Emergency Vet Nurse: Growth, Critical Care, Flexible Hours

Animal Referral Hospital; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on products

Ongoing education

Career development

Supportive team

Job summary

Animal Referral Hospital in Canberra seeks experienced GP Vet Nurses or Emergency Nurses to join our Emergency & Critical Care team. We offer full-time and part-time positions where every shift counts and every patient matters.

You will work alongside specialists in Medicine and Surgery, collaborating with Rehabilitation for holistic care. Responsibilities include nursing care, diagnostics support, monitoring, and client communication in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing required or equivalent.
• 2+ years of clinical experience (GP or Emergency).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emergency nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Animal Referral Hospital in Canberra seeks experienced GP Vet Nurses or Emergency Nurses to join our Emergency & Critical Care team. We offer full-time and part-time positions where every shift counts and every patient matters.

You will work alongside specialists in Medicine and Surgery, collaborating with Rehabilitation for holistic care. Responsibilities include nursing care, diagnostics support, monitoring, and client communication in a dynamic environment.