"Equine Veterinary Nurse"

Role type: Full Time; Continuing

Faculty: Faculty of Science

Department/ School: Melbourne Veterinary School

Salary: UOM 4 - $80,400 - $85,328 p.a. plus 17% super

• Deliver high-quality equine nursing care, gain hands-on experience with diverse cases.
• Apply now for an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated equine veterinary team and make a difference in animal healthcare.
• Investing in you - benefits package including above award salary, generous superannuation and salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

Join the Equine Centre at the University of Melbourne's Werribee campus as an Equine Veterinary Nurse. In this dynamic role, you'll play a vital part in delivering exceptional care to equine patients, both in the hospital and on ambulatory visits. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinarians and researchers, providing efficient nursing assistance and ensuring compliance with best practices. Additionally, you'll contribute to the practical training of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students, supporting their work-integrated learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Patient Care: Provide veterinary nursing support, horse handling, and assist with clinical procedures to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Operational Support: Maintain supplies, equipment, and adherence to infection control and safety standards, ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Documentation: Record and maintain patient details, facilitate client appointments and communication, and ensure appropriate case charging.
• Student Supervision: Assist in the supervision and assessment of DVM students.
• Collaboration: Contribute to effective communication and foster working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a dedicated professional with a passion for equine healthcare and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting the development of future veterinarians.

You should also:

• Possess relevant qualifications and experience in equine veterinary nursing or animal care.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Exhibit strong organizational and time management abilities, with attention to detail and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Have a genuine interest in contributing to the education and training of veterinary students.
• Be adaptable, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Melbourne Veterinary School

https://mvs.unimelb.edu.au/

https://equinecentre.unimelb.edu.au/

The Melbourne Veterinary School is a highly ranked veterinary school with a proud tradition of excellence in research, education, and leadership. It sits within the Faculty of Science in Australia’s #1 ranked University. The School is a central component of the Faculty of Sciences which has an outstanding international reputation for excellence and innovation in research, curriculum development and for links within industry, policy makers, other research institutes and the wider community.

The University of Melbourne Equine Centre Werribee provides state of the art care to horses of all shapes and sizes. Cases are referred to us from all over Victoria and interstate to be examined and treated by veterinary specialists.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Anna Gradoboeva hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 2 January 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-006142 Equine Veterinary Nurse_PD.docx