Job Description
Ready to step up in Emergency & Critical Care
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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.
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At Animal Emergency Services (AES) Canberra, we deliver emergency and critical care to pets when they need it most, afterhours.
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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.
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At AES Canberra, you'll work at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering life-saving care when it matters most.
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What You'll Be Doing
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Perform triage and emergency patient assessment
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Assist with critical care, diagnostics & procedures
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Monitor anaesthesia and surgical cases
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Deliver high-quality nursing care to hospitalised ECC patients
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Support vets in managing complex and urgent cases
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Provide clear, compassionate communication to pet owners
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Expect exposure to varied and high-acuity cases, from trauma and tick cases to GDVs, snake bites and more.
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What We're Looking For
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Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
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Minimum 2+ years clinical experience (ECC highly regarded)
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Confidence working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
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Robust teamwork and communication skills
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Flexible availability for a variety of shifts across the weeknights, early mornings, overnights, and weekends.
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Own transport (required for shift work)
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Highly Desirable
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ECC experience
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Recover CPR / Fear Free certification
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Experience with Smartflow, IDEXX, RxWorks
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Why join AES Canberra?
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Work with a high-performing ECC team
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Diverse, interesting caseload every shift
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Supportive leadership that genuinely has your back
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Access to advanced equipment & clinical support
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Part of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) – a leading national ECC network
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Benefits
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From $***** per hour + super + penalty rates
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Dedicated wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
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Fitness Passport + staff discounts (treatments & products)
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Ongoing CPD + certifications (Recover, Fear Free & more)
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Career progression & internal transfer opportunities
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Refer-a-Friend bonus program up to $****
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Join Australia's largest employee-owned veterinary company
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Fitness Passport (discounted gym memberships)
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Rates starting from $*****/hr + Super + Penalties
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📌 Emergency Veterinary Nurse (Canberra)
🏢 Animal Emergency Australia
📍 Canberra