Equine Veterinary Nurse

University of Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Career development programs

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Discounts for Melbourne Theatre Co

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking an Equine Veterinary Nurse to deliver high quality nursing care in hospital and ambulatory settings at the Melbourne Veterinary School – Werribee Equine Centre. You will support specialist clinicians, mentor DVM students and contribute to a leading equine teaching hospital.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 17% superannuation, flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and leave provisions to support work-life

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent experience, equine focus preferred.
• Proven equine veterinary nursing and horse handling experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to follow detailed clinical protocols.
• Knowledge of animal welfare, infection control, biosecurity.
• Experience with veterinary practice software and care databases.
• Interest in collaborating in a teaching hospital and mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality equine nursing care, including horse handling, restraint, treatment support and inpatient husbandry.
• Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, surgery, anaesthesia, and emergency care with thorough preparation and post procedure monitoring.
• Maintain clinical equipment, stocks, and records, upholding biosecurity and workplace safety standards.
• Support ambulatory services by preparing vehicles, equipment and nursing assistance during farm visits.
• Guide DVM students in practical equine nursing and professional behaviour in a teaching environment.

Skills

Diploma or Cert IV

Equine nursing

Horse handling

Organisational skills

Biosecurity

Large animal handling

Animal welfare

Vet software

Education

Diploma or Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Tools

Practice software

Job description

Role type:Full-time; Continuing
Faculty:Science
Department/School:Melbourne Veterinary School – Werribee Equine Centre
Salary:UoM 4: $80,400 - $85,328 p.a. plus 17% super

• Renowned equine teaching hospital environment / varied hospital and ambulatory caseload / strong focus on education and growth
• Step into a leading equine teaching hospital and grow your nursing career supporting complex, meaningful cases.
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As an Equine Veterinary Nurse, you will provide high quality care in hospital and ambulatory settings.
You will support specialist clinicians, mentor DVM students and contribute to a leading equine teaching hospital.

What you will deliver:

• Provide high quality equine nursing care, including horse handling, restraint, treatment support and ongoing inpatient husbandry.
• Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, surgery, anaesthesia, and emergency care, ensuring thorough preparation and post procedure monitoring.
• Maintain clinical equipment, stocks, and records, upholding rigorous biosecurity, infection control and workplace safety standards.
• Support delivery of ambulatory services by preparing vehicles, equipment and providing nursing assistance during farm visits.
• Guide DVM students in practical equine nursing, horse handling and professional behaviour within a supportive teaching environment.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a Diploma or Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, or equivalent experience, ideally with equine focus.
• Bring proven equine veterinary nursing and horse handling experience within a clinical practice or hospital environment.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills, with ability to manage competing priorities and follow detailed clinical protocols.
• Apply sound knowledge of animal welfare, infection control, biosecurity and safe large animal handling practices.
• Use veterinary practice software and animal care databases confidently to support accurate records and billing.
• Value working in a collaborative teaching hospital, supporting veterinarians and mentoring veterinary students.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balanceand well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Melbourne Veterinary School

Melbourne Veterinary School, in the Faculty of Science, is a highly ranked leader in veterinary education.
The Werribee Equine Centre delivers specialist referral, primary care and ambulatory services as a leading equine teaching hospital.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at ***********@unimelb.edu.au.

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Carina Wickens (Details in Position Description)
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Lachlan Bryce at **********@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on [phone] or at **********@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Position Description:

JR-017945 Equine Veterinary Nurse_PD.pdf

JR-017945 Equine Veterinary Nurse_PD.docx