Hospital Veterinary Nurse - ARH Canberra

The Animal Referral Hospital; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pet benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Staff discounts

Descripción de la vacante

The Animal Referral Hospital in Canberra is seeking passionate veterinary nurses who can work independently with a reliable, adaptable and proactive approach. The team is committed to exceptional care in a state-of-the-art clinic and a nurturing environment.

We offer full-time, part-time and casual positions with flexible arrangements. You will work with a variety of cases, assist with diagnostics, anaesthesia, and recovery, and contribute to high-quality patient care across hospital stays.

Formación

• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent.
• Minimum 2+ years of clinical experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable, positive and proactive approach.

Responsabilidades

• Provide pre and post compassionate care to hospitalised cases.
• Support vets with routine examinations, diagnostics and procedures.
• Manage admission and discharge of surgical and hospital cases.
• Provide surgical and hospital nursing including monitoring anaesthetics.
• Conduct blood collection and testing, IV catheter placement.
• Prepare and administer medications.
• Maintain cleanliness of surgical and treatment areas.
• General day-to-day nursing duties.

Conocimientos

Great customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Positive attitude

Continuous education

Educación

Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The team at ARH Canberra are looking for passionate vet nurses who can work independently with a reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to your work! We are committed to providing exceptional veterinary care and services to our beloved patients. Our state‑of‑the‑art clinic is equipped with the latest technology, and our team is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care in a compassionate and nurturing environment.

We believe great nursing teams are built on kindness, clear communication and mutual respect – and that's exactly the culture we strive for here.

We actively encourage our nurses to be involved in how we do things. Your ideas, experience and insight are valued – we regularly review and refine our protocols, and you'll have the freedom to suggest and help implement improvements in patient care, workflow and team wellbeing.

You'll be involved in a diverse range of cases, from routine procedures through to complex and critically ill patients, providing hands‑on nursing care, assisting with diagnostics and treatment plans, supporting anaesthesia and recovery, and delivering high‑quality patient care throughout their hospital stay. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your clinical skills and knowledge, work with a variety of challenging and rewarding cases, and learn from a highly experienced team.

Full‑time, part‑time and casual positions are available. Whatever suits your availability, we’re open to discussing flexible arrangements with the right candidate.

About The Role

• Provide pre and post compassionate care to hospitalised cases
• Support our vets with routine examinations, diagnostics and procedures
• Manage the admission and discharge of surgical and hospital cases
• Provide surgical and hospital nursing including monitoring anaesthetics
• Conduct blood collection and testing, iv catheter placement
• Prepare and administer medications as required
• Maintain cleanliness of surgical and treatment areas
• General day to day nursing duties

About You

• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
• Minimum 2+ years of clinical experience
• Great customer service and communication skills
• A reliable person with a positive attitude
• Ability to multi‑task and maintain high standards
• A passion for continuous education and upskilling

What We Offer

• Casual, full‑time or part‑time hours
• Competitive salary
• Everyday discounts & perks - access to savings on fuel, groceries, travel, entertainment, and more
• Pet Benefits - staff discounts on veterinary services and products for your own pets
• A supportive work environment with career development opportunities
• Continuing education and career succession
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact in pets' lives