Veterinary Nurse

Brighton Veterinary Hospital; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible roster

Part-time permanent

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Brighton Veterinary Hospital in South Australia is seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse with at least two years of clinical nursing experience to join their independently owned practice. You will work across surgical nursing, anaesthesia monitoring, inpatient care and nurse consultations in a modern hospital with dedicated canine and feline spaces.

They offer ongoing learning, a supportive team, and flexible roster considerations for a permanent part-time role, with full-time considered for the

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse with Certificate IV or BVetTech.
• Minimum two years clinical veterinary nursing experience.
• Strong surgical nursing and anaesthesia skills.
• Sound medication knowledge and patient assessment.
• Calm, detail-oriented with good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical nursing and anaesthesia monitoring.
• Inpatient care and nurse consultations.
• Assist with dentistry, soft tissue and orthopaedic cases.
• Participate in reception roster if desired.

Skills

Surgical nursing

Anaesthesia monitoring

IV catheter placement

Blood collection

Dental nursing

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Job description

South Brighton, South Australia 5048, Australia

Part-time Permanent > 3 years experience

Posted 29 Oct 2026

Description

Looking for a nursing role where you can use your clinical skills, continue learning and contribute to a team that values your experience?

Brighton Veterinary Hospital is seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse with at least two years of clinical veterinary nursing experience to join our independently owned practice. Additional clinical experience will be highly regarded.

We have recently opened our new, purpose-built veterinary hospital, with modern equipment, dedicated canine and feline spaces, three surgical suites and a dedicated dental suite with dental radiography. It’s an exciting opportunity to work in a hospital designed around patient care, practical workflows and team wellbeing.

About the role

You’ll enjoy a varied clinical role across surgical nursing, anaesthesia monitoring and management, inpatient care and nurse consultations. Our caseload includes general practice, dentistry, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, giving you opportunities to use and develop your nursing skills.

Participation in the reception roster is optional.

About you

You hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, with at least two years of clinical veterinary nursing experience. Additional clinical experience will be highly regarded.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Strong surgical nursing and anaesthesia skills, including confidence monitoring patients and recognising changes that require veterinary attention. Experience with orthopaedic and complex procedures is highly regarded.
• Practical clinical skills, including blood collection, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, blood smear preparation and in-house laboratory testing.
• An interest in dentistry, with dental nursing and dental radiography experience highly regarded.
• Sound medication knowledge, including safe handling, dispensing under veterinary direction and administration.
• Confidence assessing patients and triaging emergencies, with clear communication and timely escalation to the veterinarian.
• A calm, thoughtful approach to patient handling, client care and teamwork.
• Attention to detail, particularly in clinical records, medication recording and patient handovers.

What we offer

A supportive, respectful teamOur hands-on owners and leadership team work alongside staff, address challenges constructively and support you through busy days and difficult cases.

Facilities that support your workOur new hospital includes separate dog and cat wards, a spacious treatment area, dedicated imaging facilities, in-house pathology and modern anaesthetic equipment with capnography and ventilation.

Ongoing learning and developmentYou’ll have support from our Nurse Manager and Nurse Training Coordinator, with a personalised development plan after six months to help guide your clinical interests and professional goals.

Room to growThere are opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and develop your interests in clinical nursing, training or leadership.

Flexibility around life outside workWe’re offering a permanent part-time position, with full-time considered for the right candidate. We’re happy to discuss roster arrangements that support your family and personal commitments.

Apply

If you take pride in excellent nursing care and would enjoy contributing to our next chapter, we’d love to hear from you.