Veterinary Nurses – ECC | Surgery | Internal Medicine

VetPartners

Mornington, Mornington Peninsula and Bass Coast VIC

Veterinary Services and Animal Welfare (Farming, Animals and Conservation)

Full time

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As we head into a busy summer, we’re expanding our team and looking for enthusiastic veterinary nurses to join us across a variety of roles, from referral hospital teams in emergency and critical care, surgery, and internal medicine.

Whether you’re an experienced nurse or just starting your career, this is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive hospital network that invests in your growth.

Why Join Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital?

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. You’ll work closely with our highly skilled and passionate nurses in a progressive, supportive, and fun environment. For those seeking growth, leadership opportunities within the team are also available.

We offer:

24/7 emergency and referral services across ECC, surgery, internal medicine, 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

Recognition of our nurses — from featuring on our Vet Wrap Podcast to speaking at CPD nights

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

We have multiple opportunities available, including:

ECC Nurse

Medicine Nurse

Surgery Nurse

Roles are available part-time or full-time, with the option to explore cross-departmental training. You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of cases and the chance to develop skills across different specialties opening doors to a rewarding and diverse nursing career.

About You

We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated nurse who thrives in a busy referral hospital setting. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent), with experience in GP, ECC, surgery, or medicine nursing

A strong drive for excellence in patient care

A flexible, supportive, and team-focused attitude

Confidence working in fast-paced or high-pressure situations

A commitment to professional development and career progression

Alignment with our values: passion, trust, fun, growth, compassion, and respect

What We Offer

A strong focus on your wellbeing and mental health, with support programs available to all staff

The opportunity to work with and learn from industry-leading specialists

Access to state-of-the-art referral hospital facilities

Generous employee benefits, including discounted healthcare for your pets

Structured career development, with mentorship, on-the-job training, and a CE allowance

Flexible paid parental leave and a supportive, family-like workplace culture

For more Information and to apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary nursing career we’d love to hear from you.

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Reach out for a confidential chat with Victoria Nguyen at victoria.nguyen@vet.partners or 0422882885