Experienced Veterinary Nurse – Full-Time Preferred / Part-Time Considered
Location: Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs, VIC
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join a well-established, independent small-animal veterinary hospital in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about high-quality patient care, enjoys being hands-on and wants to work within a genuinely supportive team environment.
For a full-time nurse, the role offers the opportunity to enjoy a four-day working week, providing a genuine focus on work-life balance while continuing to develop professionally and make a meaningful difference to patients and their owners.
About the Clinic
The hospital has been caring for Melbourne's pets for more than 100 years, making it one of the city's longest-established veterinary practices.
While the practice has a rich history and strong connection with the local community, it remains focused on delivering contemporary, high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care.
The practice is independently owned and operated, with enthusiastic practice owners who are committed to maintaining excellent clinical standards and creating a positive workplace for their team.
The clinic is also a Lincoln Institute Employer of Choice, reflecting its commitment to solid leadership, teamwork and exceptional client and patient care.
The nursing team is valued as an integral part of the practice, with an emphasis on professional development, collaboration and ensuring every team member has the support and resources required to succeed.
About the Role
This is a hands-on nursing position where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to utilise and further develop a broad range of veterinary nursing skills.
Responsibilities will include:
- Anaesthetic monitoring and perioperative patient care
- Blood collection and sample preparation
- IV catheter placement
- In-house diagnostics and laboratory work
- Cytology
- Nurse consultations
- Patient monitoring and hospital care
- Assisting veterinarians with medical and surgical procedures
- Safe and compassionate handling of cats and dogs
- Client communication and education
- Maintaining high standards of patient welfare and nursing care
Training and support will be provided for nurses who require further development or upskilling in specific areas.
Work-Life Balance
One of the key benefits of this opportunity is the clinic's genuine commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Full-time nurses will work a four-day week, with:
- No Sunday work
- No Public Holiday work
- Only occasional Saturday work when required
- Part-time arrangements also available
The clinic is open to discussing different working arrangements to find a schedule that works for both the successful candidate and the practice.
Professional Development
The practice is committed to helping its nurses continue to grow and develop.
You will have access to:
- Regular team meetings
- Ongoing training and development
- Support to expand your nursing skill set
- A strong focus on client and patient care
- Opportunities to develop leadership and teamwork skills
- A supportive environment where questions and continued learning are encouraged
The clinic recognises that experienced nurses bring valuable skills and knowledge to the team and encourages its nurses to take an active role in improving patient care and clinic processes.
What Is On Offer
- Full-time position with a four-day working week
- Part-time options considered
- Above-award remuneration based on experience
- No Sundays
- No Public Holidays
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Independent, non-corporate veterinary hospital
- Staff discounts
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Chance to utilise a broad range of nursing skills
- A long-established practice with more than 100 years of history
- A workplace that genuinely values its veterinary nursing team
About You
The ideal candidate will be:
- Certificate IV qualified in Veterinary Nursing
- Experienced, with a minimum of two years' veterinary nursing experience
- Confident with anaesthesia and patient monitoring
- Comfortable handling both cats and dogs
- Familiar with fear-free and low-stress handling techniques
- Motivated, responsible and proactive
- Well organised with robust time-management skills
- Passionate about patient welfare and delivering exceptional nursing care
- Committed to ongoing professional development
- A positive team member who enjoys collaborating with veterinarians and fellow nurses
Most importantly, the clinic is looking for someone who genuinely cares about animals, takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a team where their contribution is recognised and valued.