Junior Vet Nurse: Grow Skills in a Supportive Team

Geelong Group; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets of Geelong is seeking enthusiastic Veterinary Nurses to join a supportive team and continue developing clinical skills. You’ll work across our Geelong clinics, building confidence in surgical nursing, anaesthesia, hospital care and client communications.

We value a compassionate, team‑oriented attitude and a willingness to learn, with opportunities to expand skills in dentistry, diagnostics and routine nursing tasks within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a recognised equivalent qualification.
• Recently completed your qualification or gained approximately 1–3 years of nursing experience.
• A sound foundation in general veterinary nursing.
• A compassionate approach to patient care.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and develop new skills.
• A positive, team-focused attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Surgical nursing, patient preparation and theatre support.
• Anaesthetic monitoring and post-operative recovery.
• Hospital patient care, monitoring and treatments.
• Blood collection, intravenous catheter placement and laboratory procedures.
• Dental procedures and diagnostic investigations.
• Nursing triage, client communication and consultations within your scope of practice.
• Clinical record keeping, infection control and patient safety.
• General nursing responsibilities, equipment preparation and maintaining a clean, organised clinical environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent

1–3 years of nursing experience

Job description

Vets of Geelong is seeking enthusiastic Veterinary Nurses to join a supportive team and continue developing clinical skills. You’ll work across our Geelong clinics, building confidence in surgical nursing, anaesthesia, hospital care and client communications.

We value a compassionate, team‑oriented attitude and a willingness to learn, with opportunities to expand skills in dentistry, diagnostics and routine nursing tasks within a collaborative environment.