At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Vets with patient care, rotating between surgery, hospital, and reception.
- Company: Join Belconnen Veterinary Centre, part of Vets Central, dedicated to quality pet care.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, work/life balance, online learning, and discounts on everyday expenses.
- Other info: Access to a wide support network and ongoing training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in pets' lives while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Cert IV Vet Nursing preferred; 2 years' experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Flexible hours with work/life balance and no weekends required.
Work alongside an amazing team with a varied caseload.
Access to our VC Learning Academy - online learning portal.
About Us
Vets Central is on a mission to become Australia's leading veterinary partner, supporting the delivery of quality veterinary services to the community and we are now partnered with Belconnen Veterinary Centre. Belconnen Veterinary Centre stands out for its entrepreneurial vision, offering the most complete structure of clinical, surgical and diagnostic imaging services (ultrasound, X-ray, CT and endoscopy), led by a dedicated team, with excellent technical training and driven by passion for pets! Our clinic also sees a large volume of orthopaedic surgeries, supported by regular visits from a travelling orthopaedic specialist.
The Opportunity
We are currently looking for our next star Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a casual basis! As a Vet Nurse with Belconnen Veterinary Centre, you will be actively involved in supporting our Vets with patient care, and with shifts rotating between surgery, hospital, and reception!
To be successful for this position, you will have:
- A Cert IV Vet Nursing is preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Vet Nurse, with knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures, particularly ECC experience would prove very beneficial.
- An empathetic, caring nurse that always advocates for their patients.
- Exceptional communication skills to build relationships with our clients.
- An eye for detail, a good work ethic and a willingness to keep learning and improving both themselves and the practice.
What we can offer:
- Comprehensive induction and onboarding to assist you to transition into our team, with continual training and development opportunities.
- Know that you are making a highly valuable contribution by caring for and achieving effective outcomes for our patients, clients, and the wider community.
- Flare HR Perks & discounts on everyday expenses including groceries, electronics, entertainment, fuel, restaurants, fashion brands and more.
- VC Learning Academy - online learning portal.
Recently joining the national Vets Central Network, you will have access to a wide support network with like-minded professionals.
Location: Canberra ACT, Australia
Category: Clinical - Veterinary Nurse
Position Type: Casual
Job Reference: AC000185
Posted: 20 Jul 2026
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