Full-time continuing and fixed-term positions available
Participation in a 24/7 rotating roster, with an opportunity to significantly increase earnings through roster penalties and shift loadings, which may equate to approximately *****% above base salary depending on roster participation
Salary Range: $73,961 to $81,067 plus 17% superannuation
Work in a dynamic emergency and critical care veterinary hospital environment
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Work that matters
As a Small Animal Veterinary Nurse - Emergency Critical Care, you will deliver high-quality nursing support across consultations, procedures, treatments, and surgeries within the Small Animal Hospital. This role operates across a rotating 24/7 roster to support the delivery of continuous patient care and hospital services.
You will play a key role in patient monitoring and care, anaesthesia and imaging preparation, emergency triage and stabilisation, treatment implementation, and client communication, while also contributing to clinical teaching and mentoring support for veterinary students in a collaborative hospital environment.
Working closely with veterinarians, client relations, and administrative teams, you will support secure and effective clinical delivery across medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic, and emergency services while contributing to the smooth operation of the hospital through best-practice hygiene, animal housing,



and biosecurity standards.
In addition to the base salary and superannuation, this role offers the opportunity to earn substantial additional income through applicable shift penalties, weekend rates, and after-hours loadings associated with the roster. For nurses who actively participate across the rotating roster, these additional payments can provide a meaningful uplift to total remuneration.
Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description below to discover more about this opportunity.
The team
This role sits within the Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital team in the College of Science and reports to the Veterinary Nurse Team Lead. The team works collaboratively to deliver high-quality veterinary services to clients and referring veterinarians while supporting clinical teaching and learning outcomes across the University community.
Visit the AU website to learn more about the Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital.
Our people
Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and hands-on clinical environment. You will work closely with veterinarians, students, clients, and support staff across a variety of emergency and critical care cases, making every day engaging and rewarding.
Learn more about our people,



what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.
Experience
To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:
Qualifications
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, or a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, together with a minimum of two years' relevant veterinary nursing experience.
Experience
Experience in veterinary nursing with sound technical skills in areas such as surgery, emergency, internal medicine or general practice
Experience working in a clinical setting maintaining best practices
Experience with practice management software
Experience providing supervision and/or training to students
Experience applying Occupational Health and Safety and biosecurity protocols
Experience working independently and as part of a team in a dynamic hospital environment
Ability to participate in a 24/7 rotational roster
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Submit your application by
11:30pm Monday 19 October ****
For further information about this opportunity, please contact
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📌 Small Animal Veterinary Nurse - Emergency Critical Care (South Australia)
🏢 Adelaide University
📍 South Australia