Veterinary Nurse

Animal Emergency Australia; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award rates

Employee wellbeing support (EAP)

VE&T courses

Pet discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Refer a Friend program

Job summary

AES Canberra, part of the Animal Emergency Australia network, offers a role at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering time‑critical care. This position suits a highly skilled ECC nurse seeking greater autonomy or a GP nurse transitioning to ECC.

The roster prioritises nurse wellbeing, learning and mentoring with varied high‑acuity cases and on‑call shifts to support sustainable work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years clinical experience (ECC highly regarded but not essential).
• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Flexible to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Be part of an on-call roster, picking up one shift a month.

Responsibilities

• Hands on triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, surgery, and patient care
• Critical care nursing with a focus on excellent patient care
• Roster designed to support nurse wellbeing, learning & development, mentoring
• Varied and high-acuity cases, from trauma and ticks to GDVs, snake bites and more

Skills

ECC nursing

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Job description

• Hands on emergency and critical care nursing


• Progress your ECC skills with ongoing learning & development


• Also open to GP nurses transitioning to ECC

Locally led, nationally connected, centrally supported Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is Australia’s largest employee-owned emergency veterinary network, operating 14 hospitals across Australia. We combine the expertise, resources and collaboration of a nationally connected network with the agility of locally led hospitals, creating an environment where our teams can focus on delivering quality care.

Animal Emergency Service (AES) Canberra

At AES Canberra, part of the Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) network, you’ll work at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering life‑saving care when it matters most.

We have intentionally designed our roster, workflows, facilities and culture to create a sustainable emergency career where you can practice high‑quality medicine, continue growing professionally, and still have time for the things that matter outside the hospital.

About the Role

At AES Canberra, part of the Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) network, you’ll work at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering life‑saving care when it matters most.

This role is ideal for a highly skilled ECC nurse looking for greater impact and autonomy or an experienced GP nurse seeking to transition to ECC.

• Hands on triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, surgery, and patient care


• Critical care nursing, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent patient care


• Roster designed to support nurse wellbeing, learning & development, mentoring


• Varied and high‑acuity cases, from trauma and ticks to GDVs, snake bites and more

About You

• 2+ years clinical experience (ECC highly regarded but not essential)


• Flexibility to work a mix of nights, overnights, weekends and holidays


• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology


• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach


• You bring a growth mindset, love learning new skills and best‑practice methods


• Committed to providing quality care within an open hospital model


• Be part of an on‑call roster, picking up one shift a month


• Reliable mode of transport


• Above award rates from $40.16 per hour + super + penalty rates + 17.5% Annual Leave loading


• Transition to ECC with ‘buddy’ shifts under our Accelerated Learning Program


• Fair & balanced rosters to help provide sustainable work/life balance


• Collaborative and supportive team that will help you develop your career


• Employee wellbeing support including EAP, wellbeing initiatives and mental health first aid


• Ongoing professional development including workshops and VE&T courses


• Pet discounts on treatment and products up to 70%


• Discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)


• Refer a Friend program & rewards

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, carers and people of all ages.