Veterinary Nurse – Internal Medicine - Aec Moorabbin

Animal Referral Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Referral Hospital in Melbourne is expanding with a brand-new Internal Medicine Specialist Department and seeks a dedicated veterinary nurse to bring this specialty service to life.

You will work closely with the Internal Medicine Specialist and the broader hospital team to deliver high-level care to complex medical patients, support advanced diagnostics, and help shape our clinical workflows during the launch phase.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent.
• Experience in internal medicine or referral practice.
• Calm, organised and attentive to detail.

Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional nursing care to hospitalised medical patients.
• Assisting with advanced diagnostics including blood collection, imaging (CT, x-ray, ultrasound), endoscopy support, and procedures.
• Monitoring and managing anaesthesia for patients with complex medical conditions.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting smooth daily workflow.
• Contributing to the development of protocols and workflows as the department launches.
• Working collaboratively with ECC and surgery departments.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Calm under pressure

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Company Description

Launch a New Chapter in Speciality Medicine Care with Us

AEC + Specialty Care Moorabbin is excited to be launching our Internal Medicine Specialist Department, and we’re looking for passionate, skilled veterinary nurses to help bring it to life.

This is a rare opportunity to join a brand-new, purpose-built specialty hospital and play a key role in shaping a medicine department from its very beginning. If you love complex cases, detailed patient care, and working closely with specialists, this role is for you.

This role isn’t just about medicine — it’s about working together. You’ll be joining a hospital where collaboration across nursing, specialists, interns, ECC vets, and support staff is a core focus, and where every team member plays a vital role in patient outcomes.

About Us

AEC + Specialty Care Moorabbin is a state-of-the-art referral hospital designed specifically for Emergency & Critical Care and Specialty services. Our focus is on excellence in patient care, teamwork, and creating a workplace where nurses are supported, respected, and encouraged to grow.

The Role

As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Nurse, you’ll work closely with our Internal Medicine Specialist and wider hospital team to deliver high-level care to complex medical patients.

Your role will include:

• Providing exceptional nursing care to hospitalised medical patients.
• Assisting with advanced diagnostics including blood collection, imaging (CT, x-ray, ultrasound), endoscopy support, and procedures.
• Monitoring and managing anaesthesia for patients with complex medical conditions.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting smooth daily workflow.
• Contributing to the development of protocols and workflows as the department launches.
• Working collaboratively with ECC and surgery departments.

About You

We’re looking for a nurse who is curious, detail-oriented, and excited by medicine:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).
• Experience in internal medicine or referral practice.
• A strong interest in medical nursing and a desire to deepen your skills.
• Calm, organised, and attentive to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine team-player mindset.
• Compassionate approach to patients, clients, and colleagues.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced referral environment.

Additional Information

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