ECC Veterinary Nurse: Hands-On Care, Growth & Autonomy

Animal Emergency Australia; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award rates

Employee wellbeing support (EAP)

VE&T courses

Pet discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Refer a Friend program

Job summary

AES Canberra, part of the Animal Emergency Australia network, offers a role at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering time‑critical care. This position suits a highly skilled ECC nurse seeking greater autonomy or a GP nurse transitioning to ECC.

The roster prioritises nurse wellbeing, learning and mentoring with varied high‑acuity cases and on‑call shifts to support sustainable work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years clinical experience (ECC highly regarded but not essential).
• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Flexible to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Be part of an on-call roster, picking up one shift a month.

Responsibilities

• Hands on triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, surgery, and patient care
• Critical care nursing with a focus on excellent patient care
• Roster designed to support nurse wellbeing, learning & development, mentoring
• Varied and high-acuity cases, from trauma and ticks to GDVs, snake bites and more

Skills

ECC nursing

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Job description

AES Canberra, part of the Animal Emergency Australia network, offers a role at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering time‑critical care. This position suits a highly skilled ECC nurse seeking greater autonomy or a GP nurse transitioning to ECC.

The roster prioritises nurse wellbeing, learning and mentoring with varied high‑acuity cases and on‑call shifts to support sustainable work-life balance.