Vet Nurse

Sayers Vet Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Induction and training

Evening and weekend shifts

Job summary

Sayers Vet Care in Tarneit, a brand-new small animal clinic, seeks enthusiastic Veterinary Nurses to join the founding team. Responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, monitoring anaesthesia, triaging emergencies, assisting in surgery and dentistry, providing inpatient care, and supporting reception.

We welcome applicants with at least three years' nursing experience or strong practical skills. Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing preferred.

Qualifications

• Ideally 3+ years veterinary nursing experience or proven practical skills.
• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent preferred.
• Professional, respectful and good communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients for procedures and monitoring anaesthesia.
• Triaging emergency patients and alerting the veterinarian promptly.
• Assisting with emergency care, surgery and dentistry.
• Providing inpatient care and monitoring recovery.
• Collecting samples and performing in-house laboratory tests.
• Handling and restraining animals safely and gently.
• Supporting reception, bookings and client communication.
• Maintaining clinic cleanliness and infection-control standards.
• Collaborating across nursing, reception and other duties.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Communication skills

Initiative

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Veterinary Nurses Wanted - Sayers Vet Care, Tarneit

Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities

Sayers Vet Care is a brand-new small animal veterinary clinic planning to open in November in Melbourne’s growing western suburb of Tarneit. We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Veterinary Nurses to join our founding team.

Our clinic will provide general practice, emergency care, surgery, dentistry and diagnostic services. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our daily workflows and build a supportive, collaborative and patient-focused workplace from the beginning.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing patients for procedures and monitoring anaesthesia.

Triaging emergency patients, recognising signs of deterioration and promptly alerting the veterinarian.

Assisting with emergency care, surgery and dentistry.

Providing inpatient care and monitoring recovery.

Collecting samples and performing in-house laboratory tests.

Handling and restraining animals safely and gently.

Supporting reception, bookings and client communication.

Maintaining clinic cleanliness and infection-control standards.

Working collaboratively across nursing, reception and other daily clinic duties.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Ideally has at least three years' veterinary nursing experience. We also welcome applicants with less experience who demonstrate sound practical skills, initiative and a willingness to learn.

Preferably holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or an equivalent qualification.

Is dedicated, professional and respectful towards colleagues and clients.

Has good communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrates initiative and strong organisational skills.

Is comfortable with a varied caseload and flexible duties.

Is interested in building a long-term role within our team.

What We Offer

Full-time or part-time employment, with working hours discussed during the interview.

A supportive and welcoming working environment.

A varied small animal caseload across general practice and emergency care.

Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning.

The opportunity to contribute to nursing procedures, clinic workflows and team culture.

Competitive pay based on skills and experience, plus superannuation.

Induction and training before opening, with the start date discussed during recruitment.

Our roster will include evening and weekend shifts.