Versatile Veterinary Float Nurse — Impact Across the Hospital

Animal Referral and Emergency Network; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award remuneration

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Employee discounts

Job summary

Animal Referral and Emergency Network in Canberra is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to become a confident, adaptable Float Nurse who can flex across departments—from ICU and surgical support to emergency care as needed.

You’ll join a collaborative, compassionate team that values clear communication, ongoing education, and involvement in improving patient care, workflows and staff wellbeing through your ideas and initiative.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).
• Experience as a Vet Nurse in Emergency/Referral or busy GP.
• Ability to work across multiple hospital areas.
• Proven ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, adaptable and willing to assist where needed.
• Commitment to patient care and supporting colleagues.
• Calm, organized and proactive in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across the hospital, stepping into different departments.
• Assist surgical team and monitor anaesthetics.
• Care for hospitalised patients and assist in emergency when busy.
• Contribute to team wellbeing and patient flow improvements.

Skills

Vet Nursing

Emergency Care

Anesthesia

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Patient Care

Calm under Pressure

Education

Certificate IV in Vet Nursing

Job description

Animal Referral and Emergency Network in Canberra is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to become a confident, adaptable Float Nurse who can flex across departments—from ICU and surgical support to emergency care as needed.

You’ll join a collaborative, compassionate team that values clear communication, ongoing education, and involvement in improving patient care, workflows and staff wellbeing through your ideas and initiative.