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 effective 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 environment.

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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
🏢 Veterinary Referral Hospital
📍 Dandenong