Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - ACT
Veterinary Dermatology Clinic, Canberra (posted 13th December)
Join Our Team as a Part-Time Veterinary Nurse – Canberra
Are you a passionate and energetic vet nurse seeking an exciting opportunity? VDC is expanding its team and looking for a skilled nurse to join us in Canberra. While experience in a busy referral or GP practice is essential, no previous dermatology experience is required—we’ll provide all the training you need!
This is a part-time, clinic-based role, working Monday and Tuesday (19 hours per week during business hours). If you're ready for a rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
About Us
At VDC, we’re proud to be a privately owned, specialized veterinary dermatology service established in 2016. We operate across multiple locations along the east coast of Australia, including clinics in Canberra and Sydney, as well as regional visits to Newcastle, Kiama, Albury, Bowral, and Hobart.
Our tight-knit team is dedicated to delivering exceptional veterinary dermatology and general care, always focused on improving our patients' quality of life. We’re passionate about continued learning and regularly provide opportunities to further develop your specialty nursing skills.
The Role
We’re now recruiting a friendly, energetic vet nurse to support our Canberra operations. This role is on-site at our clinic two days per week, on Monday and Tuesday.
What We’re Looking For:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Ideally 3-5 years of clinical experience (but we highly value hard work and a positive attitude)
- Strong communication skills—both written and verbal
- Team player mentality
- A Driver’s Licence
No dermatology experience? No problem! We provide comprehensive training.
Your Responsibilities:
- Assisting with patient admissions and discharges for consultations and procedures
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placements
- Preparing and administering medications under specialist guidance
- Monitoring anaesthesia
- Assisting with intradermal allergy testing, bee/wasp venom testing, videootoscopy, and skin biopsies
- Following up with clients post-consultation
Perks & Benefits:
- Above award wages
- Weekly “Team Legend” rewards
- Fun paid team activities throughout the year (How about an electric bike tour through Murrumbateman’s wineries or a Paint & Pinot session in the Southern Highlands?)
- Supportive team environment where your contributions are valued.
- Opportunities for personal growth and development within a specialized field.
- A dynamic, fast-paced role with a wide range of responsibilities, ensuring no two days are the same.
Meet our team and discover why they love working in dermatology here.
Ready to Apply?
Email your resume to reegan@vetdermclinic.com.au or call us at 1800 VDC VET
(1800 832 838).
Queanbeyan Veterinary Hospital, Southern Tablelands, NSW/Near Canberra, ACT (posted 5th December)
Veterinary Nurse - Part Time
Queanbeyan Veterinary Hospital is excited to announce that we have a position within our clinic available for an experienced vet nurse. We are looking for the right individual who shows initiative, has a positive attitude and is eager to develop their skills. We can provide part time or potentially full-time hours.
Our hospital is a happy and fast paced environment. You will be joining a team of enthusiastic and hard working veterinarians and support staff who strive to go above and beyond for our clientele and their pets.
The successful nursing candidate will enjoy using all our modern equipment and systems including Ezyvet, Vet Radar, HESKA in-house laboratory, ultrasound, digital radiography, and digital dental radiography. We encourage our nurses to use all their skills in anaesthesia, dentistry, imaging, medical nursing and consulting. We are supportive of continuing education and encourage a rigorous learning environment within the clinic from day to day.
Please click here to see photos!
The qualities that we expect of all our staff include:
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to the veterinary industry
- A capacity to work autonomously but know when to ask for help
- Punctuality and reliability
- Ability to work under pressure
- Calm and honest demeanour
- Willingness to be a team player
We pay above award wages, with the specific wage depending on your experience and skills.
We strongly value continuing education and regularly facilitate our nurses developing their skills through in-house training, online programs, and in-person conferences.
Within our team, whether your role is as a vet, nurse or client relations staff member, we pride ourselves in working together to support each other and be able to deliver the best service in a positive and successful environment.
Please send your cover letter and CV or just an enquiry for further information to:
Sonna Schramm (Nursing Manager) - sonnas@queanbeyanvet.com.au
Brindabella Veterinary Referral Service, Holt, North-West Canberra (posted 5th December)
Veterinary Nurse or Veterinary Technician (Full-time / Part-time)
Brindabella Veterinary Referral Service is excited to announce that we have another veterinary nurse position available due to the continued growth of our service.
Our surgical service is the only privately owned specialist service in Canberra. We are a small team focused on providing an excellent care to pets, their owners and our referring primary care veterinarians. Our case load is growing rapidly and you will find our team works in a happy and fast paced environment. You will be joining an enthusiastic and hard-working team who strive to go above and beyond. We operate independently from within the Capital Paws community of practices.
We are looking for the right individual to join us, who shows initiative, has a positive, team focused attitude and is eager to provide exceptional service to our wonderful client base. We highly value team work and aim to support each other to provide the best service in a positive and successful environment.
If successful, you will have the vital role of working with our surgical team, internal medicine and current nursing team as we provide a range of soft tissue, orthopaedic, neurological and minimally invasive surgery as well as specialist medical procedures and advanced imaging.
Our service values nursing skills and you will have the ability to work independently in a specialist supported environment. Scope exists to develop the role to suit your area of interest in client relations, theatre nurse/surgical assistant, anaesthesia, imaging, patient care and hospital support or equipment care. We strongly value continuing education and support developing your skills through training, online programs and in-person conferences.
The qualities that we are looking for in our new team member include your excellent communication skills, your capacity to work autonomously but know when to ask for help, your punctuality and reliability, your ability to lean into a challenge and work under pressure as well as your willingness to be a team player.
Knowledge of EzyVet practice management system is valuable but not essential. Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Veterinary Technician degree is expected and experience in a specialist hospital environment is highly valued.
This role is preferably full time, although part time options will be considered for the right applicant. There are no on-call or rostered after-hours associated with this role. Conditions are consistent with the award and the remuneration ranges from $70K pa to $80Kpa+ dependent on experience.
Please send your cover letter and CV to apply, or email if you require further information.
Fiona Coghill
info@bvrs.com.au
See www.bvrs.com.au and 
Curtin Veterinary Clinic, Woden Valley District, South-Western Canberra (posted 22nd November)
Our Canberra teams are growing, and we want you to join us as we embark on this journey!
Are you a passionate and skilled veterinary nurse looking for vibrant and welcoming city to call home? Look no further than Canberra, Australia's capital, where you can enjoy a fulfilling career and an excellent quality of life.
Why Canberra?
Canberra is an exciting, modern city surrounded by beautiful nature reserves, parks, and lakes. It offers a perfect balance of urban living with easy access to outdoor adventures. From the rich cultural experiences at the National Gallery and museums to hiking in the nearby Brindabellas, Canberra is perfect for anyone who loves both city life and nature. With a vibrant food scene, family-friendly communities, and excellent public services, it's a great place to live and work.
The Opportunity:
Our clinic is looking for a dedicated veterinary nurse to join our compassionate and talented team. In this role, you'll have the chance to work with a wide range of animals, providing high-quality care in a supportive and dynamic environment. Whether you're assisting in surgery, performing diagnostics, or offering post-operative care, your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
- A supportive team environment where your input is valued
- Work-life balance with flexible hours and the option to enjoy Canberra's outdoor lifestyle
- Access to modern facilities and equipment
Who you are:
We are looking for a qualified and experienced vet nurse who is passionate about animal care.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
- Be highly motivated and have excellent communication skills
- Be committed to providing compassionate, top-notch care to animals
- Enjoy working collaboratively in a busy clinic setting
Live in Canberra - Where life is better!
Living in Canberra means having the best of both worlds: the conveniences of a thriving city and the tranquillity of nature. The cost of living is relatively affordable compared to larger cities like Sydney or Melbourne, and you'll have the opportunity to experience everything from cultural festivals to outdoor sports, all year round.
Ready to join us?
If you're looking for a career in a dynamic and supportive veterinary clinic while enjoying the wonderful lifestyle Canberra offers, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now or contact us for more information about this exciting opportunity steph.dealmeida@vet.partners
Northside Veterinary Centre, Braddon, Canberra (posted 20th November)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time/Part time
Northside Veterinary Centre is a non-corporate, locally owned and run small animal veterinary clinic. We are a team of passionate, fun and supportive vets, nurses, animal attendants and receptionists. We advocate and aim for fear-free veterinary care and our clinic is an ISFM Gold Accredited Cat-Friendly Clinic.
We are looking for an honest, hardworking, qualified, and experienced vet nurse to join our team. We encourage and support ongoing learning and offer a great work-life balance, by understanding that life also exists outside of work.
The primary role of this position is to provide a high level of care to both medical and surgical patients using our vast range of veterinary equipment - multiparameter vital signs monitors, doppler, surgical and dental bair hugger, iM3 dental machines and dental x-ray, inspired air heaters, full IDEXX in house pathology suite, heated recovery and oxygen cages.
We have a varied caseload with a percentage of dental and medical referral work that keep us on our toes.
The clinic currently opens 8am-6pm Monday-Friday and 8am-1pm Saturday. We are closed Sundays and all public holidays.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be comfortable with all aspects of clinical nursing
- Be able to work in a team and also be self-motivated
- Be able to work a rotating roster, including some Saturdays
- Have high standards and attention to detail, with exceptional customer service and strong communication skills
- Be confident and competent in routine and emergency situations
- Have scope to take on significant responsibilities such as training junior vet nurse staff if this is your passion
- Most of all know how to have fun and have a laugh
We shall offer:
- An environment that will challenge your skills and knowledge
- Parking in Braddon
- Above award wages
Part time employment can be discussed for the right candidate.
Apply with your CV & cover letter to: practice.manager@northsidevet.com.au
Weston Creek Veterinary Hospital, Waramanga, Canberra (posted 20th November)
Are you a qualified Veterinary Nurse with a minimum 2 years experience with plenty of initiative wanting to take your career to the next level?
We are seeking a full time Veterinary Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of full-time experience to work at our well-equipped veterinary hospital in Weston Creek (Canberra).
We work closely with our clients to optimise every animal’s health outcomes & take pride in offering first-class veterinary services.
About us
Weston Creek Veterinary Hospital is a large, purpose built veterinary hospital with ASAV Accreditation, with a large friendly and professional team of veterinarians, vet nurses and dedicated receptionists, and we have all the usual toys, digital xray (Dental included), In house lab services, ultrasound etc.
“For a start, I have been going to them for at least 20 years ever since I moved to Canberra. Right from the beginning and throughout, the staff have always been highly professional, from the nursing staff, through to the vets, through to the reception staff. They are all extremely helpful, friendly, very committed to what they do, and very compassionate as well. “
The Role
The days are varied and interesting covering a range of small animal veterinary nursing
- Collecting blood, operating idexx in house lab tests and maintaining the equipment,
- Preparing patients for surgery and managing surgical equipment,
- Assisting with induction and monitoring of anaesthesia,
- Iv catheter placement.
- Nurse consultations for admissions and discharges as well as triage consultations.
- Assisting veterinarians with xrays,
- Doing dental treatments.
- Daring for hospital in-patients
There are no afterhours or on call shifts, we work on a rotating roster Monday to Friday plus 1 in 4 Saturdays.
About you
Necessary qualities the successful Veterinary Nurse will need to possess:
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
- Certificate IV or higher Veterinary Nursing qualification.
- Excellent communication skills and presentation
- Warm and Friendly personality with a professional and positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Organised, motivated and efficient with an attention to detail
- The ability to work well and contribute within a team
- Caring & compassionate
Our location
We are located in Weston Creek an easy half hour drive from anywhere in Canberra, with free parking onsite. There’s local shops and cafes in walking distance of the hospital and a neighbourhood oval right next door.
The Perks
We offer above award wages, dependent on experience.
- Induction program to ensure you are set for Success
- Ongoing training and CPD Support
- A management team that is approachable and welcomes ideas
- Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Employee Discounts
- Staff appreciation events throughout the year
- Birthday cake
- A coffee machine (necessary!)
- Saturday shifts paid at penalty rates
It's time to apply please email: liz.tasker@cvsvets.com
RSPCA (ACT) Inc, Weston Creek, SW Canberra (posted 7th November)
Qualified Cert IV Veterinary Nurse
Full time or Part time
RSPCA ACT Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Cert IV qualified nurse to join our team. Each day varies and duties include surgical and medical nursing, client education, and administration.
We are looking for a candidate that is a team player, who is self-motivated, adaptable, has excellent time-management and communication skills, and thrives in a busy, supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Consult Support - Assist veterinarians with incoming animal health assessments
- Foster Care Assistance - Assist veterinarians with foster carer consultations and provision of treatments
- Community & Public Clinic Assistance - Assist veterinarians with public desexing clinics
- Medication management - Preparation of medications and communication of treatment plans
- Workflow Coordination - Assist with clinic appointment calendar and surgery schedules
- Document Control - Document all relevant health, treatment and behaviour information
- Pathology Procedures - Perform and record pathology procedures
- Surgery preparation - prepare for surgery and monitor anaesthesia
- Clinic Hygiene Maintenance
RSPCA ACT offers:
- Above Award wages
- Access to independent Employee Assistance Program
- Retail & veterinary care discounts
- A happy supportive team.
- Support to continue professional development.
- An environment to share your passion for animal welfare.
- An interesting mix of consulting, clinical, and surgical nursing opportunities.
What RSPCA ACT are looking for:
- Appropriate qualifications, Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent.
- Ideally 2+ years vet nursing experience
- Excellent animal handling skills.
- A great work ethic & team player.
- A passion for animal welfare.
- A passion for fostering great customer relations.
- Experience in not-for-profit would be an advantage.
- Experience with wildlife would be an advantage.
- Physical and mental fitness is imperative! Working with animals in a shelter environment is physical work and can be mentally demanding.
The role may include working 1 in 4 Saturdays and an on-call roster for Public Holidays with appropriate penalties and allowances.
To Apply:
Please send your current resume, cover letter addressing the following criteria to employment@rspca-act.org.au:
- Describe your experience working in a veterinary clinic.
- Demonstrate your ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrate and give an example of your knowledge in low-stress handling techniques.
- Demonstrate your experience in client education and identifying customer needs.
It is essential that you provide your written responses to the selection criteria to be considered for the role.
If you are looking for a role that is more than just a job, please email your application or enquiries to employment@rspca-act.org.au.
Harrison Veterinary Clinic, Canberra (posted 22nd October)
Veterinary Nurse wanted – Full Time or Part Time
Harrison Veterinary Clinic is Canberra’s newest small animal veterinary clinic. We are a family friendly, privately owned clinic. We are looking for veterinary nurses to join our team and embark on the journey setting up and establishing a small animal practice. We are so excited!
We are looking for nurses who are positive people, community minded and are enthusiastic about creating both a wonderful place to work, and a compassionate and high quality experience for our patients and their people. We would prefer CertIV qualified (or equivalent) nurses with experience, however if this job sounds like you, and you are still training, please get in touch.
About the role:
- Utilising your skills in anaesthesia, dentistry, reception, consultations, imaging, teaching, social media and more!
- Full time, part time or casual, flexibility with days and hours.
- Ideally Cert IV qualified (or equivalent) with experience
- Wage – hourly rate, well above award, package to be negotiated and discussed at interview (range $30-$45 per hour permanent depending on hours and experience) – everyone’s needs/wants are different
- Paid Nurse registration
- Relocation allowance/assistance, overseas sponsorship considered
- Generous CPD opportunities – courses, conferences, you tell us!
- No weekends or on call
- Paid Christmas close down, in additional to 4 weeks annual leave
- Brand new clinic facility with an ever-growing list of equipment (come and have your say!).
Living in Canberra has it’s perks! It’s easy to get around, with lots of parks and open spaces, plenty of great coffee shops and interesting places to see. It’s also very central with easy access to the South coast, the Snowy Mountains and Sydney. It’s great for outdoor adventures- biking, climbing, hiking and more. Canberra is also very family friendly – great schools, playgrounds and kids activities.
To apply, or for further information, please email your resume to: drkarinaharding@gmail.com
Look forward to talking with you soon!
Kookaburra Veterinary Employment reserves the right to edit or omit any advertisement at our discretion. We take no responsibility for the accuracy of any advertisement shown and will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising under any circumstances.
Back to Top