Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced and compassionate Veterinary Nurse to join a well-established, modern veterinary practice offering a diverse and rewarding clinical caseload. This part-time opportunity is ideal for a dedicated nursing professional who enjoys working across surgical nursing, hospitalisation, patient care and client services. The practice treats a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles, goats and alpacas, providing excellent opportunities to broaden nursing experience while delivering high standards of individualised veterinary care.
The successful candidate will work closely with experienced veterinarians and supportive nursing colleagues in a busy, well-equipped clinical environment. The position offers exposure to routine and advanced surgical procedures, inpatient monitoring, anaesthetic assistance and general nursing responsibilities. With a flexible three-to-four-day working week, rotating Saturday shifts and no Sunday or public holiday commitments, this opportunity provides an appealing combination of clinical variety, professional development and work-life balance.
Qualifications Needed:
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or an equivalent recognised veterinary nursing qualification.
- Ideally at least two years of practical veterinary nursing experience within a small animal clinical environment.
- Confidence in patient monitoring, surgical preparation, anaesthetic assistance and general hospital nursing procedures.
- Experience assisting with orthopaedic surgery or caesarean procedures would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills with a compassionate approach to animal care.
Package:
- Above-award hourly remuneration reflecting previous nursing experience and clinical capabilities.
- A flexible part-time roster of three to four days per week, typically between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm.
- Rotating Saturday shifts with no Sunday or public holiday working requirements.
- Access to modern veterinary facilities and opportunities to assist with complex surgical procedures.
- Exposure to a diverse caseload involving companion animals, exotic species and selected farm animals.
- Paid parental leave alongside additional leave provisions for employees welcoming a new pet.
- Novated vehicle leasing arrangements and optional employee fitness memberships.
- Discounts on groceries, fuel, electronics, restaurants, entertainment and other everyday purchases.
- Access to confidential employee assistance services and workplace wellbeing support.
- Continued professional learning within a collaborative veterinary team committed to high-quality patient care.
