Emergency Vet Nurse - Arh Essendon

Animal Referral Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Skills expansion

Mentorship

Education access

Staff events

Job summary

Animal Referral Hospital in Essendon is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse to join the team. Casual, part-time, and full-time hours are available to support our specialist veterinarians in delivering exceptional patient care.

The role includes triage and admission of emergency patients, direct care for critically ill cases, and performing diagnostics, treatments, and anaesthesia, with liaison to staff and clients.

Qualifications

• 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 with a proactive, positive attitude.
• Experience in emergency/specialist hospitals is a bonus but not essential.

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

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Organisational skills

ECC interest

Proactive attitude

Education

Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Company Description

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse | ARH Essendon | Casual, Part-time, 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 Casual, 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!