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Rates starting from $33.34/hr + Super + Penalties Ready to step up in Emergency & Critical Care? If you’re an experienced Vet Nurse who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves complex cases, and wants to work with a highly supportive ECC team, this is your opportunity.

At Animal Emergency

Services (AES) Canberra, we deliver emergency and critical care to pets when they need it most, afterhours. As part of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA), one of the country’s leading ECC networks, we combine advanced medicine with a genuinely supportive, people-first culture. Our teams are collaborative, values-driven, and committed to delivering patient care while fostering continuous growth and development.

At AES Canberra, you’ll work at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering life-saving care when it matters most. What You’ll Be Doing Perform triage and emergency patient assessment

Assist with critical care, diagnostics & procedures

Monitor anaesthesia and surgical cases

Deliver high-quality nursing care to hospitalised ECC patients

Support vets in managing complex and urgent cases

Provide clear, compassionate communication to pet owners

Expect exposure to varied and high-acuity cases, from trauma and tick cases to GDVs, snake bites and more.



What We’re Looking For Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Minimum 2+ years clinical experience (ECC highly regarded)

Confidence working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Flexible availability for a variety of shifts across the weeknights, early mornings, overnights, and weekends.

Own transport (required for shift work) Highly Desirable ECC experience

Recover CPR / Fear Free certification

Experience with Smartflow, IDEXX, RxWorks Why join AES Canberra? Work with a high-performing ECC team

Diverse, interesting caseload every shift

Supportive leadership that genuinely has your back

Access to advanced equipment & clinical support

Part of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) – a leading national ECC network Benefits From $33.34 per hour + super + penalty rates

Dedicated wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport + staff discounts (treatments & products)

Ongoing CPD + certifications (Recover, Fear Free & more)

Career progression & internal transfer opportunities

Refer-a-Friend bonus program up to $2000 If you’re ready to grow your ECC career in a supportive, high-impact workplace, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact our Talent team at [email protected]

📌 Emergency Veterinary Nurse (Australia)
🏢 Animal Emergency Australia
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