Job Description

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Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is Australia's largest employee-owned emergency veterinary network, operating 14 hospitals across Australia.

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We combine the expertise, resources and collaboration of a nationally connected network with the agility of locally led hospitals, creating an workplace where our teams can focus on delivering quality care.

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nAnimal Emergency Service (AES) Canberra n
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At AES Canberra, part of the Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) network, you’ll work at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering life‑saving care when it matters most.

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We have intentionally designed our roster, workflows, facilities and 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.

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nAbout the Role n
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At AES Canberra, part of the Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) network, you’ll work at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering life‑saving care when it matters most.

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This role is ideal for a highly skilled ECC nurse looking for greater impact and autonomy or an experienced GP nurse seeking to transition to ECC.

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- Hands on triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, surgery, and patient care
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- Critical care nursing, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent patient care
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- Roster designed to support nurse wellbeing, learning & development, mentoring
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- Varied and high‑acuity cases, from trauma and ticks to GDVs, snake bites and more
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nAbout You n
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- 2+ years clinical experience (ECC highly regarded but not essential)
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- Flexibility to work a mix of nights, overnights, weekends and holidays
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- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
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- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
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- You bring a growth mindset, love learning new skills and best‑practice methods
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- Committed to providing quality care within an open hospital model
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- Be part of an on‑call roster, picking up one shift a month
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- Reliable mode of transport
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- Above award rates from $40.16 per hour + super + penalty rates + 17.5% Annual Leave loading
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- Transition to ECC with ‘buddy’ shifts under our Accelerated Learning Program
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- Fair & balanced rosters to help provide sustainable work/life balance
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- Collaborative and supportive team that will help you develop your career
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- Employee wellbeing support including EAP, wellbeing initiatives and mental health first aid
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- Ongoing professional development including workshops and VE&T; courses
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- Pet discounts on treatment and products up to 70%
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- Discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)
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- Refer a Friend program & rewards
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We're proud 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, carers and people of all ages.

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📌 Veterinary Nurse (Canberra)
🏢 Animal Emergency Australia
📍 Canberra