ECC Veterinary Nurse - ARH Canberra

The Animal Referral Hospital; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on products andervices

Ongoing education and career developm.

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

The Animal Referral Hospital Canberra seeks experienced ECC veterinary nurses to join our Emergency & Critical Care team. This full-time or part-time role offers the challenge of critical cases, advanced nursing care, and collaboration with leading specialists.

You will deliver exceptional care, assist veterinarians, monitor patients, administer medications, and maintain records while working rotating rosters in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and empathy under pressure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency setting.
• Willingness to participate in rotating rosters including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to emergency and hospitalised patients.
• Support veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments and emergency procedures.
• Monitor patients, administer medications, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Assist in surgical and critical care cases as required.
• Communicate effectively with clients during stressful situations.
• Uphold hospital policies, infection control standards, and safety procedures.
• Contribute positively to team culture and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Join a team where every shift brings a new challenge!

Are you an experienced ECC veterinary nurse who thrives in a fast-paced emergency environment? Do you enjoy the challenge of critical cases, advanced nursing care, and working alongside leading specialists?

We’re on the hunt for Full-Time and Part-Time Vet Nurses to join our Emergency & Critical Care team where every shift counts, every patient matters, and no two nights are ever the same.

At ARH Canberra, you’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with specialists in Medicine and Surgery and collaborate with our Rehabilitation department for truly holistic patient care. This is where skill meets heart and chaos meets calm.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to emergency and hospitalised patients
• Support veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, and emergency procedures
• Monitor patients, administer medications, and maintain accurate medical records
• Assist in surgical and critical care cases as required
• Communicate effectively and empathetically with clients during stressful situations
• Uphold hospital policies, infection control standards, and safety procedures
• Contribute positively to team culture and knowledge sharing

Our ideal candidate, will have:

• A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent qualification)
• Minimum 3+ years clinical experience (Emergency or within a busy GP!)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays as part of a rotating roster
• Commitment to professional growth and continuing education

We want to offer you:

• A Full-time or Part-time role
• A Competitive salary + benefits that actually mean something
• A supportive team that wants you to grow
• Ongoing education and career development
• Staff discounts on products and services (because your pets deserve a perk too)
• A real opportunity to make a difference - every single day