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
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
- Working with a team of friendly and inclusive Vets and nurses
- Lots of hands on nursing and utilising your nursing skills
- Varied surgery caseload including orthopaedics and major soft tissue.
- Opportunity to grow as a nurse
- Above award wages depending on experience
- Work-life balance
- No weekends or public holiday work
Must be Cert IV Vet Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of experience
Your role will include but not limited to –
- admission and discharges
- anaesthetic monitoring, recovery and assisting with procedures
- IV placement, blood draws and processing bloods
- assist with radiology procedures and positioning
- preparing patients for surgery and administering medications
- assisting surgeon in theatre
- sterilising instruments
- assist in consults and animal handling
- general cleaning and maintaining hygiene standards
- occasional reception duties
- providing our clients and patients with an experience, that reflects your passion
- support, counsel and show compassion to our patients and clients
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
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
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:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
- 2+ years paid experience preferred
- Confident in anaesthetic monitoring with multiparameter equipment
- Strong clinic nursing skills, including hospital patient care, blood collection, catheter placement, and in-house lab testing
- Comfortable managing a high medical case load in a fast-paced environment
- Friendly and collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
What we offer:
- Competitive rates for both casual and locum contracts depending on experience
- Supportive, non-judgemental work environment where collaboration is encouraged
- Fear Free principles are practiced throughout the hospital
- Great nurse-to-vet ratio and dedicated reception team
- Well-stocked, modern clinic with Smartflow, in-house lab machines, digital x-rays, dental x-ray and multiparameter monitoring
- A fun, close-knit team culture - check out our vibe on TikTok: tiktok.com/@gwahpet
To apply: Send your resume and a short cover letter to Keira at keira@gwah.com.au
🐾 Find us online:
Tiktok | Instagram | Facebook | Website
Whitehorse Veterinary Hospital, Blackburn, East Melbourne VIC (posted 8th July)
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:
- Ideally, 2-3 years of experience in veterinary nursing
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing is highly desirable
- A genuine eagerness to learn, grow, and develop alongside our supportive team
- A passion for delivering exceptional care to pets and their owners
- Enjoyment in all aspects of veterinary nursing, including Reception, Nurse Consulting, Vet Technician, and Surgery shifts – with the opportunity to specialize in an area of your interest if desired
What We Offer:
- Work-life balance with lifestyle-friendly hours: We close at 7pm weekdays and 1pm on Saturdays (Saturday rotation shifts are required). Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
- Above-award remuneration with room for personal and professional growth
- Fortnightly team lunches and meetings, where everyone has a voice and ideas are shared
- A supportive, family-like environment where individuality is embraced, and each team member’s skills and strengths are celebrated
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
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:
- Remuneration negotiable and dependent on experience
- General veterinary nursing skills
- Accommodation provided
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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