Veterinary Nurse

VetPartners Australia and New Zealand; New Norfolk; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on everyday expenses

Free continuous training

Career pathways

Paid parental leave

Health & wellbeing support

Pet Wellness Plan

Nurse Advisory Committee

Connected community

Job summary

Montrose & New Norfolk VetCentre, part of VetPartners, is seeking two experienced Veterinary Nurses for full-time, 12-month fixed-term contracts with a strong likelihood of ongoing employment beyond the initial term.

You’ll work across anaesthesia, surgical nursing, patient care, and client communications in a modern, collaborative small-animal practice with a wide caseload and ongoing training opportunities. The role includes a 9-day fortnight with Saturday rotations.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent experience).
• Confidence across anaesthesia, surgical nursing, patient care, and client communication.
• Genuine passion for animals and the people who love them.
• A positive, team-first attitude with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Someone who wants a workplace that genuinely invests in their growth — and gives back as much as they put in

Responsibilities

• Support vets across nursing - anaesthesia, surgical nursing, patient care, and client communication.
• Deliver exceptional care to every patient and a standout experience to every client.
• General nursing tasks including anaesthetic monitoring, patient admission and discharge, IV catheter placement, and blood collection.
• Assisting across a varied caseload including soft tissue, orthopaedic, emergency, and rehabilitation cases.
• Maintaining excellent hygiene across the practice including surgical areas and equipment.
• Working 76 hours a fortnight (across a 9-day fortnight) with Saturdays on rotation

Skills

Anaesthesia

Surgical nursing

Patient care

Client communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Growth mindset

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Nurse | Montrose & New Norfolk VetCentre | Full Time

A modern clinic with big plans. A team that works hard and laughs harder.

Montrose & New Norfolk VetCentre is a progressive, well-equipped small animal practice located in both Montrose and New Norfolk, and we're looking for two passionate, experienced Veterinary Nurses to join our team on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract, with a strong likelihood of ongoing employment beyond the initial term.
We're a capable, collaborative crew who genuinely enjoy what we do. We see a wide and varied caseload, we invest in each other's growth, and we hold ourselves to a high standard - because our patients and their families deserve nothing less. With new vets joining and new services launching in 2026, now is the perfect time to come on board and help shape what this team becomes.

We offer a full range of services including general, emergency, and orthopaedic surgery, dentistry, soft tissue, oncology, behaviour, and imaging — plus Accell therapy and Water-Walker underwater treadmill rehabilitation. Our surgical suites are built for high clinical standards, and we're a team that's constantly growing — in skills, in services, and in the way we show up for each other.

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 our VP Cares benefits program.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting our vets across all aspects of nursing - anaesthesia, surgical nursing, patient care, and client communication
• Delivering exceptional care to every patient and a standout experience to every client
• General nursing tasks including anaesthetic monitoring, patient admission and discharge, IV catheter placement, and blood collection
• Assisting across a varied caseload including soft tissue, orthopaedic, emergency, and rehabilitation cases
• Maintaining excellent hygiene across the practice including surgical areas and equipment
• Working 76 hours a fortnight (across a 9-day fortnight) with Saturdays on rotation

What we're looking for

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent experience)
• Confidence across anaesthesia, surgical nursing, patient care, and client communication
• A genuine passion for animals and the people who love them
• A positive, team-first attitude with strong communication and organisational skills
• Someone who wants a workplace that genuinely invests in their growth — and gives back as much as they put in

Small clinic feel. Big network behind you.

Montrose & New Norfolk VetCentre is proudly part of VetPartners - Australia and New Zealand's largest vet care network of 270+ clinics and a community of over 1,000 vets and nurses united by a genuine love for animals. When you join us, you're joining something bigger - a network that has your back, every step of the way.

Here's what that looks like in practice:

• Everyday discounts & perks - 100+ discounts on fuel, groceries, hotel stays, entertainment, and health insurance - plus novated leasing, pet insurance savings, and a referral bonus program
• FREE continuous training - FREE subscription and access to Veterinary Training Centre wet labs and theory programs at no cost to you
• Real career pathways - whether you want to develop a speciality in surgical, emergency, or dental nursing, step into a Head Nurse role, or grow into practice management - we'll support you every step of the way
• Paid parental leave - flexible programs for primary and secondary carers, plus a return-to-work bonus
• Health & wellbeing support - EAP, Mental Health First Aid network, and fitness benefits
• Best for Pet Wellness Plan - making everyday pet care more affordable for the people who care for them most
• Nurse Advisory Committee - ANZ's first national vet nurse committee, championing the profession
• Connected community - access to a network of over 1,000 vets and nurses across ANZ

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