Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal Medicine

About the role

The Small Animal Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Cardiology service at The Animal Hospital seeks a Veterinary Nurse to deliver high‑quality nursing care for dogs and cats. You will join a multidisciplinary team supporting complex medical cases using advanced diagnostics and a fully equipped ICU.

Key responsibilities

• Provide veterinary nursing care in line with Certificate IV standards and the Veterinary Surgeons Act of WA.
• Assist clinicians with examinations, diagnostics, procedures, treatments and surgeries.
• Coordinate equipment availability and technical support across clinical areas.
• Maintain compliance with university and hospital policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualification registrable in Western Australia.
• Confidence and skill in handling and restraining small animals.
• Strong organisational, time‑management and workload‑prioritisation abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with staff and clients.

Required skills

• Knowledge of video endoscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography, CT, MRI, electrocardiography and blood pressure monitoring equipment.
• Proficiency in sterilising and aseptic techniques.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term 12‑month contract, part‑time or full‑time up to 37.5 hours/week.
• Salary $74,809 – $79,802 AUD per year (pro‑rated) plus 17% superannuation and salary‑sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements, cultural load allowance, Indigenous language allowance, and salary packaging.
• Access to on‑campus facilities such as childcare, gym, veterinary hospital and chiropractic clinic.
• Supportive, diverse and inclusive workplace recognised with Silver‑tier AWEI status.