Certified Veterinary Nurse

RSPCA Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

RDOs

Wellbeing program

Staff discounts

CPD allowance

Job summary

RSPCA Victoria seeks a Certified Veterinary Nurse to support daily animal care, assist veterinarians with medications, treatments, minor procedures and anaesthesia. You will monitor health and behaviour, educate the public on welfare, and uphold our values in a collaborative team.

The role operates on a rotating roster, with weekends and public holidays possible, and offers a generous benefits package to support wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent.
• Knowledge of animal anatomy, behaviour and disease recognition.
• Competency in the technical skills outlined in the qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support daily animal care and husbandry, assist veterinarians with medication, treatments, minor procedures and anaesthesia.
• Monitor and report animal health and behaviour concerns.
• Deliver excellent customer service and educate the public on animal welfare and RSPCA services.
• Foster a positive, inclusive team environment through effective communication and alignment with RSPCA values.

Skills

Animal anatomy

Animal behaviour

Veterinary nursing

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

We are a large clinic with a rotating staff of approximately 40 nurses and 24 vets, which includes veterinarians with advanced education in internal medicine, orthopaedics, shelter medicine, soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology and pocket pets. Accompanying this inspiring group is a diverse and collaborative nursing team with a varied skill set who motivate each other to provide high-quality patient care.

Our clinic incorporates five operating theatres, eight consulting rooms, two shelter hospital wards, two private patient hospital wards, isolation ward, and a full digital imaging suite.

About the Role

The Certified Veterinary Nurse is responsible for the day-to-day care of animals in veterinary clinics operated by RSPCA Victoria, contributing to the achievement of the best possible welfare outcome for every animal in our care.

This role will see you

• Supporting daily animal care and husbandry, whilst assisting veterinarians with medication, treatments, minor procedures, and anaesthesia.
• Monitor and report animal health and behaviour concerns.
• Deliver excellent customer service and educate the public on animal welfare and RSPCA services.
• Foster a positive, inclusive team environment through effective communication and alignment with RSPCA values.

We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and career, including:

• Genuine Work-Life Balance & Generous Leave:Access a comprehensive suite of leave entitlements designed to support your lifestyle and wellbeing. This includes annual and personal leave, 6 additional days of paid leave per year(pro-rata), purchased leave options, paid parental leave, study leave, and paid family and domestic violence leave.
• Accrued Days Off (RDOs):Enjoy standard RDO agreementsthat offer up to 12 additional days off per year, allowing you more time to recharge.
• Holistic Wellbeing Support:Your mental and physical health matter to RSPCA. Benefit from a wide range of wellness initiatives, including confidential counselling via their Employee and Volunteer Assistance Program (EVAP), dedicated wellbeing activities, and educational programs.
• Exclusive Staff Discounts:Take advantage of premium discounts across our partner networks and services, including Royal Caninpet food, RSPCA Pet Insurance, Hush Puppiesfootwear, and RSPCA Victoriaretail and veterinary clinic products and services.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) allowance

What we are looking for from you

• An experienced veterinary nurse with knowledge of animal anatomy, behaviour, disease recognition, and competency in technical skills outlined in the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
• A compassionate and calm approach, especially in a fast‑paced clinical environment
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
• The ability and commitment to work 76 hours per fortnight (working on a rotating roster), which can include working on some weekends and public holidays.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
  

Qualifications and other requirements

• Minimum Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
• Current and valid tetanus vaccination records.
• Willingness to perform a National Police Check.

RSPCA Victoria is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are welcome to access RSPCA Victoria’s Diversity & Inclusion Policyhere.