Veterinary Nurse (Float) - ARH Canberra

Greencross; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award remuneration

Exposure to advanced emergency/referrr

CPD and career progression pathways

Employee discounts across ARH, Greencr

Job summary

Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Canberra is seeking a confident Float Nurse to join a dedicated veterinary team. The role involves providing cross-department support across the hospital, caring for hospitalised patients, assisting the surgical team and monitoring anaesthetics, and stepping in during busy periods in emergency.

We value kindness, clear communication and mutual respect, with opportunities for specialist-led education, professional development and career progression within ARH and

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).
• Previous experience as Veterinary Nurse in Emergency/Referral or busy GP setting.
• Confidence to work across different areas of a busy veterinary hospital.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, adaptable approach and willingness to support wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide cross-department support across the hospital.
• Assist the surgical team and monitor anaesthetics.
• Support the emergency department during busy periods and adapt to patient needs.
• Contribute to patient care and uphold team wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Under pressure

Adaptable

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Canberra
Full Time, Monday - Friday
8-hour daytime shifts

Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse who thrives on variety, enjoys working with different teams, and is always ready to lend a hand where it’s needed most?

As we continue to evolve and invest in our people and services, we are looking for a confident and adaptable Float Nurse to join our team!

We are committed to providing exceptional veterinary care and services to our beloved patients. Our state-of-the-art clinic is equipped with the latest technology, and our team is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care in a compassionate and nurturing environment.

As a Float Nurse you’ll provide support right across the hospital, stepping into different departments and working alongside the nursing teams wherever your skills are needed most. From caring for hospitalised patients, assisting the surgical team and monitoring anaesthetics, to jumping in when things get busy in emergency, you’ll play an important role wherever you find yourself that day!

We believe great nursing teams are built on kindness, clear communication, and mutual respect - and that's exactly the culture we strive for here.

We actively encourage our nurses to be involved in how we do things. Your ideas, experience and insight are valued - we regularly review and refine our protocols, and you'll have the freedom to suggest and help implement improvements in patient care, workflow and team wellbeing.

What you’ll bring

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working as a Veterinary Nurse (either in Emergency/Referral or within a busy GP!)
• Confidence to work across different areas of a busy veterinary hospital
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• A flexible, adaptable approach and willingness to work wherever support is needed
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for patient care and supporting your colleagues
• The ability to stay calm, organised and proactive in a fast-paced environment
• We’re looking for someone whodoesn’t need to be told twice, you see what needs doing, jump in and get it done!

What’s in it for you?

• Above-award remuneration
• Exposure to advanced emergency, critical care, and referral medicine cases
• Specialist-led education, continuing professional development, and career progression pathways
• Employee discounts across ARH Hospitals, Greencross Vets, and Petbarn
• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking for a role where you can use your skills, work with a variety of teams and make a genuine impact across a hospital, we’d love to hear from you.