Small Animal Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

• Based at Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital
• Full-time continuing and fixed-term positions available
• Opportunities available across both the General Practice Nursing team and the Surgery Nursing team
• Participation in a rotating weekend roster, with penalty rates applicable
• Salary Range: (HEO4) $73,961 to $81,067 plus 17% superannuation
• Work in a dynamic small animal veterinary hospital environment

We are recruiting for multiple experienced Veterinary Nurses with sound technical skills in areas such as surgery, emergency, internal medicine or general practice, to deliver high-quality patient care, clinical assistance, and student learning support within the Small Animal Hospital.

Work that matters

As a Small Animal Veterinary Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing support across general practice consultations, procedures, treatments, and surgeries within the Small Animal Hospital. This role operates across a rotating weekend roster to support the delivery of continuous patient care and hospital services.

You will play an important role in patient care, anaesthesia and imaging preparation, treatment implementation, and client communication, while supporting safe and effective clinical delivery in line with hospital standards across medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic, and emergency services.

Working collaboratively with veterinarians, students, client relations, and administrative teams, you will contribute to clinical teaching and student learning through practical supervision and mentoring, while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the hospital through best-practice hygiene, animal housing, equipment maintenance, biosecurity, and safety procedures.

Positions are available within both the General Practice Nursing team and the Surgery Nursing team.