Experienced Vet Nurse

Chattyvets; Drouin; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual position

Part-time transition

Experience-based pay

Diverse caseload

Staff discounts

Supportive team

Job summary

Chattyvets in regional Victoria is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join a well-established mixed practice on a casual basis, with potential to move to part-time. The role offers a varied caseload across companion animals, livestock and wildlife, and may involve farm and house visits.

You will work across surgery, reception and general nursing duties, with Saturday mornings and after-hours on-call rosters.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of one year of clinical veterinary nursing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong focus on client service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgery and anaesthetic monitoring.
• Provide nursing care and patient discharges.
• Reception duties and client communication.
• Possible farm and house visits when available.

Skills

Anaesthetic monitoring

Surgical nursing

Blood collection

Lab procedures

IV catheter placement

Medication administration

Nurse consultations

Client service

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Tools

EzyVet

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Nurse – Casual (Potential for Part-Time)

Our client is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join their well-established mixed practice on a casual basis, with the potential for ongoing part‑time work.

This position is ideal for a qualified nurse who enjoys working across a diverse caseload and is looking to become part of a supportive, collaborative team. Shifts include Saturday mornings and participation in an after‑hours on‑call roster to assist veterinarians with small animal emergency procedures and surgeries.

About the Practice

Our client is an independently owned, long‑established mixed veterinary practice located in regional Victoria, approximately one hour from Melbourne.

The practice employs a team of around 30 staff, including 12 veterinarians and 18 veterinary nurses and support staff. They provide care for a wide range of species, including dogs, cats, native wildlife, birds, rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, horses, cattle, sheep, goats and alpacas.

The successful candidate will enjoy a varied role encompassing surgery, reception and general nursing duties. There may also be opportunities to accompany veterinarians on farm and house visits, making experience with large animals or production animals highly regarded.

Standard nursing shifts operate between 7:30am and 6:30pm Monday to Friday, with Saturday morning shifts from 8:30am to 12:30pm. After‑hours work is rostered outside these times.

Due to the on‑call requirements, applicants must live within approximately 30 minutes of the practice and have reliable transport.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent experience)
• A minimum of one year of clinical veterinary nursing experience
• Strong anaesthetic monitoring and surgical nursing skills
• Experience performing blood collection, laboratory procedures, IV catheter placement, medication administration, nurse consultations, and patient discharges
• Confidence working in a surgical environment, including anaesthetic monitoring and peri‑operative patient care
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong focus on client service
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a busy team
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience using EzyVet is advantageous but not essential
• Experience with farm animals or mixed practice is desirable

What's on Offer

• Casual position with the opportunity to transition to part‑time
• Award‑based remuneration, reviewed according to experience
• A diverse and interesting caseload across companion animals, livestock and wildlife
• A modern, well‑equipped practice committed to delivering a high standard of patient care
• Generous staff discounts for personal pets
• A friendly, experienced and supportive team environment

This opportunity is not suitable for trainee veterinary nurses.

If you're an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking for a varied role within a progressive mixed practice, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Kieron Wineberg
Lead Veterinary Recruitment Consultant
GVC
0426 956 621
[e-mail]