HAPPY, HEALTHY PETS – Privately-owned small animal clinics

We are on the look out for exceptional full time and part time Vet Nurses for our busy Melbourne clinic network.

- Situated in high foot traffic areas, ensuring visibility and convenience of location

- Trading hours vary based on location, but often Monday to Saturday between 8am and 6pm

- Ample parking availableonsite

Our clinics boast a spacious reception area and waiting space, 2 consult rooms, sterile operating theatre, X-ray and Dental X-ray, Idexx suite, as well as all equipment to run in-house pathology. We also receive regular visits by medical and surgical specialists, allowing the team to manage a broad range of cases; working closely with nearby Hospitals for referrals and overnight stays.

YOUR ROLE

Right now, we’re on the lookout for a caring and collaborative professional – someone who is confident assisting in surgery and consults, values teamwork, and contributes to a professional and positive environment for both pets and staff.

- Report to a Business Manager who is also a Veterinary professional

- Receive support from Our Vet Nurse advocacy group made of professionals from the network.

- Be mentored by a highly engaged Chief Vet Officer focused on delivering the best standard of care and operation.

Your role will involve:

- Patient Care: Assist vets with consults, surgeries, dental procedures, diagnostics, hospital and general animal care to ensure best outcomes.

- Surgical & Clinical Support: Prepare equipment, maintain sterility, monitor anaesthesia, and support procedures safely and efficiently.





- Diagnostics & Treatments: Collect and process samples, support lab work, administer medications, and monitor patients under vet guidance.

- Clinic Operations: Help manage stock, maintain equipment and hospital presentation, and support smooth day-to-day operations.

- Client Experience: Communicate with pet owners, provide advice and education, ensure a positive, supportive experience.

- Team & Professional Growth: Work collaboratively, contribute to a positive culture, and embrace ongoing learning to develop your skills.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

- Full Time AND Part Time opportunities

- Staff discounts across PetO (retail & grooming) and Our Vet brands.

- Work-life balance guaranteed – rotating Saturdays, no Sundays, no public holidays, no on-call or after hours.

- Celebrate you — birthday leave, on us!

- Supportive and family-friendly team that understands the juggle of personal and professional life.

- Convenient location with ample parking onsite.

- Ongoing training and career growth with the backing of a national brand.

- Hands-on support from a highly engaged leadership team.

APPLICATIONS

To apply for this role, you should have:

- Vet Nurse qualifications, Cert IV





- 2+ years’ in clinic experience as a Vet Nurse in small animal medicine

- A collaborative and welcoming approach to working with your team and clients.

- The drive to foster a supportive and positive clinic environment

MORE ABOUT OUR VET

We have clinics at the following locations: Melton, Thomastown, Prestons, Maribyrnong, Springvale, Rowville, Pakenham, Mornington , Point Cook and Geelong!

At Our Vet, we’re not your typical veterinary clinic, we’re an independent privately-owned network. We’ve built a supportive and welcoming workplace where professionalism mixes with fun, teamwork, and a genuine love of animals. Our team is passionate about pets, dedicated to our clients, and always ready to support each other. Every detail of our clinics is designed with optimal pet care in mind, because we know just how important pets are to their families.

At Our Vet, you get the best of both worlds – the structure and support of an established network, with the freedom to shape your clinic your way. No corporate templates, no ownership headaches – just the autonomy to make your mark and the support to help you succeed.

Our clinics are co-located within our high-foot-traffic PetO specialty retail stores. A family-run Australian business, PetO was created in 2007 and has recently gone through a successful phase of expansion. This partnership provides our clients easy access to trusted pet care, grooming and retail under one roof. You are not just part of a team; you are part of a family legacy.

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📌 Veterinary Nurse (Melbourne)
🏢 PetO
📍 Melbourne