Job Description
Join a Specialist Team Where Your Skills Thrive! n
Are you an experienced veterinary nurse with a passion for surgery, anaesthesia and exceptional patient care? Join a supportive specialist team where you'll expand your skills, work with advanced technology and help deliver outstanding patient outcomes.
About VRH Dandenong n
VRH Dandenong is a leading multi-disciplinary referral and emergency hospital, bringing together specialists in:
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Emergency & Critical Care
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Surgery
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Internal Medicine
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Radiology
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Working alongside industry-leading specialists, you'll gain hands-on experience with a diverse caseload—from complex orthopaedic and spinal procedures to emergency surgeries—while continuing to grow your skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Why You'll Love Working With Us n
We pride ourselves on creating a positive, supportive environment where collaboration, learning and humour are all part of everyday life.
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Working closely with our specialist Anaesthesia team, you'll have opportunities to expand your technical skills and confidence in advanced anaesthesia and surgical nursing.
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As a teaching hospital, we're also passionate about mentoring the next generation of veterinary professionals and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
About the Role n
There is potential for this role to grow into a permanent part time position in the future.
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You'll rotate through a variety of responsibilities, including:
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Anaesthesia nursing for surgical, imaging and emergency procedures
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Preparing patients for surgery, including clipping and surgical scrubbing
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Theatre nursing while maintaining strict aseptic technique
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Monitoring and caring for hospitalised patients
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Assisting with specialist consultations and patient checks
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Maintaining theatre equipment, sterile stores and high clinical standards
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Helping ensure a safe,



clean and efficient hospital environment
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About You n
We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and enjoys working in a fast-paced specialist setting.
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You'll ideally have:
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Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
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At least 3 years' experience in general practice, or 1+ year in a specialist referral hospital
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Experience or a strong interest in surgery and/or anaesthesia
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Excellent technical nursing skills, including:
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Anaesthesia monitoring
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IV catheter placement
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Blood collection
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TPR monitoring
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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A calm, organised approach in busy clinical situations
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A willingness to learn and embrace feedback
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A positive attitude and genuine passion for veterinary nursing
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What You'll Gain n
We are committed to helping our nurses grow professionally and develop advanced clinical skills.
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As part of our team, you'll enjoy:
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A varied caseload including soft tissue, orthopaedic, spinal, abdominal surgeries and more
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Opportunities to nurse a multitude of ASA grade anaesthesia
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Advanced training in all things surgery and anaesthesia, including intubation, ventilation, Loco-regional nerve blocks, anaesthetic planning and more
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Ongoing continuing education through Vet Webinar, ProSkills, DoveLewis and more
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A collaborative, supportive team that enjoys working together
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Access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities
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Genuine work-life balance with a consistent roster
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Staff discounts on veterinary services and products
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Opportunities for career progression within one of Australia's leading specialist veterinary hospitals
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If you're looking to take the next step in your nursing career and work alongside an experienced specialist team that values excellence, learning and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Specialty Veterinary Nurse - Vrh Dandenong (Melbourne)
🏢 Veterinary Referral Hospital
📍 Melbourne