Experienced ECC Vet Nurse - VRH Dandenong

Job Description

VRH - Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse – Full or Part Time 

Join a team where every shift brings a new challenge. 

Are you an experienced ECC veterinary nurse who thrives in a fast-paced emergency environment? Do you enjoy the challenge of critical cases, advanced nursing care, and working alongside leading specialists? 

Veterinary Referral Hospital (VRH) is seeking passionate and experienced Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurses to join our growing team. We have full-time and part-time opportunities available across day, evening, overnight, weekend, and public holiday shifts. 

This is an exciting opportunity to take your ECC nursing career to the next level within one of Australia's leading multidisciplinary referral hospitals. 

Why VRH? 

At VRH, Emergency & Critical Care is at the heart of everything we do. As a member of our ECC team, you'll work closely with specialists, registrars and residents across a broad range of disciplines, including: 

• Critical Care 
• Neurology 
• Surgery 
• Internal Medicine 
• Anaesthesia 
• Diagnostic Imaging 
• Oncology (opening September) 

Our hospital is equipped with advanced technology and dedicated critical care facilities, including: 

• Mechanical ventilators 
• High-flow nasal oxygen therapy 
• Species-specific oxygen cages 
• Endoscopy 
• Advanced Imaging including CT, MRI and Fluoroscopy 

You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team where professional development, clinical excellence, and patient care are highly valued.

The Role 

As an ECC Veterinary Nurse, you'll be involved in the care of a diverse caseload of emergency, medical, surgical, and neurological patients, managing cases from presentation and stabilisation through to ongoing intensive care and recovery. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Emergency triage and patient stabilisation 
• ICU and critical care nursing 
• Hospital nursing and inpatient management 
• Anaesthesia monitoring and peri-operative support 
• Management of complex and challenging referral cases 
• Working collaboratively with specialists across multiple disciplines 

You'll be supported by experienced ECC clinicians and nurses who are committed to mentoring, education, and helping you grow your skills and confidence. 

About You 

We're looking for a capable and compassionate nurse who brings: 

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) 
• Minimum 3 years' clinical nursing experience 
• Previous emergency, critical care, or referral hospital experience 
• Confidence monitoring general anaesthesia, including ECG, SpO₂, ETCO₂, and blood pressure 
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills 
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail 
• The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure 
• A genuine passion for Emergency & Critical Care 
• Availability to work across day, evening, overnight, weekend, and public holiday shifts 

What We Offer 

At VRH, we recognise the value of exceptional nurses and invest in their growth and wellbeing. 

Benefits include: 

• Competitive salary plus applicable penalty rates 
• Flexible full-time or part-time employment options 
• No on-call requirements 
• Structured onboarding and tailored training pathways 
• RECOVER BLS and ALS certification training 
• Ongoing professional development opportunities 
• Registration, flights, and accommodation for the annual Greencross Clinical Conference 
• Generous employee discounts through Greencross, Petbarn, and Royal Canin 
• The opportunity to work alongside a diverse team of specialists and referral clinicians every day 

Ready for Your Next Challenge? 

If you're looking for a role that offers clinical variety, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on critically ill patients, we'd love to hear from you. 

Join VRH Emergency & Critical Care and be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care when it matters most.