Now Hiring: Triage & Emergency Nurse (Veterinary Emergency Care)
Step into a fast-paced, highly rewarding role where your clinical expertise directly impacts lives when it matters most.
We're seeking a skilled Triage & Emergency Nurse to be the first point of contact for emergency, urgent, and walk-in veterinary cases. In this critical frontline role, you'll use your clinical judgement, communication skills, and calm under pressure to ensure every patient receives the right care at the right time.
What you'll do
- Triage emergency and urgent cases over the phone and on arrival
- Deliver rapid patient assessment and prioritisation based on clinical urgency
- Provide initial emergency care and stabilisation when required
- Support veterinarians with critical care, diagnostics, and treatment procedures
- Monitor patient vitals and escalating changes in condition immediately
- Maintain efficient patient flow through coordinated admissions and care planning
- Assist with CPR and emergency interventions when required
- Ensure clinical areas fully prepared, stocked, and ready for emergencies
You'll be part of a high-performing team
Work closely with ICU, surgical, medical, and nursing teams to deliver seamless, high-quality emergency care. You'll also play a role in mentoring junior staff and supporting a culture of learning and excellence.
Why this role matters
As the first point of contact in emergencies, your decisions help determine patient outcomes. You'll be a key driver of patient safety, hospital efficiency, and compassionate care delivery in a high-pressure specialist environment.
What we're looking for
- Minimum 3 years' veterinary nursing experience (emergency/critical care preferred)
- Confident in handling emergency care and triage
- Strong ability to make quick, sound clinical decisions
- Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills
- Confident and calm working in high-pressure clinical environments
- Experience with veterinary practice software (e.g. ezyVet advantageous)
If you thrive in emergency care, love problem‐solving, and want to be part of a team that makes a real impact every day—this is your next step.
Apply now and be the calm in the storm when patients need it most.
Triage & Emergency Vet Nurse employer: VetPartners Australia and New Zealand
At Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the veterinary field, offering an exceptional work culture that values teamwork and continuous learning. Our dedicated team enjoys generous employee benefits, including discounted healthcare for pets, paid parental leave, and access to advanced training opportunities, all while working in a stunning location just minutes from the beautiful beaches and wineries of the Mornington Peninsula. Join us to advance your ECC nursing career in a supportive environment where your contributions are celebrated and your professional growth is nurtured.
Contact Details:
VetPartners Australia and New Zealand Recruitment Team
