Casual Small Animal Veterinary Nurse Opportunities – Emergency Critical Care

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunities.

This role is ideal for someone seeking flexible work, with shifts offered as required to cover periods of increased demand, staff leave and other operational requirements. Shifts may include weekdays, evenings, nights and weekends.

As a Small Animal Veterinary Nurse - Emergency Critical Care you will play a key role in:

• Patient monitoring and care
• Anaesthesia and imaging preparation
• Emergency triage and stabilisation
• Treatment implementation
• Client communication

You will also contribute to clinical teaching and mentoring support for veterinary students in a collaborative hospital environment. Working closely with veterinarians, client relations, and administrative teams, you will support safe and effective clinical delivery across medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic, and emergency services while contributing to the smooth operation of the hospital through best-practice hygiene, animal housing, and biosecurity standards.

About Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital (RVH): RVH is the School's clinical teaching facility and comprises small and large animal hospitals and a veterinary diagnostic laboratory. As a leading primary care, referral and 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital, RVH delivers high-quality veterinary services across a broad range of animal species using state-of-the-art facilities and technology.

Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver professional and compassionate customer service to clients in person, over the phone and via email.
• Manage appointment bookings, patient admissions and discharges, and general reception enquiries.
• Liaise with referring veterinary practices and support communication between clients and clinical staff.
• Assist with emergency presentations and patient handling as required.
• Maintain accurate patient records using veterinary practice management software.
• Process payments, invoices and insurance claims.
• Contribute to maintaining a welcoming, organised and professional reception environment.
• Provide administrative support to ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the hospital.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, or a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, together with a minimum of two years’ relevant veterinary nursing experience.
• Experience in veterinary nursing with sound technical skills in areas such as surgery, emergency, internal medicine or general practice.
• Experience working in a clinical setting maintaining best practices.
• Experience with practice management software.
• Experience providing supervision and/or training to students.
• Experience applying Occupational Health and Safety and biosecurity protocols.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team in a dynamic hospital environment.
• Ability to participate in a 24/7 rotational roster.

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive.

This is a casual opportunity with shifts available as operational needs arise, offering flexibility and the opportunity to support a dedicated team delivering exceptional veterinary care.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia and for the term of appointment. To be eligible, you will need to reside within Australia.