Job Description

Experienced Veterinary Nurse | Essendon Vet Clinic | Part‐Time

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Caring, community‐focused medicine — with weekdays only and a team that genuinely has your back.

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About the Clinic

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Essendon Vet Clinic has been caring for the local community and their pets for many years, building robust relationships with a loyal client base who value high‐quality, compassionate care. Located in Essendon, Victoria, our clinic offers comprehensive small animal services including medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and preventative care.
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About the Role

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We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team on a part‐time basis. This is a varied, hands‐on role where you'll be able to fully utilise your clinical skills, particularly in surgical nursing and nurse consults, while working alongside supportive vets who enjoy sharing their knowledge.

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What you'll be doing:

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- Supporting vets across anaesthesia, surgery, patient care, and nurse consults
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- Providing exceptional care and communication to our valued clients
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- Anaesthetic monitoring and general surgical nursing duties
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- Assisting with a varied caseload in a well‐run, organised clinic
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- Reception duties as part of a team‐based approach
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- A consistent roster with a minimum of Tuesday and Thursday
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- 1 in 4 weekends and no public holidays
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What We're Looking For

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- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
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- Minimum 2+ years' experience as a Veterinary Nurse
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- Confidence in surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring
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- Experience running nurse consults
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- Strong customer service and reception skills
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- A genuine passion for high standards of care and quality practice
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- A team‐first attitude and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
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We Know This Industry Isn't Without Its Challenges — And We Take That Seriously

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Your wellbeing is not an afterthought here. We're committed to a secure, supportive setting backed by real safety standards, EAP support, a Mental Health First Aid network, and the Best for Pet Wellness Plan — because the people who care for animals deserve to be looked after too.

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Small Clinic Feel. Big Network Behind You.

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Essendon Vet Clinic is proudly part of VetPartners, Australia and New Zealand's largest veterinary care network of 270+ clinics and a community of over 1,000 vets and nurses united by a genuine love for animals.

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Here's what that means for you:

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- Real career pathways — develop your skills, explore special interests, or grow into leadership
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- Paid parental leave — flexible programs and a return‐to‐work bonus
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- Health & wellbeing support — 24/7 EAP with Sonder, Mental Health First Aid network, and fitness benefits
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- Everyday discounts & perks — fuel, groceries, travel, entertainment, and more
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- Pet benefits — savings on pet essentials and insurance
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- Connected community — access to a large, supportive network of veterinary professionals
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VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

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📌 Experienced Vet Nurse (Victoria)
🏢 Essendonvet
📍 Victoria