Job Description
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
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Faculty: Science
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Department/School: Melbourne Veterinary School - Werribee Equine Centre
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Salary: UoM 4: $80,400 - $85,328 p.a. plus 17% super
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Renowned equine teaching hospital environment / varied hospital and ambulatory caseload / solid focus on education and growth
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Step into a leading equine teaching hospital and grow your nursing career supporting complex, meaningful cases.
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Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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The University of Melbourne
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We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.
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Your next career opportunity
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As an Equine Veterinary Nurse, you will provide high quality care in hospital and ambulatory settings.
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You will support specialist clinicians, mentor DVM students and contribute to a leading equine teaching hospital.
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What you will deliver:
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Provide high quality equine nursing care, including horse handling, restraint, treatment support and ongoing inpatient husbandry.
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Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, surgery, anaesthesia, and emergency care, ensuring thorough preparation and post procedure monitoring.
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Maintain clinical equipment, stocks, and records, upholding rigorous biosecurity, infection control and workplace safety standards.
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Support delivery of ambulatory services by preparing vehicles, equipment and providing nursing assistance during farm visits.
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Guide DVM students in practical equine nursing, horse handling and professional behaviour within a supportive teaching environment.
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You may be a great fit if you:
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Hold a Diploma or Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, or equivalent experience, ideally with equine focus.
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Bring proven equine veterinary nursing and horse handling experience within a clinical practice or hospital environment.
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Demonstrate strong organisational skills, with ability to manage competing priorities and follow detailed clinical protocols.
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Apply sound knowledge of animal welfare, infection control, biosecurity and safe large animal handling practices.
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Use veterinary practice software and animal care databases confidently to support accurate records and billing.
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Value working in a cooperative teaching hospital, supporting veterinarians and mentoring veterinary students.
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For further information please refer to the attached PD.
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What we offer you!
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Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
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Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
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Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
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Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
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Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
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Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
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For more information check out our benefits page!
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Your new team - Melbourne Veterinary School
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Melbourne Veterinary School, in the Faculty of Science, is a highly ranked leader in veterinary education.
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The Werribee Equine Centre delivers specialist referral, primary care and ambulatory services as a leading equine teaching hospital.
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Be Yourself
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The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
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We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
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Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-
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Application essentials:
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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Vis

📌 Equine Veterinary Nurse (South Australia)
🏢 University of Melbourne Employees, Location, Alumni
📍 South Australia