Job Description

Lort Smith Animal Hospital – North Melbourne VIC

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Full time, Permanent

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22d ago , from Lort Smith Animal Hospital

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Join our veterinary nursing team and deliver high-quality care across multiple hospital departments. You'll work both independently and alongside experienced professionals, united by a shared commitment to helping pets live healthy, happy lives with the people who love them.

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- Wide variety of opportunities across departments including complex theatre, A&E; and ICU
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- Flexibility across a wide range of shift options, including late shifts, overnight and weekends – Lort Smith is open 365 days a year
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- Training and upskilling opportunities for development into areas including senior nursing and management
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About Lort Smith

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Lort Smith is Australia's largest not-for-profit animal hospital, dedicated to keeping pets and their people together. For over 90 years, we've championed the powerful impact of the human-animal bond by providing accessible, compassionate care to more than 20,000 animals each year. Our services include world-class veterinary care, rehoming programs, and community initiatives that make a meaningful difference in thousands of lives. We're committed to ensuring that no one is left behind, offering flexible financing options to help low-income individuals access the care their pets need.

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About the role

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Vet Nurses you will work as part of a team that is primarily responsible for high level professional support to veterinarians as well as building the reputation of the Lort Smith Animal Hospital (LSAH) through exceptional customer relations.

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About you

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You bring confidence in your clinical skills and thrive in a team-oriented, supportive environment. Motivated by a commitment to excellence in veterinary nursing, you're driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and their people.

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Your skills and experience

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- Formal qualifications in Veterinary Nursing, such as a Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing or Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (essential).
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- Minimum 3 years' experience working within an animal shelter, veterinary clinic, or hospital environment.
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- Demonstrated ability to independently triage cases, prioritise patient needs, and manage multiple patients concurrently, including timely escalation of concerns.
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- Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
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- Comprehensive, hands-on understanding of infectious disease control, including appropriate cleaning and disinfection protocols.
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- Proven experience monitoring patients under anaesthesia for both routine and emergency procedures.
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- Ability to perform CPR in line with current RECOVER guidelines.
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- Competence in venepuncture, IV catheter placement, and basic clinical pathology procedures.
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- High-standard nursing documentation skills, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with organisational protocols.
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- Well-developed emotional intelligence and self-awareness, enabling resilience in fast-paced, emotionally demanding environments.
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- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Additional study in other specialities or areas of interest will be highly regarded.

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You may also have

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- Anaesthesia experience with critical patients such as FLUTD cats, enterectomy and enterotomy procedures.
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- Specific experience, knowledge and understanding of capnography,



doppler and oscillometric blood pressure monitoring.
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- Proficiency in monitoring anaesthetics for general procedures and/or orthopaedic procedures.
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- Capability in managing and caring for exotics and wildlife.
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- Exposure to EzyVet and SmartFlow software systems.
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Why join us

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At Lort Smith, you'll find meaningful work with real social impact. You'll help shape the financial future of an iconic Melbourne institution while working alongside a dedicated and compassionate team.

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We offer

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- A purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact in the community.
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- Strong focus on employee wellbeing, including comprehensive EAP support.
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- Pet-friendly workplace policies plus discounts on veterinary care, products, and pet insurance.
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- Diverse career opportunities across departments such as complex theatre, A&E;, and ICU.
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- Versatile shift options (late, overnight, weekends) — open 365 days a year.
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- Ongoing training and development, including pathways into senior nursing and management.
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- High-quality training delivered by industry leaders, both on the floor and in dedicated workshops.
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- Opportunities to collaborate on innovative projects.
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- Access to advanced equipment including CT and fluoroscopy.
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- Exposure to varied acuity levels and a broad range of clinical cases.
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- Exceptional support from a highly skilled and diverse team.
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- Commitment to work-life balance, including finishing on time and 1-hour lunch breaks.
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- No on-call roster.
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If you have more than 3 years' hands on experience in an animal hospital, busy clinic or shelter and you satisfy the criteria, then please apply directly via the job ad.

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Lort Smith is a great place to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively support workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.

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📌 Veterinary Nurse (Victoria)
🏢 Lort Smith Animal Hospital
📍 Victoria