Vet Nurse

Animal Emergency Australia; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

National network access

EAP & wellbeing

Pet discounts

Fitness Passport

Employee ownership

Job summary

Animal Emergency Australia Coomera is opening a brand-new 24/7 emergency hospital on the Gold Coast. We are seeking Emergency Veterinary Nurses with ECC experience to join our opening team and to help owners understand options and participate in care decisions.

You will work a mix of day and night shifts across weekdays and weekends, with permanent and casual positions available. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor degree in Veterinary Technology.
• Proven ECC nursing experience, or previous GP nursing experience.
• Experience in an emergency environment would be desirable.
• Confidence working in a busy emergency hospital setting.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills to manage emergency cases.
• Reliable transport and flexibility to work days, nights and weekends.

Skills

ECC experience

Communication

Multitasking

Emergency nursing

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Job description

Help shape the future of veterinary care at Coomera, where we are creating an open hospital designed to strengthen the connection between pets, their families, and the veterinary team.

Animal Emergency Service (AES) Coomera is a new, purpose-built 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital being developed on the northern Gold Coast. Through our open hospital approach, we aim to make care more visible, communication more open, and pet owners more involved in their pet's emergency care journey, where safe and appropriate.

Located within the Coomera Home Ideas Centre, the hospital has been thoughtfully designed to deliver exceptional patient care, strengthen connections with pet owners, and foster a collaborative environment for veterinary teams.

About the role

As part of this exciting next chapter, we are seeking Emergency Veterinary Nurses to join our opening team. Emergency care is about more than clinical treatment. It is also about helping owners understand what is happening, the options available, and what may come next. You will work as part of a team that recognises each client as an integral part of their pet's journey, keeping them informed and inviting appropriate participation in treatment decisions.

Veterinary Nurses will work a mix of day and night shifts across weekdays and weekends in our fast-paced emergency hospital. Permanent and casual positions are available.

About You

We're looking for skilled Veterinary Nurses with ECC experience who are confident and capable. You will have:

• -Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
• -Proven ECC nursing experience, or previous GP nursing experience
• -Previous experience in an emergency environment would be desirable
• -Confidence working within a busy emergency hospital environment
• -Strong communication and multitasking skills to manage the dynamic nature of emergency cases
• -Reliable transport and flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights and weekends

What's in it for you

• -Opportunity to join a brand-new hospital from opening
• -Competitive remuneration package
• -Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• -Access to AEA's national clinical and operational network
• -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives
• -Discounts of up to 70% on pet products and treatments
• -Fitness Passport membership discounts
• -Employee ownership opportunities

Start January 2027.

Questions to *******@aes.email

Additional information

• Join a brand-new emergency hospital from day one
• Permanent and casual opportunities available
• Diverse ECC caseload with day and night shifts