About The Team

The Small Animal Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Cardiology service at The Animal Hospital delivers comprehensive care for a wide range of complex medical conditions affecting dogs and cats. Employing advanced diagnostic modalities such as video endoscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography, CT, MRI, electrocardiography, blood pressure monitoring, and supported by an on-site laboratory, we provide prompt and accurate diagnostics. Our facility features a fully equipped ICU for 24-hour critical care as well as a dedicated Oncology suite for chemotherapy administration. Collaborating with dermatology, surgery, critical care, pathology, imaging, and anaesthesia teams, we adopt a multidisciplinary approach for holistic and patient‑centred care. Team members will regularly communicate with referring veterinarians, so the best and most convenient patient care is offered to our clients for their pets. You would be joining a team of 7 veterinary nurses with the service open to clientele 08:00 -18:00 Weekdays.

Your New Role!

The key purpose of this role is to provide high‑quality veterinary nursing care to animals in The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University.

Your Key responsibilities will include –

- Provide all aspects of veterinary nursing care as per the Certificate IV of Veterinary Nursing and the Prescribed Duties of Veterinary Nurses within the Vet Surgeons Act of WA.
- Comply with University and TAHMU policies, procedures and protocols. Comply with The Veterinary Surgeons’ Act of WA and other veterinary industry related Acts and Regulations.




- Liaise with clinical areas within the hospital to coordinate daily availability of equipment and technical support.
- Assist clinicians with examinations, workups, procedures, treatments and surgeries.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (12 Month) | Part time or Full Time (up to 37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $74,809K - $79,802K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions, with the option to sacrifice 5% of your superannuation into your salary.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a secure, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world‑class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

- Flexible work arrangements




- Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
- Indigenous Language Allowance
- Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
- Employee Assistance Program
- On‑campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Ailsa Brown, Medicine Coordinator, and quote JR as the reference.

Applications Close on

23rd October 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

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📌 Veterinary Nurse (Medicine) (City of Melville)
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