Emergency Veterinary Nurse

Animal Emergency Australia • Contract • Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia • USD $ 38 - USD $ 44 / hour • 3m ago

Location: Hawthorn East, Victoria

Animal Emergency Service Hawthorn East are searching for experienced and dedicated nurses with a love for emergency nursing.

About Us
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is a network of independent emergency hospitals, general practices, veterinary support, and educational services across Australia. At our core, AEA exists to help veterinary professionals do and be their best. We invest in our team members’ work-life balance, career progression, and personal development, empowering them to excel in the field of veterinary medicine while making a meaningful impact on the lives of animals.

About the Clinic
Animal Emergency Service (AES) is one of Australia’s leading emergency and critical care referral centres. We deliver world class emergency veterinary medicine and gold standard patient care. Our AES Hawthorn East clinic is always bustling with exciting cases and an energetic atmosphere.

About the Role
As an emergency vet nurse, you will be involved in triage, hospital case management, surgery, critical nursing and critical case management. Experience exciting case diversity such as GDVs, impalements, hit by cars and in summer ticks, toads and snakes. Our nurses also have access to trained Mental Health First Aid Officers, our wellbeing hub and an Employee Assistance Program for support on a range of matters.

Please note this is a Casual role in an after hours emergency clinic so flexible availability is required primarily for nights and weekends.

What does vet nurse life at AES look like?

Hands on triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, ICU, surgery, and critical patient care
No conversations with clients about money (dedicated client care team members)
Incredible case diversity with no two shifts the same
Collaborative approach to care between vets and vet nurses
Earning above Award rates with lucrative penalty rates on most shifts
Access to specialists
Wildlife and exotics exposure

About You

Minimum of 1-year ECC experience or 3 years GP experience
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
Strong communication and team-work skills
Love of learning and continual improvement
Personal mode of transport (essential for shift work)
Flexibility to work shifts in an after-hours clinic (nights, weekends, public holidays)

Paws & Perks

Pet well-being discounts (including discounted treatment and products)
Discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)
Appealing hourly rate of $38.85 – $44.68 (depending on experience) + shift penalties + super + 17.5% Annual Leave loading
Refer a Friend program & rewards
Dedicated wellbeing committee for our employees (Mental health first aid certifications, flu vaccinations, podcasts, etc.)
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)
Transition seamlessly to emergency with ‘buddy’ shifts, accredited Accelerated Learning Program, CPD workshops, webinars and more!
The opportunity to transfer across the company to fulfil your further career aspirations
Collaborative and supportive team that will help you to develop you career

If this opportunity interests you, then reach out to careers@aes.email today!