Vet Nurses and other support staff
Locum Vet Nursing Positions
South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery, Outer South East Melbourne (posted 14th July) Part Time Vet Nurse/ Receptionist only - 6m Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Leave Cover
Location: SE Melbourne
Position: Part Time Veterinary Nurse – 6 month Fixed Term Contract (till February 2026)
South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse for a part time position, 2-3 days per week. Hours available are negotiable with a share in our Saturday morning rotating roster available. The position is for a fixed term of 6 months for maternity leave cover, with the possibility of ongoing work. Our Veterinary Nurses rotate between surgical, clinical and reception shifts, ensuring experience across all aspects of veterinary nursing.
We are a family owned and operated small animal practice with five veterinarians supported by a great team of experienced nurses. As a privately-owned veterinary practice, we are committed to providing a supportive, friendly workplace whilst delivering optimal care for our patients.
Our recently renovated facility is well equipped to provide the highest level of service for our loyal clientele and their pets. We have modern equipment to ensure we can provide optimal care for our patients including in house Idexx pathology, ultrasound, digital x-ray, dental x-rays and anaesthetic monitoring equipment.
Our ideal candidate will have the following qualities and skills:
- Ideally a minimum of 3 years of veterinary nursing experience, a certificate IV in veterinary nursing is highly desirable.
- A receptionist only role would also be considered.
- Exemplary phone manner and customer service skills.
- Strong commitment to patient care and wellbeing.
- Excellent animal handling skills.
- Punctual, reliable and show an attention to detail.
- Demonstrate experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
- Enjoy all aspects of veterinary nursing; reception, surgical nursing and caring for hospitalised patients.
Role and responsibilities:
- Reception duties – answering phones, advising clients on animal care, money handling, scheduling appointments, patient/client record keeping.
- Surgery duties – surgical instrument care and sterilising, anaesthetic monitoring and post operative patient care.
- General nursing duties – caring for hospitalised patients, cleaning and laundry.
What we can offer you:
- Family friendly working hours. The clinic is closed Saturday afternoon, Sundays and public holidays.
- Remuneration above award and the opportunity to grow within the team.
- Professional development and training.
If you feel that this position is a good fit for you, please send your cover letter and resume addressed to Jacinta Bridges at info@southcranbournevet.com.au.
Whitehorse Veterinary Hospital, Blackburn, East Melbourne VIC (posted 8th July)
Join Our Team at Whitehorse Veterinary Hospital – 2 month part-time fixed-term Veterinary Nurse (15-20 hours per week)
Start: ASAP. Flexible around days.
Whitehorse Veterinary Hospital, an Accredited Veterinary Hospital of Excellence, is seeking a talented and dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our team. With 6 veterinarians and 12 support staff, we’re a growing clinic looking for our next superstar nurse! This is an exciting opportunity to take on as much responsibility as you desire, making a real difference to the lives of our beloved patients and their owners. If you’re seeking a rewarding and progressive nursing career, this could be the perfect fit for you!
What We’re Looking For:
- Ideally, 2-3 years of experience in veterinary nursing
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing is highly desirable
- A genuine eagerness to learn, grow, and develop alongside our supportive team
- A passion for delivering exceptional care to pets and their owners
- Enjoyment in all aspects of veterinary nursing, including Reception, Nurse Consulting, Vet Technician, and Surgery shifts – with the opportunity to specialize in an area of your interest if desired
What We Offer:
- Work-life balance with lifestyle-friendly hours: We close at 7pm weekdays and 1pm on Saturdays (Saturday rotation shifts are required). Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
- Above-award remuneration with room for personal and professional growth
- Fortnightly team lunches and meetings, where everyone has a voice and ideas are shared
- A supportive, family-like environment where individuality is embraced, and each team member’s skills and strengths are celebrated
If you're looking to make a real impact in a vibrant, rewarding clinic, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of our amazing team at Whitehorse Veterinary Hospital.
Send your resume and cover letter to steph.dealmeida@vet.partners for a confidential discussion.
We can't wait to meet you!
Fur Life Vet Merimbula, Sapphire Coast, SE NSW (posted 23rd June) Locum 1 July - 31 August
Our team believes there are two very important factors that ensure great job satisfaction:
You are part of an experienced, caring team that challenges and supports you to be your best
Your surroundings allow you to wind down outside of work depending on your interests.
We have an experienced, fun loving, family orientated team. Career longevity and ensuring that work life is balanced with enjoying the beautiful area we live, are extremely important to us.
Our beautiful Sapphire Coast region offers an incredible choice of outdoor activities. You will never be bored…at work or at play.
We require an experienced, qualified veterinary nurse to assist our awesome team.
Dates Needed: 1 July – 31 August 2025
Additional Information:
- Remuneration negotiable and dependent on experience
- General veterinary nursing skills
- Accommodation provided
If you are interested in this position, please apply with your resume through: recruitment@apiam.com.au or contact Corinne on 0458 387 478 if you have any questions.
Fur Life Vet Horsham, Central Western Victoria (posted 16th June) Locum from 14th July
Locum Vet Nurse- Fur Life Vet Horsham
Fur Life Vet Horsham is a companion animal vet clinic located in Victoria. We provide comprehensive veterinary care for the pets of our community and offer a full range of services to support the health and wellbeing of pets in the local community.
Horsham is located in regional western Victoria, approximately 300km northwest of Melbourne. It is a great place to visit with a friendly community atmosphere, art gallery, outdoor activities and the Grampians National Park to explore nearby.
We require an experienced, qualified veterinary nurse to assist our awesome team.
Dates Needed: 14th July (2 week block of time)
Additional Information:
- Remuneration negotiable and dependent on experience
- General veterinary nursing skills
- Accommodation provided
If you are interested in this position, please apply with your resume through recruitment@apiam.com.au or contact Corinne on 0458 387 478 if you have any questions.
Marlin Coast Veterinary Hospital, Trinity Beach, Cairns QLD (posted 5th June) Locum Vet Nurse ASAP for 2-3 months
Locum Nurse
Start as soon as possible for 2-3 months negotiable.
Marlin Coast Veterinary Hospital is seeking a skilled and experienced Vet Nurse to join our team.
The nursing team at MCVH is a high-performance team that plays a vital role in support of our dedicated vet team providing exceptional care for our patients. Day to day responsibilities include surgical and anaesthetic nursing, nurse consults, admit and discharge of surgical and procedure patients, ensuring daily cleaning protocols of consistent high level and general office admin tasks.
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent;
- 2-3 years Vet Nurse experience highly regarded;
- Great problem solving and organisation skills;
- Excellent customer service skills;
- The ability to stay calm and work well under pressure;
- Drive to continue to learn and grow;
- Experience with Rx works (preferred but not essential);
What we offer:
- Full time hours with interesting variety of cases (part-time hours will be considered)
- Opportunity to join a passionate & highly skilled team of Veterinary professionals
- Your roster will operate on 10-hour shifts (4 shifts per week)
- Some weekend work (7.30am to 3pm shift)
- Above award wage, and commensurate with your level of experience
- Accommodation assistance
If you have any questions, please contact:
Jenna Marangone
Practice Manager
(07) 4057 6033
management@mcvet.com.au
See www.marlincoastvet.com.au and 
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