Geelong Animal Referral Services – Newtown VIC

About you

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)

2 or more years nursing experience

Dedicated to always achieving best patient care

Value and understand the importance of exceptional customer service

Thrive in a team environment, whilst also being self-driven and able to work autonomously

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Highly motivated to expand your skillset and knowledge in all aspects of surgical, imaging and Internal medicine nursing

Knowledge of EzyVet and Vet Radar is desirable but not essential

Ability to rotate through a seven day roster

About us

GARS is a multidisciplinary small animal referral hospital staffed 24/7 with onsite specialists in surgery, internal medicine, Emergency and Critical care and supported by specialists in oncology and diagnostic imaging, residents, interns, reception and nursing staff. The GARS vision is to be Victoria's leading referral centre. The hospital is current, purpose built, proudly independent and privately-owned. Located in Newtown Geelong, the hospital occupies a tranquil part of the city, immediately surrounded by beautiful greenspaces, overlooking the Barwon River, Balyang sanctuary and Balyang Golf course. The facility is equipped with four consulting rooms, chemotherapy room, large central treatment area, separate MRI, ultrasound/endoscopy, minimally invasive fluoroscopy and CT suites.



Three large operating theatres surround a large central sterile processing zone with separate staff offices, lecture theatre, board room, kitchen and lounge area and independent cat and dog wards.

The hospital equipment is state of the art and includes onsite MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy, state of the art Olympus flexible endoscopy unit Ultrasound, DR radiography, multiparameter patient monitoring, ventilators, blood gas, coagulation, haematology and biochemistry machines, full Thoracoscopic/Laparoscopic/Arthroscopic instrumentation, Biomedtrix THR systems, Arthrex CUE/SynACART, NGD SHO, Kyon PGR, IMEX ESF, multiple locking plate systems (1.1mm-4.5mm), Stryker CD3 drivers, Acculan Ti TPLO saws, and Stryker neurosurgical equipment to name a few.

Our staff are considered experts in their field and industry leaders.

If you love working in a fun, efficient and supportive setting, if you thrive off learning new skills whilst surrounded by people who love to teach then this is the role for you.

Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience

Opportunity to join a fun, friendly and highly efficient team

Work from a truly beautiful facility

An employer that aims to facilitate work life balance for all staff

Support to develop your skills and advance your career along your chosen path

A caring and supportive environment that focuses on staff wellness and positive workplace culture

Industry leading discounts for staff pets

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📌 Surgical Veterinary Nurse (Geelong)
🏢 Geelong Animal Referral Services
📍 Geelong