Veterinary Nurse

Locally led, nationally connected, centrally supported 

Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is Australia's largest employee-owned emergency veterinary network, operating 14 hospitals across Australia. 

We combine the expertise, resources and collaboration of a nationally connected network with the agility of locally led hospitals, creating an environment where our teams can focus on delivering quality care. 

Our mission is simple: "We challenge the heart, support the mind, thrive on trust, and operate with integrity, compassion and kindness in everything we do." 

Animal Emergency Service (AES) Hawthorn East

At AES Hawthorn East, part of the Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) network, you’ll collaborate with some of the most highly skilled ECC professionals in the industry, with a strong culture of mentorship and knowledge sharing. 

AES Hawthorn is a well-equipped, purpose-built emergency and critical care hospital, providing access to: 

• On-site CT machine  
• Digital radiology 
• Blood gas and advanced point-of-care diagnostics 
• Multiparameter monitoring and anesthetic ventilators
• Dedicated surgical suites with Melbourne city views 
• Separate dog and cat ICU  

We have intentionally designed our roster, workflows, facilities and culture to create a sustainable emergency career where you can practice high-quality medicine, continue growing professionally, and still have time for the things that matter outside the hospital. 

We’re proud to operate as an open hospital 
We believe transparency and empathy are just as important as clinical excellence and encourage owner involvement through extended visiting opportunities, helping families remain connected with their pets during hospitalisation.  

We confidently set guidelines for our clients to make our staff feel as comfortable and supported as our clients are. 

With a 4.9-star Google rating from more than 600 reviews, we're proud of the care and experience we provide to pets and their families in our local community. 
  
About the Role 

As an ECC Veterinary Nurse, you will be involved in triage, hospital case management, surgery and critical nursing. We have a strong senior nursing team here that are not only here to work alongside you but also help and mentor you to support your professional development.  

• Hands on triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, surgery, and patient care 
• Critical care nursing, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent patient care 
• Open hospital model, delivering quality experiences for clients  
• Roster designed to support nurse wellbeing, learning & development, mentoring  
• Collaborative approach to care between vets and vet nurses 
• Wildlife and exotics exposure 
• Permanent part-time roster (40–60 hours per fortnight) designed to support work-life balance 
• Above award rates ($32.13 - $35.18+) + penalties + super + 17.5% Annual Leave loading 

About You 

• Minimum of 1-year ECC experience or 5 years GP experience 
• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology 
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach  
• You bring a growth mindset, love learning new skills and best-practice methods 
• Committed to providing quality care within an open hospital model 
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays 
• Be part of an on-call roster, picking up one shift a month 
• Reliable mode of transport (essential for shift work) 

Paws & Perks 

• Nurses have set rosters to help provide sustainable work/life balance  
• Collaborative and supportive team that will help you develop your career 
• Employee wellbeing support including EAP, wellbeing initiatives and mental health first aid programs 
• Transition to emergency with ‘buddy’ shifts, accredited Accelerated Learning Program  
• Ongoing CPD, workshops, webinars and VE&T courses developed by veterinary professionals (https://improveinternational.com.au/) 
• Want to move across the country? Staff mobility and transfer options are available  
• Pet discounts on treatment and products 
• Discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport) 
• Refer a Friend program & rewards 

Ready for your next challenge?   

Please submit your CV via the apply link. We will be in contact shortly!  
    
For a confidential discussion, please contact Mitchell Merritt at *******@aes.email 
  
At Animal Emergency Australia, we know that different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives make our teams stronger. We're proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, carers and people of all ages. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to help.