- Exciting case diversity with wildlife and exotics exposure
- Earn above Award rates with lucrative penalty rates on most shifts!
- Hands on triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, surgery, and patient care About Us Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is a network of independent emergency hospitals, general practices, veterinary support, and educational services across Australia. At our core, AEA exists to help veterinary professionals do and be their best. We invest in our team members' work-life balance, career progression, and personal development, empowering them to excel in the field of veterinary medicine while making a meaningful impact on the lives of animals. About the Clinic Animal Emergency Serviceis one of Australia’s leading emergency and critical care referral centres. We deliver world class emergency veterinary medicine and gold standard patient care. Our purpose-built clinic at Hawthorn East is always bustling with exciting cases and an energetic atmosphere.

About the Role As an emergency vet nurse, you will be involved in triage, hospital case management, surgery, critical nursing and critical case management.

Experience exciting case diversity such as GDVs, impalements, hit by cars and in summer ticks and snakes. Our nurses also have access to trained Mental Health First Aid Officers, our wellbeing hub and an Employee Assistance Program for support on a range of matters. What does vet nurse life at AES look like?

- Hands on triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, surgery, and patient care




- Less conversations with clients about money (dedicated client care team members)
- Incredible case diversity with no two shifts the same
- Cooperative approach to care between vets and vet nurses
- Earning above Award rates with lucrative penalty rates on most shifts
- Wildlife and exotics exposure
- 40-60 hours of PPT per fortnight to ensure you maintain good work-life balance About You - Minimum of 1‑year ECC experience or 5 years GP experience
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
- Thrives in a hands‑on, fast‑paced, and dynamic environment
- Strong communication and team‑work skills
- Love of learning and continual improvement
- Reliable mode of transport (essential for shift work)
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays
- Be part of a on‑call roster, picking up one shift a month Paws & Perks - Pet well‑being discounts (including discounted treatment and products
- Discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)
- Appealing hourly rate + penalties + super + 17.5% Annual Leave loading
- Refer a Friend program & rewards
- Dedicated wellbeing committee for our employees (Mental health first aid certifications, flu vaccinations, podcasts, etc.)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)
- Transition seamlessly to emergency with ‘buddy’ shifts, accredited Accelerated Learning Program, CPD workshops, webinars and more!
- The opportunity to transfer across the company to fulfil your further career aspirations
- Collaborative and supportive team that will help you to develop your career

📌 Veterinary Nurse (Melbourne)
🏢 Animal Emergency Australia
📍 Melbourne