Veterinary Nurse – Warragul Vets

Apiam Animal Health; Warragul; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Warragul Vet is a well-established, progressive mixed practice in Warragul, Victoria, now seeking a qualified, experienced full-time Veterinary Nurse to join a close-knit and supportive team. This role covers surgery, hospital, pathology, treatment, floating and reception shifts, with large veterinary support behind you.

As part of Apiam Animal Health, Warragul Vet offers the backing of a national network while preserving the clinic's local culture and autonomy.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary nurse with Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Technician degree.
• At least 2 years' experience in a busy veterinary practice.
• Strong clinical nursing and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work across surgery, hospital, pathology, treatment, floating and reception.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality patient care across hospital and surgical nursing.
• Placing IV catheters and setting up fluids.
• Monitoring anaesthetics to a high standard.
• Assisting with pathology, treatments and general nursing duties.
• Supporting reception and client care when required.
• Contributing to a positive, supportive and collaborative team culture.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Patient care

Team collaboration

On-call availability

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Technician degree

Job description

Full-time Veterinary Nurse - Warragul Vets

Warragul, Victoria | Full-time | Experienced Veterinary Nurse

Warragul Vet is a well-established, progressive mixed practice located in the heart of West Gippsland. We are proud to provide compassionate, professional veterinary care to the local community and surrounding region.

We are now looking for a qualified, experienced full-time Veterinary Nurse to join our close-knit and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident all-rounder who enjoys hands-on nursing, high standards of patient care, and being part of a friendly, collaborative clinic environment.

As part of Apiam Animal Health, Warragul Vet offers the support and career opportunities of a national network while maintaining the feel, autonomy and team culture of a genuinely connected regional practice.

About the role

This is a varied, hands-on nursing role suited to a qualified Veterinary Nurse who is confident working across surgery, hospital, pathology, treatment, floating and reception shifts. You will be supported by a large veterinary team with a broad skill set across small animal, mixed and dairy medicine.

For nurses with an interest in mixed animal medicine, there may also be opportunities to assist with large animal work.

Key responsibilities

• Providing high-quality patient care across hospital and surgical nursing
• Placing IV catheters and setting up fluids
• Monitoring anaesthetics to a high standard
• Assisting with pathology, treatments and general nursing duties
• Supporting reception and client care when required
• Contributing to a positive, supportive and collaborative team culture

About you

We are seeking a passionate and empathetic qualified veterinary nurse to join our welcoming team. You will bring:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Veterinary Technician degree (essential)
• At least 2 years' experience in a busy veterinary practice
• Strong, well-rounded nursing skills
• A genuine passion for patient care and client service
• A positive, caring and proactive "can do" attitude
• Commitment to contributing to a supportive and positive workplace culture
• Availability to work full-time, including on-call shifts (usually two per week) and 1 in 4 Saturdays

Why join Warragul Vets?

• Join a welcoming, close-knit team that values learning, collaboration and mutual support
• Work in a progressive mixed practice with a varied and interesting caseload
• Enjoy the backing of Apiam Animal Health's wider national network
• Be part of a clinic committed to excellent patient care, strong client relationships and healthy animals and happy people