Emergency Vet Nurse

Animal Emergency Australia; Tanawha; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters

Discounts on pet care

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing program

Career development

Employee-owned

Job summary

Animal Emergency Australia operates AES Tanawha on the Sunshine Coast, a well-regarded emergency hospital providing life-saving care 24/7. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join a fast-paced team, delivering critical support to veterinarians and ensuring optimal patient outcomes across days, nights, and weekends.

The role requires an IV in Veterinary Nursing or Vet Tech degree, strong ECC experience, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.
• Good ECC nursing experience or strong emergency skills in GP nursing.
• Confidence in a busy emergency hospital setting.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills for dynamic cases.
• Reliable transport and ability to work varied shifts including nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical support to veterinarians in a busy ECC hospital.
• Assist with triage, patient handling, and monitoring in emergencies.
• Communicate clearly with clients and team during high-pressure cases.

Skills

ECC nursing experience

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Job description

21h ago , from Animal Emergency Australia

Located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, AES Tanawha is a well-regarded emergency and critical care hospital, providing life-saving treatment to a wide variety of cases, from GDVs and tick paralysis to snake bites. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality patient care in an environment that encourages teamwork, growth, and learning.

We are seeking an Experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our team for a mix of day and night shifts across weekdays and weekends in our fast-paced emergency hospital. This permanent position with 30-50+ hours/fortnight (negotiable) requires someone confident and capable of working in a team environment, providing critical support to our veterinarians and ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.

Why Join Us?

• Varied and interesting role with a variety of critical and urgent cases.
• Work as part of a dedicated and supportive team of emergency nurses and veterinarians.
• Focus on patient care with a dedicated client care team to manage financial discussions.
• Great Work-Life Balance: flexible working rosters that cater to your lifestyle
• Join a tight-knit team of experienced emergency vets and nurses who support each other every step of the way.

About You

We’re looking for a skilled Vet Nurse with ECC experience who is confident and capable. You will have:

• A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.
• Good ECC nursing experience (or solid GP nursing with strong emergency skills).
• Confidence in working within a busy emergency hospital setting.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills to handle the dynamic nature of emergency cases.
• Reliable transport and flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends.

What We Offer

At AEA, we believe in recognising and rewarding your hard work. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• First Sunshine Cost "Open Hospital" - be part of innovation and true patient/client care
• Hourly rate starting at $32.78 + shift penalties ($46 - $83/hour)
• No corporate - vet professional owned!
• Significant discounts on pet treatments and products.
• Access to our Fitness Passport program.
• A dedicated wellbeing committee offering resources like mental health first aid, flu vaccinations, and wellness podcasts.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, and sleep support).
• Career development opportunities, including leadership, specialization, and management training.
• The ability to grow within the company, with internal promotions and transfers available.
• Flexible roster structures for improved work-life balance.
• Practical perks like stocked snack cupboards, regular food deliveries, and Uber transport for longer shifts.
• Work for an independently employee-owned business with a supportive team.

Additional information

• Emergency Nursing - flexible working rosters that cater to your lifestyle
• Permanent role, Above-Award wages plus super and penalties.
• Supportive Team Culture - Thrive in an employee-owned, caring organisation