Full-Time Surgery Veterinary Nurse

Peninsula Vet Care Emergency & Referral Hospital | Mornington Peninsula, VIC

Are you an experienced veterinary nurse looking to take the next step in your career?

Peninsula Vet Care Emergency & Referral Hospital is looking for a passionate and dedicated Full-Time Surgery Veterinary Nurse to join our growing specialist and emergency team.

Whether your experience has been in a busy GP practice or a specialty/referral hospital, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re keen to build your surgical nursing skills, work alongside an experienced team, and be part of a hospital where learning and professional growth are encouraged, this could be the opportunity for you.

About the role

As a Surgery Veterinary Nurse, you’ll play an integral role in supporting our surgical and hospital teams and providing exceptional patient care.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality nursing care to surgical and hospitalised patients
• Preparing patients for anaesthesia and surgery
• Anaesthetic monitoring and patient support throughout procedures
• Assisting veterinarians and surgeons during surgical procedures
• Post-operative monitoring and recovery
• Maintaining high standards of patient care, infection control and hospital protocols
• Communicating effectively with veterinarians, nurses, clients and the wider hospital team
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative and supportive team culture
• Continuing to develop your clinical knowledge and surgical nursing skills

About you

We’re looking for a veterinary nurse who is confident, compassionate and eager to grow.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a minimum of 4 years’ veterinary nursing experience
• Hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualification
• Have experience in a GP or specialty/referral veterinary environment — we welcome applications from both
• Have a genuine interest in surgery, anaesthesia and patient care
• Be confident working as part of a multidisciplinary veterinary team
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be proactive, reliable and committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Be enthusiastic about learning and developing your clinical skills

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is kind, team-focused and passionate about veterinary nursing.

Why join Peninsula Vet Care?

At Peninsula Vet Care Emergency & Referral Hospital, we believe in investing in our people and supporting our team to build rewarding, long-term careers in veterinary medicine.

• Real career pathways - Develop your clinical skills, explore specialist interests, or grow into leadership roles.
• Professional memberships - We’ll pay for your professional membership with the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA).
• Health and wellbeing support - Access 24/7 EAP support through Sonder, our Mental Health First Aid network and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
• Everyday discounts and perks - Enjoy savings on fuel, groceries, travel, entertainment and more.
• Pet benefits - Access exclusive discounts on veterinary services and products for your own pets.
• Connected community - Be part of a supportive network of veterinary professionals across Australia and New Zealand.

Join our team

At Peninsula Vet Care, you’ll be joining a team that values excellent patient care, professional development and genuine teamwork.

If you're an experienced veterinary nurse who is ready to grow your surgical skills and become part of a supportive emergency and referral environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your veterinary nursing career with Peninsula Vet Care Emergency & Referral Hospital.