Surgical Vet Nurse — Full‑Time, Coastal Clinics

Apiam Animal Health; Merimbula; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation assistance available for

Generous staff discounts for your own

Access to discounts from majorRetail,

Mental health support including a MHFA

Continuing education and career dev in

Job summary

Sapphire Coast Veterinary Clinic in Merimbula, part of Apiam Animal Health, invites a qualified veterinary nurse to join our full-time team across Merimbula, Pambula and Eden. This hands-on role covers surgical nursing, anaesthesia, and hospital care, across three clinics with a collaborative team.

You’ll hold certificates (Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing preferred), bring 2 years’ experience, and enjoy a supportive culture, mentoring opportunities, and accommodation assistance where

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (preferred) or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ nursing experience in a clinical setting.
• Passionate about surgery, anaesthesia, and patient care.
• Able to work across three clinics with a team-focused mindset.
• Willing to mentor junior staff and contribute from day one.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anaesthetics during procedures.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care and hospital nursing.
• Collect and process blood/urine samples using Idexx machines.
• Perform radiography and imaging as needed.
• Admit and discharge patients across Merimbula, Pambula, and Eden.

Skills

Monitoring anaesthetics

Pre- and post-operative care

Radiology

Collecting samples

Admitting and discharging patients

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Tools

Idexx machines

Job description

Sapphire Coast Veterinary Clinic in Merimbula, part of Apiam Animal Health, invites a qualified veterinary nurse to join our full-time team across Merimbula, Pambula and Eden. This hands-on role covers surgical nursing, anaesthesia, and hospital care, across three clinics with a collaborative team.

You’ll hold certificates (Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing preferred), bring 2 years’ experience, and enjoy a supportive culture, mentoring opportunities, and accommodation assistance where