Veterinary Nurse

Vets of Geelong; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets of Geelong is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join a supportive, progressive team in Geelong. You will work across a busy practice, assisting with medical and surgical procedures and delivering high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of surgical nursing experience, a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, and a compassionate, team-oriented approach. This full-time role offers a collaborative clinic culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or equivalent veterinary nursing qualification.
• At least 2 years of surgical nursing experience.
• Experience in emergency care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support medical and surgical procedures.
• Perform laboratory and clinical tasks including blood collection and IV catheterisation.
• Maintain high standards of patient care.
• Assist with nurse triage and consultations.
• Monitor anaesthesia and post-operative recovery.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• General cleaning responsibilities.

Skills

Compassionate

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Independent

Organizational skills

Customer service

Surgical nursing experience

Emergency care experience

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking to join a supportive, progressive, and genuinely caring team in Geelong?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated nurse who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

You’ll be working alongside a highly skilled team of veterinarians and nurses who take pride in their work and support each other every day. If you're driven, team‑focused, and ready to take the next step in your veterinary nursing career, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Vets of Geelong is a family-owned and operated veterinary practice dedicated to providing exceptional care to the pets and people of the Greater Geelong region.

With thriving clinics in Highton, Geelong West, and Lara, along with our new East Geelong clinic, we’re continuing to grow while staying focused on what matters most - creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and proud to be part of the team.

Core Values

Everything we do comes back to three simple values:

Kindness - to our patients, our clients, and each other.

Trust - supporting one another and working with honesty and respect.

Teamwork - working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and clients.

We’ve built a workplace culture where people support each other, communicate openly, and enjoy being part of a genuinely caring team.

About the Role

You’ll work across all areas of general practice as part of a skilled and supportive nursing team. No two days are quite the same, and you’ll have the opportunity to use your nursing skills across a varied caseload.

Your role will involve:

• Support medical and surgical procedures.
• Performing laboratory and clinical tasks, including blood collection and IV catheterisation.
• Maintain high standards of patient care
• Assist with nurse triage and consultations.
• Monitoring anaesthesia and post-operative recovery.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• General cleaning responsibilities.

About You

Our ideal candidate will possess the below skills and qualities:

• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and a compassionate approach.
• Capable of working independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Outstanding time management and organizational abilities.
• Exceptional customer service and effective communication skills.
• Proven ability to take responsibility and see tasks through to completion.
• At least 2 years of experience in surgical nursing.
• Experience in emergency care is advantageous.
• Minimum of a Certificate IV or equivalent qualification.

Position Type: Full-Time

Learn More About Us

Check us out atVets of Geelongor follow us on our social media pages to get a glimpse of the lighter side of clinic life!