Emergency 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. 

Perth Vet Emergency (PVE) Osborne Park
PVE is one of WA’s leading 24/7 emergency hospitals. PVE Cannington is open every day of the year, supported by a cohesive, enthusiastic, and collaborative group of vets, nurses, and client care professionals. 

We're proud to be known for our:   

• Fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Genuine teamwork and clinical collaboration
• High standards of care
• Commitment to ongoing learning
• Supportive team culture (with plenty of laughs along the way!)

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. 

About the Role
As an Emergency Veterinary Nurse, you will be involved in triage, hospital case management, surgery and critical care nursing including severe trauma cases.  
You’ll be supported with structured training, a dedicated induction program, case reviews, mentoring, and ongoing internal nurse education. 
A dedicated client care team helps with communication, so you can stay focused on patient care. 

• Permanent part-time roster of 7 shifts per fortnight (56-60 hours per fortnight), designed to support wellbeing, recovery time and 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

As this is an after-hours emergency hospital, availability for nights, weekends and public holidays is essential.
  
Vet Nurse Life at PVE looks like

• Hands-on emergency procedures and surgical support
• Managing diverse and complex medical and trauma cases
• Working closely with experienced ECC veterinarians
• Regular debriefing and team support after tough shifts
• Input into case management and patient planning
• After-hours care for exotics and wildlife
• A high-trust team environment where your voice matters

About You

• Minimum of 1-2 years of 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 a rotating 24/7 roster
• Reliable mode of transport (essential for shift work)

Paws & Perks

• Permanent hourly rates start from $32.78-37.88 plus lucrative shift penalties
• Lucrative penalty rates on evening, nights, weekends and public holidays
• Fair and balanced roster to encourage career sustainability
• Employee wellbeing support including EAP, wellbeing initiatives and mental health first aid
• Transition to emergency with ‘buddy’ shifts, accredited Accelerated Learning Program
• Ongoing professional development including workshops and VE&T courses (https://improveinternational.com.au/)
• Discounts on pet treatment and products
• Discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)
• Refer a Friend program & rewards
• Join Australia’s largest employee-owned veterinary group

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 [email protected]  
  
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.