Veterinary Nurse

VetPartners; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Health & wellbeing support

Everyday discounts & perks

Pet Benefits

Connected community

Job summary

Vets4Pets Ridgehaven is seeking a passionate Veterinary Nurse to join our close-knit team on a part-time basis, about 15 hours per week. You’ll support our vets and nursing staff across variable days, with a 1 in 3 weekend roster and a focus on delivering high-quality patient care in a friendly practice.

Led by experienced Dr Jarko Dobes, our team values ongoing learning, excellent client service, and a welcoming approach for both clients and their pets.

Qualifications

• Qualified Vet Nurse
• Confident multitasking in a busy clinical environment
• Commitment to delivering excellent patient care and client service
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Eagerness to learn and continue developing nursing skills
• Genuine love for animals and people

Responsibilities

• Support vets and nursing team across shifts.
• Provide high standard of care to patients and clients.
• Assist with busy clinic tasks and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Qualified Vet Nurse

Multitasking

Communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Love for animals

Job description

Vets4Pets Ridgehaven has been operating for over 50 years in the Northeast suburbs of Adelaide and have a well-established client base. We are a small close-knit team that will help you develop your skillset in a caring and supportive environment.

About the Role

We're looking for a Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a part-time basis, working approximately 15 hours per week.

You'll work across variable days with a 1 in 3 weekend roster, supporting our vets and wider team while providing a high standard of care to our patients and clients.

Our team is led by Dr Jarko Dobes with over 20 years' experience and a special interest in dentisty and endoscopy. Our nursing staff have broad knowledge and skills and always welcoming to both clients and their pets, treating our patients like one of the family.

About you:

• Qualified Vet Nurse
• The ability to work confidently and multitask in a busy clinical environment
• A commitment to delivering excellent patient care and client service
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• An eagerness to learn and continue developing your nursing skills
• A genuine love for animals and the people who care for them

We Know This Industry Isn't Without Its Challenges, And We Take That Seriously.

Your wellbeing is not an afterthought here. We're committed to a safe, supportive environment backed by real safety standards, EAP support, a Mental Health First Aid network, and the Best for Pet Wellness Plan, because the people who care for animals deserve to be looked after too.

What’s on offer:

Real career pathways: Whether you want to develop your clinical nursing skills, pursue an area of interest, step into a Head Nurse role or grow into practice management, we'll support you every step of the way.

Paid parental leave: Additional paid parental leave, plus a return-to-work bonus.

Health & wellbeing support: 24/7 EAP support with Sonder for safety, medical and mental health support, Mental Health First Aid network, and fitness benefits.

Everyday discounts & perks: range of discounts, fitness passport, health insurance and more.

Pet Benefits: Savings on pet essentials and insurance for your own furry companions.

Connected community: Access to a network of over 4,000 vets and nurses across ANZ.

Sound Like Your Kind of Place?

VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.