ECC Nurse

VetPartners Australia and New Zealand; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay and working conditions

Employee discount scheme for family pets

Dedicated HR and Training functions

Monthly team meetings

Team social initiatives

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated ECC Nurse to join their 24-hour emergency department. The ideal candidate should have a Certificate IV and 2-3 years of experience in emergency care. This role offers a supportive work environment with career progression opportunities and a focus on work-life balance. Join a passionate team that truly makes a difference in pet care.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Emergency and Critical Care nursing.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Ability to tackle challenges with curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Collaborate with specialist teams in surgery and anaesthesia.
• Work a rotating roster including nights and weekends.

Skills

Experience in ECC

Teamwork

Ability to work autonomously

Positive demeanour

Education

Certificate IV or equivalent qualification

Job description

Southpaws Malvern – ECC Nurse – Full‑Time opportunities

Our vision is to be the first choice for expert veterinary care, why? Because our pets are our family.

The Role

Join our passionate team as we continue to expand our 24‑hour Emergency department at Southpaws Malvern. We know that emergencies don’t follow a schedule — and that’s why we’re looking for skilled Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Nurses to join our dynamic and passionate team.

This role is based at our Malvern hospital, where you'll work alongside industry experts and collaborate closely with our Specialist‑led Surgery and Anaesthesia departments.

You’ll work a rotating roster that includes day shifts, night shifts, swing shifts, and a 1‑in‑3 weekend rotation, with rosters designed to support a positive work‑life balance.

Our hospital operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, giving our ECC team the opportunity to make a meaningful difference during the most critical moments in a pet’s life.

The Ideal Candidate

Certificate IV or equivalent qualification with ideally 2‑3 years of experience.

A professional and positive demeanour.

Ability to work efficiently with initiative in a fast‑paced environment, both in a team and autonomously.

Willingness to learn, develop skills and experience.

Tackles each day with curiosity and has the patients best interest in mind.

Takes their job seriously but does not take themselves too seriously.

As an employer

Southpaws are committed to leading the way in creating a workplace that operates the way we believe they should, rather than the way they always have. To help deliver on our goal of becoming an industry employer of choice, we have created career pathways that support year‑on‑year progression both for your capabilities as a professional, as well as your remuneration.

Southpaws is the only hospital in Melbourne to have dedicated full‑time Training and Human Resource departments available to support your career development. These permanent on‑site teams ensure the structures necessary to support our team on their personal and professional journeys to fulfilling their potential.

Values

• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Trust
• Compassion
• Humour
• Teamwork

Benefits

• Generous pay and working conditions
• Industry‑leading employee discount scheme for family pets
• Dedicated HR and Training functions to help you fulfil your career goals and achieve your potential
• Monthly team meetings and check‑ins with a dedicated platform for feedback and accountability at all levels in the hospital
• Monthly company‑wide social initiatives to support deep, genuine relationships with colleagues
• The leading environment for veterinary professionals who wish to challenge the status quo and set new benchmarks for performance and capability

We’re dedicated to providing immediate and exceptional care

If you’re a passionate ECC Nurse seeking a fulfilling role in a thriving emergency pet hospital, join us at Southpaws and be part of a team that truly makes a difference. Apply now!

Contact

Contact Joe Friend from the Talent Acquisition team on [e-mail] or 0422882885 for more information.