace professional development.
- Contribute to a positive team culture.
- Hold a relevant Veterinary nursing qualification.
What you can expect:
- Receive support and mentorship.
- Remuneration package with regular reviews.
- No after hours, Sundays or Public Holidays,
- Shared rotating Saturday roster.
- Professional development resources.
- Opportunity for internal career advancement.
Some of the Perks
- Paid parental leave.
- Petstock Group Annual Conference attendance at no cost to you.
- Employee discount across the Petstock Group (Vet, Retail & Grooming).
- Access to the Petstock Group's Employee Assistance Program (Health & wellbeing support).
Apply today – Our Vet to create your profile and apply.
If you would like to have a confidential conversation about a career at Petstock Vet/ Our Vet contact Sarah, Recruitment Coordinator on sarah.eminaga@petstockvet.com.au or 0448 172 697
Petstock Vet/Our Vet has established itself as an industry leader with a focus on delivering innovative patient care whilst providing a work environment where our team are valued for the experience & skill set, they bring.
Our Vet Stud Park / Rowville, South East Melbourne (posted 30th November)
Veterinary Nurse – Maternity Cover 01/12/2023 – 13/05/2024
Our Vet Rowville
Work in a clinic that has been purpose built and equipped with optimal Veterinary care in mind.
Work alongside a Team that loves coming to work and enjoys making a difference every day.
Job Opportunity:
We are seeking a full or part time Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a fixed contract. Our roster is flexible and accommodates your availability alongside clinic requirements. Shifts are also balanced between front-of-house and back-of-house duties.
The role requires that you:
- Build relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
- Embrace professional development.
- Contribute to a positive team culture.
What you can expect:
- Receive support and mentorship.
- Remuneration package with regular reviews.
- No after hours, Sundays or Public Holidays,
- Shared rotating Saturday roster.
- Professional development resources.
- Opportunity for internal career advancement.
Some of the Perks
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee discount across the Petstock Group (Vet, Retail & Grooming).
- Access to the Petstock Group’s Employee Assistance Program (Health & wellbeing support).
Apply today – sarah.eminaga@petstockvet.com.au
If you would like to have a confidential conversation about a career at Petstock Vet/ Our Vet contact Sarah, Recruitment Coordinator on: sarah.eminaga@petstockvet.com.au Or 0448 172 697
Petstock Vet/Our Vet has established itself as an industry leader with a focus on delivering innovative patient care whilst providing a work environment where our team are valued for the experience & skill set, they bring.
Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital, Mornington VIC (posted 29th November) Medicine Nurse Team Leader
Medicine Nurse Team Leader | Full-time
About us
Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital offers a wide range of clinical services including a 24-hour emergency service, surgery, internal medicine, and anaesthesia. Our hospital boasts a collaborative approach to patient care with a passionate team and positive culture centred around providing the best care for our patients. We are unique in that we have a close association with a five-hospital general practice group which provides a large and varied case load.
About the role
We have recently established a new Nurse Team Leader position to support our growing team within our internal medicine department. The Nurse Team Leader is responsible for providing clinical leadership to the nursing team, which includes performing clinical shifts as per rostering requirements, leading by example and setting a high standard of patient care, performing clinical aspects of new staff inductions, providing training and development to nursing staff, and ensuring clinical protocols are developed and implemented effectively. The role also includes maintaining the nurse roster and leave schedule, performing catch-ups with nurses and assisting in the recruitment process for nurses.
About you
We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and highly motivated nurse with strong leadership skills to join our team. To be considered for this position you will have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, strong clinical skills and experience in internal medicine, the desire to teach, and the ability to build a positive team culture. The position would be well suited to nurses who demonstrate the following:
- Exceptional communication skills
- A strong desire to provide the best patient care
- A flexible and positive attitude towards work
- A passion for mentoring nursing staff and inspiring team members to grow and develop.
- An ability to manage stressful situations and high work pressure
- Committed to our core values of being passionate, building trust, having fun, growing and evolving, and having compassion and respect
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
What we can offer you
- A positive and fun workplace and a supportive team
- A focus on your wellness and mental health support available to all employees
- Opportunity to work with and learn from industry leading specialists
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities
- Great employee benefits and discounts for the health of your pet
- Commitment to your career development through mentorship, on the job training and a continuing education allowance
- Flexible paid parental leave
For more information
Visit our social pages on Facebook or LinkedIn to get a feel for who we are, and we invite you to join our Vet Education Hub, where you can access our new nurse stream as well as our vet stream of educational videos for free.
How to apply
To apply please email hr@penvetreferral.com.au with a cover letter and your resume.
Thank you,
Cassandra (Cass) Love
Human Resources Manager
Hawthorn East Vet, East Melbourne (posted 29th November)
Part Time Veterinary Nurse – 3-4 days per week
Are you looking for a workplace that values team culture and an employer that supports diversity? Would you love to work with a team that encourages personal growth & continuing professional development?
At Hawthorn East Vet, we have a reputation for providing a warm welcome. We are committed to developing and maintaining employee satisfaction and ensure that our people work to their strengths.
As an employer, we strive to deliver the best for our teams. We practice sensible scheduling and work socially friendly hours.
About us
Our staff provide high standards of clinical care for our patients and a friendly, caring experience for our clients. We are supportive, encouraging and embrace the interests of each individual.
With 3 clinics (Kew Vet & Cattery, Hawthorn East Vet & Alphington & Fairfield Vet) you will be joining a large team of experienced vets and nurses who work alongside each other to make this workplace great.
Just a few benefits:
- We pay well above Award
- We are advocates of the AVNAT nurse registration scheme
- We are family friendly and promote diversity in our teams
- Access to our Veterinary Training Centre
- Access to our employee assistance program and regular wellness training
- Additional employee benefits such as Flare (store discounts and novated car leases) & Fitness Passport for reduced fee Gym Memberships.
- We have great clients who want the absolute best for their pets
- We are surrounded by some of the best cafes in Melbourne
About you
- You will have at least two years’ experience working in a veterinary environment. Ideally you will be Cert IV qualified or studying toward a qualification.
- You enjoy building ongoing relationships with clients and want to contribute to a positive, open team culture.
- You love advocating for and providing high quality care to patients and delivering a great customer experience.
- You thrive in a collaborative environment, sharing knowledge and experience.
The role does include rostered Saturdays (approx. 1 in 3) but no Sunday or Public holiday work is required. Remuneration is commensurate with experience.
Like to know more? Email your resume and cover letter explaining why you think you would be a great fit for our team to kelleyj@kewvet.com.au Please note: We love training the next generation of veterinary nurses, however this position is not suitable for trainees.
Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency CARE, Collingwood (posted 28th November)
Emergency & Critical Care Nurse
CARE
- Permanent full-time or part-time.
- Generous remuneration package.
- Well-equipped hospital with modern facilities.
- Industry leading team based in the vibrant heart of Melbourne
The Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency (CARE) is looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious ECC nurse to become part of a dynamic, progressive team, in a high-volume, well-equipped clinic.
CARE is a busy, multi-specialist veterinary hospital located in Collingwood, close to the Melbourne CBD. The clinic was created with the goal to provide the highest standard of patient care in a cooperative, team-oriented environment that respects, supports and encourages the personal wellbeing and professional development of all staff.
The Position
As an Emergency and Critical Care nurse at CARE, you will work with a dedicated and knowledgeable team of experienced vets and nurses to care for the broad range of cases presenting to the Emergency department. All the ECC staff benefit from the support and guidance of an ECC residency-trained Registrar. The Emergency Department integrates with our specialist Medicine and Surgery teams, with the goal of providing the best possible diagnostic and treatment options for each patient we see.
Responsibilities vary but include:
- Triage.
- All aspects of in-patient nursing of critical care patients.
- Assistance with anaesthesia / procedures and surgery.
- Performing diagnostic sample collection and processing tests.
- Communication with owners and referring veterinarians and occasional reception duties.
Details
- A combination of day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts
- The role can be part-time or full-time, and we are happy to work with successful applicants to help them achieve a reasonable work-life balance.
- Remuneration is generous and includes significant shift loading for all shifts lying outside of weekday daytime hours. A permanent full-time ECC nurse can expect to achieve annual remuneration in the range of $78-$90k plus superannuation (or pro-rata part time).
- Continuing education is strongly encouraged through an annual CPD allowance, regular tutorials, and daily rounds.
- This role offers daily opportunities to expand your nursing skills and knowledge – no day is ever the same!
The Candidate
We are looking for a new colleague who:
- Embraces our core values, particularly the pursuit of excellence in client and patient care.
- Is experienced, enthusiastic, motivated, and conscientious
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Will not be discouraged by challenges, rather embraces them, and works with the rest of the team to reach a solution, whilst learning along the way
- Has their Certificate IV in veterinary nursing (or equivalent qualification).
- Nursing experience in a multi-specialist or emergency and critical care facility is considered beneficial, but is not critical
Interested? Click here to apply now!
Northcote Animal Hospital, Inner Melbourne (posted 28th November)
Veterinary Nurse - Part Time or Full Time
A position has become available for an experienced veterinary nurse to join our team. This is a golden opportunity for a positive, animal focused, team player with exceptional communication and customer service. We are looking for that special someone with a willingness to learn and share knowledge. Someone who can be a patient advocate and provide gold standard care to our beloved patients.
You will be joining a team who are passionate about excelling in veterinary care, and who enjoy a happy and collaborative work environment.
You will never have to compromise on patient care because of the equipment and expertise available.
The loyal clientele at nOah will become your friends. Rest assured they will put a smile on your face for all your efforts.
Job responsibilities:
- Reception duties including scheduling appointments, payments, phone enquiries. There is the option for a reception only role
- Nurse consultations, placing IV catheters and blood collection
- Surgical nursing if desired
- Hospital patient care
What we can offer you:
- Working with an experienced, caring healthcare team who enjoy working together
- A well organised work flow with protocols that make sense
- Friendly clients who want the best for their pets
- A dynamic, fast paced surgical schedule
- Exciting case load with regular visiting specialists
- A beautiful purpose built work space
The proximity of emergency clinics means that you will not have to work after hours, Sundays or public holidays with the peace of mind that your patients will be cared for properly.
Hours are negotiable. Above award wage.
Please email your CV and cover letter to Dr Kristina at: management@northcotevet.com.au
The Furry Family Vet Clinic, Bentleigh East, South-East Melbourne (posted 28th November)
Experienced Veterinary Nurse Needed Full / Part-Time Position
The Furry Family Vet Clinic is looking for an experienced vet nurse to join our wonderful team of 3 vets and 6 nurses. We are a family-owned clinic with the owners being a vet and vet nurse team. Our practice is fully equipped and has wonderful clientele!
Work-life balance is highly valued, and we are a tight-knit team, who genuinely enjoy coming to work and spending the day together.
You will enjoy the uplifting energy of our clinic and have a scheduled daily lunch break to relax in the upstairs office or explore our lovely community of Bentleigh.
We are highly patient-focused, and your priorities will be gold-standard care for our patients, and providing empathetic and compassionate communication to our clients.
Our Ideal candidate:
- Certificate IV in veterinary nursing is preferred but not essential for the right applicant.
- Minimum 3 years experience if possible.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Confidence in monitoring anaesthesia and blood collecting, placing IV catheters, administering medications and running in-house diagnostics.
- Adaptable within a team environment.
- Capable of guiding, and mentoring junior nurses and working independently.
If you are interested in this position please email a cover letter and your CV to
Jaysha Evans
jaysha@furryfamilyvet.com.au
For more information, see furryfamilyvet.com.au and 
Inverloch Animal Doc Veterinary Clinic, Gippsland (posted 27th November)
Are you a Vet Nurse looking for a few extra hours and would like to join a fun, awesome team? Then apply for this!
We are currently looking for a Casual Experienced Vet Nurse to join our busy small animal vet clinic here in Inverloch.
You would be required to work 1-2 days per week and available to cover shifts when staff is away.
But get this, 'NO' WEEKEND or AFTER HOURS work as we are only open Mon-Fri from 9-5.
💛 Applicants must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
Your Role …
A mix of but not limited to ... nurse consults, placing IV catheters, monitoring anaesthetics, blood collection, assisting vets in consultations, reception duties, assisting clients and caring for hospital patients
The ideal candidate will possess
💛 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
💛 Minimum 1-2 years nursing experience
💛 Positive attitude, flexible and enthusiastic
We offer on going training & work life balance
We encourage ongoing training, management support and a super friendly and fun workplace.
Please email katie@animaldoc.com.au
The Vet Group Timboon, Western District, VIC (posted 27th November)
Qualified Vet Nurse – Timboon Clinic
The Vet Group Timboon is a mixed practice clinic based in Southwest Victoria. We have a busy small animal department which involves a single vet working alongside a veterinary nurse and trainee each day, five days a week. Our clinic prides themselves on being part of our community and we are privileged to know our clients on a first name basis. As we are a rural practice, it is also the perfect place to see interesting medicine and surgery cases as well as seeing wildlife such as koalas, possums, and birds.
We are a professional, dedicated, close-knit and a co-operative team caring for our patients and their families with empathy, compassion and respect. You would work closely with the small and large animal vets, technicians, students and the customer service team. This role would suit someone who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and has great communication skills to take on this highly respected role within our team. You must want to be part of a team committed to providing quality service in a busy but fun practice.
The Qualified Vet Nurse will be responsible for the organisation and daily running of the prep-room, procedure area and theatre, provide staff training as necessary and carry out administrative duties to support the smooth running of the clinic. Continuing education is encouraged and supported.
Our local area is the perfect place to live located 15 minutes from the beach and in a small country town which is part of the Great Ocean Road food trail. Timboon is host to an ice creamery, distillery, cheesery, multiple cafes and a short drive from a chocolatier. The local community is very welcoming and there are many opportunities to get involved including local sports and arts and crafts.
We love what we do and now have the opportunity to welcome a new Qualified Vet Nurse to the team.
Interested?
All letters of application for this position are to be addressed to Louisa Radley, Human Resources Manager - The Vet Group, and sent to hr@thevetgroup.com.au along with a copy of your current resume/CV.
Inquiries relating to this position can be forwarded to Louisa Radley via Mob. 04 09443066. A position description for this role is available upon request.
Fawkner Veterinary Hospital, Northern Melbourne (posted 24th November)
Are you looking for that perfect nursing role where you can do what you love, within a supportive team and fun environment of dedicated vets and nurses?
Vets in Fawkner is located in inner northern suburbs and is a busy 4 vet practice providing excellent care to all our patients and clients. We are able to offer a supportive friendly environment and opportunities to further your education/ skills. It truly is a workplace of friends and we are hoping to find someone to fit in the great team we already have
What we are looking for:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- A high standard of Surgical and medical skills. Sound knowledge of Ezy Vet (perferred but not essential)
- Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues.
- The ability to work both independently or as a team.
- Exceptional time management skills
- Be friendly, have an easy-going nature with a strong work ethic
Skills required:
- Performing nurse consults, dental checks, suture removal, arthritis injections etc.
- Confidently perform surgical admissions and discharges
- Ability to confidently perform TPR’s, IV catheter placement, blood collections, in-house pathology, cytology and radiology.
- The ability to do drug and CRI calculations, capable of administering, intubating and monitoring anaesthetics in dogs and cats.
We pride ourselves on the hard work done by all our team which continues to strengthen our excellent reputation. Yes, we take our job very seriously, but we also love what we do and we try to make every day in the practice and enjoyable and positive one.
If you think you would fit in with our vibrant team, please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to: Chanelle@fawknervet.com.au
North Road Veterinary Centre, Gardenvale, Bayside South-East Melbourne (posted 23rd November)
Experienced Vet Nurse Position - Bayside Melbourne
North Road Veterinary Centre is seeking an experienced vet nurse to join our wonderful and committed team.
We provide to you:
- A harmonious and supportive work place, we care about you
- A close-knit social community within the team
- A strong, well balanced and experienced team of vets and nurses
- Flexible employment and roster options
- Competitive Salary depending on experience
- Ongoing education and learning environment which includes access to the BSAVA Library
We are flexible with employment options offering:
- Full-time or part-time
- Short term or long term
- Hours and days worked - we work with your requirements
- Commencement date- flexible
The North Road Veterinary Centre was established in 1969.
We pride ourselves on providing highly professional and ethical care to our local community always with the client and pet being the prime focus behind our veterinary care. We are fortunate to have a wonderful clientele of responsible pet owners who place importance on high levels of health care for their pets.
Our clinic is well-equipped with in house pathology, digital x-ray facilities, ultrasound, complete dental care with dental x-ray etc. We also have a purpose built boarding cattery and grooming parlour on site.
We are situated in bayside Melbourne in the Brighton area, a very desirable location close to Melbourne CBD and the beach and café culture.
We are seeking a veterinary nurse who:
- Has a minimum of 1-2 years small animal clinical experience working as a veterinary nurse
- Shows empathy and has excellent client relationship building skills
- Wants to embrace our ‘North Road Vet family’
- Is enthusiastic with a friendly disposition
- Has strong communication and organisational skills with an excellent phone manner
- Is a team player
To learn more about us please visit: www.northroadvet.com.au, North Road Vet Centre Facebook and North Road Vet Centre Instagram.
How to apply: Please contact Dom Paton on 0414 704 246 for a confidential chat or send me an email at dom.paton@cvsvets.com
Shepparton Veterinary Clinic, Goulburn Valley (posted 23rd November)
Shepparton Veterinary Clinic is conveniently located close to the Shepparton CBD which offers a large range of shopping and restaurant options.
Our clinic is a large well-equipped practice built on a spacious block with large lawns and heaps of parking.
One of our amazing full-time nurses is taking maternity leave, so we are looking for someone to cover her hours for the duration of her leave. Once she has returned from her leave, there is opportunity to continue with us on a part-time basis.
About the Role:
We are currently looking for Veterinary Nurses to join our awesome team of dedicated and driven Vets and Nurses. This position will report to the Head Nurse. The nurse will be required to care for the animal under treatment with attention to detail and compassion.
The position requires fulfilling the following duties but not limited to:
- Providing support to our veterinarians and patients in all aspects of veterinary nursing including surgical prep, anaesthetic monitoring, blood draws, IV catheter placement, running in-house blood, and hospital monitoring
- Admitting patients for surgical or medical procedures (including emergencies), supporting Vets in clinical examinations, blood collection, catheter and intravenous fluid placement, laboratory testing, and preparing animals for surgical procedures.
- Assisting Vets to administer anaesthetics and oxygen during operations
- Support vets in surgery, conducting anaesthetics and monitoring during surgeries
- Supporting vets in treating medical cases and helping in consults
- Assisting vets with radiographs & ultrasounds
- Monitoring observations, instrument cleaning and sterilising, and theatre preparation.
- Feeding, medicating & providing general care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, birds, exotics & wildlife
- General reception duties of attending to clients
- Maintaining a high level of cleanliness and organisation around the hospital
Successful candidate qualities:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (completed) or equivalent
- Experience as a Level 3 or Level 4 veterinary nurse
- Excellent customer service skills for all client-facing activities
- Enjoy working in a team environment where mutual respect for all is highly valued
- A willingness to learn and improve their skills
What we can offer:
- Support and opportunity to build your skill set
- Commitment to progressing your career
- Great team banter & environment
Get in Touch
If it sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, please email your resume to the Practice Manager, Katie at katie.singleton-foley@sheppvets.com.au or call us on 0358 21 3188 if you have any questions.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and your application will be treated as strictly confidential.
Carnegie Veterinary Clinic, South-East Melbourne (posted 23rd November)
Position Vacant – Veterinary Nurse, Full time
We are seeking a nurse to join our friendly, dedicated team. If you have an exceptional work ethic then read on.......
Position: Veterinary Nurse with strong client focus and reception skills, Full Time
Carnegie Veterinary Clinic and Carnegie Cat Cottage is a single location, full service hospital. We strive to provide excellence in service with unparalleled care. We have a small and dedicated team which are able to meet these objectives. We are an established metropolitan practice located in an inner south-eastern suburb of Melbourne. Our team includes 2 surgeons and 3 nurses. We provide a comprehensive range of medical, surgical (soft tissue & orthopaedic) and ancillary services. We utilise digital diagnostic radiography as part of our diagnostic imaging service. Carnegie Veterinary Clinic has an interest in laser surgery which adds another level to surgical patient care. The clinic also houses a state-of-the-art urban cattery (Carnegie Cat Cottage) equipped with Raintree Cat Condos. You will find the clinic spacious and well equipped. We have an extensive, up-to-date veterinary reference library (text and electronic), including audio-visual material.
We are seeking a veterinary nurse with the following commendable Set of Skills;
Set of Skills required:
- To ensure that the goals, ambition and vision of Carnegie Veterinary Clinic are realised by performing said duties with passion, pride and perseverance.
- Maintain regular, consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.
- Show compassion, dedication, empathy and a strong work ethic as cornerstones to your integrity as a nurse.
- To demonstrate organizational skills which are second-to-none, as these will be required in day to day activities of the practice including problem solving.
- You will be required to produce a degree of predictability and order within the practice and consistently achieve short term goals.
- You will demonstrate exceptional reception skills and be able to handle clients standing in front of you and clients on the phone at the same time.
- Perform said reception duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner.
- Perform all nursing duties (medical, surgical and reception) at a high standard. Experience in this regard is mandatory. You must be consistent and dependable.
- Be detail oriented and be able to multi-task.
- Ensure a high standard of care is provided to all patients in the hospital.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and clientele.
- You will cover for your colleagues during holiday periods as they will do the same for you
- Respond to and follow up client enquiries using appropriate methods.
- Most importantly hard work aside, you will be easy going with a good sense of humour to make every day a pleasant and enjoyable one.
- Your salary will be commensurate with experience. Your salary package which is commensurate with experience includes base wage, 4 weeks annual leave, 17.5% annual leave loading and superannuation.
- Shifts run on a generous roster, with plenty of time for activities outside of work. Mentoring and guidance will also be provided by our two very experienced nurses. Living locally will be an advantage.
- The position is for an immediate start but will remain open until we find the right person.
P.S. Even if you don't have a piece of paper but have had some experience, don't hesitate to apply
Take the time to read the above. It will aid in success and reduce disappointment.
If you would like to join our passionate and dedicated team please forward your application with a covering letter to;
Dr. Ketan Jivanjee & Alexis Demertzidis
Carnegie Veterinary Clinic & Carnegie Cat Cottage
66 Rosstown Road,
Carnegie
Victoria 3163
P: (03) 9563 5422
E: jivan001@tpg.com.au
W: www.carnegievets.com.au & www.carnegiecatcottage.com.au
Vet Skin and Ear, Hadfield, Northern Melbourne (posted 22nd November)
Part time veterinary receptionist/nurse required for busy Melbourne dermatology only vet practice located in Hadfield 3046.
The business is well established and has serviced the Melbourne and Geelong areas for 7 years now.
Our clients are mostly lovely, and the work conditions are very good. The position will mostly require reception work. At times there will be a need for basic nursing duties and low-level cleaning. Thus, some basic nursing competency is required. Training can be provided if needed. The applicant does not need to be Cert IV qualified. We are just looking for the right person that enjoys supporting clients with a friendly manner with our loyal and lovely clients. The work will be sole charge with one vet, and on procedure days there will be 3 staff working together. The job requires no after-hour nor weekend work. Business hours are 8:30am-6:30pm. Work hours can be flexible for the right applicant. Pay rates negotiable and very reasonable.
Please email: daniel@vetskinandear.com.au to apply or obtain further info.
Avondale Heights Vet Hospital, North-West Melbourne (posted 21st November)
Avondale Heights Veterinary Hospital
Experienced/Qualified Veterinary Nurse
Full Time
We are under new ownership and are looking to add to our supportive and friendly team!
At Avondale Heights Vet, we pride ourselves on friendly client-focused service and gold-standard veterinary care.
We are a 1-2 vet practice with a 3-4 person nursing team.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 6:30pm Saturday 8:30am – 12:30pm (Consultations 9am – 12pm)
We are looking for:
- Experience working in a vet clinic and Cert IV qualifications ideal, but not necessary.
- Minimum 2+ years nursing experience
- A four-to-five day roster (up for discussion) with some Saturday morning work required 8:30am – 12:30pm.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of the team.
- A friendly and positive attitude.
- Driver’s Licence essential as we are not close to public transport hubs.
The role will include:
- Assisting with anaesthetics, blood collection, radiography, catheter placements and surgical set up.
- Reception duties, including scheduling appointments and surgeries, taking payments, collecting medications, and answering phones.
- Daily cleaning duties
- Providing care for small animals – predominately cats/dogs/occasional rabbit/exotic.
What we can offer you:
- Working in a supportive environment, with the opportunity for training and further skill development.
- No Sunday or Public Holiday work.
- Accessible onsite parking.
- Attractive Staff discounts for your pets.
- Coffee/Tea and snacks provided!
- 4 weeks annual leave per year (FT).
- Close proximity to Milleara Mall, walking distance for lunch or coffee.
If you wish to apply for the position then please email your resume and short cover letter to Dr. Mark Hill at avondaleheightsvet@gmail.com
For more information, see www.avondaleheightsvet.com.au and
Hampton Park Veterinary Hospital, South East Melbourne (posted 16th November)
Veterinary Nurse - Part Time/Full Time
Love being a Vet nurse..?
Want more than the usual daily grind..?
What if this was the opportunity for you to thrive not just survive..?
Being a great Vet nurse provides a super fulfilling career.
The challenge…
Finding a clinic that truly values you, your contribution and skills…
And that can support you so that it can truly be ‘a career’.
Hampton Park Veterinary Hospital is such a clinic.
At Hampton Park Veterinary Hospital we strive to provide a place where every team member is valued and can grow to be their very best.
How are we different?
At Hampton Park Veterinary Hospital our Nurses do just that…
They aren’t Receptionists and they are not glorified cleaners! So you get to focus on what you are best at and use all of your skills (and some more we will teach you!).
At Hampton Park Veterinary Hospital your voice is heard…
Feedback is an important part of our culture. We value everyone’s feedback, ideas and contributions. Everyone has a voice and a chance to help direct and shape how we run as a clinic.
At Hampton Park Veterinary Hospital we Invest In You…
Having a ‘growth mindset’ is super important. We want everyone to be better by virtue of working with us. The clinic happily invests in it’s team and their professional development. Together we become better.
At Hampton Park Veterinary Hospital quality time away from work makes you better…
A Vet clinic is a pretty fast paced environment. That’s why taking a break away to enjoy the people and things you love is important. Our roster process easily allows you to plan your quality time away from work for the important stuff!
(Oh… and NO AFTERHOURS).
So, if you are ready to thrive in your Vet Nursing career…
And this sounds like the opportunity for you…
Then I would love to chat.
Leave us a message or shoot us a text at 0493 248 187 and we can make a time.
Look forward to hearing from you…
See our website: http://www.hamptonparkvets.com.au/
Fur Life Vet Golden Plains, Bannockburn (posted 16th November)
Fur Life Vet Golden Plains – Veterinary Nurse
A part of the Apiam Animal Health group of regional and rural veterinary clinics across Australia, Fur Life Vet Golden Plains is a busy 5 vet companion animal practice that prides itself on having a great relationship with clients, customer satisfaction and going above and beyond in patient care.
We are seeking a Veterinary Nurse to join us on a full time basis. We can offer you an interesting role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment.
About the role:
- General day to day nursing duties to support our Vets and working with your team members to ensure the highest patient care
- Reception duties including handling client enquiries in person and over the phone, computer skills for scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting, and discharging patients.
- Surgical and hospital nursing including monitoring anaesthetics
- Prepare and administers medications as required
- Blood collection and testing, iv catheter placement
- Assist with x-rays and ultrasounds
- Assist with dental scale and polish of dental patients
- Sterilization of instruments according to practice sterilization procedures
Hours:
- Full time working 76 hours per fortnight including rostered occasional Saturday morning on rotating roster.
About You:
- The position is open to both experienced and newly qualified nurses
- Most importantly, we seek a motivated team player who is interested in furthering their knowledge both as an individual and as part of a team.
Why you should apply
- Permanent position with full-time hours.
- Generous clinic discounts for your own fur babies.
- VNCA membership paid for and AVNAT registration encouraged.
- Access to VetEducation as ongoing CE and upskilling is supported and encouraged.
- Access to paid Volunteer Leave, Parental Leave and Apiam Wellness Day - extra day of annual leave!
- Opportunity for career progression within an industry leading organisation (hence this position)
- Discounts from various retail, travel, fitness and health providers.
- Work life balance and mental health taken seriously, we have multiple Mental Health First Aid Officers, and you will have access to our Employee Assistance Program (free confidential counselling sessions for you or immediate family members).
In line with our Vision “Healthy Animals and Happy People” we embrace a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered.
We have a genuine company culture of supportive Veterinary professionals and can offer you the opportunity to enrich your career through professional development and career progression pathways.
Remuneration - We will negotiate salary and benefits depending on the skills and experience you bring.
Apply here with your cover letter and resume or for a confidential conversation, you are welcome to contact Shauna James on 0439 182 216.
Southpaws (Malvern), South-East Melbourne (posted 16th November)
Southpaws Malvern – Surgery Nurse – Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual Opportunities Available
Southpaws - One of Australia’s best-known referral hospitals.
Our mission is to be the first choice for expert veterinary care.
As an employer:
Southpaws are committed to leading the way in creating a workplace that operates the way we believe they should, rather than the way they always have. To help deliver on our goal of becoming an industry employer of choice, we have created career pathways that support year-on-year progression both for your capabilities as a professional, as well as your remuneration.
Southpaws is the only hospital in Melbourne to have dedicated full-time Training and Human Resource departments available to support your career development. These permanent on-site teams ensure the structures necessary to support our team on their personal and professional journeys to fulfilling their potential.
Southpaws are proud of our values and look for these positive characteristics in all applicants:
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Trust
- Compassion
- Humour
- Innovation
- Teamwork
The role:
Our Surgical Nursing team gain exposure working in our Surgical Department and alongside our ECC, Anaesthesia and Medical Oncology teams. We are experts in soft-tissue surgery (cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal and urinary tract), surgical oncology, orthopaedic surgery, total hip replacements, neurosurgery and minimally invasive surgery. As a valued team member, you will also perform anaesthesia and enhance your knowledge and capability by working with and alongside two European Diplomats in Anaesthesia.
You will be expected to deliver a high level of nursing care to all patients across a rotating roster with approximately 1 in 4-weekend cover. You possess high-quality skills in understanding & monitoring anaesthesia. You will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, both in a team and autonomously. Ventilator knowledge is advantageous but not essential – training will be provided.
Ideal candidate:
- Certificate IV or equivalent qualification
- 2-3 years’ experience is preferential - but all nurses are welcome to apply
- A professional and positive demeanour
- Ability to work efficiently with initiative in a face-paced environment
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- High proficiency in monitoring anaesthesia
Join the Southpaws family and enjoy the benefits:
- Generous pay and working conditions
- Industry-leading employee discount scheme for family pets
- Dedicated HR and Training functions to help you fulfil your career goals and achieve your potential
- Monthly team meetings and check-ins with a dedicated platform for feedback and accountability at all levels in the hospital
- Monthly company-wide social initiatives to support deep, genuine relationships with colleagues
- The leading environment for veterinary professionals who wish to challenge the status quo and set new benchmarks for performance and capability
Want to join our growing team? Apply now!
Reach out to our team directly with your CV and Cover Letter by emailing HR@southpaws.com.au
If you want to find out more about our team vibes, check out our socials below:
https://www.tiktok.com/@southpawsvet
www.instagram.com/southpawsvet
https://www.facebook.com/SouthpawsVeterinary/
Southpaws (Moorabbin), South-East Melbourne (posted 16th November)
Southpaws Moorabbin – Anaesthesia Nurse – Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual Opportunities Available
Southpaws - One of Australia’s best-known referral hospitals.
Our mission is to be the first choice for expert veterinary care.
As an employer:
Southpaws are committed to leading the way in creating a workplace that operates the way we believe they should, rather than the way they always have. To help deliver on our goal of becoming an industry employer of choice, we have created career pathways that support year-on-year progression both for your capabilities as a professional, as well as your remuneration.
Southpaws is the only hospital in Melbourne to have dedicated full-time Training and Human Resource departments available to support your career development. These permanent on-site teams ensure the structures necessary to support our team on their personal and professional journeys to fulfilling their potential.
Southpaws are proud of our values and look for these positive characteristics in all applicants:
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Trust
- Compassion
- Humour
- Innovation
- Teamwork
The role:
Our Anaesthesia Nursing team gain exposure working in our Surgical Department and alongside our ECC, Anaesthesia and Medical Oncology teams. We are experts in soft-tissue surgery (cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal and urinary tract), surgical oncology, orthopaedic surgery, total hip replacements, neurosurgery and minimally invasive surgery. As a valued team member, you will perform anaesthesia and enhance your knowledge and capability by working with and alongside two European Diplomats in Anaesthesia.
You will be expected to deliver a high level of nursing care to all patients across a rotating roster with approximately 1 in 4-weekend cover. You possess high-quality skills in understanding & monitoring anaesthesia. You will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, both in a team and autonomously. Ventilator knowledge is advantageous but not essential – training will be provided.
Ideal candidate:
- Certificate IV or equivalent qualification
- 2-3 years’ experience is preferential - but all nurses are welcome to apply
- A professional and positive demeanour
- Ability to work efficiently with initiative in a face-paced environment
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- High proficiency in monitoring anaesthesia
Join the Southpaws family and enjoy the benefits:
- Generous pay and working conditions
- Industry-leading employee discount scheme for family pets
- Dedicated HR and Training functions to help you fulfil your career goals and achieve your potential
- Monthly team meetings and check-ins with a dedicated platform for feedback and accountability at all levels in the hospital
- Monthly company-wide social initiatives to support deep, genuine relationships with colleagues
- The leading environment for veterinary professionals who wish to challenge the status quo and set new benchmarks for performance and capability
Want to join our growing team? Apply now!
Reach out to our team directly with your CV and Cover Letter by emailing HR@southpaws.com.au
If you want to find out more about our team vibes, check out our socials below:
https://www.tiktok.com/@southpawsvet
www.instagram.com/southpawsvet
https://www.facebook.com/SouthpawsVeterinary/
The Broadmeadows Vet, Northern Melbourne (posted 13th November)
Veterinary Nurse Part Time
We are a small, committed team at The Broadmeadows Vet who are searching for a dedicated, Veterinary Nurse to complement our current team.
Our nurses are an integral part of our clinic and are taught and encouraged to use their entire skillset on a daily basis.
We are privately owned and consider ourselves to be more like a family!
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- General Nursing tasks including pre-/post operative care of inhouse patients
- Assisting our vets in radiology (digital radiography)
- Dental radiology
- Surgical preparation including blood collection and placing intravenous catheters
- Surgical nursing including patient & equipment prep, anaesthetic monitoring and recovery
- Maintenance of theatre and surgical equipment
- Inhouse diagnostics including blood and urine testing
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Assisting vets in all aspects of care including surgery and consultations
- Excellent animal and client care standards
- Reception tasks
- Maintaining a high standard in our attached cattery
The ideal applicant will have:
- Minimum of 1 years paid experience working as a Veterinary Nurse
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is highly desired
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a hands-on approach to your work
- Ability to work well both alone and within a team
- Mentoring junior staff
- Excellent multitasking skills and ability to complete set tasks
- Exceptional customer service and strong communication skills
We have built an amazing team and we are looking for the right person that will fit into our dynamics.
We strongly encourage professional development and we can guarantee you will have a supportive team and mentors.
If you are seeking a rewarding role and believe that you have what we are looking for, then please send us a cover letter and your CV. All enquiries and job applications should be directed to manager.broadmeadowsvet@gmail.com
You will need to be flexible and able to work both morning and afternoon shifts and Saturdays.
The applicant must have outstanding customer service skills, strong communication skills, excellent time management and the ability to work independently.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Our Vet Point Cook, South West Melbourne (posted 13th November)
Veterinary Nurse - Our Vet Point Cook
Work in a clinic that has been purpose built and equipped with optimal Veterinary care in mind.
Work alongside a Team that loves coming to work and enjoys making a difference every day.
Job Opportunity:
We are seeking a part time veterinary nurse with 1+ years’ experience to join our team.). Our roster is flexible and accommodates your availability alongside clinic requirements. Shifts are also balanced between front-of-house and back-of-house duties.
The role requires that you:
- Build relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
- Embrace professional development.
- Contribute to a positive team culture.
- Hold a relevant Veterinary nursing qualification.
What you can expect:
- Receive support and mentorship.
- Renumeration package with regular reviews.
- No after hours, Sundays or Public Holidays,
- Shared rotating Saturday roster.
- Professional development resources.
- Opportunity for internal career advancement.
Some of the Perks
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee discount across the Petstock Group (Vet, Retail & Grooming).
- Access to the Petstock Group’s Employee Assistance Program (Health & wellbeing support).
Apply today: Our Vet Careers to create your profile and apply.
If you would like to have a confidential conversation about a career at Petstock Vet/ Our Vet contact Sarah, Recruitment Coordinator on sarah.eminaga@petstockvet.com.au or 0448 172 697
Petstock Vet/Our Vet has established itself as an industry leader with a focus on delivering innovative patient care whilst providing a work environment where our team are valued for the experience & skill set, they bring.
Central Veterinary Clinic & Hospital - Tarneit, West Melbourne (posted 13th November)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time or Part Time
Accepting applications for a qualified veterinary nurse position full-time or part-time (afterhours and casual positions also available).
New fixed clinic with existing 2-year mobile client base.
Looking for someone to grow with us.
The role will include:
- Reception duties 60% - answering the phone, taking bookings, answering enquiries, taking payments, administration tasks.
- Hospital and surgical duties 20% - helping to restrain animals, placing catheters, taking blood, anaesthetic monitoring, and the full suite of nurse duties.
- Cleaning and hospital maintenance 20% - cleaning consult rooms, cages, surgery, restocking
We are after someone who can move seamlessly between reception and 'out the back', performing all the functions of a veterinary nurse, from interactions with clients to assisting vets with animals for diagnostics and surgery, and then the usual cleaning and restocking.
Looking for someone with strong customer service skills, a passion for excellent animal care, a strong work-ethic, a can-do attitude and initiative, a love of life-long learning and of course a love of animals.
Preferably we are seeking a fully-qualified veterinary nurse or, if not qualified, someone with years of proven veterinary or customer service experience. Attitude is most important. Skills can be taught.
Please state your availability of days and hours when applying.
Send a cover letter and C.V. to: centralvettarneit@gmail.com
Yulong Investments, Mangalore, Shire of Strathbogie (posted 9th November)
Equine Veterinary Nurse
Yulong Stud is seeking a highly motivated and adaptive individual to join our growing team as a Veterinary Nurse.
Yulong’s veterinary facilities include a full laboratory comprised of hematology, chemistry and blood gas machines along with the ability to do cultures and sensitivities. We also have portable ultrasounds, digital radiograph machines and video endoscope machines.
The successful candidate will work closely with the resident veterinarians, our other vet nurses and from time-to-time our stud staff, to complete various medical tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain additional experience or for a more experienced vet nurse to expand their skill set. You will exposed to all aspects of a thoroughbred breeding operation while working in a fun team with a passion for providing high-level care to our equine patients.
To be considered you must possess the following skills and qualities:
- Certificate IV in vet nursing (preferred, but we will consider strong applications without).
- A self-starter who can work efficiently with and without guidance.
- Great work ethic, resilient and with a positive attitude.
- Demonstrated high level horse handling skills.
- Ability to perform a basic physical exam and initial triage of wounds and sick horses.
- Good communication skills and the ability to interact clearly with veterinarians, stud staff and management.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft suite.
- Drivers licence and reliable vehicle.
Your duties would include but not be limited to:
- Patient treatments (including IV, IM and catheter) and bandage changes.
- Assisting the resident veterinarians with various tasks and procedures.
- Basic lab procedures such a running bloods and plating cultures.
- Maintenance of all equipment.
- Ordering of all medical supplies.
The position is full time, however, part time would be considered for the right applicant. An attractive annual salary is on offer of up to $80,000 dependant on experience. This position will be based on our Stud, located near Nagambie.
To apply, please email your resume and a covering letter to careers@yulonginvest.com.au.
Bentons Road Veterinary Clinic, Mount Martha, Mornington Peninsula (posted 9th November)
Trainee Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
Ignite Your Passion for Animals - Join Our Team as a Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Do you remember that feeling when you knew you were meant for something extraordinary? That spark of enthusiasm, that moment when you pictured a future helping animals and making a real difference? Well, we're here to tell you – that dream is within reach!
If you hold a Certificate III in Animal Studies, we're not just interested in you – we're excited to meet someone with your passion and dedication!
At Bentons Road Vet Clinic, we're anything but ordinary. We pride ourselves on doing things differently, and we believe this unique approach sets the stage for our team to thrive and become their absolute best. Here, it's all about collaboration, respect, and a culture free from cliques, gossip, and nonsense. We don't just support our team members; we empower them to craft their dream careers.
We're actively seeking a Trainee Veterinary Nurse, and this is where your journey to becoming a Veterinary Nurse takes off. You won't be confined to a single role; you'll have the opportunity to dive into a wide spectrum of veterinary nursing duties. From assisting in surgeries to providing essential care to our cherished animal patients, your days will be filled with fulfilling tasks. But that's not all! We also offer reception training, ensuring you gain a comprehensive understanding of the veterinary world.
Full-time role (part-time may be considered for the right candidate).
If you're Certificate III qualified and you’re intrigued by the exciting possibilities we offer, or if you're eager to be part of a clinic dedicated to helping you reach your full potential, then we need to chat.
So, what’s your next step?
Simply shoot your CV to Natalie, our practice manager: natalie.brvc@gmail.com or call on 0419 533 193, and let's kickstart a real conversation about your career, your passions, and your incredible potential.
Kensington Veterinary Clinic, Inner City Melbourne (posted 8th November)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
The Kensington Veterinary Clinic is looking for a new full-time nurse to join our team. We have recently come under new management with a fresh new lead vet and business manager. We would love our new nurse to contribute to a positive team culture as this is important to us. Our team can provide training to develop your nursing skills and knowledge. We encourage all our team members to focus on areas that they are interested in. We believe in growing each of our team members to become the best that they can be.
Being part of the VetPartners family, we have access to workshops all year round, employee assistance program, online education and so much more.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for high-level patient care, alongside the ability to develop great working relationships.
At Kensington, we aim to provide a comprehensive, professional, and compassionate veterinary service. We're a tight knit team who recognise the significance of pets and the place they hold in a family. Our aim is to provide a friendly work environment with an emphasis on high standards of care and continuing education.
You will be supported by a team of highly trained and enthusiastic nurses and a clientele who truly value their pets.
Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide effective support to veterinarians in all aspects of veterinary nursing
- Maintain an excellent level of patient care and customer service at all times, treating every patient as if they were your own
- Maintain a consistently high level of organisation and cleanliness in the hospital and kennel areas at all times
- Assist with reception and administration tasks as required
The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and min 1-2 years’ veterinary nursing experience (junior nurses will also be considered)
- A keen desire to deliver excellent standards of patient care and customer service at all times
- Excellent general computer literacy
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A genuine love for animals and their people
- Working closely with all colleagues and nurture a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
What we can offer:
- A Head Nurse who is passionate about training and upskilling
- Paid parental leave
- Vet Training Centres – free Access for employees to workshops
- A well-established clinic equipped with the best clinical equipment
- Work with an established high performing team
- Lots of street parking
- Near public transport
- We have a great relationship with the cafe right next door
- Staff discounts for their fur babies
For further information, please visit: Kensington Vet Clinic
Sounds great! How do I apply?
Whether you are seeking a new career direction, a lifestyle change, a challenge or a relocation to a new environment, we would love to have a chat.
Apply online today!
Please send your resume to: careers@vetpartners.com.au
Geelong Animal Referral Services, Newtown, Inner Western Geelong (posted 6th November) Surgical Vet Nurse
Geelong Animal Referral Services
Surgical Veterinary Nurse – Full Time or Part time
About Us:
GARS is a multidisciplinary small animal referral hospital staffed 24/7 with onsite specialists in surgery and internal medicine, supported by specialists in oncology and diagnostic imaging, residents, interns, reception and nursing staff.
The GARS vision is to be Victoria’s leading referral centre. We have recruited staff with a view to achieving this goal. The hospital is brand new, purpose built, proudly independent and privately-owned. Located in Newtown Geelong, the hospital occupies a tranquil part of the city, immediately surrounded by beautiful greenspaces, overlooking the Barwon River, Balyang sanctuary and Balyang Golf course. The facility boasts its own private outdoor space with lawns overlooking the golf course and river for our staff and patients to enjoy. It is equipped with four consulting rooms, chemotherapy room, large central treatment area with adjacent nursing station and separate MRI, ultrasound/endoscopy, minimally invasive fluoroscopy and CT suites. Three large operating theatres surround a large central sterile processing zone with separate staff offices, lecture theatre, board room, kitchen and lounge area and independent cat and dog wards. The waiting room is a beautiful space with high ceilings and separate waiting areas for dogs and cats.
The hospital equipment is state of the art and includes onsite MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy, state of the art Olympus flexible endoscopy unit Ultrasound, DR radiography, multiparameter patient monitoring, ventilators, blood gas, coagulation, haematology and biochemistry machines, full Thoracoscopic/Laparoscopic/Arthroscopic instrumentation, Biomedtrix THR systems, Arthrex CUE/SynACART, NGD SHO, Kyon PGR, IMEX ESF, multiple locking plate systems (1.1mm-4.5mm), Stryker CD3 drivers, Acculan Ti TPLO saws, and Stryker neurosurgical equipment to name a few.
Please click here to see photos!
Our staff are considered experts in their field and industry leaders. We are completely focused on our team, including every current and future member. We value development and reward our staff with CPD available to all. We are dedicated to ensuring an appropriate work-life balance for all staff. If you wish to join our team that means you also are driven to achieving the highest possible standards of patient care and wish to work within a facility where staff excel at their job within a fun, inclusive and exceptional workspace.
We are looking for people who truly value teamwork and would like to join the GARS family, determined to take their career to the next level.
About the area:
GARS is very fortunate to have the Barwon River, Balyang Golf Course and Balyang Sanctuary with their natural green spaces, including bike and walking paths right on our front doorstep. The popular cafes, restaurants and bars of Pakington street and Geelong CBD are only minutes away. The outstanding wineries and distilleries of the Bellarine peninsula and beautiful beaches of the Surf Coast and famous Great Ocean Road Greater are less than 25minutes away. Transport links are excellent, with the South Geelong train station less than 3kms from the hospital, the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry (from January 2023) and Avalon International Airport 15 and 25 minutes from the hospital. Major arterials are also close by, offering fast and easy connections to Melbourne, Victoria’s North, West and South.
About the role:
- Assisting Veterinarians during examinations, diagnostics and treatment
- Assisting in Surgical procedures
- Assisting in Emergency procedures
- Assisting in Diagnostic imaging procedures, including MRI, CT, Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Endoscopy
- Place IV catheters
- Perform anaesthetic induction and intubation under supervision
- Monitoring anaesthetics, including use of ventilators (you will be taught if not already familiar)
- Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients including administering medications
- Monitoring critical care patients
- Assist in seamless and supportive client communication
About you:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
- 2 or more years nursing experience.
- Dedicated to always achieving best patient care
- Value and understand the importance of exceptional customer service
- Thrive in a team environment, whilst also being self-driven and able to work autonomously.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Highly motivated to expand your skillset and knowledge in all aspects of surgical, imaging and Internal medicine nursing.
- Knowledge of EzyVet is desirable but not essential
- Ability to rotate in weekend, overnight and on call roster
What we can offer you:
- Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
- Opportunity to join a fun, friendly and highly efficient team
- Work from a truly beautiful facility
- An employer that aims to facilitate work life balance for all staff
- Support to develop your skills and advance your career along your chosen path
- A caring and supportive environment that focuses on staff wellness and positive workplace culture
- Industry leading discounts for staff pets
For further information or to apply for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to danakeirs@gmail.com and casssurgicalnursing@gmail.com
Peninsula Vet Care Dromana, Mornington Peninsula VIC (posted 6th November) Vet Nurse Surgical Team Leader
Vet Nurse Surgical Team Leader
Are you an experienced veterinary nurse looking to step up? Do you like the idea of coordinating a team and managing a successful day?
We offer a supportive environment with welcoming vets and nurses, structured learning and development plans and great career pathways.
Enjoy a fulfilling career as a full-time member of our GP nursing team.
About us
Peninsula Vet Care is incredibly proud to be the largest provider of quality veterinary services on the Mornington Peninsula.
When you join Peninsula Vet Care, you will have the support of nearly 60 vets and more than 90 nurses, plus a welcoming family of specialists and industry experts.
Our full-time human resource manager along with Clinic Managers will ensure a structure is in place to support you on your personal and professional journey to fulfilling your potential.
About the role
We have a full-time position (37.5 hours) for an experienced veterinary nurse to work closely with our clinic manager to oversee the day to day running of our surgery team at our hospital in Dromana.
We pay a generous hourly rate above the award, plus other renumeration benefits are available based on your qualifications. Our roster consists of four weekday shifts and a one in four weekend rotation.
The position includes the following responsibilities:
- Train and mentor junior nurses in line with training plans developed by the clinic manager
- Monitor compliance with company standards of care
- Monitor customer service standards
- Manage day plans
- Coordinate and allocate staff to various tasks to ensure clinic plans are met
- Identify operational issues and make recommendations to resolve
About you
We are passionate about getting the right people in the right roles. We are looking for someone with the following characteristics:
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is preferred
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience as a veterinary nurse
- A desire to provide and uphold a high standard of patient and client care
- A passion for training and development
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong problem solving and organisational skills
What we will offer you
- Generous pay and working conditions
- Flexible paid parental leave
- High-quality and heavily discounted healthcare for your pets
- Development through in-house and external training providers, and an annual continuing education allowance
Plus
- The support of our highly qualified and experienced emergency and referral team, and our family of GP vets, and nurses with a vast range of skills, knowledge, and specialties
- A dedicated 24/7 emergency service, which means no ‘on-call’ requirements, or public holidays
- A capable and compassionate management team to take care of all the non-clinical distractions
- Opportunities for additional training within our emergency and referral hospital if you wish
- Support when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to the Vet Partners Fitness Passport program
- Excellent working culture in a growing company, underpinned by values of trust, respect, professional growth, and having fun!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
For more information
Visit our social pages on Facebook or Instagram to get a feel for who we are, and head to our website.
How to apply
Email your resume to georgie@penvetcare.com.au and please get in touch if you have any questions about this position.
Thank you,
Georgie Scaife
Human Resources Manager
Lort Smith Animal Hospital, North Melbourne (posted 6th November)
Vet Nurse – Experienced
Lort Smith Animal Hospital is Australia’s largest not for profit animal hospital, vet clinic and adoption centre. You will be part of a passionate team whose mission is to improve the health and happiness of animals and the people who care for them.
What You Need to Succeed
- A formal qualification in Veterinary nursing or similar
- A minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in an animal shelter, Veterinary practice, or hospital environment.
- Reasonable level of physical fitness to fulfill the requirements of the role such as: restraint of animals; manual handling and transfer of animals and equipment.
- Effective animal handling skills.
- Triage skills
- Able to articulate reasons for approach to animal care.
- Able to engage in professional discussion with clients regarding animal management practices and policies.
- Conducts professional work without detailed supervision but with guidance on unusual cases and/or procedures.
- Effective team player.
- Customer queries are promptly handled in a friendly, efficient, and empathetic manner.
- High level of care and cleanliness of consulting rooms and general clinic areas.
- Flexibility in work tasks, rostering, and general high-level commitment to the LSAH.
- Multi skilled in all nursing tasks
- Sound computer skills.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
- Commitment to improving the profile and success of LSAH.
- Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication skills.
- Participates enthusiastically with additional tasks, as directed.
- Actively seeks opportunities to participate in staff organisation reviews, professional development programs and activities to extend learning and capability.
- Demonstrated commitment to issues relating to animal welfare and understanding of challenges faced by people with limited financial means.
- Positive, willing, contributing, and adaptable member of the team all times.
Operating Hours
- The facility operates 24-7
- You’ll be working across a 6-week roster.
- You’ll be working across multiple shift times across day and night patterns.
Are you ready to be a part of our mission and play a significant role in improving the lives of animals and their caregivers? Apply now and help us make a positive impact!
For further information or to apply, please contact Greg Maselos on 0466 554 789 or gmaselos@interchangebench.com.au
Melbourne EyeVet, Mulgrave, South-East Melbourne (posted 3rd November)
Senior Veterinary Nurses - Ophthalmology specialist practice
Awesome opportunity for two experienced veterinary nurses to join the Melbourne EyeVet team!
One full time and one part time position available. Hours for part time position 25 - 30 hrs per week.
About us
Our purpose built Ophthalmology clinic and hospital was established in 2015 with a main clinic located in Mulgrave, Victoria and operating in 11 travelling clinics throughout metropolitan and regional Victoria.
You will be well supported in your position by 4 Ophthalmologists, 2 residents, 1 intern and 6 Ophthalmology nurses. The hospital is well equipped with all necessary tools for veterinary ophthalmology which include:
- Slit Lamp
- Indirect Ophthalmoscope
- ERG Unit (Ultrasound)
- Topography
- Tonometer
- 2 x dedicated operating theatres with operating microscopes.
- Phacoemulsification units
- Array of microsurgical instruments
The Opportunity
Melbourne EyeVet is looking for two experienced veterinary nurses to join our Ophthalmology team. This is a great opportunity for motivated senior veterinary nurses with an interest in pursuing further training or expanding their skill base in a specialist practice. This role involves working Monday to Friday only, with 1 in 6 weekends on call.
About You
These permanent position’s are suitable for candidates who have strong surgical skills with at least 5 years’ experience and for those looking to gain knowledge and skill within Ophthalmology. Previous experience working in a specialist hospital is preferred but not essential. Above all, we value someone who is a team player, an active learner, is committed to providing patient care of the highest standard and keen to be a part of our Ophthalmology practice.
Join our Melbourne EyeVet family and enjoy the benefits:
- You will be rewarded with a salary that is reflective of the experience you bring to the position
- Excellent work life balance
- Work with a team of like-minded and passionate people
To apply or for more information, contact Gabby Molloy on (03) 9545 0103 or info@melbourneeyevet.com.au
Animal Emergency Centre, South-East Melbourne (posted 3rd November) One ECC Position To Work Across Three Clinics
Emergency Vet Nurse
AEC Victoria
Do you enjoy Emergency medicine? Or have you ever wanted to branch out and try something new and help animals on the frontline when they need our care most? Then read on! The well-established Animal Emergency Centre at Mt Waverley, Moorabbin and Frankston are seeking a veterinary nurse to join us working across all 3 sites!
Our team is passionate, friendly, and supportive. We work together to make a great impact on animal lives, and we have a strong focus on providing exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities of the role
- Provide exceptional care and support to a variety of patients including critical care.
- Practice fear free handling for patients
- Administer treatments and meditations prescribed by veterinarians.
- Maintain accurate medical records with the use of smart flow and RX works.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures and surgical procedures.
- Prepare and maintain surgical and medical equipment.
- Perform laboratory tests.
- Ability to follow protocols and procedures.
Requirements
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Proven experience in veterinary nursing or a hospital setting
- Strong surgical nursing skills including anaesthesia monitoring.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and ability to empathise with both animals and owners.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a level of organisation.
- Commitment to providing quality care and professional standards.
- Ability to work around a 24-hour roster including some weekends.
Benefits
- Competitive above award wages to commensurate with experience
- Free onsite parking
- An approachable and supportive team
- Flexible working arrangement: we can plan a roster to suit your lifestyle!
- Discount perks with pet stores for food and supplies
Ready to join the AEC Victoria family? Don't delay! To apply for this exciting opportunity, click here to apply now!
Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre, SE Melbourne (posted 1st November)
Dermatology Veterinary Nurse
- Immediate start
- Full time position – on a 12 month contract (with the possibility of permanent employment)
- No weekend rosters
- Based at our Glen Waverley Centre but also working at other locations (Essendon Fields and Frankston)
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is preferred
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in general practice required
The Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre (MVSC) is a multi-disciplinary specialist veterinary centre providing services from three locations to veterinary practices within Melbourne.
The dermatology department is seeking a veterinary nurse to provide high quality patient care and assist the specialist veterinarians in various tasks. The position requires a high level and quality of nursing skills and experience coupled with the ability to learn new skills quickly and work within a fast-paced environment. The veterinary dermatology nurse will also communicate closely with clients, providing outstanding customer service and assist the dermatologist in various specialist consultations and procedures throughout the day.
This is a full-time position on a 12-month contract working 4, 10 hour days per week with a rostered day off. There is a possibility that this role could lead to permanent employment for the right candidate.
The role is primarily based at our main clinic in Glen Waverley with branches at Essendon Fields and out clinic services at Frankston. There may be some degree of flexibility required with locations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Intradermal testing for allergies
- Assisting with ear flushes, biopsies, laser surgery, MRI, hearing tests
- Assisting with consultations and discharges
- Client phone calls, emails and follow up
This role would be ideal for a veterinary nurse who is highly motivated, can focus well, has good client and staff relationship skills, works well in a highly skilled team and has experience working in a busy department environment.
If you would like to be considered for the role, please click here to apply now with your cover letter outlining your interest in the role and resume.
The Lost Dogs Home, North Melbourne, Inner City (posted 31st October)
Full Time Shelter Veterinary Nurse
Have you always wondered what it is like to care for and treat animals who are looking for their forever home? This could be the opportunity for you!
About us:
Here at The Lost Dogs' Home, we provide veterinary care and treatment for more than 20,000 cats and dogs each year and have been proudly serving the community for over 100 years. Our shelter hospital provides a high standard of veterinary care for all stray, surrendered and injured animals as prepare them for their new life.
Our team of highly skilled vets and nurses love the excitement of shelter work and like to have a bit of fun. You will be supported by a team who will provide guidance and mentorship along the way, and you will have the opportunity to further develop your nursing skills.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Triage of incoming shelter animals and providing initial health assessment
- Rotating through hospital, ward, surgical and support nursing roles
- Carrying out veterinary procedures under the guidance of the Veterinarian
- Ensuring comprehensive records of admissions, care, treatments, rehabilitation and outcomes are maintained.
- Identifying, treating and reporting animals that are ill or have behavioural problems.
About You:
We are looking for a vet nurse who shares our vision of promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare and who is committed towards providing the best care to animals. Additionally you will have:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Minimum 2+ years nursing experience
- Experience in a busy shelter medicine or emergency clinic environment (preferred)
- Exceptional animal handling skills and knowledge of animal behaviour
- Passion for animal care and an advocate for best practice
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster
What we can offer you:
- Fantastic career development and opportunities to develop skills not only shelter medicine but also in the animal welfare industry
- An animals only role, no reception or client facing duties
- A compassionate, supportive and proud work environment
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and onsite counselling service
- Discounts at our Frank Samways Vet Clinic
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply via our careers page, ensuring you have included a copy of your cover letter and resume. If you have any queries regarding the role, please email recruitment@dogshome.com.
The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete background screening checks.
The Lost Dogs’ Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Monash Veterinary Clinic, Oakleigh East, South-East Melbourne (posted 31st October)
Full Time Vet Nurse
About us
Monash Veterinary Clinic was established in 1977. We have grown substantially over the years and have developed a wide case load, servicing people from all over Victoria and Australia. We pride ourselves on providing a supporting and enriching environment for our staff, and stride to offer the most up to date and best services to our clients. Our case load consists of interesting breeding/reproduction cases, orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, infectious diseases plus more. We are a busy clinic, operating from a purpose built facility, complete with all the gadgets, in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
The role
We are looking for a full time Veterinary Nurse with Cert IV (or equivalent experience) qualification to start immediately.
We are seeking someone that is passionate about patient care, with an ability to provide a high level of veterinary nursing service and share this skill and knowledge to others. You will also need to be an admin star as Reception is also an important aspect of the role.
Clinic hours are 7am to 7pm on weekdays, 8am to 1pm on Saturdays, however there are no after hours requirements or public holidays.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners.
- Caring, supporting and handling patients of all kinds.
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment.
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre- and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care.
- Reception duties, including being the first point of contact for clients, handling client enquiries in person and over the phone, scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting and discharging patients
About you
We require an experienced veterinary nurse who is willing to work as part of the team. The successful applicant will be passionate about high quality patient care and communication and possess the drive to lead the team to be the best they can be!
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- 2 years of experience minimum
- Excellent animal handling skills
- A good knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Good organisational, communication and customer service skills
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Experience with Ezyvet would be highly regarded
What we will offer you
- Here at Monash we are committed to your professional growth and development, providing opportunities for you to progress in areas that spark your passion to change the lives of pets. We offer continued education and support, internally and externally, to give you development based on your interests and long-term goals.
- Friday lunch provided
- Regular internal training sessions
- Access to our EAP
If you would like to become part of our wonderful team here at Monash Veterinary Clinic, please send your resume along with a cover letter to our Operations Manager Kim Miller operations@monashvet.com.au
Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital (MASH), Melbourne (posted 31st October)
Veterinary Nurses - Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital
Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital (MASH) is a brand-new veterinary hospital, located in Ringwood, Australia. MASH provides specialist services in Small Animal Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging and 24/7 emergency and critical care. Due to rapid growth in caseload, we are seeking additional passionate and motivated Veterinary Nurses to join our team. This is a great opportunity to be part of shaping a new hospital and fostering a culture of support and respect.
As a veterinary nurse at MASH, you will be part of a supportive team of experienced veterinarians and nurses who are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients.
We have opportunities available in both our ECC and surgery departments. You will be well supported and have the opportunity to work with a wide range of interesting cases, across both specialty and emergency departments. There will be ample opportunities for career progression and honing of your nursing skills moving forward.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting veterinarians with surgical and diagnostic procedures
- Monitoring of routine and complex anaesthesia cases
- Monitoring and provision of nursing care to hospitalised patients.
- Maintaining accurate medical records and communication with the veterinary team
Requirements:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing highly desirable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Compassionate and caring attitude towards animals
- Experience with specialist and critical care nursing desirable but not essential
If you are an amazing veterinary nurse looking for a new and exciting opportunity, please contact Ralph Webster at ralph@mashvet.com.au to discuss the available positions.
See our website: https://mashvet.com.au/
Advanced Vetcare, Kensington, Inner North-West Melbourne (posted 31st October)
Full or Part Time Surgical Nurse
Advanced Vetcare is a veterinary referral centre with 24 hour emergency and critical care support. We are a purpose built facility in central Melbourne. We currently house specialist small animal surgery, internal medicine, oncology, hydrotherapy and emergency services.
Due to the current demand for specialist surgical services and our new hospital in Kew now open we need to expand our team!
If you are an experienced nurse with an eye for detail and a keen interest in surgery this could be your opportunity.
We are a fully equipped emergency hospital, with the added benefits of working alongside internal medicine and oncology specialists. This allows us to offer the most complete care to our patients, as well as offering diversity and intrigue to our caseload.
This role is to provide surgical nursing support to our specialist surgical practice. You will be part of a daily team of 5 to 6 surgical nurses, 5 specialist surgeons, 4 residents and 3 Interns. There is no rostered weekend component in this position.
We are a progressive and friendly centre that aims to provide a challenging and rewarding work environment. We offer continued education opportunities, as well as in-clinic training seminars.
We are seeking a nurse with a minimum of 3 years of experience, existing experience in a referral centre is desirable but not essential.
This position will suit someone with the ability to multitask and work well under pressure. The right candidate will be capable of expanding their nursing knowledge and skills in a busy specialist environment. A positive team approach is very important in this role.
We pay a generous hourly rate above the award, commensurate with experience and encourage our staff to develop new skills.
Interested parties should submit their CV and a list of two referees to:
careers@advancedvetcare.com.au
Middle Brighton Veterinary Centre, SE Melbourne (posted 30th October)
VETERINARY NURSE – FULL TIME – up to 38 hours per week
Keen to take the next step in your Vet Nursing career and joint our team? Are you looking for the perfect mix of Vet Nursing and Customer contact?
Then look no further as we are looking for you – an awesome vet nurse to join our team, as one of our wonderful nurses is leaving to start on her journey to become a vet.
We are a busy small animal clinic and have a fabulous position for you as our business continues to grow & so we can continue to support our team's work life balance.
About us:
Long established, family owned and operated small animal clinic located in beautiful Brighton.
Our team compromises of 5 Vets, 4 Vet Nurses, 2 Customer Care Representatives and 3 Hospital Attendants, working together to achieve our common goal to ensure our patients are as healthy and happy as they can be.
We are a team that takes pride in providing the highest standards in patient care and are proud to deliver amazing customer service to our loyal clients.
We do a morning rounds, afternoon rounds where we discuss our cases in hospital & surgery list for the following day. We also have full team weekly meetings for staff training and to optimise communication & patient care.
We have a beautiful, well organised clinic with all the equipment that makes caring for our patients, whether they be awake or in surgery a breeze.
Enforced 30 minute lunch break - wellbeing & food are important to us.
You are:
- Enthusiastic, motivated with a positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Able to prioritise and manage workflow – you compete tasks well and on time
- A person with a growth mindset, willing to embrace ongoing learning and our way of doing things, in line with our agreed clinic policies & procedures and our standards of care
- Experienced Vet Nurse, with a Cert IV in Veterinary nursing and a desire to lead a team of nurses and hospital attendants
- Efficient and tidy
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate a capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Excellent intrapersonal skills and phone manner
- Works well and accurately under pressure and able to problem solve
- Proven ability to be flexible, adaptable and learn quickly
- Reliable, respectful to others & have a sense of humour!
- Up hold our values of Trust, Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration.
Your Duties:
- General Surgical and Hospital nurse duties
- Assist vets and nurses to take bloods and place IV catheters
- Caring for cats in our cattery – great to cuddle on those busy days!
- In house pathology analysis – running of samples & maintenance of equipment – we have a full Idexx suite including the SediVue that makes urinalysis a breeze!
- Maintaining our standard of clinic hygiene – including our sterile theatre and surgical equipment
- General Reception duties – though we do have 2 dedicated amazing receptionists - you need to understand all aspects of our clinic
- Role model and mentor to other staff members and be involved in development of Clinic Policies and Procedures
On Offer
- Full time - 38 hours per week, including evening & weekend shifts – 1 to 2 Saturday shifts per 4 weeks
- Good work - life balance as there are no afterhours and we are closed on Sunday (currently) and Public holidays – your wellbeing is important to us
- Above award rate salary
- Continuing Education allowance – we love learning & want to contribute to your development!
- Work in Bayside - close to home
- A wonderful & supportive team environment
- A rewarding job in a small friendly team where you do get to make a difference
- Interesting and varied case load - we are one of the very few GP practices in Melbourne doing Laparoscopic surgery
Your expected commencement date is desirably as soon as possible.
Does this sound like you and somewhere you’d like to work?
If you’re screaming yes in your head please send
- A Cover letter and
- A copy of your CV with the names of two referees to our fantastic Head Receptionist, Steph G enquiries@middlebrightonvet.com.au
Looking forward to hearing from you
We are a busy clinic and ideally looking for an experienced vet nurse, however we will consider other applicants.
Karingal Veterinary Hospital, Frankston (posted 27th October)
If you are an experienced, self-motivated, veterinary nurse enthusiastic about the industry and wanting to work in a practice with a large, supportive, and fun-loving team, then we’re the place for you!
Does this sound like you...?
- You have a confident grounding of nursing knowledge from at least 1 year working in a clinic and monitoring anaesthetics. A Cert IV qualification is highly desirable or someone working towards this achievement.
- You are looking to further develop your skills and knowledge with a large and varied caseload.
- You would like to use your mad skills such as collecting blood, placing catheters and dental radiology but don’t often get the chance? Or do you want to develop these skills if you have never had the opportunity.
- You want to contribute to a bigger team with more people to support you through the busy days (and more people to laugh with at the end of them).
- You enjoy hard work and the rewards it brings.
At Karingal Vet Hospital, we cultivate a positive teamwork environment which promotes improved staff morale and clinic culture. We believe that employee wellbeing is critical, as well as encouraging personal development and learning.
Our team core values
RESPECT | HONESTY & INTEGRITY | COOPERATION | DEDICATION | HEALTH & WELLBEING | FUN
The work
You will carry out a variety of both surgical nursing and consulting nursing. This work will include (but not be limited to): placing catheters, blood collection and bandaging; hospital admission and discharge; general anaesthetic patient monitoring and performing dental cleaning, including digital dental radiology; running in-house pathology. We value team consulting where you will work closely with your veterinarian in the consult room as well as being heavily involved in client education especially with regards to preventative healthcare for puppies and kittens.
If your personality loans itself to developing strong relationships with clients in a relaxed and comfortable way, as well as getting on with your patients, then you will love the involvement and reward you get from team consulting.
The hours
This is a full-time position. Work-life balance however is important to us. You will be working a 38-hour, 4-day week including ~ 1 in 4 Saturday’s. You will have a weekly RDO, and your four weekday shifts will be either 7.30am-6pm or 8am-6.30pm with 1-hour lunch breaks to ensure adequate downtime during your shift. When you work a Saturday, you will have an additional weekday off, ensuring you maintain that work-life balance. Our hospital is open from 8am-6pm weekdays and 9am-5pm on Saturday’s. We are closed on Sunday’s and public holiday. There is no on-call however occasionally there may be the need to stay back to treat an emergency or hospitalised patient.
The pay
You will receive an annual salary (with a consistent fortnightly wage) above the industry award, based on your experience.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please submit your CV to our Practice Manager, Michelle Graham, at michelleg@karingalvet.com.au.
Finding our next superstar who embodies all the qualities mentioned above and whose personality gels with the team as if they had been here for years is more important to us than filling the position quickly, so please don’t be put off if this ad is up for a while – we may be waiting for YOU!
Have a look at what our nurses have to say about working at KVH on our website and check out our socials to see how we like to celebrate our team.
Sunshine Veterinary Clinic, West Melbourne (posted 27th October)
Full Time Vet Nurse required - Sunshine Vet Clinic (Victoria)
We are a non-corporate small animal practice with a busy workload, located in the western suburbs of Melbourne.
We are looking for a Full Time Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team.
This will be the job for you if:
- Excel at customer service and have strong communication skills
- Have a caring nature and can-do attitude.
- Enjoy working all facets of Veterinary Nursing – each day you will be required to do reception, consulting & surgery as we like our nurses to have a varied and interesting day.
- Love learning new things
- Want a friendly, supportive team
- Preferably we would like a qualified Veterinary Nurse but students completing Certificate IV are welcome to apply
You will enjoy working with us because:
- We love to have fun!
- You’ll get to do all the cool stuff – x-rays, catheters, bloods, dentals, assist vets in consults, surgery and more!
- Salary above award and in line with experience.
- We will encourage & support you in increasing your skill set or knowledge in any particular interest area you may have.
The clinic is open Monday to Friday 8am -7pm and Saturdays 8am -12 noon. Work hours are scheduled between these times with a mix of morning and evening shifts being available. We also try to incorporate a day off during the week into our roster for our staff to give everyone a good work life balance. We are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Email your resume to clinic@sunshinevet.com.au, or call Melissa at the clinic on 9312-2500 to discuss the role further. Interested applicants are welcome to visit the clinic at any time.
Beach Street Veterinary Clinic, Frankston, South-East Melbourne (posted 26th October)
Full time or Part time Vet Nurse
Beach Street Vet Clinic is a dynamic team of 18 working in a big spacious clinic with lovely clients. We are currently undergoing a renovation which will include separate cat waiting room and consult room and much more.
We practice Veterinary medicine at high standards, this includes digital radiology, ultrasound, idexx in house pathology, etc. We have a strong focus on Stress Free handling in the clinic and encourage further education in this area. We are committed to excellent customer service and want people to have excellent communication skills.
The applicant will need to an experienced, positive person, who can work in general surgery duties, rover, hospital, and reception roles. We are open 7 days a week and this person will need to be available to work weekends and public holidays in a rotating roster. Shifts are ranging from 7.30am-4pm, 8am-5pm, 8am -2pm, 2pm-8pm, 11am-7pm or 8am-12pm. The applicant needs to be comfortable working both as part of a team or as the sole nurse in the clinic.
The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide effective support to veterinarians in all aspects of nursing
- Always maintain an excellent level of considerate patient care and friendly polite customer service, treating every patient as if they are your own
- Maintain a consistently high level of organisation and cleanliness in the clinic
- Reception duties – answering phones, client payments, admission and discharge of patients
Ideal candidate:
- Qualified Cert 4 Veterinary Nurse ( Will consider experience over qualifications)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience
- Excellent animal handling skills in line with Fear Free principles
- A good knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Shows initiative and always strives towards improving their skills
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Positive and confident with excellent personal presentation
- Exceptional organisation, communication and customer service skills
- Knowledge of RX works, and Smart flow software would be desirable
What we can offer
- Work – life balance
- An exciting, stimulating work environment
- Continued opportunity to develop your skills and support with your ongoing education
- A large friendly team
If this position sounds right for you, send your resume and cover letter telling us why this job is for you to Jo Baker Practice Manager jb@bsvc.net
You can read more about us on www.beachstvet.com.au or find us on Facebook 
The Berwick Village Vet, South-East Melbourne (posted 24th October)
The Berwick Village Vet
35 Clyde Road
Berwick
Vic, 3806
Ph: 03 9707 3855
Veterinary Nurse – Full-time position
The Berwick Village Vet is looking for an experienced nurse for a full-time position.
We are a small three vet practice in Berwick. At present we have 6 nurses in various roles, and we have a great mix of personalities. We have a really great clientele who are loyal and appreciate our friendly approach.
What do we want? An experienced nurse with at least 2 years experience to fill approximately 38 hours a week including 1 in 4 Saturdays. Cert IV is an advantage, but experience will also be considered. We are looking for someone who really enjoys being a nurse and approaches their day with positivity and enthusiasm.
Your role will be mixed with some surgical nursing involving taking and running bloods, placing and maintaining IV catheters and fluids, monitoring anaesthetics, and running the surgery for the day. Care and attention to detail for managing the pets pre- and post-op is important, as is confidence in the surgery itself. Your other roles will be reception and customer service and assisting the consulting Vet with administering treatments, organising medications, and client communication.
If this position interests you, we’d love to hear from you. Call the clinic on 9707 3855, or send an email with CV and cover letter to office@berwickvillagevet.com.au
Peninsula Vet Care East Mornington, Mornington Peninsula (posted 23rd October) Floating Vet Nurse
Are you passionate about your role as a vet nurse but interested in more variety and challenges? We offer a supportive environment with structured learning and development plans and room to grow.
Enjoy a fulfilling career as a member of our GP nursing team as a floating vet nurse, and earn between $28.60 and $36 per hour, depending on your type of employment.
You will have opportunities to rotate around our five clinics, giving you broad exposure to our veterinary services and the potential to extend or adapt your skills.
Our linked patient histories mean you can work at any clinic, and all client information will be on hand. We have streamlined our operating systems and procedures, so you will not be required to learn a new process at each location.
From a Spey to orthopaedics - every day is exciting as one of our sought-after floating nurses, and you can kick off your shoes at the end of the day knowing you have made a difference.
About us
Peninsula Vet Care is incredibly proud to be the largest provider of quality veterinary services on the Mornington Peninsula.
When you join Peninsula Vet Care, you will have the support of nearly 60 vets and more than 90 nurses, plus a welcoming family of specialists and industry experts.
Our full-time human resource manager along with Clinic Managers will ensure a structure is in place to support you on your personal and professional journey to fulfilling your potential.
About the role
We are looking for a full-time, part-time or casual veterinary nurse. Based at Mornington, you will be rostered to work at each of our five Mornington Peninsula locations as needed. Our hospitals are located in Mount Eliza, Mornington, Dromana, Rosebud and Rye.
The position includes the following responsibilities:
- Assisting team with animals during examination and surgery
- Preparing and administrating medications
- Preparing animals for surgery, including placing i/v catheters, intubation and blood collection
- Running in house pathology
- Assisting in ultrasound and radiography
- Maintaining hospital hygiene and cleanliness
- Monitoring patients during anaesthesia and providing post-operative care
- Identify operational issues and make recommendations to resolve
- Some reception shifts are available which includes providing client education and advice.
About you
We are passionate about getting the right people in the right roles. We are looking for someone with the following characteristics:
- Minimum two years’ experience as a veterinary nurse
- A certificate IV in veterinary nursing (non-qualified applications will be considered depending on experience)
- Broad skills in surgical assistance and general nursing duties, and front of house client services
- The ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a large team
- The desire to provide a high standard of patient and client care
- The ability to work efficiently and with initiative in a fast-paced environment
- A professional and positive demeanour
What we will offer you
- Generous pay and working conditions
- Flexible paid parental leave
- High-quality and heavily discounted healthcare for your pets
- Development through in-house and external training providers, and an annual continuing education allowance
Plus
- The support of our highly qualified and experienced emergency and referral team, and our family of GP vets, and nurses with a vast range of skills, knowledge, and specialties
- A dedicated 24/7 emergency service, which means no ‘on-call’ requirements
- A capable and compassionate management team to take care of all the non-clinical distractions
- Opportunities for additional training within our emergency and referral hospital if you wish
- Support when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to the Vet Partners Fitness Passport program
- Excellent working culture in a growing company, underpinned by values of trust, respect, professional growth, and having fun!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
For more information
Visit our social pages on Facebook or Instagram to get a feel for who we are, and we invite you to join our Vet Education Hub on our Emergency & Referral Hospital website, where you can access our new nurse stream of educational videos for free.
How to apply
To apply, please email georgie@penvetcare.com.au with your cover letter and resume.
MARS Vets Melbourne Animal Referral Services, Yarraville (posted 23rd October) Surgery Nurse
Full time /Part time/Casual Surgical Nurse/Assistant
Take your surgical nursing to the next level with MARS
About us:
Melbourne Animal Referral Services (MARS) provides a mobile surgical service to practices throughout metropolitan Melbourne, regional Victoria and southern NSW and Southern NSW. The service is led by three Registered Small Animal Surgical Specialists, Dr Adrian Wallace, & Dr Ricky Cashmore and Dr Alessandra Santamaria and has recently appointed a fourth specialist surgeon, Dr Kathryn Duncan.
We are a rapidly growing and innovative business with exciting plans for further expansion. We provide a supportive and nurturing environment for all new staff and aim to facilitate rapid improvement in clinical skills. We specifically plan for growth and development of all staff according to their strengths and weaknesses. We believe strongly in empowering staff via awarding increased responsibility when they are ready for a new challenge. We are a small and close-knit workforce with a very strong team ethic. We take our work seriously and work very hard to achieve great outcomes for our patients however we all like to have fun at work. We are looking for surgical nurses that are team oriented, keen to learn and improve and willing to take on responsibility. We value a strong work ethic, a good sense of humour and adaptability.
About the position:
- Full time or, Part time or Casual
- No on call, weekends or public holiday requirements
- Annual leave, personal/carer’s leave, parental leave, compassionate leave and community service leave will accrue and be provided in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.
- Remuneration: $35 per hour (experience dependent) highly competitive rate for full time/part time, $45 per hour for casual
- No cleaning cages and, no dealing with the difficult owners or dealing with clients
- Enviable fully immersive surgical experience and training
Experience and qualifications:
- Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Ideally minimum of 2 years in practice
About you:
- Strong communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Always strive to do your best
- Ability to adapt and integrate into many and varied working environments.
- Ability to follow and provide instruction
- Ability to lead and motivate those around you
- An open mind receptive to new ideas, yet maintain critical thinking and clarity in decision making
- Honest, reliable and loyal character
- Hard working, efficient and good time management
- Can do attitude and willingness to learn
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- A current Victorian Drivers Licence
Clinical duties
- Preparation of equipment for daily procedures.
- Set up and pack up of equipment at each host practice.
- Cleaning and packing surgical instruments & equipment at each host practice.
- Draping patients
- Provide surgical assistance (scrubbed in assistant)
- Monitoring of anaesthesia (when required)
- Assist Vet/Nursing staff at host practices.
- Clear communication with MARS and host practice staff to facilitate efficient and safe procedures
- Provide guidance and training to staff at referring practices where required.
- Restock consumables in preparation for the next business day.
- Autoclaving of instruments at the end of each business day.
- Work independently for periods of time when performing duties of the secondary nurse
- This includes preoperative management of patients (anaesthesia and draping) for the surgical teams arrival
- Drive MARS vehicles in a responsible and safe manner
Communication
- Communicate in a positive and constructive manner with all members of MARS staff and all members of host practices at all times
- Foster a friendly and unified team environment
- Provide mentorship and leadership to fellow team members (MARS and host practice staff)
- Lead by example with exemplary work ethic, positive and effective communication.
Please send CV and cover letter to Quynn Iles via email: quynn.nursing@gmail.com
See our website: https://marsvets.com.au/
Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital, Mornington, Mornington Peninsula (posted 20th October) Surgery Nurse
Referral Surgery Nurse | Full-time | Part-time | Casual
Are you a senior surgery nurse ready for a change? When you join Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital, you will experience our difference as soon as you walk through our doors.
Our team of industry-leading experts comprises specialists and referral clinicians in surgery and orthopaedics, internal medicine, and emergency and critical care, working cohesively to provide the best outcomes for our patients and clients.
Our surgical team has expanded, and to meet the emerging needs of our hospital, we need additional talented referral nurses to join us. See https://vimeo.com/881549407/818560c2e1?share=copy
We provide a positive, fun, and well-supported environment with opportunities to grow, develop, and achieve your career goals.
About us
Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital offer a wide range of clinical services, including a 24-hour emergency service, surgery, internal medicine, and anaesthesia. Our hospital boasts a collaborative approach to patient care with a passionate team and a positive culture centred around providing the best care for our patients.
We are unique in that we are part of the Peninsula Vet Care family, a close association of a five-hospital general practice group that provides a large and varied caseload.
About the role
We offer flexible employment options with full-time, part-time and casual positions available.
We are expanding our team and looking for someone to work alongside and learn from our highly skilled, passionate, and fun surgery nurses. Our surgical nursing team is progressive and we have leadership opportunities within the team for nurses wanting to strive for future growth and development.
Under the direction of the Referral Nurse Team Leader and with the support from the Senior Surgery Nurses, you will be responsible for working collaboratively with our Specialist Surgeons, Surgical Registrars, Residents and Interns to provide outstanding patient care. This includes monitoring patient anaesthesia, assisting with imaging, preparing patients for theatre and caring for hospital patients.
About you
We are looking for compassionate, dedicated, and highly motivated nurses with strong clinical skills. To be considered for this position you will have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, experience working in referral surgery nursing, and a passion for fast paced environments. The position would be well suited to nurses who demonstrate the following:
- Excellent communication skills
- A keen desire to advance their knowledge and clinical skills.
- A flexible, enthusiastic, and positive attitude
- Ability to operate in a face paced and dynamic environment.
- Committed to our core values of being passionate, building trust, having fun, growing, and evolving, and having compassion and respect.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
What we will offer you
- A positive and fun workplace and a supportive team
- A focus on your wellness and mental health support available to all employees
- Opportunity to work with and learn from industry leading specialists
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities
- Great employee benefits and discounts for the health of your pet
- Commitment to your career development through mentorship, on the job training and a continuing education allowance
- Flexible paid parental leave
For more information
Visit our social pages on Facebook or Instagram to get a feel for who we are, and we invite you to join our Vet Education Hub, where you can access our new nurse stream as well as our vet stream of educational videos for free.
Please get in touch with Cassandra Love via hr@penvetreferral.com.au if you have any questions regarding this position.
How to apply
To apply please email hr@penvetreferral.com.au with a cover letter and your resume.
Thank you,
Cassandra (Cass) Love
Human Resources Manager
Camberwell Veterinary Clinic, Eastern Suburbs Melbourne (posted 20th October)
Veterinary Nurse
Camberwell Veterinary Clinic
Work in a clinic that has been purpose built and equipped with optimal Veterinary care in mind.
Work alongside a Team that loves coming to work and enjoys making a difference every day.
Job Opportunity:
We are seeking a full time veterinary nurse with 2+ years' experience to join our team. Our roster is flexible and accommodates your availability alongside clinic requirements. Shifts are also balanced between front-of-house and back-of-house duties.
The role requires that you:
- Build relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
- Embrace professional development.
- Contribute to a positive team culture.
- Hold a relevant Veterinary nursing qualification.
What you can expect:
- Receive support and mentorship.
- Remuneration package with regular reviews.
- Opportunity to operate a CT scanner (requires nursing qualification).
- No after hours, Sundays or Public Holidays,
- Shared rotating Saturday roster.
- Professional development resources.
- Opportunity for internal career advancement.
Some of the Perks
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee discount across the Petstock Group (Vet, Retail & Grooming).
- Access to the Petstock Group's Employee Assistance Program (Health & wellbeing support).
Apply today – Petstock Vet to create a profile and apply.
If you would like to have a confidential conversation about a career at Petstock Vet/ Our Vet contact Sarah, Recruitment Coordinator on sarah.eminaga@petstockvet.com.au Or 0448 172 697
Petstock Vet/Our Vet has established itself as an industry leader with a focus on delivering innovative patient care whilst providing a work environment where our team are valued for the experience & skill set, they bring.
The Corner Vet, North-West Melbourne (posted 18th October)
PASSIONATE PART TIME VETERINARY NURSE
About Us
An opportunity to join a fun, well-trained, and caring team is now available at a well-established and progressive Veterinary clinic in Melbourne’s North West.
Our team currently consists of 5 vets, 10 nurses and 5 reception and admin staff, all who are passionate about patient care and advocacy.
The clinic has all the mod cons and you will be fully supported with any further education you would like to undertake. We hold a Gold accreditation ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic and we are also a member of the calm clinic program.
Google Review
“I've been going here for about 8 years and will continue to do so. All the vets and supporting staff are genuinely very caring kind and compassionate as well as highly skilled in their profession.”
Maggie Russell – Client TCV
About This Role
As a Veterinary Professional you already have a pretty good idea as to the day-to-day requirements of being a talented Veterinary Nurse. Here are some of the key skills that we are seeking that are particularly relevant to this opportunity:
- Exceptional practical nursing skills (or a willingness to learn), such as animal handling, taking blood samples, performing dental scales and polishes, monitoring anaesthetics and basic surgical procedures etc.
- Offer gold standard customer service to clients and support to colleagues.
- To provide support to all staff members and work closely with the team to achieve common goals and clinic objectives.
About You
The successful applicant will possess:
- Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing with at least 3 years experience
- A willingness for “on the job” learning when required.
- Have a great ability to use their own initiative
- A warm and conscientious nature towards pets
Our Offer
$60k plus superannuation, base, pro-rata as well as study leave and a Continuing Education allocation to assist with your Career Growth. We also offer employee pet wellness discounts.
It’s Time To Apply!
To apply for this exceptional opportunity send your Resume and Cover Letter to Kristy Connor – kristyconnor@thecornervet.com.au
See our website: https://thecornervet.com.au/
Veterinary Referral Hospital, Dandenong (posted 17th October) Neurology Vet Nurse
Neurology Vet Nurse - Full time, Part time or Casual
Veterinary Referral Hospital, Dandenong, Victoria
Are you an experienced veterinary nurse that is looking at making an exciting career change into the world of specialist nursing? Maybe you are already nursing at a specialist hospital, but are seeking a new challenge?
About the role:
Due to our rapid growth, the Neurology department at Veterinary Referral Hospital is looking for their next superstar nurse to join their fun-loving team of 2 Neurology Specialists, 2 Registrars, 1 Resident, 1 intern and 5 nurses!
Being the only Veterinary Neurology department in the state, we see a wide variety of exciting and unusual cases that will keep you on your toes – including spinal and brain surgery!
Being the biggest multidisciplinary hospital in Victoria, we have access to a large range of specialist services including Anaesthesia, Radiology, Oncology, Surgery, Internal medicine and an ECC department with dedicated ICU wards!
We have all the fancy toys that allow us to provide gold standard services such as MRI, CT, ventilators and everything else you could ever desire!
The Neurology department at VRH are such a tight knit family, you will never feel unsupported as you take this exciting leap in to the world of Neurology Nursing! (We even have a dedicated ‘social secretary’ who organises fun group activities outside of work!)
What we are looking for:
- Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing qualifications with 3+ years’ experience in a busy GP or referral hospital (Will also consider experienced nurses that do not currently hold their qualifications but MUST be willing to obtain their certificate)
- Rotating on-call roster
- Exceptional organisation and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team, whilst demonstrating initiative
- Being able to adapt and handle the unpredictable nature of the job
- Willingness to participate in learning and development opportunities
- Most importantly, we are looking for the right personality fit for our amazing team!
Additional Benefits for you:
- Structured on-boarding program to make you feel comfortable in your role
- Access to a range of CE opportunities (internal and external) including Stress Free Pets, Proskills, RECOVER CPR training, DoveLewis and Vet Webinar to name a few
- Opportunities to go to the Annual Greencross Symposium
- Generous Staff discounts across all Greencross veterinary and retail services including Petbarn
- Flexible working week which allows for a great work/life balance
- Access to Lifeworks EAP, 6 weeks paid or 12 weeks half paid parental leave
- Secure on-site parking
If you think you are the nurse we are searching for, click here to apply now!
PETstock VET Craigieburn, North Melbourne (posted 17th October)
Veterinary Nurse
Petstock Vet Craigieburn
Work in a clinic that has been purpose built and equipped with optimal Veterinary care in mind.
Work alongside a Team that loves coming to work and enjoys making a difference every day.
Job Opportunity:
We are seeking a part time veterinary nurse with 1+ years' experience to join our team. Our roster is flexible and accommodates your availability alongside clinic requirements. Shifts are also balanced between front-of-house and back-of-house duties.
The role requires that you:
- Build relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
- Embrace professional development.
- Contribute to a positive team culture.
- Hold a relevant Veterinary nursing qualification.
What you can expect:
- Receive support and mentorship.
- Remuneration package with regular reviews.
- No after hours, Sundays or Public Holidays,
- Shared rotating Saturday roster.
- Professional development resources.
- Opportunity for internal career advancement.
Some of the Perks
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee discount across the Petstock Group (Vet, Retail & Grooming).
- Access to the Petstock Group's Employee Assistance Program (Health & wellbeing support).
Apply today – Petstock Vet to create your profile and apply.
If you would like to have a confidential conversation about a career at Petstock Vet/ Our Vet contact Sarah, Recruitment Coordinator on sarah.eminaga@petstockvet.com.au Or 0448 172 697
Petstock Vet/Our Vet has established itself as an industry leader with a focus on delivering innovative patient care whilst providing a work environment where our team are valued for the experience & skill set, they bring.
VetCall West Footscray, Western Melbourne (posted 16th October)
VetCall West Footscray is hiring! We are looking for a passionate nurse who wants to be a part of our vision for multimodal care and professional growth.
Who are we?
VetCall started as a mobile vet service based in West Footscray, that commenced operation in August 2005.
VetCall now operates a public facing veterinary hospital, Well Beings Holistic Pet Care, and mobile services from both veterinarians and veterinary nursing staff.
Our Aim is to combine quality old fashioned service with modern professional integrated veterinary care to a wide range of animals both on site and within the home.
We provide all traditional aspects of veterinary medicine as well as acupuncture, hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, myotherapy, grooming, behaviour, and see a wide range of species.
What makes you perfect for us?
- Cert IV Vet Nurse or equivalent
- Minimum of two years clinical experience
- Enthusiastic animal advocate
- Solution focused team player with excellent communication skills
If you would like to be a part of our team, and are a skilled and qualified veterinary nurse we would love to hear from you. Please email your cover letter and CV to info@vetcall.net.au
www.vetcall.net.au
wellbeings.net.au
Avenel Equine Hospital, Shire of Strathbogie (posted 13th October)
Equine Nurse – Avenel Equine Hospital
- Become part of a team nursing with a wide a variety of patients and cases.
- Experienced surgeons, medicine specialists, veterinarians, nurses and support people working with you.
- Located in Avenel, Victoria (one hour from Melbourne).
Avenel Equine Hospital
Avenel Equine Hospital is a full-service equine hospital located in the heart of Victoria’s Thoroughbred breeding region. The practice offers a comprehensive On Farm service to equine clients in the local area (Avenel, Nagambie, Seymour and Euroa) as well as intensive care and surgical services at our new purpose-built hospital.
The Culture
Our vision is to be the best at patient care and the best place to work.
The Role
There are a variety of nursing roles that are stimulating and fast paced but well supported by an experienced team of specialists, interns, nurses and horse handlers. These positions would suit both early-in-career nurses and also experienced nurses looking to take the next step in their equine nursing careers and to gain experience in a high case load hospital.
ICU and Critical Care Nursing positions are for immediate start, offering flexible casual shifts up to full time hours. This is a supported role with ongoing training from experienced nurses and veterinarians.
Skills and experience
- Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing or similar experience.
- Experience in an on-farm hospital or equine hospital
- The ability to work confidently around young foals.
- Prioritise and work effectively within a team.
Benefits
- Varied and interesting role with support for development
- On site support in all areas of nursing
- Furnished accommodation assistance available.
To apply
Please apply in writing to eske.pillen@avenelequine.com.au or for more information on the role call 0437 285 550.
Heidelberg Veterinary Clinic, Inner North Melbourne (posted 12th October)
Heidelberg Veterinary Clinic (Heidelberg, VIC)
Veterinary Nurse Position
Would you like to join a busy and exciting small animal clinic based in the inner north of Melbourne? Heidelberg Veterinary Clinic is a private practice with a young, fun tight knit team led by experienced veterinarians who work full time in the practice.
We are currently looking to hire an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our team either in a full time or part time capacity, we are flexible for the right person.
We are open 6 days a week, Monday to Friday 8-6pm and Saturday mornings 8-12pm. Our clinic is fully equipped with digital x-rays, ultrasound, in-house pathology, endoscope and more.
Are you right for the job? You have…
- Great communication skills to build rapport with our loyal client base
- Initiative, time management and organisational skills
- A desire to keep growing and learning new skills, working as part of a team and having a positive can-do attitude
- Exceptional standards of patient care
- Sense of camaraderie
- Experience in surgical and hospital nursing
What do we offer?
- 4 weeks of Annual Leave
- Study allowance and ongoing training
- Exposure to all aspects of veterinary nursing
- Variety of cases
- Supportive work environment
- A beautiful recently renovated work space
- State of the art equipment and in house diagnostics
- Work life balance- Flexibility with the roster
- No after hours with Sundays and Public Holidays closed
We love working alongside our staff to make our clinic as great as it can be. We want you to continue to learn while having a good time and providing an excellent standard of care for our very loved patients.
To apply for this role or request any further information, please contact Amanda Blackmore on 0438 346 928 or blackmore.amanda@gmail.com
Beaumaris Veterinary Hospital, South East Melbourne (posted 11th October) Head Nurse
Head Nurse - All senior/experienced nurses may apply!
Seeking an enthusiastic & motivated Head Nurse to take charge of our tiny but mighty team.
No need to have previous ‘Head Nurse’ role experience.
All senior/experienced nurses may apply.
We are a teeny, privately owned small animal practice located in an affluent suburb of Melbourne’s south east. Our team currently consists of 2.5 vets, 1 receptionist and 4 Veterinary nurses with varying experience. Our boss man is truly in it for the love of the job.
Although we are small, don’t let our size fool you. We love our dentals and our orthopedics.
Our clients truly are fabulous.
We have very minimal trouble with the challenges that our industry faces in regards to client aggression. In fact, it’s been months and months between invoicing disputes!
Do you:
- Love golden retrievers and oodles? - our clientele sure do!
- Have a passion for motivating people?
- Want to excel in patient care?
- Want to make the workplace the best version of itself?
- Want to lead a team in a positive and productive & proactive way?
Above award paid - rate will vary according to experience and attitude.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in we would love to hear from you. Shoot us and email and we can arrange to have a confidential chat
Please email: hellopenny2917@gmail.com
Subject title : Head Nurse Role
www.beaumarisvet.com.au/Beaumaris
Templestowe Veterinary Clinic, North-East Melbourne (posted 10 October)
Qualified Veterinary Nurse- Full-Time
Trainee Nurses need not to apply
Templestowe Veterinary Clinic and Cattery is a progressive small animal practice that prides itself on Best Practice patient and client care.
An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled Veterinary Nurse to join our team.
The successful applicant will:
- 2-3 years of experience
- Certificate IV Qualified or equivalent
- Confident in all areas of nursing including but not limited to surgical, hospital reception and general cleaning skills.
- Highly motivated
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-growing clinical environment
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work efficiently in the day-to-day task including inpatient care
- Ability to make our clients and their pets feel comfortable and important
- Ability to assist and train our trainee nurses on a day-to-day basis.
What we offer
- Above award salary and commensurate with experience and qualifications
- 4 weeks of Annual Leave
- Study allowance
- Work-life balanced roster, rotating weekends
- No after hours
- We value mental health and have a free Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
Check out our website for more clinic information https://www.templestowevet.com.au/
Clinic opening hours:
Monday - Fri: 8 am- 7 pm
Sat: 9 am - 3 pm
Sunday: Closed
Templestowe Veterinary Clinic is owned by Veterinary Practice Partners. The group has 10 vet clinics so there is a great amount of support from your sister clinics and head office. We do group training and gatherings to help grow our amazing staff. Our amazing team of skilled nurses enjoy bonding over staff lunches and socialising outside of work.
If you would like the opportunity to work in a caring and supportive team apply today! Please send your cover letter and resume to Heather at practicemanager@templestowevet.com.au
Greencross Vets Caulfield South, Melbourne South East (posted 9th October)
We value high standards of care, professional development and work life balance, and would love another vet nurse with Cert IV qualification to join our fantastic team!
Part time to full time hours, minimum 30 hours per week including 1-2 Saturdays per month.
Greencross Caulfield South is a spacious, purpose-built modern practice, located near the Bayside of Melbourne and only 10km from the CBD. We service a loyal clientele who appreciate our clever clinic layout and equipment including mobility friendly access, large reception with cat friendly waiting area, 2 surgeries, in-house pathology, radiology & dental x-rays, and separate dog & cat wards.
Our clinic runs best with 2-3 vets scheduled per day, supported by up to 5 nurses, plus our amazing interns. We're a busy companion animal clinic, led by our dedicated Practice Manager and Veterinary Director.
What you’ll be doing each day:
- Offering great customer service skills in person & over the phone for booking appointments & giving advice
- General nursing tasks, including feeding, walking, caring for animals
- Pathology & cytology
- Handling animals with a calm, caring and fear-free mindset
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre- and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Performing minor procedures when required
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
What you’ll bring:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Applicants must be confident with surgery
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Strong communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Experience with Rx works (preferred but not essential)
Our other benefits!
- Discounts on vet services and retail products across our clinic and Petbarn network
- Flexible school and family friendly working arrangements
- Paid Parental leave on top of eligible government leave payments
To join our amazing team, Click Here and APPLY NOW!
Bentons Road Veterinary Clinic, Mount Martha, Mornington Peninsula (posted 9th October)
Passionate Nurses Should Apply!
Experienced Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV or minimum 3 years experience) - Full Time 4 Days P/W
You know that feeling, right? It's that little spark of excitement, a surge of "what if?" It's that gut feeling that makes you think, "Wow, this could be amazing."
So, I've got to ask: Have you had that feeling today? As you've been scrolling through countless ads, reading the same repetitive stuff, did any of them manage to inspire you? Or did they just blend into one big blur of blandness?
I mean, seriously, have you read anything today that made you go, "Wow, that's different! That's interesting!"? Or have they all just felt a bit... meh?
I understand this is probably not what you expected in a job advert, but at Bentons Road Vet, we're not your run-of-the-mill clinic. We do things a little bit differently, and we like to think that this difference goes a long way in helping our team become the best versions of themselves. We've created a clinic based on collaboration and respect. No cliques, no gossip, no BS. It's a culture that not only rewards and supports every member of our team but also empowers them to shape the careers of their dreams.
We embrace our philosophy of combining natural health with the very best of modern medicine. Now, you might be thinking, "Natural Health!!! Is this the part where they talk about crystal healing?" Relax; There's no howling at the moon or realigning Chakras! What it means is that we're humble enough to admit we don't have all the answers, but we're curious enough to explore alternative approaches when conventional medicine reaches its limits.
Now, it's easy for me to say how amazing our clinic is, but don't take my word for it. Here's what Maggie, our surgical nurse, has to say about working at Bentons Road Vet:
"What I really love about working here is the fact that as a nurse, I know I can have open conversations with our vets and they listen and value my opinion. I’m not only encouraged to utilize my skills, I’m supported to do so”
If you're a veterinary nurse who's intrigued by the exciting possibilities Maggie has shared, or if you're eager to be part of a clinic dedicated to helping you reach your full potential, then we absolutely need to chat.
So what’s the next step?
Simply shoot your CV to Natalie, our practice manager: natalie.brvc@gmail.com or call on 0419 533 193, and let's begin a real conversation about your career, your passions, and your potential.
Bundoora Veterinary Clinic & Hospital, North East Melbourne (posted 4th October)
Experienced Veterinary Nurse - Full-time or Part-time
Looking to expand and develop your Nursing skills? If so, we have the role for you.
Due to growth, Bundoora Veterinary Hospital is looking for an Experienced Nurse to add to our fantastic team.
Privately owned by Vet Directors working within the Business, we operate 2 general Practice Clinics in Mill Park and St Helena, and a 24hr Extended GP/Emergency Centre at our main location in Bundoora.
This role is to work primarily at our Bundoora Clinic, where our nurses rotate through our different departments as Hospital Nurse, Surgery nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Circulating Nurse and possibly some GP shifts at our sister clinics. There is also the opportunity to work alongside our Medicine specialist (Ultrasound, scope, chemo) and surgery specialist (Ortho & soft tissue) .
We also see a large variety of wildlife.
Our Bundoora Clinic is a busy, fast paced environment where team work and communication is vital. We cater for routine appointments and procedures - as well as a huge variety of emergencies & also specialist procedures. We are passionate about providing high level, affordable pet care.
Our rosters include a variety of hours spread across the week, with a mix of daytime and afternoon shifts, as well as the requirement to work rotating weekends. Overnight (this role does not require regular overnight work) and weekend shifts attract above award loadings and penalties. Our rosters rotate but we can also be flexible around family, study or hobbies for you to achieve that work-life-balance!
We have an amazing team of Vets, Nurses & Receptionists with varying levels of experience & skills - including those with Zoo/Wildlife experience and Avian/exotic experience.
Our environment is one of support, knowledge/skill sharing, constant learning and plenty of fun. We are provided with a full kitchen of fresh food, drinks & snacks and have a family feel amongst our staff.
About You:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) and minimum of 18 months experience in clinic
- The ability to work in a fast-past environment with a can-do attitude
- Excellent, confident communication and customer service skills
- The ability to work unsupervised but also as part of a close-knit and high-performing team
- Compassionate and resilient in times of stress
- Experience/Interest in Emergency and Critical Care will be highly regarded but not essential.
If you have these skills OR a solid grounding in general practice Veterinary Nursing with a high level of flexibility, enthusiasm, initiative, and a willingness to learn new skills, this may be the job for you.
We offer:
- A very competitive salary package commensurate with experience
- A chance to be part of our great, supportive and talented team.
- Exposure to a very wide range of interesting cases including Emergency and extended
- GP work plus the ability to work alongside Medical & Surgical specialists.
- A supportive environment for you to widen your knowledge and improve your skills
- 5 weeks Annual Leave & Conference/CPD Leave Paid Annually
If you are an experienced Nurse looking for a change OR a nurse with a couple of years GP experience looking to move onto the next level of your career, get in touch with Cindy our Hospital Manager and let us know what you are looking for from your next role: bvc.hospitalmanager@gmail.com
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