Emergency Veterinary Nurse (Casual) – ECC

Animal Referral and Emergency Network; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 4,822,000 - 6,199,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Skill development

Mentorship and training

Education & events

Job summary

Animal Referral and Emergency Network (ARH Essendon) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse for casual shifts in our emergency and critical care unit in the Melbourne area. You will support specialist veterinarians in a fast-paced environment with mentoring and ongoing in-house education.

We value skilled nurses who thrive on autonomy, patient care excellence, and effective communication with clients and staff. Prior ECC or emergency hospital experience is a bonus but not essential.

Qualifications

• Must have CVN with 2+ years clinical experience.
• Strong multitasking in fast-paced settings.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Tools

Rx Works software

SmartFlow

Job description

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse | ARH Essendon | Casual positions

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 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
• In-house and external education, social events, and more!

Ready for a rewarding challenge? Apply now!