Senior Vet Nurse

Animal Emergency Australia; Perth; Presencial; AUD 52.000 - 54.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounted gym membership

Pet well-being discount

Wellbeing committee and mental health

Employee Assistance Program (psych, N,

Fully stocked snack cupboards

Descripción de la vacante

Animal Emergency Australia’s AES Cannington is seeking a Senior Veterinary Nurse to combine advanced clinical nursing with shift leadership and team mentorship. This hands-on role supports a 24/7 emergency hospital, allowing you to stay actively involved in clinical shifts while guiding the nursing team.

The position requires a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, with 3+ years of nursing experience and strong ECC capabilities.

Formación

• Certificate IV or equivalent veterinary nursing qualification.
• Minimum 3+ years nursing experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong ECC (emergency and critical care) skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Resilient, adaptable and solutions-focused.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and support the nursing team during shifts.
• Operate autonomously with wide emergency and critical care cases.
• Assist with workflow coordination and shift management.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a team-first mindset across clinical and administrative shifts.
• Contribute to policy, training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote positive team culture and AES core values.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Critical Care

Educación

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Descripción del empleo

c. $37.88 to 39.02 per hour + super + penalty rate

Locally led, nationally connected, centrally supported

Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is Australia's largest employee-owned emergency veterinary network, operating 14 hospitals across Australia.

Animal Emergency Service (AES) Cannington

At AES Cannington, part of the Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) network, you’ll work at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering life‑saving care when it matters most.

We have intentionally designed our roster, workflows, facilities and culture to create a sustainable emergency career where you can practice high-quality medicine, continue growing professionally, and still have time for the things that matter outside the hospital.

The Role

The Senior Veterinary Nurse combines advanced clinical nursing with shift leadership, team mentorship and operational support.

This is a hands-on clinical leadership role suited to an experienced veterinary nurse ready to step into greater responsibility and career progression, whilst remaining involved in clinical shifts in a team-based care model.

As this is a 24/7 emergency hospital, availability for nights, weekends and public holidays is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursing team during shifts
• Operate autonomously with wide emergency and critical care cases
• Assist with workflow coordination and shift management
• Demonstrating flexibility and a team first mindset across both clinical and administrative shifts
• Contribute to policy, training and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote positive team culture and AES Core Values

About You

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
• Minimum 3+ years' nursing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
• Strong ECC skills and confidence in critical care
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Resilient, adaptable and solutions-focused

What We Offer

• Permanent part-time role,60 hours per fortnight(rotating roster)
• Starting rate c.$37.88 to 39.02per hour + super + penalty rates
• Australia's largest employee-owned veterinary group
• Access to discounted gym membership - Fitness passport
• Pet well-being discount on treatments and products
• Dedicated wellbeing committee for our employees (Mental health first aid certifications, flu vaccinations, staffpodcasts, etc.)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)
• Fully stocked snack cupboards and regular food deliveries

Considering Relocation to Perth?

Looking for a lifestyle change? Perth offers world-class beaches, a relaxed lifestyle, excellent schools, renowned wine regions, and over 3,200 hours of sunshine annually.

Flexible options and relocation support are available.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, carers and people of all ages.