At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dedicated team providing emergency and critical care to animals in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital, a leading facility in Victoria.
- Benefits: Generous employee perks, including discounted pet healthcare and paid parental leave.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care while working with specialists and advanced cases.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and 2-3 years of ECC or advanced GP experience.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Experienced ECC Veterinary Nurse – Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital
Part-time and Full time 12 month fixed term contract roles available | East Mornington
Ready to take your ECC nursing career to the next level in one of Victoria's leading referral hospitals? We're looking for an experienced Emergency & Critical Care Nurse to join the dedicated team at Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital. This is your chance to work at the cutting edge of ECC, alongside specialists, registrars, and highly skilled nurses who are passionate about advancing patient care.
As part of our referral hospital team, you'll be at the heart of complex, high-acuity cases you won't find in general practice.
We offer:
- 24/7 emergency and referral services across ECC, surgery and anaesthesia
- A truly multidisciplinary, collaborative environment where every nurse plays a vital role in patient outcomes
- Opportunities to work with trauma patients, ventilator cases, critical anaesthetics, transfusions, chest drains, central lines, and more
- And when your shift is done? You'll be just minutes from beaches, wineries, and bushland trails on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula only an hour from Melbourne.
About the Role
- Part-time and Full-time roles, with a rotating roster of evenings, nights, and weekends
- Leadership opportunities available for experienced nurses ready to step up
- A fast-paced caseload where no two days are the same
About You
We're seeking a confident and committed ECC nurse who thrives in a busy, referral-level hospital environment.
You will have:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or higher)
- At least 2–3 years of ECC or advanced GP experience
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- A positive attitude, adaptability, and passion for patient advocacy
- Enthusiasm for continuous learning (and maybe even snacks and good vibes!)
What We Offer
- Work directly with two ECC specialists, a residency-trained registrar, and an experienced ECC vet team
- Generous employee benefits, including discounted healthcare for your pets
- Paid parental leave and a supportive culture where nurses are empowered, valued, and celebrated
- Access to excellent referral hospital facilities
- Exposure to advanced ECC cases rarely seen outside referral hospitals
- Continuous professional development through in-house training, specialist-led CPD, and external allowances
- Access to wellbeing programs, structured learning, and growth pathways
Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse Fixed Term Contract (Full time) Peninsula Vet Care Emergency & Referral Hospital RR-10202 in Mornington employer: VetPartners
At Peninsula Vet Care Dromana, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values both our team and the community we serve. Our supportive work culture fosters a family-like atmosphere, where experienced Vet Nurses can thrive through ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities. Located in the stunning Mornington Peninsula, our clinic not only offers competitive remuneration but also a chance to work in a dynamic environment dedicated to high standards of patient care and client satisfaction.
