Purpose-built ECC hospital with supportive mentors, career development and a roster designed to support work-life balance.
Hands on emergency and critical care nursing
Progress your ECC skills with ongoing learning & development
Fair & balanced roster, culture of wellbeing and support
Locally led, nationally connected, centrally supported
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is Australia's largest employee-owned emergency veterinary network,operating14hospitals across Australia.
We combine theexpertise,resourcesand collaboration of a nationally connected network with the agility of locally led hospitals, creating an environment where our teams can focus on deliveringquality care.
Animal Emergency Service (AES) Hawthorn East
At AES Hawthorn East, part of the Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) network,you'llcollaborate with some of the most highly skilled ECC professionals in the industry, with a strong culture of mentorship and knowledge sharing.
AES Hawthorn is a well-equipped, purpose-built emergency and critical care hospital, providing access to:
On-site CTmachine
Digital radiology
Blood gas and advanced point-of-care diagnostics
Multiparameter monitoring andanestheticventilators
Dedicated surgical suites with Melbourne city views
Separate dog and cat ICU
We have intentionally designed our roster, workflows,facilitiesand culture to create a sustainable emergency career where you can practice high-quality medicine, continue growing professionally, and still have time for the things that matter outside the hospital.
We'reproud tooperateas an open hospital
We believe transparency and empathy are just as important as clinical excellence and encourage owner involvement through extended visiting opportunities, helping families remain connected with their pets during hospitalisation.




With a 4.9-star Google rating from more than 600 reviews,we'reproud of the care and experience we provide to pets and their families in our local community.
About the Role
As an ECCVeterinary Nurse, you will be involved in triage, hospital case management,surgeryandcriticalnursing.We have a strongsenior nursingteamhere that are not only here to work alongsideyou but also help andmentor youtosupport your professional development.
Hands on triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, surgery, and patient care
Critical care nursing,we pride ourselves on delivering excellentpatient care
Open hospital model, delivering quality experiences for clients
Roster designed to support nurse wellbeing, learning & development, mentoring
Collaborative approach to care between vets and vet nurses
Wildlife and exotics exposure
Permanent part time roster ****** hoursper fortnight) designed to support work-life balance
Above award rates ($***** – $*****+) + penalties + super + 17.5% Annual Leave loading
About You
Minimum of 1-year ECC experience or 5 years GP experience
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Strong communicationskills and a collaborative approach
You bring a growth mindset, love learning new skills and best-practice methods
Committed to providing quality care within an open hospital model
Flexibility to worknights,weekendsand holidays
Be part ofanon-callroster, picking up one shift a month
Reliable mode of transport (essential for shift work)
Nurses have set rosters tohelpprovide sustainable work/life balance




Collaborative and supportive team that willhelp you develop yourcareer
Employee wellbeing support including EAP, wellbeinginitiativesand mental health first aid programs
Transition to emergency with 'buddy' shifts, accredited Accelerated Learning Program
Ongoing CPD, workshops, webinars and VE&T; courses developed by veterinary professionals(/)
Want to move across the country?
Staff mobility andtransfer optionsare available
Pet discountson treatment and products
Discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)
Refer a Friend program & rewards
Ready for yournext challenge?
We'reproud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans,carersand people of all ages.
Hawthorn East
Manage team performance, engagement, and development of the veterinary nursing team.
Be the calm and composed link between pet owners and our clinical team.
Purpose-built ECC hospital located in Hawthorn East.
Fair and balanced roster to support a sustainable veterinary career in ECC.
Purpose-built hospital located in Hawthorn East.
Step into clinical leadership while continuing hands-on emergency nursing.
Challenge yourself clinically while enjoying a world-class lifestyle in Hobart.
Make a difference in Tasmania's only 24/7 veterinary hospital.
Step into clinical leadership while continuing hands-on emergency nursing.
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📌 Veterinary Nurse (Melbourne)
🏢 Animal Emergency Australia
📍 Melbourne