Vet Nurses and other support staff
Locum Vet Nursing Positions
JCUVet, Townsville, QLD (posted 18th December) ECC Locum 13th January to 16th March
Locum Emergency Veterinary Nurse – JCU Vet
13th January to 16th March 2025
Location: Townsville, North Queensland
Job Type: Full time
Hourly Rate: $32-$39/hr
Are you a skilled and compassionate veterinary nurse that enjoys the challenges of emergency and critical care? Join our dedicated team as a Locum ECC Veterinary Nurse, where you’ll thrive in a supportive environment, have access to outstanding educational opportunities, and work in a state-of-the-art facility.
About Us
At JCUVet, we provide exceptional general practice, referral, and emergency and critical care services to pets and their families. Our modern 24 hour facility is well equipped and staffed by a passionate team of veterinarians, nurses, and support staff who work collaboratively to deliver the highest standard of care.
Please click here to see photos! 
The Role
As an ECC Veterinary Nurse, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting critical patients and ensuring exceptional care. Your responsibilities will include:
- Triaging and Stabilizing Patients: Assess emergency cases and provide immediate stabilization.
- Critical Patient Care: Monitor and care for critically ill patients in a high-tech ICU.
- Advanced Diagnostics and Treatments: Assist in procedures such as advanced imaging, emergency surgery, and specialised treatments.
- Anaesthesia Support: Provide anaesthesia support for urgent surgical cases alongside a dedicated veterinary team.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored care plans for patients.
What We’re Looking For
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).
- Experience in emergency or critical care nursing (preferred but not essential for the right candidate).
- A calm and confident approach in high-pressure situations.
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
- A commitment to providing compassionate and exceptional patient care.
Why Join Us?
At JCUVet, we understand the importance of fostering a positive and supportive work environment. Whether you’re looking to advance your skills, grow your career, or work with a team that shares your passion for animal care, you’ll find your place with us.
We reward great work with,
- Generous remuneration plus penalties
- Accommodation allowance
- Opportunities to attend JCUVet learning opportunities such as CPD evenings, learning hours and lunch and learns.
- A collaborative team environment with caring leaders that focus on their teams
- A friendly team that will include you in work and social events.
- Potential to join our team permanently or join our team of casual nurses.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families while growing your career in emergency and critical care, we’d love to hear from you! Send your resume and a cover letter to veterinarycareers@jcu.edu.au.
Sydney Animal Hospitals Northern Beaches, Newport, Sydney NSW (posted 17th December) Shifts in January & February 2025
Sydney Animal Hospitals – Northern Beaches is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Veterinary Nurse to cover shifts in January and February 2025. Based on the stunning Northern Beaches of Sydney, our newly refurbished practice offers high-quality medical care and engaging, supportive work experience.
About Us:
Sydney Animal Hospitals is a busy, well-established veterinary practice, known for its high standard of care and collaborative team environment. We treat a wide range of cases, ensuring every day is different and fulfilling. With our focus on exceptional patient care, we’re looking for a skilled Veterinary Nurse for flexible hours and reasonable weekend shifts. Our state-of-the-art hospital includes:
- Full IDEXX laboratory
- Ventilator
- Ultrasound
- Digital X-ray
- Dental X-ray
- RX Works
- VetS8
What We’re Looking For:
We need a dedicated and experienced Veterinary Nurse with:
- Minimum 2 year of on-the-job experience in veterinary nursing with relevant qualifications
- Strong communication skills, both with clients and within the team.
- High level of nursing skills, including experience in surgical & hospital nursing, anaesthesia monitoring, and pre/post-operative care
- A passion for providing excellent patient care and contributing to a fun, collaborative work environment
Above award wages for the right candidate.
To Apply:
Please send your current CV and references to Ashley@sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au or call 02 9997 4609 for more information.
To see clinic photos click here
Pet Universe Veterinary Centre, Inner NE Adelaide SA (posted 16th December) ASAP to End of March 2025
Locum Veterinary Nurse Position, Pet Universe Vets – Adelaide, South Australia
Pet Universe is a progressive, high quality, small animal veterinary practice located 10 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD. With many years of veterinary experience, we have become an employer and practice of choice. We are also the Small Animal Practice of Excellence Winners 2015 and Telstra Small Business Awards SA 2015 Finalists.
Pet Universe Veterinary Centre has now expanded into the field of canine rehabilitation and regenerative medicine. Dr Chris Lee, Principal Veterinarian & Owner is now a qualified Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (studied at University of Tennessee, USA & internship at Veterinary Orthopaedic Sports Medicine in Maryland, USA). With an increasingly complex surgical & rehabilitation caseload as well as our unique feline only entrance, reception, consult room & ward, we provide a very stimulating work environment. Both our practices hold Gold Cat Friendly Accreditation through the International Feline Medicine Society.
Pet Universe is looking for an experienced locum with:
- A minimum of two year’s fulltime nursing experience
- A Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing or accepted overseas equivalent qualification
- A passion for surgical nursing & getting the day to run smoothly in theatre
- Availability to work flexible hours during the week & weekends
- Start as soon as possible until end of March, 2025
- Assistance with travel & accommodation allowance for interstate locum
To find out more about us have a more detailed look around our website - just visit www.petuniverse.com.au
For further information please email Claire Lee, Practice Manager – clairepentonlee@gmail.com. All applications are in strictest confidence.
Pet Universe Veterinary Centre (CVS (Australia) Pty Ltd) ACN 667 654 686 CVS registered office address: C/O BDO, Level 10,12 Creek Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Croydon Park Veterinary Clinic, Inner West Sydney, NSW (posted 4th December) Locum 23 Dec-3 Jan
LOCUM/CASUAL VET NURSE OPPORTUNITY
Croydon Park Veterinary Clinic – Croydon Park, NSW
Located in the picturesque inner-city suburb of Sydney, Croydon Park is the hidden gem of the inner west with a village atmosphere. We are a close-knit and supportive team at a small animal hospital, that offers a free wildlife service and cat boarding. We treat small animals, exotic pets, birds and native animals!
We are currently seeking an experienced locum vet nurse to provide coverage over the busy Christmas/New Year period. However, there is potential for ongoing shifts after this period of time.
Dates Required:
23rd December 2024 - 3rd January 2025 (closed Public Holidays)
- Ongoing potential for additional shifts.
- Excellent hourly rate available (dependant on experience).
- Be available to start ASAP.
What We’re Looking For:
- A Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing –preferred but not essential.
- Demonstrated previous experience as a Vet Nurse.
- Previous experience with ezyvet (preferred, but not essential).
- 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.
If you are available and interested, please reach out via email: careers@vetscentral.com.au.
We look forward to hearing from you!
SASH Sydney, North Ryde (posted 19th November) Oncology Nurse 6 month fixed term contract
Oncology Nurse - 6 month fixed term contract
At SASH, we believe the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment. Inspired by the special bond between pets and their families, we constantly strive to help pets and their families live their best life.
Nurses are at the heart of our team and we would not be able to do what we do without our amazing nurses. We are looking for an Oncology Nurse who is professional and motivated while being passionate about providing exceptional patient care. This is a full-time, 6 month fixed term contract with an offer to permanency for the right person.
To learn more about our Oncology team please click on the links below:
https://www.sashvets.com/our-team/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqyJEfZjP7o
About You:
We are looking for a passionate nurse who can work independently with a reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to your work.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- Qualified in their Cert 4 in Vet Nursing
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse
- Demonstrated desire and drive to pursue professional and personal development.
- Have a high level of enthusiasm and initiative
- Knowledge and understanding of basic medical/oncological diseases and associated terminology
- Excellent venepuncture skills
- Understanding of the importance of safe chemotherapy handling and administrative protocols to ensure the safety of patients and staff
- Confidence with anaesthesia and monitoring sedations
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate and prepare what may be required by Oncologists when assisting with procedures
- Interest in Oncology
- Ability to manage and prioritise tasks efficiently
- Excellent feline handling skills
- Excellent client communication skills
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable but not essential:
- Experience as a specialist nurse or within Medicine or Oncology
What's in it for You?
You will be joining SASH at an exciting time with career development opportunities available for the right person. The animal health care industry is extremely rewarding, with this role being central in supporting SASH to enrich the lives of pets and their families.
- Competitive salary packaging
- Learn and be challenged by some of the best in the industry.
- Generous continuing education allowance
- SASH paid maternity leave for ALL new parents
- Inclusive team where equality is not negotiable
- Excellent work life balance
- Supportive leaders, committed to your learning and development
- Collaborative team environment where nurses and vets work side by side
If you interested in a great opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment, with excellent facilities on challenging and rewarding cases, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your resume and certificate 4 to nursecareers@sashvets.com
Bondi Junction Veterinary Hospital, Sydney's Eastern Suburbs NSW (posted 1st November) Qualified Vet Nurse - 3 month Maternity leave
Vet Nurse Required - Busy Eastern Suburbs Vet Hospital
We require a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse (Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent) to cover maternity leave, starting immediately.
We are a 4.5 vet, general practice, with strong community ties. We have a loyal client base with some families that have been clients for more than 3 generations!
The position would involve covering reception, surgery, and treatments nursing roles, and as such, applicants should be competent in the following areas:
- Able to work unsupervised in reception, answering multi-line phone system, client enquiries and booking appointments.
- Monitoring patient anaesthetics, including pre-anaesthesia checks, through to full recovery.
- Excellent product knowledge - able to assist with client enquiries about worming, flea treatments and nutrition.
- Admit and discharge of patients.
- Previous experience with digital radiography a plus
- Previous experience with Idexx in-houses machines a plus
- Autoclaving and kit preparation
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Ability to work in a busy environment.
In return we can offer a warm, friendly team, who love to support and see each other succeed. We are currently offering a 3 month contract with possibility to extend.
Please send all inquiries to liesl.chan@bondijunctionvet.com.au
Elgar Road Veterinary Hospital, Box Hill North, East Melbourne VIC (posted 25th October) January to March 2025
Locum Veterinary Nurse Position
Elgar Road Veterinary Hospital is an independently owned, thriving practice in the leafy eastern suburbs of Melbourne. We are looking for an experienced locum nurse to assist with a number of shifts from January 2025 until March. The role will primarily be a mix of reception and surgery shifts. There is a chance that this may end in a more permanent position.
- No after hours or on-call duties- the clinic is open from 8am -7pm Monday – Friday with either 8am-4pm or 11/12-7.30 shifts. Saturdays 8am – 4pm are shared by the team. We usually have a dedicated surgery nurse and vet, and at least 2 nurses on the floor with 1-2 vets consulting (3/4 nurses from 11/12-4pm)
- We have great equipment including digital Xray and ultrasound, iM3 dental suite, in-house pathology and more.
- Freshly renovated consult rooms, reception, theatre and hospital.
- Vets all have a minimum of 5 years experience.
- Lunch breaks are paid.
- Above award wages offered.
- Maintaining a good work life balance is a priority to us and we work well as a team to ensure this happens.
We are passionate about the care we give our patients and are a friendly bunch who support each other and enjoy a laugh together. Snacks a plenty, some pretty fancy birthday cakes and regular staff meetings and training sessions with great food supplied. We have a dedicated Practice Manager who is passionate about work life balance and although our clinic is busy, there are scheduled breaks and enough staff to cover them.
We are looking for an experienced locum with:
- A minimum of two year’s fulltime nursing experience
- A Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing –preferred but not essential.
- A passion for surgical nursing & getting the day to run smoothly in theatre
- Great organisational skills and attention to detail
- Is happy to show initiative
- Is a team player who is willing to help out with whatever needs to be done
- Is also able to work independently
To find out more about us have a more detailed look around our website - just visit https://elgarvet.com.au/
For further information please email Rachael Walton, Practice Manager, at admin@elgarvet.com.au .
All applications are in strictest confidence.
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