Specialist & Emergency Veterinary Nurse - Opportunities Australia Wide

Greencross Pet Wellness Company; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group is looking for Specialist & Emergency Veterinary Nurses across Australia. This full-time role involves assisting veterinarians with examinations, anaesthetics, and patient care. The ideal candidate will have experience in animal care and be qualified in veterinary nursing. The organization offers competitive salaries starting at $76,515 per annum, generous leave policies, continuing education programs, and support for mental health, making it a great environment to advance your career.

Benefits

Generous salary packages

Continuing education programs

Free counselling services

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and veterinary nursing.
• Ability to assist in anaesthetic administration.
• Familiarity with maintaining stock control.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and treatments.
• Prepare instruments and maintain cleanliness.
• Monitor and care for animals during recovery.

Skills

Animal care

Anaesthesia assistance

Patient monitoring

Client communication

Job description

Specialist & Emergency Veterinary Nurse - Opportunities Australia Wide

Full-time

Greencross Vet is one of the largest veterinary groups in Australia. We pride ourselves on our veterinary jobs with employee‑led development and support program that includes a commitment to a better career/life balance, an industry‑leading education program, plus a wide range of career opportunities throughout the 170+ vet‑related businesses.

Job Description

We are looking to recruit several veterinary nurses for our Greencross AREN Specialist and Emergency hospitals across Australia.

• Holding animals to allow examination and treatment by Veterinarians.
• Cleaning and sterilising examination tables and equipment.
• Preparing instruments and handing them to the Veterinarian.
• Assisting Veterinarians in administering anaesthetics and oxygen during operations.
• Placing animals in cages for recovery from operations and monitoring their condition.
• Giving medications to animals.
• Maintaining stock control and records.
• Providing animal care advice and preparing, delivering, and reviewing animal care education programs.
• May perform diagnostic laboratory tests.
• May act as a receptionist, accept payments and undertake clerical work.

What we offer you

• Our generous salary packages are variable and reflective of the skills and experience you bring to the role.
• Experienced veterinary nurses can expect to earn a salary from $76,515 pa.
• International veterinary nurses with a minimum of 2 years full‑time post‑qualification experience may be eligible for sponsorship through Greencross Vets.
• Minimum four weeks of annual leave and paid maternity leave.
• Continuing education programs.
• Mental health first aid officers at each clinic.
• Free and confidential counselling is available 24/7 through our EAP Telus Health.