Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - WA and NT
Perth Animal Eye Hospital, Manning, Southern Perth, WA (posted 25th March)
Full Time Ophthalmology Nurse
Full time: 38-hour week
Perth Animal Eye Hospital is seeking an experienced, self-motivated veterinary nurse to join their energetic, dynamic team.
We are a busy ophthalmology referral hospital (the only one in WA) in the Southern Suburbs consisting of 2 specialists,1 registrar, 2 resident and 5 nurses. We are looking to expand our family.
The position will be 38 hours worked Monday- Friday between 7:30 – 6:30pm with an on-call roster of one weekend every 5 to 6 weeks. The on-call roster is for emergencies only as we are not open for routine appointments during the weekend. The position will cover a range of aspects of surgical nursing, anaesthesia, customer service, reception, patient care, and of course, ophthalmology!
The right candidate will require:
- Certificate IV in vet nursing or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years’ experience
- VSB registered.
- Great work ethic
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a close working relationship with your leading staff and fellow teammates.
- Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- An amazing ‘can do’, team player attitude.
What we can offer:
- Predominantly weekday shifts – no more pesky weekend work other than the on-call roster
- An interesting and varied roll
- Supportive team environment
- Salary is above award and will be dependent on the experience you bring to the role.
- Full time 38-hour week.
If you are looking for the opportunity to practice high level nursing care and extend your nursing knowledge in a specialist field, whilst working in a great atmosphere, please send your CV and covering letter (with the contact details of two referees) to:
nurses@pertheyevet.com.au
Attention: Tracy Pinto RVN
Our website can be found at: http://www.pertheyevet.com.au
For any additional information on the position call (08) 6110 1616
Success Veterinary Hospital, Cockburn Central, Southern Perth WA (posted 21st March)
Veterinary Nurse
About Us
Success Veterinary Hospital is located in Perth’s southern suburbs. We are a well-established, small animal practice with 3 very experienced Veterinarians and 5 amazing Vet Nurses! We have lovely clients, who are a pleasure to deal with and we strive to give the very best patient care for their fur babies. We are a pro-active team, who work well together to ensure the hospitals daily duties are completed efficiently and at a high standard.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and qualified Veterinary Nurse, to join our team on a part-time basis. Our ideal the candidate will have a friendly and customer focused personality, who enjoys the diversity within a small animal practice. The position is roughly 14-25 hours per week, 3 days (Monday - Friday). We have a 3-week rotation roster, that gives a great work and life balance. There is no weekend or public holiday work required.
To be successful for this position, you will have:
- A Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing (essential).
- Demonstrated previous experience as a Vet Nurse (minimum 2 years).
- VSB WA registration.
- Driver’s license.
- An empathetic, caring nurse that always advocates for their patients.
- Exceptional communication skills to build relationships with our clients.
- An eye for detail, a good work ethic and a willingness to keep learning and improving both themselves and the practice.
What we can offer:
- Competitive rate commensurate with skills and experience.
- Great work-life balance - (Mon – Friday) with a 3-week rotating roster!
- We are proud to be Great Place to Work – Certified!
- Novated vehicle leasing options.
- Alongside paid Parental Leave we offer Paid Purrental Leave – because we love our fur babies.
- Generous staff discount.
- VC Learning Academy - online learning portal.
- Personal Wellness – Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
For further information and to apply, please reach out to our careers team at: careers@vetscentral.com.au
Cherry Court Vet Clinic, Morley, North East Perth WA (posted 21st March)
Amazing position for a passionate nurse in a privately owned vet clinic in Morley!
- We value our staff and they are our number one priority. The team and teamwork is everything. No bad vibes here. Some of our nurses are soon due for long service leave: once you are in and if you LOVE nursing then you're likely to stay forever.
- Our staff are experienced and offer the best medicine and surgery for our patients. We offer CPD and training and support our staff in their career goals. If you have the passion - then we can show and train you anything!
- Our clients are great and most have insurance for their pets. They are all long standing clients and we know them by name.
- We work hard, and like every clinic it is fast and fun, but we try to make our hours and rosters as great for staff as possible.
- We support our nurses to be able to do more and offer exciting career opportunities- our nurses do nurse consults and nurse procedures, dental x-rays and scale and polishes, x-rays and more. Each member of our team contributes and we work with their strengths.
- We have a puppy school and we offer exciting things like Victory Visits helping some stressy patients overcome their anxiety with the clinic. We are all for making every day great for us, the clients and the pets.
- We love and encourage change and growth. We are all open minded individuals eager to see how we can make things better all the time.
- We have different roles for nurses in the clinic and we rotate / share them: surgical nurse, hospital nurse, surgical support nurse, consult nurse, float nurse.
- We share Saturdays 1:4
- We have dedicated receptionists supporting the vet team so they can do what they love.
The successful candidate should:
- Be positive and enthusiastic about their job and have plenty of energy and optimism, eager to learn and grow in their career. You are never too old to learn new things. So be open to growth and new opportunities.
- Enjoy all aspects of veterinary care from cleaning to scrubbing in for surgery to hospital care for the sick and consults, serving clients.
- Be a good communicator and enjoy working in a team and with clients.
- Passionate about being a nurse and learning new things.
More about the role:
- Full time to part time position.
- Weekday hours 8am or 9am – 6pm three to four days a week.
- Every fourth Saturday: 9am – 1pm
- Extra hours are sometimes required when other staff are on leave.
- Position open to experienced nurses.
How to apply:
Please email your resume and a cover letter about why we should pick you and some references to Dr Berol at drberol@gmail.com.
Perth Vet Emergency, Yokine, Northern Perth, WA (posted 20th March)
Casual Veterinary Nurses 🐾💙
At Perth Vet Emergency (PVE) Yokine, we’re proud of our exceptional emergency veterinary care and the strong culture we've built. Our dedicated team offers the highest standards of care to patients, while providing continuous opportunities for professional growth. With a leadership team that’s open, supportive, and collaborative, we prioritize personal and team development. Due to an exciting period of growth for PVE, we have vacancy in our Casual Nurse team.
What We Offer:🏥
- Training & Development: Hands-on training, buddy shifts, access to webinars, online resources, and monthly in-house CPD. We also support mental health through First Aid Officers and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Varied Shifts: Flexibility to take on diverse shifts and gain experience with exciting cases.
- Competitive Pay: Above-award rates with penalty pay for most shifts, tailored to your experience.
- Supportive Team: A passionate, collaborative environment focused on patient care and teamwork.
What You’ll Do:👣
- Triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, surgery, and patient care.
- Handle complex cases, including trauma, medical and surgical emergencies.
- Work closely with the veterinary team to provide top care.
- Participate in debriefs after challenging cases.
- Collaborate with our client care team to ensure excellent outcomes.
Ideal Candidate:🏆
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.
- Experience: MUST HAVE - 1-2 years in Emergency & Critical Care OR 3-4 years in general practice.
- Availability: MUST HAVE - flexibility to work various shifts (mornings, nights, weekends).
- Skills: Passion for patient care, ongoing learning, strong communication, and teamwork.
Why Work at PVE? 🌞
At PVE, you’ll gain invaluable experience in emergency care with access to advanced equipment and support from an enthusiastic team. You will be encouraged and supported. If you’re ready to advance your career and be part of our dynamic team, apply now!
For more info, contact us at careers@aes.emailRiverton Rossmoyne Vet Hospital, South Eastern Perth, WA (posted 18th March)
EXPERIENCED VET NURSE/TEAM LEADER REQUIRED - PART TIME OR FULL TIME
About us
We are a recently renovated, well-equipped, family-owned small animal veterinary hospital located in Riverton. A unique opportunity for an experienced vet nurse has arisen at our hospital!
We have fantastic clients and an exciting, varied caseload. We practice a very high standard of veterinary care, and our team has all the equipment and skills needed to fully work up and treat our cases, including complex soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with outstanding customer service every step of the way.
Our team currently comprises 4 vets and 8 vet nurses, and on most days we have 2 vets and 3-4 vet nurses working together, however we are in the process of expanding.
About you and the role
We are looking for an experienced vet nurse who is looking to advance to the next level in their career. As Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading our team of friendly nurses.
You will manage the day-to-day running of the practice, in collaboration with our Principal Veterinarian. You will be the initial point of call for managing staff, clients and other stakeholders. You will work closely with the management team to develop policies and protocols, implement changes, undertake performance reviews, nurse training, inventory management and equipment maintenance schedules.
A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is essential, as well as experience working in all facets of small animal general practice. A self-motivated individual with leadership qualities is essential for this higher-level role. Amount of experience required is flexible for the right person, but someone with at least five years’ experience would be preferable.
Excellent customer service skills are also essential, as well as strong skills with patient care, anaesthetic monitoring and surgical nursing, as this position involves a mix of everything! If you are someone who enjoys building relationships with clients and their pets, is enthusiastic and confident, and works well in a team then we want to speak with you!
The weekly hours worked for this position is negotiable, but a commitment of around 25 hours per week on average will be required to fulfill the duties. The hours worked will be across Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts. Additional hours will also be required when other team members are on leave, as it is essential all team members work additional hours/shifts when others are on leave.
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
How to apply
For further information or to apply for this position, please email a cover letter and your CV to Dr Kelly Hall at: kelly@rivertonvet.com.au
The Pet Practice Veterinary Clinic, St James, South-East Perth, WA (posted 18th March)
Join Our Friendly, Supportive Team – Casual or Part-time RVN Opportunity!
We are looking for an experienced RVN, or a skilled new graduate, to join our team on a casual basis.
At our small, close-knit practice, you'll be part of a dedicated team of 5 vets and 5 nurses, all committed to fostering a positive, supportive clinic culture. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment, where everyone looks out for one another and prioritizes a healthy work/life balance. We aim for flexible rosters and a strong focus on team wellbeing.
Our purpose-built clinic is modern and well equipped with a full IDEXX blood and urinalysis suite, digital radiography, Ultrasound, IM3 dental and specialist reproductive equipment. The nursing team is very hands on, and nurse skills are valued and utilised every day. We promote upskilling our nurses to take on more responsibilities and continued education is encouraged.
The role will involve working across all fields of general practice nursing including surgical nursing, medical and treatment nursing, reception work and nurse consultations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Animal handling for all kinds of procedures.
- Pre-operative and post-operative care of surgical patients.
- Monitoring anaesthesia.
- Blood collection and IV catheter placement.
- Laboratory procedures using the IDEXX suite.
- Taking diagnostic X-rays.
- Personalised and dedicated client care and communication.
- Maintaining overall hygiene of the practice.
- Assisting our vets with interesting cases and performing minor procedures under veterinary supervision.
- Reception duties including answering phones, handling client enquiries scheduling appointments.
If you're looking for a rewarding role in a practice where you’ll be valued and supported, we’d love to hear from you!
CONTACT DETAILS:
Please email your resume to Nadine at nadine@thepetpractice.com.au
Western Australian Vet Emergency and Specialty (WAVES), Success, Southern Perth, WA (posted 17th March)
Veterinary Radiology Nurse - Casual / permanent part-time Position
Western Australian Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (WAVES) is a veterinary referral hospital located in Success, WA. We provide emergency and specialist veterinary care for family pets, treating them as we would our own family members.
At WAVES, we are committed to building the right team. We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and dedicated nurses to join our specialised radiology department. As a radiology nurse at WAVES, you will work alongside highly skilled radiologists, radiographers, experienced nurses, and other specialist teams within the hospital.
On a daily basis, you will assist with ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, X-rays, fluoroscopy and minor procedures such as ultrasound-guided sampling, biopsy and CSF tap etc. You will also collaborate closely with our anaesthesia specialists, assisting with general anaesthesia monitoring as needed.
To be a successful applicant for this role, you will have:
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent and registration with the WA Veterinary Surgeons’ Board
- A minimum of two years of full-time veterinary nursing experience (experience in a referral hospital is advantageous but not essential)
- Exceptional time management and scheduling skills
- The ability to multitask both independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills with pet owners and colleagues across departments
- Familiarity with Apple computer systems (advantageous but not essential)
What we offer:
- Reasonable working hours with no weekend work
- Comprehensive training to support your development
- A friendly, supportive and healthy work environment
To learn more about our recruitment process and how to apply, please send a copy of your cover letter and CV to teresa@wavets.com.au
To see clinic photos click here
Animal Happiness Manning Vet, Southern Perth, WA (posted 14th March)
Animal Happiness Vet is seeking a Casual or Part Time Registered Veterinary Nurse
Do you want a vet nursing job that makes you happy?
Animal Happiness Manning Vet is an independent, fully equipped veterinary hospital on Manning Road, in Manning WA - just 9 km south of the Perth CBD.
Our veterinary practice embodies the happiness philosophy: Happiness comes from a love of people, pets, and wildlife that guides every interaction and decision with clients, patients and colleagues.
We seek an enthusiastic, vibrant, energetic, experienced veterinary nurse to join our team.
What the role includes:
- All aspects of reception and surgical nursing duties
- Providing a high standard of care and support to our patients and clients
- Assisting the vets in a surgical and medical nursing capacity
- Monitoring and recovery of patients during and after general anaesthesia
- Administering medication under vet supervision
- Performing catheterisation, blood sampling and diagnostic laboratory tests
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice
What you will bring:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Registration with the Veterinary Practice Board of Western Australia
- The capacity to perform the tasks and responsibilities listed above
- A warm, friendly, happy, and professional disposition towards clients, patients and team members
- The capacity to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently as necessary
- The desire to learn and to progress your professional skills and capabilities
- The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience, both in surgical nursing and reception duties, and be confident in these areas
What we will offer you:
- An inviting, happy, warm, active, and professional veterinary team
- Equal opportunity in every respect
- The opportunity to contribute to and ensure best nursing practices
- Active support in career advancement
- In-house diagnostic equipment including Abaxis Vetscan blood analysers, ultrasound, microscope, DR and dental radiological equipment, and more
- Human grade anaesthetic monitoring equipment (SurgiVet)
- Fun team building events
- We always pay above the award rate
We are looking for the right person to match our happiness philosophy - do you have a passion for animals and people, and are you a hard-working, contributing, positive and enthusiastic team member?
If you think this role is for you, please submit a cover letter explaining your suitability and a recent CV with at least three professional referees to our Practice Manager Sammy at: hr@animalhappinessvet.com.au
If you have any questions about this job, please contact Sammy at: hr@animalhappinessvet.com.au or call 08 6355 5177 Tuesday to Friday.
Mt Helena Family Vet Clinic, North East Perth, WA (posted 14th March)
Small Animal Practice - Vet Nurse - Casual/Part Time
(1-2 regular shifts a week, on-going, with the potential for more if that suits)
Our clinic renovations are almost complete, which means you have the exciting opportunity to join our team in a modern, welcoming environment!
We are growing and are looking for one amazing vet nurse to join our wonderful team!
An exciting opportunity has become available for a friendly, professional, and enthusiastic vet nurse to be part of our wonderful team.
We are an independent family-owned clinic where best practices are maintained, and every decision is made with the patient and their owner’s best interest at heart.
We are a happy and thriving practice that prides itself on having a great relationship with clients, customer satisfaction and providing elevated patient care.
The Position:
Ideally, we would like an experienced vet nurse however this position will also suit a motivated recent graduate who wants to be exposed to an interesting and varied caseload. Most of the cases are companion animals, however, the practice also sees pocket pets, wildlife and the occasional avian case.
We close at 2pm on Saturdays and are closed Sundays and Public Holidays. There are no on-call duties.
Our Facilities & Services:
- We understand to provide a high standard of care you require the equipment to perform effectively and offer extensive medical and surgical facilities -
Integrated Digital DR-Tech touch screen radiography
- Stryker orthopaedic drill set
- Electrocautery unit
- Mylab ultrasound
- Integrated Vetscan VS2 and Haematology REM blood analyser, urine analyser
- MACH Theatre, Procedure and examination lights
- iM3 Elite Dental station and Dental Xray
- Surgivet, plus mobile Multi-parameter anaesthetic monitoring
The Team:
We have a supportive and collaborative management, veterinary and nursing team to attribute to an enjoyable and positive workplace.
Our nursing team are always willing to assist and are highly engaged in the treatment and care of patients. Team members are chosen for their technical skills, knowledge, enthusiasm, care and also personality to join in a friendly and professional work environment. Vets nurses are encouraged to engage in continuing education.
Salary and Benefits:
- A generous above award remuneration package
- To be part of a fantastic and supportive working environment
- Continued education supported and encouraged – including being able to jump onboard our monthly team education workshops collaborating with the Lincoln Institute
- Opportunity to extend your nursing knowledge and responsibilities
Location:
Mundaring is a vibrant and growing community with the easy-going lifestyle. We have great sporting facilities, infrastructure as well as good schools, medical facilities, and shopping. (For more information about living in Mundaring, please click here)
If you would like to be part of our valued team working in an exciting and enjoyable workplace with a genuine commitment to elevated patient care and great work/life balance, please apply.
To apply, please contact Michael Bennett by email: michael@mthelenavet.com.au or call 08 9572 1777
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West Coast Veterinary Hospital, Forrestdale, South East Perth, WA (posted 13th March)
Veterinary Nurse - 30-38 Hours P/W.
West Coast Veterinary Hospital in Forrestdale, Western Australia is hiring!!
About us
West Coast Veterinary Hospital is a purpose-built veterinary hospital that opened in January 2017. Our state-of-the-art hospital is located in Forrestdale, Western Australia, 20 mins south of the Perth CBD. Our caseload is 55% small animals, 40% equine and 5% farm animals. We have three spacious operating theatres, three SA consulting rooms, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, digital radiography, MRI and ultrasonography facilities. Our clinic is a great place to work, with low staff turn-over and an exciting and varied caseload.
The role
West Coast Vets is looking for an equine nurse to join our equine team. The position will be approx 30-38 hours per week however this may vary and can be discussed with the successful applicant. Located Forrestdale, Western Australia.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee care of equine and farm animals
- General nursing activities across the hospital
- Ability to be on call (1/10 weeks approximately)
- Maintenance of high clinical standards (emergency, medicine and surgery).
The ideal applicant
- This role will suit an enthusiastic and passionate equine vet nurse.
The successful applicant ideally should have:
- Ideally a minimum of 1 year veterinary nursing experience
- Excellent horse handling skills (must be confident with young horses)
- Exceptional patient care and clinical standards.
- The ability to work independently and within a team
- Self motivated and be able to follow instructions
- Be able to work well under pressure/stressful situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Registration as a veterinary nurse in Western Australia About us West Coast Veterinary
- Hospital is a purpose-built veterinary hospital that opened in early 2017.
Our state-of-the-art hospital is located in Forrestdale, Western Australia, 20 mins south of the Perth CBD. Our caseload is 55% small animals, 40% equine and 5% farm animals.
We have three spacious operating theatres, three SA consulting rooms, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, digital radiography, MRI and ultrasonography facilities. Our clinic is a great place to work, with low staff turn-over and an exciting and varied caseload.
Salary and benefits:
The remuneration for this position would be consistent with the award wage for a level 4 veterinary nurse.
This can be discussed further for the right applicant.
How to apply:
Please send a short email & CV to: robyn@westcoastvets.com.au
Additional information is available by calling 9393 3373.
Western Australian Vet Emergency and Specialty (WAVES), Southern Perth WA (posted 10th March)
WAVES Medicine Department - Part time & Casual Veterinary Nurse required
Western Australian Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (WAVES) is a well-established veterinary referral hospital that provides veterinary emergency and specialist veterinary care.
Each day you will be working with a team of highly skilled medicine specialists, medicine nurses, and also a team of other veterinary specialists, nurses and administrative staff throughout the hospital, to facilitate patient care and the smooth and efficient running of the service.
Our Medicine department is growing, and we have the following opportunities available:
- Part-time Medicine Nurse - 24-32hrs/week.
- Casual Medicine Nurse - the position will be on-going with regular shifts.
The hours of work will be between 8am-6pm with no afterhours, weekend or public holiday work required.
Our current medicine team consists of 5 medicine specialists, 2 medicine residents, a cardiology specialist. practice manager, 2 dedicated medicine administrators, 2 medicine nurse managers and a team of highly trained medicine nurses.
Responsibilities:
- In-patient care
- Admissions and co-ordination of procedures
- Liaising with other departments (Diagnostic Imaging / ECC / Surgery)
- Administering chemotherapy
- Monitoring anaesthetics during procedures
- Assisting with procedures (joint taps, endoscopy, rhinoscopy)
- Taking and processing of lab samples
- Placing IVC
- Nurse procedures and discharges
- Taking clinical calls and providing patient updates to clients
Qualifications:
- Qualified and registered, Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a minimum of 2 years in-clinic experience.
- Be able to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Work well as part of a team and communicate effectively.
To apply please email a cover letter and CV to michelle@wavets.com.au
Greencross Vets Subiaco, Inner-West Perth WA (posted 7th March)
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Full-Time Veterinary Nurse to join our Greencross Subiaco team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for animal care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Located 10 minutes from Perth CBD, Greencross Subiaco is a Stress-Free accredited clinic equipped with digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, IM3 dental, Bair Hugger and more. You will be joining a team of dedicated vets and enthusiastic nurses - we encourage open communication and contribution of ideas from all team members.
Our team pride themselves on providing premium and outstanding pet care services, we treat our patients and clients with the utmost care and respect. Patient care and safety is our number one priority in line with the care and safety of our staff. All staff are fear free certified and we are passionate about continuing education and furthering our skills.
About your new role:
- Undertaking general nursing duties including surgical and medical nursing, consult nursing, emergency and critical care, and pathology
- Performing minor procedures when required
- Caring, handling and cleaning all animals
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- 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 your skills and your experience:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Min. 2+ years of experience
- Calm and friendly attitude
- Excellent animal handling skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Good organisational, communication and customer service skills
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Knowledge of RX Works ideal but not essential
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Access to continuing education and training programs
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Employee discounts on veterinary services and pet products
- Health and wellness perks and benefits
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about animal care and are looking to join a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume via the link Here!
Subiaco Veterinary Hospital, Inner Western Perth, WA (posted 7th March) Part Time VN
Position Vacant: Veterinary Nurse - 16 hours per week
Are you an experienced Vet Nurse looking for a flexible and rewarding role in a supportive and caring team?
Subiaco Vet is seeking a compassionate and dedicated veterinary nurse to join our team in a part-time capacity. With a stable nursing team this opportunity doesn't come up very often.
Subiaco Vet has been a trusted part of the community for over 60 years, providing exceptional veterinary care to the pets and families of Subiaco and beyond. As a long-standing clinic, we take pride in our reputation for compassionate, high-quality care.
Our team values close-knit collaboration, a strong community connection, and a genuine love for animals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality nursing care to a variety of patients
- Assist with surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Perform diagnostic tests and maintain accurate patient records
- Provide exceptional customer service and support to pet owners
- Support the wider team in day-to-day operations
About You:
- Ideally a minimum 2 years' experience as a registered Vet Nurse
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Compassionate, with a strong desire to help animals and their families
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Available to work 16 hours per week, including rotating Saturdays
What We Offer:
- A supportive and friendly close knit team environment
- Opportunity for additional hours based on business needs
- Access to professional development and training
- Above Award Wages
If you're passionate about animal care and ready to join a busy local privately owned practice, we'd love to hear from you! Send your resume to: enquiries@subiacovet.com.au
Duncraig Veterinary Hospital, Perth North WA (posted 6th March)
Part time Casual Vet Nurse
Duncraig Veterinary Hospital is looking for another experienced superstar nurse to add to our team. The role will be Part time Casual with immediate start; with the possibility to converting to permanent Part time employment.
We’re committed to finding the right team member to join our happy little team. We’re a small but busy clinic with a varied case load, and are looking for an experienced nurse to join us.
We pride ourselves for providing excellent patient care, above customer service and happy environment for clients, patients and staff alike.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing or equivalent
- Registered with VSBWA
- Have at least 1-2 years in clinic experience
- Dedicated to patient care
- Confident monitoring anaesthetics and proficient in animal handling
- Be available to work on a rotating roster.
- Excellent communication skills
- A passion to learn, keep an open mind and contribute to the benefit of the team.
- Good sense of humour
- A strong team work ethic
In hospital equipment we have digital xrays, Anitek Anaesthetic Monitoring, IM3 Dental Scaler & Digital Dental Xrays, IV Infusion Pumps, Syringe pumps, Idexx Catalyst, Procyte, Sediview and more.
Responsibilities:
- General nursing duties
- Setting up, monitoring and cleaning up after anaesthetics
- General Dental prophylaxis
- Performing Xrays under veterinary supervision
- Nurse consults
- Providing exceptional customer service and patient care
- Display a high degree of empathy and understanding towards the needs of the patients, the clients and the team
We’ll provide you with above award wages and a fun and supportive work environment.
Please send your resume with your cover letter to nurses@duncraigvet.com.au
With the attention: Drs. Christine/Sally
Vetwest Yokine, Northern Perth, WA (posted 5th March)
Vetwest Animal Hospitals is a leading and highly regarded multi-vet company. Across our 16 locations, Vetwest Animal Hospitals are committed to providing excellence in veterinary care. Our aim is to provide a friendly work environment with an emphasis on high standards of care and continuing education.
Our Yokine hospital is a busy, growing hospital which offer offers:
- Open Monday-Friday!
- 3 spacious consulting rooms
- Large treatment area with a wet table and separate prep/treatment bench
- Digital Radiology, IDEXX Pathology, IM3 dental machine, Surgivet patient monitoring systems, ultrasonography, endoscope and dental Xray facilities
- Renovated garden area with tables and chairs so people can sit and enjoy their lunch
What we are looking for:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or the equivalent.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a veterinary nursing role.
- VSB registered (which you will be reimbursed for)
- Someone who can work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
- Remain calm and react quickly in stressful and emergency situations.
- Display a high degree of empathy and understanding towards the needs of the patients, the clients, and the veterinary health care team.
What we can offer you:
- Salary is above award and will be dependent on the experience you bring to the role.
- 4 weeks annual leave
- Full-time (38 hours)
- Generous staff discounts
- Experienced network of support from within the clinic and the bigger Vetwest and
- Vetpartners community including CPD and training course
- An opportunity to create long lasting patient and client relationships
- Regular team meetings, training sessions and team social events
- A focus on recognition, celebration of success' and individualised career development plans
- Access to and training in quality equipment and programs such as Smartflow, dental radiology, blood gas, anaesthetic monitoring machines, IDEXX and more.
VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please send through your resume to: steph.dealmeida@vet.partners
Vetwest Canning Vale, Southern Perth, WA (posted 27th February)
We Are Searching For An Experienced Veterinary Nurse (Part Time or Full Time) To Join Our Fun, Friendly, and Family-Oriented Clinic!
Are you an experienced Vet Nurse looking for a new and exciting opportunity?
We want YOU to be part of our vibrant team! Our busy clinic is growing, and we’re looking for someone who’s passionate about providing gold standard patient care and who wants to work in a welcoming and supportive team environment.
About Us: We pride ourselves on being a close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together. Our clinic is not just a workplace; it's a place where you can bring your pets to work, join in on fun competitions, attend regular training days, and build lasting relationships with our clients and their furry companions. We’re all about family—both human and animal!
Vetwest Canning Vale boasts four consulting rooms, separate cat and dog waiting areas, digital x-rays, capnography, tonometer, endoscope, ultrasound, dental x-rays, idexx blood analysis and urine analysis machines, blood gas machine, a dedicated nurse station, puppy school, coffee machine and so much more!
We are open from 7:30am – 6pm on weekdays, and 8am – 5pm on Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. Our nurses work a 4 day work week, getting 3 days off!
What We’re Looking For:
We need a passionate and experienced vet nurse who:
- Has at least 2 years of experience as a veterinary nurse and holds a certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
- Can confidently lead nurse consults, offering exceptional care and advice to clients.
- Can take charge in the treatment room, ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
- Has a knack for training junior nurses and helping them develop their skills.
- Is passionate about providing gold standard care for every patient, every time.
- Can work 1 in 3 Saturdays.
- Enjoys a workplace that’s not just about getting the job done but also having fun while doing it!
What’s in It for You:
- A fun, friendly, and supportive team environment where work feels like family.
- Opportunities for growth and development with regular training days and educational support.
- The ability to bring your pets to work—because we know they’re part of the family too!
- Plenty of Employee Benefits such as an EAP, gym membership/insurance discounts, paid maternity leave, annual bonuses, team member of the month prizes and more!
- A chance to be part of a clinic that values work-life balance and fosters a positive culture.
- Exciting team competitions and social events to keep things lively and fun!
If you’re ready to bring your skills to a clinic where you’ll be appreciated and have the opportunity to thrive, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients while having a great time doing it.
Apply today with your resume & cover letter to: steph.dealmeida@vet.partners
We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to our family!
Western Australian Vet Emergency and Specialty (WAVES), Success, Southern Perth, WA (posted 26th February)
Veterinary Dermatology Nurse full time position available
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in your nursing career, or to join a fun team with a healthy workplace culture? Does expanding your skillset in a niche field, and learning an array of skills from a variety of different specialists whilst also having a routine and balanced day to day sound like a dream to you?
Then keep reading...
Why are we hiring?
Waves Dermatology Department has been established for 6 years and currently comprises of 5 nurses, a Dermatologist, a Dermatology Resident & a Dermatology Intern. Our caseload has increased substantially with an increase in the vet and nursing teams. We therefore would love to add another nurse to the Dermatology team, so we can continue to provide excellent service to the pets & families of Perth.
Why Dermatology?
At WAVES Dermatology we have a strong focus on our team and individual staff’s values. It’s important to us that our clients and patients are receiving gold standard of care in a fear free environment; and this has been cultivated through teamwork, integrity, adaptability and passion. We believe by supporting and encouraging a healthy work/ life balance alongside personal and professional growth, it allows us to give & perform our best work and maintain job satisfaction every day.
What do we actually do?
Dermatology is a niche field, where we see a vast array of different disease states, treating not only skin and ear diseases, but immune conditions, hormonal disorders, acute drug reactions. Nurses are extremely hands on in the day-to-day processes. You will learn and perform advanced dermatological procedures such as allergy testing, video-otoscopy and skin biopsies, alongside consulting with the Dermatologist and performing daily administration tasks. WAVES is a fully equipped referral hospital and you will get to work alongside other members of the WAVES family, including specialists and nurses from the other departments i.e. medicine, surgery, emergency, dentistry and radiology. We provide on the job training and support continuing education and training through many various platforms.
Job Requirements
We are after a Certificate IV qualified Nurse who enjoys dealing with clients as much as their patients on a daily basis. We are after a nurse who is willing to work both independently and alongside a small knit team of driven nurses and someone who is genuinely interested in only working within the specialized dermatology department.
The position is full-time consisting of 38hrs on 4 working days per week. We also consult at satellite clinics and the successful applicant must be available to travel north of the river once every 4-8 weeks.
What we offer;
- There are no weekends, on-call nor public holiday work (!!!) and everyone leaves on time
- We provide a healthy and happy workplace for you and everyone else
- Deal with any negative workplace behaviour to make sure you enjoy working here with us
- Provide you with a challenging and satisfying career
- Genuinely care about you as a member of the WAVES family and respect your opinion on how WAVES can be improved.
So if you think that you may be the person we are looking and or this sounds like your dream job; please email Sam Kendall at samantha@wavets.com.au and Dr Meng Siak meng@wavets.com.au to find out about our recruitment process and how to apply.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
wavets.com.au/departments/dermatology
To see clinic photos click here
The Floreat Vet, Western Suburbs, Perth, WA (posted 25th February)
Veterinary Nurse – Part-time/Full-time
We are a close-knit and fun team needing a new nurse with at least 2 years’ experience to join us. Part-time or full-time, we can be flexible for the right applicant. No Sundays or after hours, though Saturday mornings will be shared.
About Us:
The Floreat Vet is a long-established, independently owned small animal clinic. We have lovely clientele who adore their animals and genuinely appreciate the gold standard of care we provide with a fresh, dynamic approach. You will have the opportunity to join a team that works hard to be the best at what we do, but also likes to have a laugh together. With vets that have completed extra studies in small animal medicine, orthopaedic surgery and soft tissue surgery we are able to thoroughly work-up most cases that walk through our door.
About You:
As a Vet Nurse professional with at least 2 years’ experience of nursing, you have:
Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing and interest in further education.
A thorough knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures.
Good organisation and planning skills coupled with great communication.
Experience and understanding in the use of equipment.
Initiative, strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Most importantly, we want you to enjoy your job. You know that friendly clients and a cohesive team make work more enjoyable, you have the initiative to work on your own and as part of a team.
How to Apply:
Please get in touch via email at office@thefloreatvet.com. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. See our website: https://thefloreatvet.com
Perth Pet Vet, Jandakot, Southern Perth, WA (posted 24th February)
Variety is the spice of life
Love nursing and want to work with a variety of species?
Perth Pet Vet is seeking a veterinary nurse to join our team. This position would suit someone looking for casual but regular hours.
ABOUT US:
We see a wide variety of species, from cats and dogs to frogs and rabbits. Perth Pet Vet is also one of the few practices in Perth with expertise in birds, therefore many of our patients are feathered, and range from canaries to macaws. The practice is 6 years old and decked out with all the things you could hope for including digital x-ray, equipped lab, mini endoscope, a big operating theatre, large waiting area and much more. We have sought to build a team that is motivated, progressive, open, and focused on supporting each other.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
This position will provide you with a range of daily tasks – our days are never boring! These tasks include:
- Reception duties: Greeting our friendly clients (we only keep the nice ones!), patting puppies, giving birds scratches, answering phones, booking appointments
- Surgical duties: Reading the vet’s mind, setting up for surgery, taking and running bloods, placing catheters, performing dentals, monitoring anaesthetics
- Consultation duties: taking TPRs, assisting vets in consult, performing nurse consults
- Cleaning duties: aka the boring, but necessary stuff
THE PERKS:
- Great location – we have amazing food venues within walking distance
- Opportunity to work with a wide range of species
- Training in the handling of birds, pocket pets, exotics, and wildlife
- Enjoyable, friendly working environment
- Supportive team – everyone has their own strengths, which we rely on and play to
WE NEED YOU TO:
- Hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Be registered with the Veterinary Surgeons’ Board
- Have a minimum of two years full time experience
- Be confident monitoring anaesthetised patients (training can be provided for exotics)
- Be able to work independently
- Have a fun, friendly personality with a strong work ethic
- Demonstrate a high level of patient care, even on busy days
BONUS POINTS:
- Experience with rabbits, wildlife, birds, guinea pigs or reptiles
- Experience with Ezyvet practice management software
- Baking skills (we love snacks!)
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV with a cover letter to perthpetvetjandakot@gmail.com – we can’t wait to meet you!
Still thinking? Check out our website www.perthpetvet.com.au and find us on Facebook and Instagram.
RSPCA WA, Malaga, Perth North, WA (posted 11th February)
Veterinary Nurse - Part Time
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) WA is the state's leading voice in animal welfare. On an average day, we employ around 100 staff and we have the support of an amazing group of volunteers. Together, our team works diligently toward preventing animal cruelty.
About this opportunity
The veterinary clinic based at the RSPCA WA shelter in Malaga provides services for the shelter animals and the RSPCA WA Inspectorate. As we do not offer a veterinary service to the public, there is no reception work.
This permanent, part-time role will be 3-4 7.6-hour days (Mon-Fri) per week.
This role is aimed at an experienced Veterinary Nurse who is able to work unsupervised and does not require supervision from a veterinary surgeon for general, and more complex, nursing tasks.
Duties
Carry out all nursing tasks without instruction including (but not limited to):
- Preparation of animals for surgery.
- Anesthetic monitoring.
- Conduct radiography under direction of veterinarian.
- Provide assistance to volunteers and other nursing/support staff as required and maintain a friendly, helpful manner at all times.
- Provide general animal care, including feeding, cleaning, exercising of animals in care, without requiring any veterinary supervision or requiring additional assistance.
- Be willing to assist or handle a wide variety of animals using fear free handling, with appropriate training as required. Advise other team members on how to do this safely and do this in a manner to reduce potential for harm to both persons and animals at all times Comply with workplace policies and procedures, including Occupational Safety and Health and Equal Opportunity legislation.
Skills & experience
- Certificate IV qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse.
- Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of animal husbandry.
- Have the ability to plan and organise tasks to ensure all essential tasks are completed daily.
- The ability to work within a team environment.
- Have the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently and utilise down time appropriately.
Inclusive
At RSPCA WA, we accept and celebrate our differences. We aim to create a diverse workforce where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We believe it is in the RSPCA WA's best interests and those who work within it, to recognise the value of each individual and to combat prejudice, stereotyping and harassment.
Applications must include a concise CV along with a covering statement outlining the skills and experience you would bring to this role and your salary expectations.
For any enquiries or to apply please email: hr@rspcawa.org.au
Humpty Doo Vet Hospital, South-East of Darwin, NT (posted 11th February)
Veterinary Nurse - Full or Part Time or Casual
Humpty Doo vets near Darwin is looking for a Vet nurse to join our team at Humpty doo. Our Clinic services the companion animal needs of a rural area near Darwin.
We have a strong team environment and focus on building good relationships with each other and our clients. We have a family focus and some of our nurses are mums who work part time - so are used to working together to create a good team environment.
Our new team member would be someone who enjoys working with people and animals. We are hoping you will understand the importance of ongoing preventative pet health and would be proactive in providing the best care for our patients. Qualifications and experience desirable but not essential.
You will need to:
- Be able to engage with clients and their pets including reception and puppy preschool.
- Be able to triage a patient in case of emergency
- Competent in maintaining clinic equipment and able to follow a maintenance schedule
- Someone who enjoys an orderly and organised working environment and takes pride in a high standard of clinic hygiene.
- Competency in all facets of working in a small animal clinic including working in surgery, anaesthetic, hospital care and reception.
- Always have Professional presentation and communication style
Remuneration:
- Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience
Please send resume to: admin@humptydoovet.com.au
University Avenue Vet Hospital, Darwin NT (posted 6th February)
Full or Part Time Experienced Vet Nurse
University Avenue Vet Hospital & Darwin My Vet Service are looking to expand our team of qualified Vet Nurses in our 100% small animal practices.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced nurse to join us, ideally in a full time role however part-time positions will be considered.
We are an independent family-owned business with a well-established clientele base. Our philosophy is to provide best practice medicine and build long lasting relationships with our clients. Our opening hours are 7:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00 to 15:00 on Saturday with a typical day running with 2 Vets and 4 Vet Nurses. Our after-hours service is shared between a group of clinics in Darwin; therefore, you would only be expected to be on-call once a month. We share our hospital, surgical and reception duties between all qualified nurses, ensuring every day is different and you can utilise your skills across all areas.
What can we offer you?
- 5-day week, plus roughly 1 in 4 Saturdays (37.5 hours per week)
- Supportive team. We have a great team of nurses at various stages of their career who love learning and studying and utilising their skills. Our nurses regularly perform nurse consults, catheter placement, blood draws, dental scale and polish and loads more. Our vets are pretty great too and always have time to discuss cases and share their knowledge with us. Daily board meetings are a must for team communication and information sharing.
- We aim to leave on time and have scheduled lunch breaks.
- Flexibility. We are very family friendly and happy to consider flexible hours for the right candidate.
- CPD is strongly encouraged. We are happy to support further study/ online webinars and are currently running anaesthesia sessions in house for all staff to attend.
- We have all the latest tools to help with patient care/diagnostics in real time. Digital x-ray, iM3 dental x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, multi parameter monitors and in-house blood machines.
What will you bring to the role?
- Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- 2 years + experience in a small animal practice desired
- A great attitude. We need someone who will get along well with the team and have a positive, can-do approach.
- Great communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passionate about providing the highest standard of care to our clients and patients.
- Exceptional work ethic and team focused approach.
- A desire to learn. There is always so much that is new and exciting in our job. We need to keep learning and growing so we can continue to take the best possible care of our patients.
Does this sound like the opportunity you have been waiting for? Come see Darwin for yourself and experience this vibrant tropical lifestyle. You will fall in love with the laid-back way of life up here and the 5-minute commute to work is just what you need to get your work/life balance back to where it should be!
Employee Testimonials:
"Family friendly employment! Moving from interstate, away from family and friends with a small child was challenging enough. Yet to find employment that supported your families availabilities with some extra personal challenges along the way has hands down been a winner! To be supported, listened to and able to work on personal & professional goals has enabled me to build my village again and am so honoured to be a part of this amazing team and have met some beautiful people I now call family." Kind Regards; Chantelle Leverton
"University Avenue and Darwin My Vet has been my workplace for now 7 years. It is the most people oriented, family-friendly and flexible workplace I have ever encountered. The owners are focused on staff wellbeing, satisfaction and will support an individuals’ special interests and goals. Management will support staff in any way they can and are focused on solutions. The core staff is long term, compassionate and highly experienced to give great client outcomes." Dr Lara Dauth BScBVMS
Visit: www.tourismtopend.com.au for further information.
You can also find our practices at: www.univets.com.au and www.facebook.com/univets or www.darwinmyvetservice.com.au
If you are interested in joining our team, please forward your details to: manager@univets.com.au
University Avenue Veterinary Hospital & Darwin My Vet Service
66 University Avenue
Durack, NT 0830
Vasse Vets, Busselton, South-West Region, WA (posted 6th February)
Calling all nurses looking for a change, we need you!
We are looking for a positive, compassionate and committed nurse to join our growing, busy, small animal vet hospital in Vasse, Western Australia. You won’t be a glorified cleaner! You will be hands on nursing with a high level of job satisfaction.
Part time or Full time positions are available. We also welcome locums to apply.
Vasse is under 3 hours from Perth. Our neighbours include 2 coffee roasters, several gyms and our region boasts 200 wineries, a dozen breweries, distilleries and excellent dining options, so you will never go hungry or thirsty! The beaches are renowned, and we are nestled in one of Australia’s most popular tourist regions.
We are an ASAV Hospital of excellence with a focus on staff well-being and patient advocacy. Our modern hospital boasts enviable facilities and equipment, supported by a dedicated, enthusiastic team. Each vet, and nurse, is encouraged to pursue their areas of interest which allows us to offer our clients excellent options across the veterinary fields (pain management, orthopaedics, behaviour and dental to name a few). Being a small distance from the major referral centres it means our caseload is interesting and varied. CPD is strongly supported and encouraged.
Our hospital is open 8.30am until 5pm during the week and 9am until 1pm at weekends. This allows great opportunities to participate in local sports teams or just to enjoy those longer summer evenings in a beautiful part of the country.
For a peek into our day to day clinic life find us on or
If practicing great veterinary medicine, enjoying your job and having a work life balance sound good to you, apply by emailing your resume to nurses@vassevets.com.au
ATTN Kelly
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