Full-time Position Available – Surgical Nurse
Southpaws Specialty Surgery & Emergency Hospital – Malvern
Southpaws Malvern is a specialist-led hospital across all three departments: Surgery, Anaesthesia and Emergency & Critical Care (ECC), offering an exceptional clinical environment for veterinary nurses who are passionate about high standards of patient care.
A re a compassionate, patient-focused nurse who brings warmth, resilience and attention to detail to everything you do?
Are you confident working both independently and as part of a close-knit team, and you communicate clearly and calmly even under pressure?
If so, this may be your next adventure.
The role
We are seeking a Surgical Nurse to join our Malvern team on a full time basis.
In this role, you will work closely with our specialist surgeons, anaesthetists, Criticalists and nursing teams to deliver exceptional patient care.
You will be involved in surgical preparation, intra-operative support, post-operative care, and anaesthetic monitoring, while maintaining our high clinical and safety standards.
Our team work across a rotating roster that includes weekend and on-call rotations.
Strong communication, organisation and teamwork are essential, as is the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, specialist referral environment.




This role includes mentorship and training, making it a great opportunity for nurses looking to further develop their surgical and anaesthesia skills within a supportive, specialist-led setting.
About you
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
Minimum 2 years clinical experience
Experience working in a surgical and/or referral hospital environment preferred but not essential
Sound knowledge of veterinary nursing procedures
Confidence assisting with surgical procedures and patient care
Experience in anaesthetic monitoring
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in a rapid-paced environment
A professional, positive and team-focused approach
Don't meet the 2-year mark?
If you've got the skills and passion, get in touch and show us why you're the right fit!
As an Employer
Southpaws are committed to leading the way in creating a workplace that operates the way we believe it should, rather than the way they always have.
To help deliver on our goal of becoming an industry employer of choice, we have created career pathways that support year-on-year progression both for your capabilities as a professional, as well as your remuneration.
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📌 Surgery Nurse (Victoria)
🏢 VetPartners Australia and New Zealand
📍 Victoria