Maternity Leave Vet Nurse Fixed Term Contract (Full time) Oxley Highway Veterinary Hospital RR-10232

Veterinary Nurse – Maternity Leave Cover (Fixed-Term, Full-Time – 6 Months)

Oxley Highway Vet Hospital

At Oxley Highway Vet Hospital, we are seeking an experienced and compassionate Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team on a 6-month maternity leave cover contract, with the potential for ongoing employment thereafter.

This is a great opportunity to work in a well-established clinic where teamwork, patient care, and professional development are genuinely valued.

About the Role

You will be working full-time alongside experienced vets and nurses, providing high-quality nursing care across a varied and interesting caseload. Duties include (but are not limited to):

- Assisting our veterinarians with routine exams and procedures
- Providing surgical and hospital nursing care, including anaesthetic monitoring
- Delivering pre- and post-operative patient care, as well as offering grief support to clients
- Administering medications and preparing treatments as required
- Managing the admission and discharge process for surgical and hospital patients




- Communicating treatment plans and updates to clients
- Performing blood collection, testing, and IV catheter placement
- Assisting with diagnostic imaging (x-rays and ultrasounds)
- Supporting dental care, including scale and polish and performing dental x-rays
- Contributing to day-to-day nursing tasks to support our vets and team in providing the highest standard of patient care

What We’re Looking For

- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse
- Confidence in both surgical and medical nursing
- Strong anaesthetic monitoring skills
- Excellent communication and client care abilities
- Ability to work well within a close-knit team
- A calm, organised, and proactive approach under pressure

What We Offer

- Full time fixed-term contract (6 months maternity cover)
- Competitive hourly rate and benefits package.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Access to training centres, online courses and dedicated nurse programs.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Staff discounts, including Health and Wellbeing benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus’

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📌 Maternity Leave Vet Nurse Fixed Term Contract (Full time) Oxley HighwayVeterinary Hospital (Port Macquarie)
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