About this role

As an experienced Veterinary Nurse, you already understand the fundamentals of excellent patient care. Here are the key areas relevant to this opportunity:

• Surgical nursing: Anaesthetic monitoring, recovery care, and sterile surgical assistance in our fully equipped theatres
• Dental procedures: Scale and polishes, dental radiographs, and utilizing modern dental equipment
• Nurse consultations: admissions, discharges,post-operative checks, arthritis and allergy injections, client education
• Hospital patient care: Monitoring hospitalized patients, administering treatments, and providing compassionate inpatient care
• Diagnostic support: In-house laboratory work, imaging, ensuring accurate results
• Reception and client communication: Explaining procedures clearly and supporting families through their pet’s care

This is a varied role across consulting rooms, surgery, reception, hospital ward, and our cattery. We operate on a fixed roster with a mix of early finishes and 7 pm finishes. We’re closed on public holidays,

We’re seeking approximately 28-29 hours per week (part-time), though we’ll consider full-time for the right candidate. Start dates are flexible: immediate to January 2026.

About you

Your qualifications and experience as a Veterinary Nurse are essential to your success in this role. However, beyond technical skills, these personal qualities matter equally to us:

• Pride in quality care – genuine satisfaction in delivering high-quality nursing that makes a real difference
• Team player – you thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy being part of a supportive team
• Eagerness to learn – keen to continue developing skills and taking on new challenges
• Positive attitude and passion – bringing enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Compassion – authentic care for animals and their families

Our location

Armadale is a leafy, established inner-eastern Melbourne suburb with affluent clients who value gold-standard care and don’t hesitate to pursue comprehensive treatments. This means delivering genuinely rewarding nursing care without constantly compromising due to financial constraints.

Transport is excellent – a tram stops outside our door, and Malvern train station is a few minutes’ walk. The area offers great cafes, shops, and parks for breaks. We serve pet families from Armadale, Malvern, Prahran, Caulfield, Toorak, South Yarra, and surrounding suburbs.

Our offer

To attract talented veterinary nurses like you, we offer competitive remuneration that reflects your expertise and experience:

Compensation:

• Above-award salary reflecting the value you bring
• Generous staff discount policy for your own pets

Work-Life Balance:

• Fixed roster – no constantly changing shifts
• Part-time: approximately 28-29 hours per week (full-time considered)
• Mix of early finishes and 7 pm finishes, no overnights
• Closed all public holidays.
• Flexible start dates: immediate to January 2026

Professional Growth:

• Hands-on opportunities in dental radiography, nurse consults, advanced anaesthetics, and hospital care
• Learn from a large, experienced veterinary team with diverse specialties
• Career progression potential – our Practice Manager started as a trainee nurse here
• Support for continuing education

Work Environment:

• Supportive colleagues who genuinely care about each other
• Management that actively seeks your input
• Varied daily work across multiple hospital areas
• An affluent clientele that invest in comprehensive treatment
• Beautiful heritage building with modern facilities
• ASAVA Hospital of Excellence standard care
• Independent practice culture

We’re open to discussing arrangements that suit your circumstances – our goal is to find the right person and make it work for everyone.