Job Description
ECC Veterinary Nurse – Veterinary Referral Hospital (VRH), Dandenong VIC
Are you an experienced veterinary nurse looking to step into referral and Emergency & Critical Care, or an ECC nurse looking for your next challenge?
We are on the hunt for some unicorn nurses to join our growing ECC team! We are particularly seeking experienced nurses available for part-time evening, overnight and weekend shifts, with weekend availability being our primary staffing requirement.
At VRH, you’ll be working with state-of-the-art equipment including mechanical ventilators, high-flow nasal oxygen, species-specific oxygen cages, a dedicated Critical Care Unit, CT, MRI and endoscopy. You’ll have access to the very best equipment to help you deliver exceptional nursing care.
If you thrive in the excitement of emergency medicine and love the challenge of no two shifts ever being the same, we’d love to hear from you.
Why VRH?
VRH is a multidisciplinary referral hospital where Emergency and Critical Care is at the heart of everything we do. ECC is the core service of our hospital, providing critical support to every department and ensuring the highest standard of care for our patients around the clock.
As an ECC nurse, you’ll work closely alongside specialists and clinicians in:
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Critical Care
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Neurology
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Anaesthesia
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Surgery
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Internal Medicine
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Radiology
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Oncology (coming soon!)
Emergency and Critical Care plays a vital role in supporting patients across the entire referral service. You’ll be involved in the management of complex medical, surgical and neurological cases, caring for patients before, during and after advanced procedures and working collaboratively with specialists to achieve the best possible outcomes.
This unique environment provides endless opportunities to learn, develop your nursing skills and be involved in a diverse range of challenging and rewarding cases.
You’ll be supported by an experienced leadership team and senior ECC nurses who are passionate about mentoring, education and helping others succeed.
About the Role
ECC nursing at VRH includes:
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ICU and Critical Care nursing
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Emergency and hospital nursing
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Triage and patient stabilisation
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Anaesthesia monitoring and support
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Management of a diverse and challenging caseload
Whether you’re an experienced ECC nurse or an experienced GP nurse keen to learn, we provide the training, support and guidance needed to succeed. Experienced GP nurses looking to transition into referral and emergency are strongly encouraged to apply.
What We’re Looking For
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Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
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Minimum 2 years’ clinical experience as a veterinary nurse
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Confidence monitoring general anaesthesia, including ECG, SpO₂, ETCO₂ and blood pressure monitoring
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A willingness to learn, grow and develop your skills
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Ability to remain calm under pressure
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Passion for providing exceptional patient care
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Availability for overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts
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Previous emergency or referral experience is highly regarded but not essential.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary with penalty rates
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No on-call shifts
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9–12 hour shifts
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Tailored training and structured orientation
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Annual Symposium including flights and accommodation
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Continuing education opportunities, including ECC diploma support
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RECOVER BLS and ALS certification training
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Generous Greencross, Petbarn and Royal Canin discounts
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Dedicated animal attendants to support the nursing team
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A genuinely supportive and collaborative workplace
Positions Available
We are particularly seeking part-time nurses to support our evening, overnight and weekend roster, with weekend shifts representing our primary area of recruitment.
If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be challenged, supported and surrounded by an incredible team while developing your ECC skills, we’d love to hear from you!
