ECC Veterinary Nurse - ARH Essendon

Animal Referral and Emergency Network; City of Moonee Valley; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training

Access to in-house and external education

Staff discounts

Social events

Job summary

Animal Referral and Emergency Network is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse to provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment. Located in Moonee Valley, this role offers both part-time and full-time opportunities.

As a valued member of our nursing team, you will triage emergency patients, provide care for critically ill animals, and support our specialist veterinarians. Ideal candidates hold a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and have experience in emergency settings.

Benefits include mentorship, access to continued education, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical experience required.
• Experience in emergency/specialist hospitals is a bonus but not essential.
• Proactive and positive attitude towards work.

Responsibilities

• Triage and admit emergency patients.
• Provide direct care for critically ill patients.
• Perform diagnostics, treatments, and anaesthesia.
• Monitor and record patient care accurately.
• Liaise with staff and clients.

Skills

Multitasking

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Interest in ECC

Education

Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse | ARH Essendon | Part-time or Full-time

Are you cool under pressure and thrive in trauma and emergency medicine? If you're an experienced GP nurse or ECC nurse looking to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

ARH is well equipped with CT, MRI, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscope, in‑house laboratory, ventilators, patient monitors and sophisticated emergency and surgical facilities. ARH utilises fully integrated Rx Works software and operates with Smartflow electronic hospital charting. We also have the added advantage of internal referral to our associate specialist departments in surgery, medicine, and advanced imaging.

We currently have both Part‑time and Full‑time hours available in our nursing team. Our nurses are highly valued and encouraged to utilise their skills and work autonomously to support our specialist veterinarians in providing exceptional patient care. Nurses also have access to regular free in‑house continuing education sessions to develop their existing skillset and knowledge.

What You’ll Do:

• Triage and admit emergency patients
• Provide direct care for critically ill patients
• Perform diagnostics, treatments, and anaesthesia
• Monitor and record patient care accurately
• Liaise with staff and clients

What We’re Looking For:

• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing with 2+ years of clinical experience
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Interest in ECC and a proactive, positive attitude
• Experience in emergency/specialist hospitals is a bonus but not essential!

Benefits You’ll Get:

• Opportunity to expand your skills in an exciting, dynamic setting
• Mentorship, training, and career growth
• Access to in‑house and external education
• Staff discounts, social events, and more!

Ready for a rewarding challenge? Apply now!