Senior Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse – Perth Veterinary Emergency (PVE) Cannington

Located at T26, Primewest Cannington 1490 Albany Highway, Cannington, 6107, WA.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse to join our high‑performing team. The role involves stabilising critical patients, mentoring junior nurses, and collaborating with veterinarians to deliver exceptional emergency care.

What We Offer

- Permanent Part‑time position (50–60 hours per fortnight)
- Competitive salary of $35–$37 per hour based on experience
- Penalty rates and superannuation
- Flexible rostering designed to support work‑life balance
- Access to a growing national network of ECC specialists, veterinarians and nurses
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- Employee wellbeing initiatives and recognition programmes
- Work with advanced equipment and a varied emergency caseload
- Supportive leadership that understands the demands of ECC nursing

Responsibilities

- Deliver high‑quality emergency and critical care nursing to a diverse patient caseload.
- Monitor and care for complex, hospitalised and critically ill patients.
- Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures, diagnostics, anaesthesia and advanced treatments.
- Perform patient triage and support emergency admissions.
- Provide exceptional care and communication to pet owners during challenging circumstances.




- Maintain accurate patient records and uphold high clinical and hospital standards.
- Support the onboarding and development of new and junior nurses.
- Provide guidance, coaching and knowledge‑sharing during shifts.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best‑practice nursing care.
- Assist in maintaining a positive, collaborative and high‑performing team culture.
- Act as a senior clinical resource for colleagues when required.

Qualifications & Skills

- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).
- Solid experience in emergency and critical care nursing.
- Strong clinical skills and confidence managing emergency presentations.
- Passion for mentoring and supporting less experienced nurses.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to remain calm, organised and adaptable in a rapid‑paced environment.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding patient and client care.
- Collaborative approach and positive attitude.
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.
- Availability to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

Ready for Your Next ECC Challenge?

If you’re an experienced emergency nurse looking for flexibility, a supportive team and the opportunity to make a real impact every shift, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or send your CV to our Talent Team at [email protected] and join the team that’s raising the standard of emergency veterinary care in Western Australia.

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📌 Senior Emergency Veterinary Nurse (Western Australia)
🏢 Animal Emergency Australia
📍 Western Australia