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Permanent Part-time or Full-time Veterinary Nurse

West Brunswick Veterinary Clinic

Our Clinic

Join the friendly, community-driven team at the West Brunswick Vet Clinic!

Located in the vibrant inner north, our clinic is known for delivering compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to a loyal and diverse pet community across Melbourne.

We offer a broad range of services including preventative health, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, medical workups, and more, all supported by a calm, collaborative team culture where every voice is heard and every patient is treated like family.

If you’re looking for a clinic that values connection, teamwork, gold-standard care, and making a real impact in the community, this is the place for you.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our team on either a permanent part-time or full-time basis (30–38 hours per week).

This role is available across 4–5 days per week, Monday to Friday, with a shared Saturday roster (8:30 am – 1:00 pm). Weekday shifts are either 8:00 am – 4:00 pm or 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

As a Veterinary Nurse at West Brunswick Veterinary Clinic, you'll play an integral role in supporting our veterinarians and delivering exceptional patient care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with consultations and nurse consults
• Surgical and anaesthetic nursing
• Patient admissions, treatments and hospital care
• Assisting with diagnostic procedures and medical workups
• Client education and communication
• Providing outstanding customer service and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the clinic

About You

We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

To be successful, you will have:

• A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
• Approximately 3–5 years' experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse
• Strong surgical, anaesthetic, treatment and hospital nursing skills
• A sound understanding of veterinary nursing procedures and patient care
• Experience across all areas of general practice, including reception, surgical nursing, orthopaedics and inpatient care
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach and genuine commitment to animal welfare
• A positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a supportive team culture

What’s in it for you?

• Flexibility with hours and days
• Above Award remuneration, commensurate with experience
• A dynamic and supportive team environment
• Paid Parental and Purrental Leave: Receive paid leave for both human and furry family members.

• Mental Health & Wellbeing are a priority, and we understand that work life balance is vital. We are accredited in being recognised as a ‘Skilled Mental Health First Aid®’ workplace
• Flare HR Perks & discounts on everyday expenses including groceries, electronics, entertainment, fuel, restaurants, fashion brands and more

• VC Learning Academy: Utilise our online learning portal for continuous education and skill development.
• Personal Wellness: Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well-being.
• National Vets Central Network: Connect with a broad network of like-minded professionals across the nation.

APPLY NOW

Ready to join a clinic where your skills truly make an impact? We’d love to hear from you. To apply, please click the link above to submit your application.