Vet Nurses and other support staff

Locum Vet Nursing Positions


Melbourne Pet Surgery, South East Melbourne VIC (posted 15th August) Mat Leave Cover Oct to May 2026

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Looking for a qualified nurse for casual maternity leave cover from October to May with opportunity for some shifts during September as well. 

Exciting opportunity exists to work in a brand new purpose built clinic opening in Dandenong in the South East Suburbs which opened 2 years ago. 

You will be part of a team of veterinarians, vet nurses invested in providing quality patient care and client experience. We are privately owned 

What we offer

Must be Cert IV Vet Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of experience

Your role will include but not limited to –

Our new clinic has 4 consult rooms, large client waiting area, 2 purpose built theatres, onsite radiology and pathology. 

Our opening hours are 7am to 5pm Mon to Fri. 

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

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Please attach your CV and cover letter attention to Maddy at admin@melbournepetsurgery.com.au


Great Western Animal Hospital, Greystanes, NSW (posted 12th August) Locum 20 Oct-5 Dec

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Casual or Locum Veterinary Nurse – 20th October to 5th December 2025
Great Western Animal Hospital – Greystanes, Greater Western Sydney

We’re looking for an experienced, confident vet nurse to join our friendly and supportive team from Monday 20th October to Friday 5th December 2025.

This role can be offered as either an ongoing casual position or a short-term locum contract — perfect if you’re between jobs, looking for extra hours, or just keen to spend 6 weeks in a busy, well-equipped clinic with a great team.

You’ll be stepping in while two of our wonderful nurses are off getting married at the same time!

Hours: 30+ hours per week available during October/November/December
Roster: No after-hours, shift time ranges from short and long shifts 7:30-4pm, 8-7:30pm, 11-7:30pm, 7:30-12pm, 3-7:30pm with guaranteed lunch breaks.

What we’re looking for:

What we offer:

To apply: Send your resume and a short cover letter to Keira at keira@gwah.com.au

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Whitehorse Veterinary Hospital, Blackburn, East Melbourne VIC (posted 8th July)

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Join Our Team at Whitehorse Veterinary Hospital – 2 month part-time fixed-term Veterinary Nurse (15-20 hours per week)

Start: ASAP. Flexible around days.

Whitehorse Veterinary Hospital, an Accredited Veterinary Hospital of Excellence, is seeking a talented and dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our team. With 6 veterinarians and 12 support staff, we’re a growing clinic looking for our next superstar nurse! This is an exciting opportunity to take on as much responsibility as you desire, making a real difference to the lives of our beloved patients and their owners. If you’re seeking a rewarding and progressive nursing career, this could be the perfect fit for you!

What We’re Looking For:

What We Offer:

If you're looking to make a real impact in a vibrant, rewarding clinic, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of our amazing team at Whitehorse Veterinary Hospital.

Send your resume and cover letter to steph.dealmeida@vet.partners for a confidential discussion.

We can't wait to meet you!


Fur Life Vet Merimbula, Sapphire Coast, SE NSW (posted 23rd June) Locum ASAP - 31 August

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Locum Vet Nurse- Fur Life Vet Merimbula

Our team believes there are two very important factors that ensure great job satisfaction:

You are part of an experienced, caring team that challenges and supports you to be your best

Your surroundings allow you to wind down outside of work depending on your interests.

We have an experienced, fun loving, family orientated team. Career longevity and ensuring that work life is balanced with enjoying the beautiful area we live, are extremely important to us.

Our beautiful Sapphire Coast region offers an incredible choice of outdoor activities. You will never be bored…at work or at play.

We require an experienced, qualified veterinary nurse to assist our awesome team.

Dates Needed: ASAP – 31 August 2025

Additional Information:

If you are interested in this position, please apply with your resume through: recruitment@apiam.com.au or contact Corinne on 0458 387 478 if you have any questions.


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