Surgical Veterinary Nurse (Full or Part Time)
VRH Dandenong | Join a Specialist Team Where Your Skills Thrive
Are you an experienced veterinary nurse with a passion for surgery, anaesthesia and exceptional patient care? Join a supportive specialist team where you'll expand your skills, work with advanced technology and help deliver outstanding patient outcomes.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
Our Surgery Department is made up of 2 Specialist Surgeons and a team of 5 dedicated nurses. We pride ourselves on creating a positive, supportive environment where collaboration, learning and humour are all part of everyday life.
There is potential for this role to grow into a full-time position in the future.
You'll rotate through a variety of responsibilities, including:
- Anaesthesia nursing for surgical, imaging and emergency procedures
- Preparing patients for surgery, including clipping and surgical scrubbing
- Theatre nursing while maintaining strict aseptic technique
- Monitoring and caring for hospitalised surgical patients
- Assisting with specialist consultations and patient checks
- Maintaining theatre equipment, sterile stores and high clinical standards
- Helping ensure a safe, clean and efficient hospital environment
We are looking for:
- Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and enjoys working in a fast-paced specialist environment.
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
- At least 3 years' experience in general practice, or 1+ year in a specialist referral hospital
- Experience or a strong interest in surgery and/or anaesthesia
- Excellent technical nursing skills, including:
- Anaesthesia monitoring
- IV catheter placement
- Blood collection
- TPR monitoring
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A calm, organised approach in busy clinical situations
- A willingness to learn and embrace feedback
- A positive attitude and genuine passion for veterinary nursing
Participation in our 1 in 10 weekend on-call roster is required.
What You'll Gain
- A varied surgical caseload including soft tissue, orthopaedic, spinal, abdominal and more
- Opportunities to nurse a multitude of ASA grade anaesthesia
- Advanced training in all things surgery and anaesthesia, including intubation, ventilation, nerve blocks, anaesthetic planning and more
- Ongoing continuing education through RECOVER, Vet Webinar, ProSkills, DoveLewis, FreePets and more
- A collaborative, supportive team that enjoys working together
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities
- Genuine work-life balance with a consistent roster
- Staff discounts on veterinary services and products
- Fully funded attendance at the annual Greencross Clinical Symposium (conference registration, flights and accommodation included for permanent employees)
- Opportunities for career progression within one of Australia's leading specialist veterinary hospitals
If you're looking to take the next step in your nursing career and work alongside an experienced specialist team that values excellence, learning and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.
Surgical Vet Nurse - VRH Dandenong employer: Veterinary Referral Hospital
The Veterinary Referral Hospital (VRH) in Dandenong is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work environment for Veterinary Surgery Specialists. With a commitment to clinical excellence, competitive remuneration, and a focus on work-life balance, VRH provides ample professional development opportunities and a vibrant lifestyle in one of Australia's most liveable cities. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care while enjoying the benefits of a four-day working week and a friendly workplace culture.
Contact Details:
Veterinary Referral Hospital Recruitment Team
