- PPT + Casual opportunities for ECC Vet Nurses
- $32-$35/hr + super + penalties
- Supportive team + real career growth | True ECC caseload – fast-paced & diverse
Ready to step up in Emergency & Critical Care?
If you’re an experienced Vet Nurse who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves complex cases, and wants to work with a highly supportive ECC team, this is your opportunity.
At Animal Emergency Services (AES) Canberra, we deliver emergency and critical care to pets when they need it most, 24/7.
As part of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA), one of the country’s leading ECC networks, we combine advanced medicine with a genuinely supportive, people-first culture. Our teams are collaborative, values-driven, and committed to delivering patient care while fostering continuous growth and development.
At AES Canberra, you’ll work at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering life-saving care when it matters most.
What you’ll be doing
- Perform triage and emergency patient assessment
- Assist with critical care, diagnostics & procedures
- Monitor anaesthesia and surgical cases
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to hospitalised ECC patients
- Support vets in managing complex and urgent cases
- Provide clear, compassionate communication to pet owners
Expect exposure to varied and high-acuity cases, from trauma and токс cases to GDVs, snake bites and more.
What we’re looking for
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Minimum 2+ years clinical experience (ECC highly regarded)
- Confidence working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Flexible availability (PPT is a variety of shifts across the weeknights, early mornings, overnights, and weekends. Casual is weeknight evenings between 1800-2200 or mornings 0400-0830, weekends (day, evening, and night shifts available) and the occasional overnight.)
- Own transport (required for shift work)
Highly desirable:
- ECC experience
- Recover CPR / Fear Free certification
- Experience with Smartflow, IDEXX, Vision PMS
Why join AES Canberra?
- Work with a high-performing ECC team
- Diverse, interesting caseload every shift
- Supportive leadership that genuinely has your back
- Access to advanced equipment & clinical support
- Part of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) – a leading national ECC network
Benefits
- $32–$35 per hour + super + penalty rates
- Mental Health First Aid Officers + EAP
- Dedicated wellbeing program
- Fitness Passport + staff discounts (treatments & products)
- Ongoing CPD + certifications (Recover, Fear Free & more)
- Career progression & internal transfer opportunities
- Refer-a-Friend bonus program
Apply now or send your CV to our Talent team at [email protected]
If you’re ready to grow your ECC career in a supportive, high-impact environment, we’d love to hear from you.
