Veterinary Nurse (Casual or Part-Time) | Greencross Vets Ballarat | VIC

Join a clinic where nurses are trusted, supported, and encouraged to use their skills every day.

At Greencross Ballarat, we're growing and looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our close-knit team.

We're offering a casual or part-time opportunity, working up to 3-4 days per week, with the potential to increase hours and transition into a permanent position as the clinic continues to grow.

This is the perfect role for a nurse who enjoys being hands-on, values gold-standard patient care, and wants to work alongside a team that genuinely enjoys working together. We believe our nurses are experienced professionals and encourage them to fully utilise their skills through our Team-Based Care approach.

If you're looking for a workplace where you're supported, respected, and appreciated, we'd love to hear from you.

A Clinic with Heart, Humour, and Genuine Team Spirit At Greencross Ballarat, you won't feel like just another employee.

We're a small, collaborative team that genuinely cares about each other, our patients, and our clients. We support each other through the busy days, celebrate the wins together, and firmly believe that a positive workplace culture is just as important as exceptional patient care.

Our nurses are highly valued members of the team and are trusted to take an active role in patient care. We advocate for continuous learning, encourage career development, and strive to deliver the highest standard of veterinary medicine possible.

We're also known for our kindness, compassion, good food, and a healthy sense of humour.





About Our Clinic Located just 75 minutes west of Melbourne, our clinic operates from a charming historic building dating back to Ballarat's gold rush era.

Recently renovated and thoughtfully designed, our hospital combines modern veterinary medicine with a welcoming and comfortable environment.

Our facilities include:

Full surgical suite

Multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring

Electrocautery and suction

Digital radiography

Tonometry

Dedicated dog and cat wards

We're a growing small animal practice with a large and loyal client base and a fantastic reputation within the local community.

About the Role We're looking for experienced nurses who can confidently contribute across all aspects of veterinary nursing.

This position offers:

Casual or part-time employment

Approximately 3-4 days per week (negotiable)

Opportunity to increase hours as the clinic grows

Future potential for permanent employment

Short Saturday shifts (9:00 am - 1:00 pm)

No Sundays

No after-hours requirements

Your responsibilities will include:

Surgical nursing and theatre assistance

Anaesthetic monitoring and patient recovery

Medical nursing and hospital patient care

Consult nursing and client education

Emergency and critical care nursing

Pathology collection and diagnostic testing





Supporting veterinarians during consultations and procedures

Reception and customer service duties

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control

Contributing to our Team-Based Care model

About You We're looking for someone who:

Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)

Has a minimum of 2+ years of clinical veterinary nursing experience

Has strong surgical nursing experience

Is confident and competent monitoring anaesthesia independently

Demonstrates excellent patient care and animal handling skills

Has experience in medical and hospital nursing

Has excellent communication and customer service abilities

Works well independently and as part of a collaborative team

Is calm, mature, empathetic, and professional

Most importantly, you're passionate about veterinary nursing and enjoy being part of a team that genuinely supports one another.

Why Ballarat? Often described as "Mini Melbourne", Ballarat offers all the culture, cafés, restaurants, and amenities of a vibrant city without the congestion or metropolitan price tag.

Living and working in Ballarat means enjoying:

A thriving food and café scene

Beautiful parks, gardens, and outdoor spaces

Affordable housing and lifestyle options

Excellent schools and family-friendly communities

A rich arts, culture, and history scene

Easy access to Melbourne by road or rail

Proximity to Geelong, the Surf Coast, and the Great Ocean Road

It's the ideal place to build a rewarding veterinary career while enjoying a fantastic quality of life.

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