Emergency Veterinary Nurse

About Us
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is Australia’s largest employee owned Veterinary group and 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 Canberra Veterinary Emergency Service (CVES)
Our Mission is that we are an emergency animal hospital and provide veterinary emergency and critical care;
For pets – because they deserve the best possible vet care 24/7
For local vets – who want the best possible care for their patients when they are closed and
For clients, who need peace of mind that comes with knowing their sick or injured pet is in good hands.

Our Vision is for all pets to have access to the highest quality of Veterinary Care at any time of day or night. We deliver world class emergency veterinary medicine and gold standard patient care. We are proudly, one of Australia’s leading ECC hospitals.  Our leadership and employees collaboratively strive to nurture an environment that promotes continuing professional development and learning so that we can ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. 

CVES Core Values

* We are supportive, respectful and kind

* We teach and learn without judgement

* We act honestly, collaboratively and with integrity

* We embrace diversity, inclusivity and authenticity

* We prioritise health and well being.

About the Role
At CVES, you will be a part of a large, genuinely supportive and diverse team, where everyone is encouraged to be their most authentic self and thrive!

This role is for a Permanent part time ECC Veterinary Nurse. You will have 60 rostered hours per fortnight. Shifts will include weeknights, weekends and public holidays (including overnights and early mornings). 

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. 

What does vet nurse life at CVES look like?

• Hands on triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, surgery, and patient care
• Truly incredible support from both leadership and colleagues.
• Exciting and varied caseload from pets to wildlife & exotics – from GDV to HBC to snake bites and everything in between. Meaning, no two shifts are the same!
• Collaborative approach to care between all hospital departments
• Opportunity to gain Recover CPR and Fear Free certification
• Earning above Award rates with lucrative penalty rates on most shifts
• Access to specialists 
• Access to opportunities across the Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) network in our hospitals Australia wide. 

About You

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology                        
• Minimum of post graduate 1-year ECC experience or 3 years GP experience
• Extra qualifications in ECC are desirable but not mandatory
• Recover CPR and Fear Free certified highly desirable but also not mandatory. 
• 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 across nights, overnights, mornings, public holidays and weekends. 

Paws & Perks

• Australia’s largest employee-owned veterinary group 
• Fitness passport 
• Pet well-being discount on treatments 
• Pet well-being discount on products 
• Above Award wages that reflect your experience and skills 
• 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 
• Further education & career planning benefits 
• The opportunity to transfer across the company to fulfill your further career aspirations (We promote and recruit from within!) 
• Opportunities for additional training in Leadership, Specialisation and Management     
• Make a difference in the lives of Animals across Australia! 
• Paid parental leave (CVES ONLY)  

If this opportunity interests you, then we’d love to hear from you! Click apply or reach out to [email protected] today!