Senior Vet Nurse | Emergency Shift Lead

Animal Emergency Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym membership

Pet well-being discount

Wellbeing committee and mental health

Employee Assistance Program (psych, N,

Fully stocked snack cupboards

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Critical Care

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Job description

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.