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Veterinary Nurse

Location: Moonah, Hobart

Join the large, supportive team at AES Hobart as a Vet Nurse! Be part of a fast-paced environment with a wide variety of interesting emergency cases.

  • Above Award wages + penalty rates
  • Lovely team culture
  • Grow your skills in a fast paced hospital environment

Part of Animal Emergency Australia, AES Hobart is a premier emergency veterinary hospital committed to providing exceptional care to pets in their time of need. Our emergency clinic is equipped with advanced technology and staffed by a team of experienced veterinarian professionals dedicated to excellence in emergency medicine.

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. 

This is a permanent part-time role with a minimum 20hrs per week.

What does vet nurse life at AES Hobart look like?

  • Hands on triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, surgery, and 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 minimum 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 overnight shifts


Paws & Perks

  • Australia’s largest employee-owned veterinary group 
  • Fitness passport 
  • Pet well-being discount on treatments and products! 
  • Above Award wages starting at $32.13 (or more experience dependent!) + shift penalties
  • Dedicated wellbeing committee for our employees (Mental health first aid certifications, flu vaccinations, podcasts, etc.)   
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)   
  • Refer a Friend Program & Rewards 
  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading for all permanent staff 
  • Further education & career planning benefits 
  • The opportunity to transfer across the company to fulfil your further career aspirations (We promote and recruit from within!) 
  • Opportunities for additional training in Leadership, Specialisation and Management    
  • Fully stocked snack cupboards and regular food deliveries 
  • Work-life harmony with flexible roster structures and work arrangements 
  • Make a difference in the lives of Animals across Australia! 

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

Our Values
Kindness | Transparency | Ownership | Teamwork | Growth
These are not aspirational statements, they define how decisions are made and how we operate as a national organisation.

Animal Emergency Service Hobart

Location: 37 Derwent Park Rd, Moonah TAS 7009

Employment Type:

  • Part Time (Permanent)

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Chloe Pierce
Chloe Pierce
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Lyn Wright
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