Specialty Veterinary Nurse - VRH Dandenong

Job Description

Specialty Veterinary Nurse (Casual)

Join a Specialist Team Where Your Skills Thrive!

Are you an experienced veterinary nurse with a passion for surgery, anaesthesia and exceptional patient care? Join a supportive specialist team where you'll expand your skills, work with advanced technology and help deliver outstanding patient outcomes.

About VRH Dandenong

VRH Dandenong is a leading multi-disciplinary referral and emergency hospital, bringing together specialists in:

• Emergency & Critical Care
• Surgery  
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology  
• Radiology  
• Anaesthesia  

Working alongside industry-leading specialists, you'll gain hands-on experience with a diverse caseload—from complex orthopaedic and spinal procedures to emergency surgeries—while continuing to grow your skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We pride ourselves on creating a positive, supportive environment where collaboration, learning and humour are all part of everyday life.

Working closely with our specialist Anaesthesia team, you'll have opportunities to expand your technical skills and confidence in advanced anaesthesia and surgical nursing.

As a teaching hospital, we're also passionate about mentoring the next generation of veterinary professionals and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

About the Role

There is potential for this role to grow into a permanent part time position in the future.

You'll rotate through a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Anaesthesia nursing for surgical, imaging and emergency procedures
• Preparing patients for surgery, including clipping and surgical scrubbing
• Theatre nursing while maintaining strict aseptic technique
• Monitoring and caring for hospitalised patients
• Assisting with specialist consultations and patient checks
• Coordinating patient handovers between departments
• Maintaining theatre equipment, sterile stores and high clinical standards
• Helping ensure a safe, clean and efficient hospital environment

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and enjoys working in a fast-paced specialist environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
• At least 3 years' experience in general practice, or 1+ year in a specialist referral hospital        
• Experience or a strong interest in surgery and/or anaesthesia
• Excellent technical nursing skills, including:
  • Anaesthesia monitoring
  • IV catheter placement
  • Blood collection
  • TPR monitoring
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, organised approach in busy clinical situations
• A willingness to learn and embrace feedback
• A positive attitude and genuine passion for veterinary nursing

What You'll Gain

We are committed to helping our nurses grow professionally and develop advanced clinical skills.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• A varied caseload including soft tissue, orthopaedic, spinal, abdominal surgeries and more
• Opportunities to nurse a multitude of ASA grade anaesthesia
• Advanced training in all things surgery and anaesthesia, including intubation, ventilation, Loco-regional nerve blocks, anaesthetic planning and more
• Ongoing continuing education through Vet Webinar, ProSkills, DoveLewis and more
• A collaborative, supportive team that enjoys working together
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities
• Genuine work-life balance with a consistent roster
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and products
• Opportunities for career progression within one of Australia's leading specialist veterinary hospitals

If you're looking to take the next step in your nursing career and work alongside an experienced specialist team that values excellence, learning and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.