Senior Veterinary Nurses

Pet O; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across PetO and OurVet

Work-life balance

Birthday leave

Supportive team

Convenient location

Training & growth

Leadership support

Job summary

PetO and Our Vet are seeking experienced Vet Nurses for our busy Melbourne clinic network. Roles include surgical and consult support, with mentorship from senior leaders and a collaborative, family-like culture.

Full-time and part-time positions available across multiple locations, with generous staff discounts and ongoing training. Take part in a supportive environment focused on high-quality animal care, work-life balance, and development within a national brand that values teamwork and

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ in clinic experience as a Vet Nurse in small animal medicine.
• A collaborative and welcoming approach to working with your team and clients.
• The drive to foster a supportive and positive clinic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist vets with consults, surgeries, dental procedures, diagnostics, hospital and general animal care to ensure best outcomes.
• Prepare equipment, maintain sterility, monitor anaesthesia, and support procedures safely and efficiently.
• Collect and process samples, support lab work, administer medications, and monitor patients under vet guidance.
• Help manage stock, maintain equipment and hospital presentation, and support smooth day-to-day operations.
• Communicate with pet owners, provide advice and education, ensure a positive, supportive experience.

Skills

Vet Nurse experience

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Job description

HAPPY, HEALTHY PETS – Privately-owned small animal clinics

We are on the look out for exceptional full time and part time Vet Nurses and Senior Vet Nurses for our busy Melbourne clinic network.

Situated in high foot traffic areas, ensuring visibility and convenience of location

Trading hours vary based on location, but often Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm with rotating Saturdays depending on availaibilty

Ample parking availableonsite

Our clinics boast a spacious reception area and waiting space, 2 consult rooms, sterile operating theatre, X-ray and Dental X-ray, Idexx suite, as well as all equipment to run in-house pathology. We also receive regular visits by medical and surgical specialists, allowing the team to manage a broad range of cases; working closely with nearby Hospitals for referrals and overnight stays.

YOUR ROLE

Right now, we’re on the lookout for a caring and collaborative professional – someone who is confident assisting in surgery and consults, values teamwork, and contributes to a professional and positive environment for both pets and staff.

Report to a Business Manager who is also a Veterinary professional

Receive support from Our Vet Nurse advocacy group made of professionals from the network.

Be mentored by a highly engaged Chief Vet Officer focused on delivering the best standard of care and operation.

Your role will involve:

Patient Care: Assist vets with consults, surgeries, dental procedures, diagnostics, hospital and general animal care to ensure best outcomes.

Surgical & Clinical Support: Prepare equipment, maintain sterility, monitor anaesthesia, and support procedures safely and efficiently.

Diagnostics & Treatments: Collect and process samples, support lab work, administer medications, and monitor patients under vet guidance.

Clinic Operations: Help manage stock, maintain equipment and hospital presentation, and support smooth day-to-day operations.

Client Experience: Communicate with pet owners, provide advice and education, ensure a positive, supportive experience.

Team & Professional Growth: Work collaboratively, contribute to a positive culture, and embrace ongoing learning to develop your skills.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

Full Time AND Part Time opportunities

Staff discounts across PetO (retail & grooming) and Our Vet brands.

Work-life balance guaranteed – rotating Saturdays, no Sundays, no public holidays, no on-call or after hours.

Celebrate you — birthday leave, on us!

Supportive and family-friendly team that understands the juggle of personal and professional life.

Convenient location with ample parking onsite.

Ongoing training and career growth with the backing of a national brand.

Hands-on support from a highly engaged leadership team.

APPLICATIONS

To apply for this role, you should have:

2+ years’ in clinic experience as a Vet Nurse in small animal medicine

A collaborative and welcoming approach to working with your team and clients.

The drive to foster a supportive and positive clinic environment

Keen to explore Our Vet? Send your resume to ••••@peto.com.au – we’d love to hear from you!

If you have questions or would like to have a confidential conversation about a career at PetO / Our Vet contact Sarah, Head of People and Culture on 04•• ••• 962 .

MORE ABOUT OUR VET

We have clinics at the following locations: Melton, Thomastown, Prestons, Maribyrnong, Springvale, Rowville, Pakenham, Mornington , Point Cook and Geelong!

At Our Vet, we’re not your typical veterinary clinic, we’re an independent privately-owned network. We’ve built a supportive and welcoming environment where professionalism mixes with fun, teamwork, and a genuine love of animals. Our team is passionate about pets, dedicated to our clients, and always ready to support each other. Every detail of our clinics is designed with optimal pet care in mind, because we know just how important pets are to their families.

At Our Vet, you get the best of both worlds – the structure and support of an established network, with the freedom to shape your clinic your way. No corporate templates, no ownership headaches – just the autonomy to make your mark and the support to help you succeed.

Our clinics are co-located within our high-foot-traffic PetO specialty retail stores. A family-run Australian business, PetO was created in 2007 and has recently gone through a successful phase of expansion. This partnership provides our clients easy access to trusted pet care, grooming and retail under one roof. You are not just part of a team; you are part of a family legacy.

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Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a veterinary nurse? Have you completed a qualification in nursing? What's your expected hourly rate?

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