Vet Nurses and other support staff

Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - Victoria


Altona Veterinary Clinic, South West Melbourne (posted 27th September)

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Casual Veterinary Nurse Position (experience required)

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic veterinary nurse to join our team of 7 vets and 14 nurses in our friendly and progressive veterinary clinic.

The suitable candidate will be experienced, friendly, have a well-developed sense of humour and excel at customer service. We require excellent communication skills, a caring nature, a love for veterinary nursing and a willingness to work in a supportive team environment.

The position is for a casual nurse with weekday work and with some Saturday work involved, but we are closed on Sundays and public holidays. Hours will include morning and afternoon reception shifts as well as surgery shifts.

We are a progressive practice that likes all of our nurses to be able to perform X-Rays, dental scale and polishes, take bloods and place IV catheters.

We have a structured staff-training program to ensure our staff are up to date with their product knowledge and routine health care.

Our nurses assist in consults and give Proheart and Cartrophen boosters, do bandage changes and remove drains and sutures.

We encourage a hands-on approach with our nursing team to utilise their skills and knowledge.

Please visit our website at: www.altonavet.com.au for more information on the practice.

Interested applicants are welcome to visit the clinic at any time.

Salary will be above award and in line with experience.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Please email your CV with a cover letter to: Kylie McQueen
Email: kylie@altonavet.com.au
Phone: 03 9398 3333


North Croydon Veterinary Clinic, East Melbourne VIC (posted 26th September)

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Part Time Veterinary Nurse / Receptionist - Start ASAP

Our clinic is expanding and we are looking for a new Veterinary Nurse / Receptionist to join our growing team of friendly and compassionate vets and nurses. We are a privately owned small-animal clinic (not part of a big corporate), largely seeing cats and dogs, with the occasional pocket pet or bird.

We are a healthy level of busy and we see a good caseload through the clinic. We are a very close-knit team and we are looking forward to welcoming an extra person to our 'clinic family'!

We are looking for someone who meets the following criteria:

The hours to be worked will be part-time, with approximately 24 hours/3 days regularly per week, but will need to include opening (8am) and closing (6pm) weekday shifts and one in four Saturdays (8.30am - 1pm).

Pay is above award and will be commensurate with experience.

If you would like to work in a friendly, caring and fun environment then we would love to hear from you.

Please forward your current resume and cover letter to: jess@greenscene.com.au


Fur Life Vet Eaglehawk Road/Epsom, East & North Bendigo (posted 26th September)

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Experienced Veterinary Nurse

Our team members are highly valued, and skills are utilized to ensure that you feel like you are able to develop into the best nurse you strive to be. We conduct weekly training sessions across both clinics and ALWAYS have cake on birthdays. If this sounds like a team you would like to be part of then keep reading!

A part of the Apiam Animal Health group of regional and rural veterinary clinics across Australia, Fur Life Vet Eaglehawk Rd & Epsom is a companion animal practice that prides itself on having a great relationship with clients, customer satisfaction and going above and beyond in patient care.

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Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for an Experienced Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about patient care and who enjoys utilising their nursing skills.

Why you should apply:

About the role

What you’ll need to succeed:

To learn more about us and see if this is the right job for you visit our Facebook page

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.

Apply here for our experienced nurse position with your cover letter and resume or for a confidential conversation you are welcome to contact Shauna James on 0439 182 216.


The Cat Clinic, Prahran, Melbourne (posted 25th September)

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Are you our next cat whisperer?

We are looking to recruit a full time experienced & passionate feline focused nurse who gains satisfaction from working with committed clients who genuinely love their cats. One of our long-term senior staff is heading off on maternity leave. We have an incredibly exciting 12 months ahead, building one of Australia's premiere Cat Hospitals. We are looking for a permanent team member that can help guide and grow our business & team towards this goal.

What we offer you:

Please send your CV and cover letter to Dr Richard Gowan: hellocatdoctor@gmail.com


Petfocus Vetcare, Lavington, Albury/Wodonga, NSW/VIC Border (posted 25th September)

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The Petfocus Vetcare team are looking for a full time veterinary nurse to join our growing team and hospital.

Our clinics and hospitals are set out within a 500sqm space and have separate dog and exotic pet and cat zones. The new facility also has hydrotherapy, advanced imaging, a mobile call out service as well as a comprehensive in house Idex lab and a new endoscopy suite. Visiting specialists and consultants include a dermatologist, surgeon, ophthalmologist and acupuncturist. Our hospitals are thoroughly enjoyed by pet parents with visiting rooms and spacious waiting and consultation areas. Our cat clinic and hospital has Gold Accreditation with the International Society of Feline Medicine.

Our facility is set in the beautiful big Border twin town - Albury -Wodonga on the edge of Lake Hume and the mighty Murray River. There is plenty to keep yourself occupied in your spare time with snow skiing, hiking, watersports, wineries and great restaurants, just to name a few!

We are a family of experienced veterinarians and veterinary nurses that work together happily as a great team and enjoy supporting one another whilst we enjoy getting on with our high level of pet care.

What we need:

What’s on offer:

Please send in your CV and a letter of interest to our practice owner Dr Renee Pigdon BVSc MANZCVS (Fel Med) renee@petfocus.com.au or phone the clinic on 02 6040 9099.

https://petfocus.com.au/


VetLand Hospital & Emergency, Mitcham, Eastern Melbourne (posted 21st September)

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Exciting Opportunity Alert!

Hey there, animal lover!

Are you ready to embark on an incredible adventure as a Senior Veterinary Nurse?

Well, hold on tight because VetLand is here to offer you the opportunity of a lifetime!

We're not just your average vet clinic. We're locally owned and operated, and our passion for providing exceptional service to our clients and the very best treatment to their furry companions is what sets us apart. We have just opened our new, purpose built clinic which includes a full rehab centre with a pool and underwater treadmill, Cat only consult rooms and high and low care cat hospital wards, dental -, general and ultra sterile theatres, CT and X-rays rooms.

There are quirky duplex restrooms on site that can be used after night shifts with separate shower and bathroom facilities.

The Pet cafe and cat interaction area will be opening later this year.

There is a family area where kids can come after school to do homework while waiting for mum and dad to finish with work.

We are a 24/7 hospital and see a full range of cases. From puppy vaccination to bizarre emergencies .We take immense pride in our work, and we're on the lookout for someone as dedicated and caring as you to join our extraordinary clinical team.

So, let's get down to the nitty-gritty. Here's what we're looking for:

But wait, there's more! In addition to the above qualities (yes, we want even more from you!), we expect you to have experience in dealing with customers at all levels.

A great sense of humour, an optimistic outlook on life, and a genuine love for what you do are absolute must-haves!

Now, here's what we require:

But hey, it's not all work and no play! As a valued member of our clinic family, you'll have a blast while doing what you love. We believe in creating a fun and supportive environment where you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills and grow both personally and professionally. We're here to encourage, support, and assist you every step of the way. Plus, did we mention we love to laugh? Prepare for plenty of those!

For the right candidate, we're even willing to help with a Visa 482, and NVE students are more than welcome to apply. We're all about embracing diversity and creating a team that's as vibrant as our patients!

Now, let's talk about what you'll be doing in this fantastic role:

So, if you're up for the challenge and want to be part of our dynamic and compassionate team, don't hesitate! Shoot us an email at recruitment@vetsinc.com.au and let's make some magic happen together!

We can't wait to meet you and share this incredible journey filled with laughter, learning, and endless cuddles with our furry friends. Apply now and let your passion for veterinary nursing shine!


Greensborough Veterinary Clinic, North East Melbourne (posted 20th September)

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Veterinary Nurse - Full Time

The Northern Suburbs Veterinary Hospitals, with well-established practices in the popular leafy suburbs of Greensborough and Rosanna are looking to welcome a Full Time Vet Nurse to join the close-knit team at our Greensborough Practice.

About Us

At Greensborough Veterinary Hospital we pride ourselves on our high standard of care as well as our communication and rapport with clients and their pets, we are well regarded within our local community with an ever-growing clientele. A 9-surgeon practice with a great mix of experienced vets, who all get along very well - we love a laugh and always have music on out the back of the hospital, everyone is there to support each other so you would never be working on your own. With our varied case-load and regular in house lunch & learn sessions facilitated by industry reps, you will certainly be exposed to many cases, allowing you to develop your skills and knowledge in small animal surgery and medicine every day with a high level of support.

Experience is preferred but if you have an animal studies background or some clinic exposure, we have nurses with extensive experience keen and willing to support a trainee if required! We have 4 dedicated consultation rooms and all the usual tools in our hospital including digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound and in-house pathology - this includes a great coffee machine and a well stocked pantry of biscuits and chocolates!

About You

Sound like the role for you? Apply now to join an incredible team at this highly acclaimed hospital by emailing Mandy your cover letter and resume admin@greensboroughvets.com.au.


Veterinary Referral Hospital, Dandenong, South-East Melbourne (posted 19th September)

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Senior Surgery Nurse - Flexible Hours

At Veterinary Referral Hospital Dandenong, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to animals in need. Our state-of-the-art facility is staffed with passionate professionals who are committed to improving the health and well-being of pets through advanced surgical interventions. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Surgery Nurse to join our team!

Position Overview

As the Senior Surgery Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in our Surgery Nurse team, supporting the Team Lead in overseeing the daily operations of the surgery department. This position combines clinical excellence with leadership responsibilities, ensuring that our patients receive the highest standard of care while also fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Excellence:

Team Leadership:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

If you are a dedicated and experienced Referral Surgical Nurse with leadership aspirations, we invite you to join our team at Veterinary Referral Hospital Dandenong.

To apply, please click here and submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.


Southpaws Malvern, South-East Melbourne (posted 19th September) ECC Nurses

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Southpaws Malvern – ECC Nurse – Full-Time 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:

The Role:

Experienced nurses are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our highly skilled night team. You will join a team of experienced vets and nurses who deliver a high level of nursing and veterinary care to our patients.

Work: life balance is key to ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of this role; flexibility in rostered hours and shift times helps us to achieve this. We are confident we have a role that will suit you and your lifestyle. 

The Ideal Candidate:

Join the Southpaws family and enjoy the benefits:

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: 

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Devoted Vets Warragul, Gippsland (posted 18th September)

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Experienced Veterinary Nurse

As part of the expanding Apiam Animal Health group of regional and rural veterinary clinics across Australia, Devoted Vets Warragul is committed to enriching the lives of animals, people and the communities where we live. 

Due to an internal promotion, we have the opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about patient care to join us!

Why you should apply:

About the role

What you'll need to succeed:  

To learn more about us and see if this is the right job for you visit our Facebook page facebook

For more information or to apply send your cover letter and resume to recruitment@apiam.com.au or for a confidential conversation you are welcome to contact Shauna James on 0439 182 216.


Fitzroy Vet Hospital, Inner Melbourne (posted 18th September)

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Experienced Vet Nurse | Fitzroy Vet Hospital

Experienced Vet Nurse Wanted – Full Time Position (38hrs a week, spread over a four-day working week!)

Fitzroy Veterinary Hospital are currently searching for the next enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our family.

We are a young, dynamic and lovely team of Vets, Nurses and dedicated Receptions who strive to deliver the very best in veterinary care. Our team has developed a reputation for delivering exceptional customer service, putting the health and wellbeing of our patients first and our care for each other. Our nurses are always supported by our lovely team of vets and encouraged to get involved in all aspects.

We have the opportunity for our new Nurse to take on as much responsibility as you would like within the role, whilst making a huge difference in our treasured patients and client’s lives. If you are looking for a nursing position within a supportive and caring clinic, then we may have the perfect role for you!

The type of team member we are looking for will have…

What we can offer you!

Please apply with your cover letter and resume to Stephanie De Almeida steph.dealmeida@vet.partners

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Vermont Value Vet, Eastern Melbourne (posted 18th September)

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Veterinary Nurse | Vermont Value Vet

Vermont Vets is a busy, well-equipped & fast paced animal hospital located in leafy Vermont. It is a busy practice with a strong emphasis patient care in a safe and friendly environment. We love our team members and try to care for them as best we can. We are flexible with our roster and aim to offer work/life balance. We try to constantly improve our service offering and are embarking on some exciting projects in the coming year!

We can offer you:

What we are looking for:

If you think this sounds like the job for you then, please sent a detailed resume and cover letter attention to Ros & Nat at roslyn.davies@vetpartners.net.au

www.vvvet.com.au 


Vets of Geelong, Highton, South-West Geelong (posted 15th September)

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Veterinary Nurse - Full Time or Part Time

Do you enjoy a challenge and would love to work in a busy clinic with an amazing team of vets and nurses?

We are a small group of family owned clinics in Geelong. With both a fast paced, large clinic (that keeps on growing!) and a busy but calmer regular sized clinic that our team work between. At Vets of Geelong you will work with senior clinical vets with varied special interests to help you advance your skills. We actively encourage you to continue your education through workshops and courses. Your work week will be varied with consults, hospital, radiography, surgery and dentistry. You are supported by a large nursing and reception team and will be part of a team that is constantly moving forward.

The successful candidate will work 4 shifts per week over a 4 week roster including 1 in 4 full weekends. However, part time hours are also available.

At Vets of Geelong we live by our core values and have developed a strong clinic culture that means:

What we’re looking for…You're a Veterinary Nurse who understands the importance of providing exceptional care for our pet clients & their family!

What we can offer you:

If you are eager to join our dynamic team and are ready for an interesting and varied job with lifestyle friendly hours, then please email your resume, cover letter and even a video to: jobs@vetsofgeelong.com.au

If you have any questions, please call Toni on 03 5243 0077 between 9am & 3pm

Check out our social pages out below:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vets.of.geelong
YouTube - (15) Vets of Geelong - YouTube
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vetsofgeelong.highton


Glenroy Vet Clinic, Glenroy, Melbourne (posted 14th September)

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EXPERIENCED VET NURSE REQUIRED - FULL TIME

One vet SA day-time clinic requires experienced vet nurse Monday- Friday (38 hours)

Pay: $50 - 55 per hour ($98,800-109,660 p.a - negotiable on experience) inc. super.

Duties:

No overtime or after hours (5pm finish Mon,Wed,Th - 4pm Tues, Fri)

Start Date: 8th January 2024

We will require candidate to perform 3-4 days familiarisation at our Clinic before Xmas break.

Please send your Cover Letter & CV to: glenroyvetclinic@outlook.com


The Lost Dogs Home North Melbourne, Inner City Melbourne (posted 13th September) Shelter Nurses

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About us:

Here at The Lost Dogs' Home, we provide veterinary care and treatment for more than 16,000 cats and dogs each year. Our shelter and GP hospital provides a high standard of veterinary care for all stray, surrendered and injured animals as prepare them for their new life. Recently there has been a greater demand for our services and we are looking for three new nurses to join our amazing team!

Our team of highly skilled vets and nurses love the excitement of shelter work and love that they play such an integral part of an animal's journey to finding a forever home. 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 in the unique world of shelter medicine. You will also have the opportunity to pick up shifts at our general practice clinic, Frank Samways.

Your responsibilities will include:

About You:

We are looking for a vet nurse who shares our vision of promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare and who are committed towards providing the best care to animals. Additionally, you will have:

What we can offer you:

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply now via our careers page by 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.


Montrose Veterinary Clinic, Outer East Melbourne (posted 13th September)

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**🐾 Join Our Team at Montrose Veterinary Clinic! 🐾**

Are you a passionate veterinary nurse seeking a permanent position in the picturesque Montrose, at the base of the stunning Mt Dandenong Ranges? Look no further! 🌿

At Montrose Vet Clinic, we offer the full package: 
✨ Vibrant
✨ Busy
✨ Independent small animal practice
✨ All the good feels
✨ Amazing work-life balance
✨ Great pay
✨ Fabulous clinic setup
✨ Fantastic clients
✨ Wonderful staff
✨ Top-notch equipment

Our clients are the best, showering us with compliments, flowers, and delightful baked goodies. 🌼

We're on the hunt for a nurse to join our family - someone who thrives in teamwork but can also shine independently. We value respect, teamwork, compassion, and exceptional customer service.

The role will be varied. We have an amazing permanent receptionist so shifts will be comprised of rover, consult and surgery (with a bit of reception thrown in). At Montrose we do vet/nurse consulting, where nurses are in the consults taking notes, preparing medications and forming part of the treatment team. 

This is a permanent position, with shifts and hours to be negotiated. Shift times can be 8-12pm (Saturdays 1 in 3 required) 8-2pm or 8-6pm. Some flexibility to work additional shifts as required would be an advantage.

Our ideal applicant would be: 
✅Confident, outgoing, friendly and easy-going with a great work ethic. 
✅ Willing to provide gold standard care and share their knowledge and skills with others. 
✅ Great clinical & anesthetics knowledge (✅ exotics, a bonus).
✅ CERT IV or equivalent qualified.  
✅ Excellent communication and time management skills.

If this roles sound like you, send an email to Mike and Farrah at: montrosevetoffice@gmail.com, telling us why you're the pawfect 🐾 fit for our team! 😁🐶🐱 

montrosevetclinic.com.au


Beaconsfield Veterinary Centre, South East Melbourne (posted 12th September)

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EXPERIENCED VET NURSE REQUIRED - Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our fun loving and dedicated team at Officer & Beaconsfield Vet (non-corporate). You must have a great passion for animal care, as well as excellent client communication skills. A good sense of humour is a must as we love to have FUN at work.

We require someone with great skills in all aspects of nursing. The right candidate must show initiative and have excellent communications skills, a great team work ethic, be able to work efficiently and independently and know how to have fun. All our nurses are fully trained, or training, and are wonderful support staff to our vets. They can do catheter placement, blood collecting, run urine samples and take x-rays, to name a few!

Our clinics are designed with ease and efficiency in mind. We have regular staff meetings, annual reviews and mentoring. We always go “above and beyond” for our clients. “Referral by friend” is the number one-way new clients come to the practice and they are keen for extensive work ups or specialist referral if required. We have all the toys, orthopaedic and plating equipment, endoscope, digital x-ray, in-house blood machine, ultrasound, blood pressure machine, separate cat & dog wards and more.

The hours are full time (38hrs a week) and includes rotated Saturday shifts. Part time may also be considered.

A Work/life balance is very important, so we provide this through careful roster planning, which includes your involvement. We are currently closed Sundays and Public holidays with no after hours.

Not convinced, visit our Facebook page to read our clinic reviews, and visit our Website to find out more about us!

If you think you are the right member for our team, please email your resume to: Steph@BPCO.com.au


Epsom Road Vet, Inner West Melbourne (posted 11th September)

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Oh no. One of our nurse team is moving overseas. We are readvertising this role as sadly our new starter can no longer join us in a few weeks.

We are a team who love to provide a warm welcome to our patients and clients, and who are committed to delivering quality patient care. We are looking for a full time experienced nurse to join us in Melbourne’s inner west.

About the role.

About you?

About us?

For more information, please reach out to Dr Mark Matthews on 0433029779 or send a CV and cover letter to mark@epsomrdvet.com.au.


Canterbury Veterinary Clinic & Hospital, Surrey Hills, Eastern Melbourne (posted 11th September)

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PERMANENT VETERINARY NURSE FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME

Canterbury Veterinary Clinic & Hospital (Incorporating Donvale Veterinary Centre)

The directors and owners invite QUALIFIED (or near) VETERINARY NURSES to apply for the role: PERMANENT ON-GOING FULL-TIME or PART-TIME VETERINARY NURSE. We are an approved business sponsor for 482 & 494 visas and can accept new applications or we can enable staff already in Australia to transfer to our sponsorship.

Our Business: We are privately owned for the past 30+ years. We have completely fitted out our hospital with the latest equipment, including full computerisation, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, laser and in-house haematology and biochemistry. Our clients are from the local area and some from all over greater Melbourne.

Our approximate case load is Dogs 55%, Cats 20%, Exotic Mammals (Ferrets, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Rats and Mice) 25%. We have separate hospitals. Downstairs we have a large waiting room, 3 consulting suites and Dog & Ferret hospital. Upstairs, Recovery / Preparation room, Main Surgery (2 tables), Dental Surgery, X-Ray, Ultrasound room, Staff areas, Cat hospital, Rat, Mice and Guinea Pig hospital and Staff room.

Our staff: We have 18 permanent staff, all with significant experience, and we operate with 5 Veterinarians each weekday, 2 on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. During the week we schedule numerous dentals and surgery every day.

The position: The practice owner has a special interest in exotics, making this the perfect opportunity for someone with an interest in gaining experience in this area, as training can be provided. However, exotics interest or experience is not essential.

The applicant: We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to assist throughout our hospital. We have a full time receptionist, but all nurses rotate throughout the hospital. Applicants who are interested in assisting in surgery and dentals are especially welcome to apply. (Unregistered Veterinarians are also welcome to apply).

Clinic hours are 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday. 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, on Saturday and 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Sundays.

The clientele go above and beyond for their pets. The clinic prides themselves on providing an ethical and high standard of care.

The practice is in a great location, with convenient parking, and only a short walk to the (Surrey Hills) train station. The CBD is only a short drive away.

Applications: canterbury_vet@icloud.com

See our website: https://canterburyvet.com.au/


Greencross Vets Williamstown, South West Melbourne (posted 11th September) Head Vet Nurse

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We are looking for a Head Nurse to guide and develop our team, maintaining and building on our positive team culture!

We are looking for a person who is proudly professional and passionate about nursing, maintaining clinical standards, driving improvement, fear free/stress free handling and making sure that every animal who crosses our doorstep gets the best possible standard of care!

Greencross Williamstown is a well-established clinic within the area with great facilities and a friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable team. We are fully equipped with digital x-ray machines, ultrasound, in-house lab, endoscopy, orthopaedic surgery, dental, chemotherapy and 4 consult rooms for treatment and sterile surgery, separate kennel ward, an impressive cattery and also DIY Hydro wash facilities.

We pride ourselves on providing gold standards of care and maintaining the long-standing relationships with our loyal and trusting clients - we commonly treat the small animals of this close-knit community, mainly cats, dogs and some exotic birds.

What you’ll be doing each day;

What you’ll bring;

Click Here to Apply Today!


Evervet South Yarra, Melbourne (posted 8th September)

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Veterinary Nurse - Full Time

About us:

Established in 1975, the Evervet group is a progressive, dynamic, family-owned veterinary hospital that has achieved ASAV's ‘Hospital of Excellence’ accreditation status. We practice Fear-free veterinary medicine and focus on delivering Gold Standard patient care and client experience. The Evervet group of veterinary practices is affiliated with Ripponlea Veterinary Hospital. We have 3 locations in the Evervet family. Each with its unique look, feel and services available from laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery to orthopaedics, CT scanning, and behaviour.

Why Evervet?

The veterinary profession has advanced and changed a lot, sometimes this can mean the care our pets receive starts to feel just a tad impersonal. We don't provide cookie-cutter solutions at Evervet and recognise the importance of familiar faces and tailored care. Join a team of locals you can get to know and trust. Our pets bring communities together, they see us through tough times. They build us up, and they keep us grounded. We owe our pets so much. Here at Evervet, we exist to honour their gift, with the heartfelt care they deserve.

Our team's welfare and mental health are paramount to us, and we work hard to provide a supportive and caring environment, where staff can learn and grow.

Role

An opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The role is full-time, and we are happy to work with the successful applicant to help them achieve a reasonable work-life balance.

We are seeking someone who is passionate about patient care, with the ability to provide a high level of veterinary nursing service and share this skill and knowledge with others.

Key responsibilities include:

About you
We require an experienced Veterinary Nurse who shares our passion and vision of gold-standard patient care and providing an exceptional client experience.

Qualifications/Experience

What’s on Offer

Along with our vet and reception team, you will be supported by a highly skilled, devoted nursing team, who are all working towards the same goal of providing the highest standard of care to our patients.

We are committed to your professional growth and development, providing opportunities for you to progress in areas that inspire your passion to change the lives of pets. We offer professional continued education and support through our training and development team. We are committed to providing you with development based on your interests and long-term goals.

Apply Now!

If you would like to become part of our team, please send your resume accompanied by a cover letter to: careers@evervet.vet

For more information, please visit: www.evervet.com.au

Your pet, your family, always.


North Road Veterinary Centre, Bayside - Brighton, SE Melbourne (posted 8th September)

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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:

We are flexible with employment options offering:

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:

To learn more about us please visit: www.northroadvet.com.auNorth 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


Animal Eye Care, Malvern East, South East Melbourne (posted 7th September)

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Full Time Veterinary Nurse - Specialist Referral Practice

Animal Eye Care is the pre-eminent Veterinary Ophthalmology Clinic in Australia and continuing to grow. We are seeking a veterinary nurse to join our existing veterinary and nursing team on a permanent basis. Fulltime work of 38 hours Monday to Friday is offered. We now enjoy a four day working week to help with work/life balance. Part time work will be considered for the right candidate. Weekend work is not part of the normal roster.

Animal Eye Care was the first stand-alone veterinary referral practice in Australia and has set the standard for providing the highest level of patient care and veterinary ophthalmology for over 30 years. We are also the leading practice in terms of providing continuing veterinary education to veterinarians throughout Melbourne and Australia.

We value the work/life balance of our team and offer above award remuneration to qualified and experienced candidates.

Responsibilities as a veterinary nurse:

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:

Animal Eye Care can offer:

Further Information:

Please visit our website: animaleyecare.com.au for further information about who we are and what we do.

Please send your application and CV to: officeadmin@animaleyecare.com.au if this position appeals to you.

If you would like more information please call 03 9563 6488 and ask to speak with Jane Whitley, Hospital Director or Nicole Turnbull, our head nurse.


West Brunswick Veterinary Clinic, Inner North Melbourne (posted 5th September)

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Full-Time/Part-Time or Casual Veterinary Nurse
Inner Melbourne Privately Owned Clinic
Two positions are available for an experienced Nurse and Receptionist.

Join us as soon as possible for the next exciting phase of our journey.

About us:

For 30 years West Brunswick Veterinary Clinic has delivered exceptional veterinary care to the local community. The practice changed ownership in 2021 and has since excelled. We have brand new anaesthetic monitoring equipment, software systems, dental X-rays, pathology machines and much more.

In 2024 West Brunswick Veterinary Clinic will undergo renovations to our existing building, transforming the clinic into a purpose-built hospital facility. With only minor disruptions to our daily activities, you will be part of an exciting change. 

About this role:

As an experienced Veterinary Nurse, you will already have a great awareness of the flow and expectations in a vet practice. Our nurses at West Brunswick Veterinary Clinic do it all. From anaesthetic monitoring, treatment, nursing consultations, some reception duties, placing catheters, blood collection, client communication and so much more.

As a Receptionist, you will be based at the front desk, meeting and greeting our patients and their owners. Creating relationships and delivering excellent customer service. Answering phone and email enquiries, taking payments and organising our day-to-day schedule.

It's time to apply:

To apply for this exceptional opportunity please contact Maddy Officer Manager, email: maddywbvc@gmail.com  with your CV and a Cover Letter.


Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency, Collingwood, Inner City Melbourne (posted 5th September)

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Emergency & Critical Care Nurse

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:

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:

Interested? Click here to apply now!


Southpaws Speciality Surgery, Moorabbin, South East Melbourne (posted 1st September)

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Southpaws Moorabbin – 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:

The role:

Our Surgical Nursing team gain exposure working in our Surgical Department and alongside our ECC, Anaesthesia and Medical Oncology teams. 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:

Join the Southpaws family and enjoy the benefits:

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 Speciality Surgery, Malvern, South East Melbourne (posted 1st September)

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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:

The role:

Our Surgical Nursing team gain exposure working in our Surgical Department and alongside our ECC, Anaesthesia and Medical Oncology teams. 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:

Join the Southpaws family and enjoy the benefits:

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/


Main Ridge Veterinary Clinic, Rural Mornington Peninsula (posted 31st August)

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Main Ridge Veterinary Clinic, Mornington Peninsula

Experienced Veterinary Nurse – Part Time

An exciting opportunity exists for a Qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our growing mixed practice. Main Ridge is situated on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. We are a friendly and happy Team and looking for a like minded person. Are you a bubbly, positive person with a ‘can do attitude’ then we are looking for you!!

Responsibilities

Skills and Experience:

Our Clinic offers in house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Digital Radiology, Endoscopy, Dentistry, Surgery including some orthopaedic procedures, consults and farm visits all in a lovely country setting. We have a purpose build Barn for our large animal patients.

If this position sounds right for you please apply via email to tracey@mainridgevet.com.au


Shepparton Veterinary Clinic, Goulburn Valley (posted 31st August)

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Veterinary Nurse - Full Time to Part Time

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.

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:

Successful candidate qualities:

What we can offer:

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.


The Veterinary Surgery Yarrambat & North Warrandyte, North-East Melbourne (posted 31st August)

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Veterinary Nurse Position - Full Time
Mixed Animal Practice

Our practice:

Please click here to see photos! 

The position:

What we're looking for in our ideal candidate:

Apply Right Now!

Visit our website www.thevetsurgery.com.au or drop in to one of our clinics to introduce yourself.


St Kilda Veterinary Clinic, Inner South-East Melbourne (posted 30th August)

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Veterinary Nurse - Full Time

ST KILDA, VICTORIA

IMMEDIATE START.

Are you a cert IV qualified or equivalent Vet Nurse?

Do you have at least 12 months practical experience in a clinic setting?

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and passionate veterinary nurse to join our team in a full-time role. We are a privately owned, busy, fast paced, small-animal practice in metro Melbourne.

What we are looking for:

What we can offer you:

The full-time position covers a rotating roster Monday to Friday, with 1 Saturday shift a month. Our nurses are encouraged to be hands on and perform all the practical skills nursing allows. Our priority is ensuring we deliver exceptional care to our patients and clients. We foster a workplace where people are motivated, happy, and supported at work and we encourage further training and professional development.

Please send your CV to Susan our Practice Manager: accounts@stkildavet.com.au

You can find out more about us on our website: www.stkildavet.com.au


Greencross Vets - Williamstown, Inner SW Melbourne (posted 30th August)

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We are looking for a Full Time Experienced Veterinary Nurse!

Greencross Williamstown is a well-established clinic within the area with great facilities and a friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable team. We are fully equipped with digital x-ray machines, ultrasound, in-house lab, endoscopy, orthopaedic surgery, dental, chemotherapy and 4 consult rooms for treatment and sterile surgery, separate kennel ward, an impressive cattery and also DIY Hydro wash facilities.

We pride ourselves on providing gold standards of care and maintaining the long-standing relationships with our loyal and trusting clients - we commonly treat the small animals of this close-knit community, mainly cats, dogs and some exotic birds.

The Role:

Our Ideal Applicant:

Click Here to Apply Now!


PETstock VET Carrum Downs, Sth East Melbourne (posted 29th August)

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Full time or Part Time Veterinary Nurse – incl Saturday Roster.

PETstock Vet Carrum Downs is a lively clinic located in a PETstock retail store, offering our clients a unique experience. Our team of highly trained Veterinary professionals provide high standards of care, a variety of procedures and let the nurses be an active part of the clinics day-to-day activities.

What we’re looking for…an experienced veterinary nurse, a Cert IV in Vet Nursing. A nurse who understands the importance of providing exceptional care for our pet clients & their family!  Building strong & meaningful relationships with both your colleagues & clients is second nature and you are someone that your team enjoys working with and likes to have fun while you work!  

What we can offer you:

If this exciting opportunity sounds like the role, you are looking for, please apply online or by sending your resume and cover letter to Sarah Eminaga at sarah.eminaga@petstockvet.com.au. (REF 2908)

As we continue to grow & add to the family, Petspiration Group was formed….acknowledging our history, where we’ve come from and all we have achieved…we have now come together for the pets that inspire us!  We are all about…People, Pets & Planet


Hampton Park Veterinary Hospital, South East Melbourne (posted 29th August)

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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…


Dandenong Veterinary Hospital, Eastern Melbourne (posted 28th August)

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Vet Nurse, experienced, Full time/part time role available.

Are you looking to be more involved in your role as a nurse? Great! You will get lots of hands-on experience here with us! Our nurses are fully involved with taking bloods, cytology, placing IV Catheters and running nurse consults including Zydax, Solensia, Cytopoint, anal gland expression, nail clips, post-op checks and more! If you have not had a chance to be involved with these things before, we have both Vet and Nursing staff who are more than happy to train you and allow you to gain experience.

We have a friendly, established team and are looking for an experienced nurse to cover a broad range of areas including surgical nursing, general nursing and nurse consulting. Experience in anaesthesia will be necessary. We have a dedicated reception/admin team which means you will get more time to focus on patient care and utilising your valuable nursing skills. We are flexible with working days and focus on a work-life balance. We can accommodate both full and part time applicants.

What we can offer you:

Who we are:
We are a non-corporate small animal Vet Hospital in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, and one of the oldest clinics in Melbourne (we began caring for local pets 98 years ago! Come help us plan our 100th birthday!!). Although we are one of the oldest clinics, we are certainly not outdated in our patient care. We are well equipped with dental x-rays, along with ultrasonography, endoscopy and x-rays. We have two enthusiastic practice owners who ensure that we strive to provide optimum care and standards to our clients and patients.

We are a Lincoln Institute Employer of Choice, continually working to excel in leadership, team work, client, and patient care - https://lincolninstitute.com.au/leadership-awards/

Check out our website www.dvh.com.au and read through “Why Choose Us” to see the amazing level of care we provide our patients.

If you want to work in a team that truly values pet advocacy, engaging clients, and supporting fellow team members, then please send through your cover letter and resume to Dr Jessica Morse - jessica@dvh.com.au. Please include a cover letter, and at least two references.


Evervet Prahran, Inner Melbourne (posted 25th August)

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Full time Vet Nurse

About us:

Established in 1975, the Evervet group is a progressive, dynamic, family-owned veterinary hospital that has achieved ASAV's ‘Hospital of Excellence’ accreditation status. We practice Fear Free veterinary medicine and focus on delivering Gold Standard patient care and client experience. The Evervet group of veterinary practices is affiliated with Ripponlea Veterinary Hospital. We have 3 locations in the Evervet family. Each with its unique look, feel and services available from laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery to orthopaedics, CT scanning, and behaviour.

Why Evervet?

The veterinary profession has advanced and changed a lot, sometimes this can mean the care our pets receive starts to feel just a tad impersonal. We don't provide cookie-cutter solutions at Evervet and recognise the importance of familiar faces and tailored care. Join a team of locals you can get to know and trust. Our pets bring communities together, they see us through tough times. They build us up, and they keep us grounded. We owe our pets so much. Here at Evervet, we exist to honour their gift, with the heartfelt care they deserve.

Our team's welfare and mental health are paramount to us, and we work hard to provide a supportive and caring environment, where staff can learn and grow.

Role

An opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join our team at our Prahran Hospital. The role is full-time, and we are happy to work with the successful applicant to help them achieve a reasonable work-life balance.

We are seeking someone who is passionate about patient care, with the ability to provide a high level of veterinary nursing service and share this skill and knowledge with others.

Key responsibilities include:

About you

We require an experienced Veterinary Nurse who shares our passion and vision of gold-standard patient care and providing an exceptional client experience.

Qualifications/Experience

What’s on Offer

Along with our vet and reception team, you will be supported by a highly skilled, devoted nursing team, who are all working towards the same goal of providing the highest standard of care to our patients.

We are committed to your professional growth and development, providing opportunities for you to progress in areas that inspire your passion to change the lives of pets. We offer professional continued education and support through our training and development team. We are committed to providing you with development based on your interests and long-term goals.

Apply Now!

If you would like to become part of our team, please send your resume accompanied by a cover letter to careers@evervet.vet

For more information, please visit www.evervet.com.au

Your pet, your family, always.


Wyndham Veterinary Clinic, Werribee, West Melbourne (posted 25th August)

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Experienced Veterinary Nurse position - Flexible Hours

Our clinic - Wyndham Veterinary Clinic (WVC) is a large practice that has built a very talented and motivated team who care about providing excellent care to our clients and their pets. We thrive on our reputation.

We have a terrific opportunity for an outstanding veterinary nurse within our busy, friendly, and well-established team. WVC is an exceptionally well-equipped and dynamic small animal practice(digital X-ray, high end ultrasound machine, endoscopy, laparoscopy, innovative reproduction techniques and CT imaging - lots of fun toys!).

The nurses we are seeking - Right now, we are growing, and we are looking for experienced veterinary nurses to join the team. We know that nurses are the “backbone” of what makes a great clinic.

The roles of nurses at WVC include surgical nursing, nurse consultations, reproduction, hospital nursing and emergency /critical care. Occasional front of house.

This incredibly talented nurse:

So, if you think you’re the superstar we are looking for, then email your resume attention to Jeanette: management_wvc@icloud.com

This is a great opportunity for an outstanding veterinary nurse to be part of an elite team.

If you’re ready to play in the big league, please contact us!


The Berwick Village Vet, South East Melbourne (posted 24th August)

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Veterinary Nurse – Casual or Part-time position

The Berwick Village Vet is looking for an experienced nurse.

So who are we? 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 love our little clinic! If you are after a big corporate style job this job is not for you! We have a really great clientele who are loyal and appreciate our friendly approach.

What do we want?

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


Terang & Mortlake Veterinary ClinicTerang, Western Victoria (posted 22nd August) Head Vet Nurse

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Head Veterinary Nurse

Are you an experienced Vet Nurse looking for your next challenge?

Do you enjoy leading and motivating teams?

If you answered yes, then this position is for you! As part of the expanding Apiam Animal Health group of regional and rural veterinary clinics across Australia, Terang & Mortlake Veterinary Clinic is committed to enriching the lives of animals, people and the communities where we live.

We are looking for a Head Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about providing high standards of patient and customer care and is ready to lead our team.

Why you should apply:

The role:

About you:

To learn more about our clinic visit our Facebook page: facebook

If this opportunity excites you then we would love to hear from you!

Send your cover letter and resume to recruitment@apiam.com.au


The Vet Group Wollaston, Warrnambool, South West Coast (posted 22nd August)

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Urgently Needed - Qualified Vet Nurses - Full Time, Part Time or Casual

Our Wollaston Vet Clinic is presently seeking to recruit qualified veterinary nursing staff who have successfully completed their Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing qualification to work as part of our dynamic team of companion animal clinicians on either a full time, part time or casual basis.

The position would suit a veterinary nurse who is a great team player and is enthusiastic with great communication skills. You must want to be part of a team committed to providing quality service in a busy but fun practice. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. Continuing education is encouraged and supported.

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. 0409 443 066.

A position description for this role is available upon request.


Camberwell Veterinary Clinic, Eastern Suburbs Melbourne (posted 21st August)

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Veterinary Nurse, Full or Part time

Camberwell Veterinary Clinic is a well-established clinic.
With a digital x-ray, CT scanner, surgical theatre, anaesthetic monitoring equipment and much more!
Our clinic is getting busier and bigger, so we are looking for a part-time or full-time experienced nurse to complement our current team of 5 nurses and 3 veterinarians (one being a specialist surgeon). The clinic has excellent clientele who are committed to providing their pets with the best health care.

For further information head to the website www.camberwellvet.com.au

What we're looking for:

What we can offer:

If this exciting opportunity sounds like the role, you are looking for, please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to Vivian at admin@camberwellvet.com.au 

Camberwell Veterinary Clinic is an inspired member of the Petspiration Group, establishing itself as an industry leader with a focus on delivering world class, innovative patient care & providing a work environment where our team feel like they belong and are valued for the experience & skill set they bring. 

As we continue to grow & add to the family, Petspiration Group was formed….acknowledging our history, where we’ve come from and all we have achieved…we have now come together for the pets that inspire us!  We are all about…People, Pets & Planet


Advanced Vetcare, Kensington, Inner North-West Melbourne (posted 21st August) Surgical Nurse

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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

www.advancedvetcare.com.au


Westernport Hastings Vet Clinic, Mornington Peninsula (posted 18th August)

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Experienced Surgical Nurse - Part Time

Westernport Vet Clinics, located on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, has a vacancy for a part time experienced surgical and reception nurse at our Hastings and Somerville clinic.

Westernport Vet Clinics is growing which is why this position has become available.

We are seeking nurses who are passionate about patient care, with an ability to provide a high level of veterinary nursing service and advice.

The position is best suited to an experience nurse.

About Us:

Westernport Vet Clinics are a family run, community focused practice with 3 branches in Hastings, Somerville, and Balnarring. We have a varied and busy case load, with a great team of nurses and vets. We pride ourselves on our excellent standard of veterinary care with first class customer service.

The Opportunity:

The successful candidate will be working at our Hastings clinic in hospital, surgery, and reception on a roster rotation basis. Our practice hours are 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday, Saturday from 8am to 4pm. Excellent pay rates will be offered to the successful candidate.

Responsibilities:

Skills and Experience:

If you would like to join a fantastic team and have a feeling of being well appreciated, we would love to hear from you. Please forward your resume and references to: amanda@westernportvet.com.au or contact Amanda Vecchi on 03 5979 1214

For more information see: http://www.westernportvet.com.au/

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Sunbury Veterinary Clinic, North West Melbourne (posted 18th August)

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CASUAL VET NURSE REQUIRED
Sunbury Vet Clinic - Sunbury, VIC

Our Clinic

Sunbury Vet Clinic are a busy Vet Clinic being part of the community since 1970. Providing a high standard of health care to a variety of pets including cats, dogs, some birds and reptiles and the occasional native animal. We are a 3-vet clinic alongside an awesome team of nurses and support staff dedicated to bettering the lives of animals and the humans that love them.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Vet Nurse to join our team on a casual basisto start asap! Shifts available range from 8:00am – 1:30pm & 12:30pm – 6:00pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays.

To be successful, you will:

What’s in it for you?

If you are looking for an easy-going clinic and an awesome work life balance – this is the job for you!

To apply, please send an email to our careers team with your CV and Cover Letter at careers@vetscentral.com.au

www.sunburyvetclinic.com.au


PETstock VET Craigieburn, North Melbourne (posted 17th August)

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Part Time Veterinary Nurse

Due to an increasing workload Petstock Vet Craigieburn needs an experienced veterinary nurse!

We can offer you… 15 hours per week, flexible or set shifts to suit your lifestyle/ the needs of the clinic. Various shifts Monday to Saturday – No Sundays or after hours. You will be working in an established clinic with a fun team, who thrive at providing outstanding patient care. Not to mention exciting social activities.

What we’re looking for… an experienced Veterinary Nurse, with several years of in clinic experience who is confident with performing routine nursing tasks and monitoring anaesthesia/ recovery of our patients. You understand the importance of providing exceptional care for our pet clients & their family! Building strong & meaningful relationships with both your colleagues & clients is second nature and you enjoy working in a busy clinic.

In return, we are offering:

Apply today by contacting our Veterinary Recruitment Coordinator Sarah at: sarah.eminaga@petstockvet.com.au or phone 0448 172 697.

As we continue to grow & add to the family, Petstock Group was formed….acknowledging our history, where we’ve come from and all we have achieved…we have now come together for the pets that inspire us! We are all about…People, Pets & Planet


Wantirna Veterinary Clinic, Eastern Melbourne (posted 17th August)

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Experienced Full Time Veterinary Nurse Required

Would you like to work in a practice that challenges your skills?

How about one that encourages growth, learning and being the best version of yourself?

It’s possible!

At Wantirna Vet Clinic, every team member has the opportunity to bring value to our team, in fact we encourage it!

We are on the lookout for someone with experience in the veterinary industry.

As a clinic, we hold our core values to the highest standards - Respect - Compassion - Accountability - Excellence

These core values drive us for constant improvement and excellence for all patients and their families. 

They allow us to ensure our patients receive the best possible care!

As part of your employment, we offer:

If this sounds like the challenge you are ready to take on, please contact Alison Brown at info@wantirnavetclinic.com
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The Lost Dogs Home Cranbourne, SE Melbourne (posted 16th August)

Full Time Shelter Veterinary Nurse – Cranbourne

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. 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 love that they play such an integral part of an animal’s journey to finding a forever home. 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 in the unique world of shelter medicine.

The role:
This is a rewarding nursing opportunity, a unique role where you will come across some exciting cases you might not see in private practice. With no client involvement, you are not required to do any reception work or consultations, leaving more time to provide quality care to the lost and abandoned animals.

On a day-to-day basis you will be:

About you:
We are looking for a nurse who shares our vision of promoting responsible pet ownership and who is committed to a career in the exciting world of shelter medicine. You will be supported by a fantastic, highly skilled veterinary team, as well as supportive colleagues and mentors.

You will have:

What we can offer you:

If you believe you are the right candidate for this role, we would love to hear from you! Please apply now via this link. We are happy to provide more information on request, please email recruitment@dogshome.com

If you would like to learn more about The Lost Dogs’ Home visit us at https://dogshome.com/

The successful applicant will be required to complete satisfactory 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.


Greencross Vets Diamond Creek, North-East Melbourne (posted 16th August)

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Diamond Creek is your perfect mix of where town and country meet!

Just 45 minutes from the CBD, we are a large, naturally lit and bright purpose-built practice with 2 consulting rooms, surgery, IM3 dental machine, new digital x-ray machine and IDEXX in-house lab.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Vet Nurse to join us in providing the positive experience and exceptional standard of care we are known for. This is a great opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about training and mentorship – you’ll be a strong patient advocate and able to maintain high levels of care, being a point of guidance and development to our more junior nurses.

The Diamond Creek team are a friendly and supportive team focused on gold standards of care and further education, always there to support one another the team have created a thriving and positive environment that would love to welcome a like-minded Vet Nurse into the team.

About your new role:

About your skills and your experience:

Interested? We would love to meet you! Click Here to Apply Now and join the Greencross Diamond Creek team!


Melbourne (posted 14th August)

Veterinary Nurse

Work with exceptional Veterinarians and provide minor medical treatment and health checks through to major surgery.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Veterinary Clinic is key in providing retired dogs the opportunity to become a valued family pet. They provide day to day care for all dogs housed on site and undertake behavioural assessment of dogs for acceptance in the program; socialisation and enrichment training; and re-homing through adoption.

With a capacity for up to 120 dogs at the kennel facility, you will be working closely with the Veterinarians to ensure the welfare of animals who stay at the veterinary clinic and supporting them in surgical and non-surgical procedures.

Position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

About you:

To apply for this opportunity, please email nhassall@grv.org.au and attach your MS word resume along with a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience to the position. For a confidential discussion, please call 02 6233 0704.


PETstock VET Lilydale, Outer North-East Melbourne (posted 14th August)

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Veterinary Nurse – Casual – Lilydale VIC

PETstock Vet Lilydale is a purpose-built clinic located in a Petstock retail store. Based on the outskirts of the Yarra Valley, offering a unique work life harmony. The clinic has a great range of facilities and equipment such as Ultrasound, full iM3 Dental suite, complete in-house laboratory equipment and digital radiography including digital dental radiography.

Hear from our team:  https://youtu.be/HqW8YXBjBDk -

What we’re looking for…You're an experienced, qualified Veterinary Nurse (with Cert IV in Vet Nursing) who understands the importance of providing exceptional care for our pet clients & their family!  Building strong & meaningful relationships with both your colleagues & clients is second nature so you are someone that your team enjoys working with! You're someone who works flexibly to cover shifts as required by the clinic and there will be a need to cover Saturday shifts. 

What we can offer you:

If this opportunity sounds like the role, you are looking for, please apply online or by sending your resume and cover letter to Sarah Eminaga at sarah.eminaga@petstockvet.com.au. Or for an informal chat please contact Sarah on 0448 172 697

As we continue to grow & add to the family, Petstock Group was formed…. acknowledging our history, where we’ve come from and all we have achieved…we have now come together for the pets that inspire us!  We are all about…People, Pets & Planet


Cat Protection Society of Victoria, NE Melbourne (posted 11th August) Locum with later ongoing shift potential

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Cat loving Qualified Veterinary Nurse – Greensborough location
Locum/ ongoing shifts

We are looking for a qualified, experienced Vet Nurse to work in our Public Clinic starting from 17th August until early October with the potential for ongoing shifts after this time period on Tuesdays and Fridays including some extra shifts if interested.

Current available shifts:

August: 17th, 24th, 31st
September: 7th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th
October: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 10th

Our clinic opening hours are:

9:00-4:00 Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri;
9:00-6:00 Thurs; and
9:00-1:00 Saturdays. 

Please send your CV and a cover letter to:

Dr Peta Keown at vet@catprotection.com.au

catprotection.com.au


Ballarat Veterinary Practice, Central Highlands (posted 10th August)

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Veterinary Nurse - Full Time

The Ballarat Veterinary Practice is proud to be Australia's first recipient of the Australian Veterinary Association's Employer of Choice accreditation. This means that we are recognised as an exemplary employer within the profession and are recognised for our high-quality standards.

Due to internal staff movements and parental leave requirements, we have a need for a highly motivated and experienced Small Animal Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated and professional team, commencing in Sept/Oct 2023.

We are highly supportive of working parents, and encouraging of work/life balance so there is some flexibility available in this role. Full days (08:00am – 6:00pm) are required, but there is some flexibility around which days you may choose, and also the option of working evening and/or weekend shifts to fit around your family life. We are ultimately seeking to fill a full-time position, but will consider part-time or casual for the right candidate(s).

Our business is centred on four core values: Compassion, Respect, Professionalism and Teamwork. Your ability to embody these values is of great importance to us, and so your personality, and ‘fit’ within our team’s culture is paramount.

The role will consist of duties such as:

To be successful in this role, you will be a self-starter who shows strong initiative and is able to demonstrate:

Currently, we are only seeking fully qualified veterinary nurses who already have a minimum of 12 months’ worth of clinical experience behind them.

This role offers you the opportunity to work within one of Ballarat’s most long-standing and celebrated organisations, among a team of dedicated and committed professionals. You’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

If you wish to apply for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to: careers@bvp.com.au marked to the attention of Sue Phillips, Director of Nursing.

To put yourself ahead of the pack, your cover letter should include a thorough summary of how and why you feel you can represent our four key values of Compassion, Respect, Teamwork and Professionalism.


Brighton Veterinary Hospital, Bayside Melbourne (posted 10th August)

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Full time Experienced Veterinary Nurse

We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a full time basis.

About us:
Our clinic is located in the gorgeous beachside suburb of Brighton. We have been operating for nearly 50 years and we have a large, loyal client base – multiple families with three generations that all bring their pets to us! We are a tight knit team committed to providing outstanding customer care and exceptional pet care and we are looking for someone with the same outlook to join us.

We are well equipped including digital X-Ray, in-house IDEXX machines and ultrasonic dental equipment. We see a wide variety of interesting cases as well as the routine; there will also be the opportunity to assist in and expand skills in multiple areas including theatre.

We have recently relocated into a brand new custom built hospital with upgraded facilities and even more space.

About you and the role:
We are looking for a friendly outgoing person, who enjoys interacting with clients and is a confident all-round veterinary nurse. The ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously is also desirable as sole charge work is required at times.

There will be plenty of opportunities to develop and utilise your nursing skills as we are a very hands on clinic.

For more information or to apply please email: zoe@brightonvet.com.au

You can also check out our website at https://www.brightonvet.com.au


The Vet Group Timboon, Western District (posted 9th August)

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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. 0409 443 066. A position description for this role is available upon request.


AEC Moorabbin, South East Melbourne VIC (posted 7th August) ECC Vet Nurse

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Emergency Vet Nurse

AEC Moorabbin

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 in Moorabbin is seeking two full-time veterinary nurses to join us! 

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 

Requirements

Benefits 

Ready to join the AEC Moorabbin family? Don't delay! To apply for this exciting opportunity, click the link and apply now!

www.aecvets.com.au


Diamond Valley Veterinary Hospitals, Eltham/Montmorency, North-East Melbourne (posted 1st August)

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EXPERIENCED FULL TIME VETERINARY NURSE POSITION AVAILABLE.

Diamond Valley Veterinary Hospitals have 2 clinic's located in the beautiful leafy suburbs of Montmorency & Eltham.

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our amazing team of very experienced vets and nurses, to service our wonderful and dedicated long term clients and their pets.

Our well equipped veterinary hospitals are independently owned and are busy small animal practices , and we prides ourselves on providing a high level of veterinary care and services. We have an interesting and varied case load, with lots of in house diagnostics, including blood machines, digital x-ray and ultrasound.

The position is full time, 4 days a week with a set rostered day off each week based on an average of 35hrs per week, the weekends are rotated evenly and fairly between staff.

Lunch breaks, above award wages, leaving on time, staff meetings & training and a good work life balance for all staff is our priority!

We are open Monday to Friday 8am-7pm
Saturday's are open at Eltham Central only 8am-5pm
Sunday's & Public Holidays at Eltham Central only 9am-1pm
No after hours.

Your responsibilities will include and are not limited to:

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:

* This position is not an entry level or trainee position *

If you're looking for an exciting change and you want to work with a great team with friendly loyal clients to chat too and enjoy your day then this is the position for you.

Please send cover letter & resume with references to -
Leisa – Practice Manager
dvvhresumes@gmail.com

Please visit our website for further information: dvvet.com.au


The Narre Warren Vet Clinic, South-East Melbourne (posted 1st August)

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THE NARRE WARREN VET
FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED VETERINARY NURSE

About us
A fantastic opportunity has become available at the Narre Warren Vet for a full-time Veterinary Nurse to join a long-established, yet expanding, purpose built veterinary practice. Our clinic is privately owned and managed by an experienced veterinarian who works closely with his team of 2.5 skilled veterinarians, well supported by a dedicated unit of nurses.

The clinic is well equipped with in-house pathology, digital radiology and ultrasonography equipment, orthopaedic instrumentation, dental stations in conjunction with dental radiology, ECG, state of the art anaesthetic monitoring equipment and offers PRP, IRAP, radioactive iodine and stem cell therapy.

The successful applicant will:

What we can offer you:

How to apply:
To apply, or seek further information about joining our team, please email jess.drummond@berwickvet.com.au

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Craigieburn Animal Hospital, North Melbourne ( posted 31st July)

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Veterinary nurse required

Craigieburn Animal Hospital is a privately owned veterinary clinic that has built its success around innovative approach and strong customer service values.

We are looking for an experienced, committed veterinary nurse that is keen to grow with our business and has a great passion for patient care and dedication to excellent customer service.

We will provide you with all the training you need and help you to gain new skills.

Our practice is different to many. We carry out the procedures common to most clinics, but also do a large amount of reproduction, orthopaedics, second opinion lameness workups as well as sports medicine and rehabilitation.

This is a great opportunity to work in an advanced veterinary clinic and a great environment!

Interested applicants should email your application together with a copy of your cv (with 2 current referees) to:
Lilli Grgat (Practice Manager) at michaelbellhawk@outlook.com

www.craigieburnanimalhospital.com.au


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