ECC Veterinary Nurse

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Greencross Vet Hospital Full time
Overview

AEC (Animal Emergency Centre) is a leading provider of veterinary emergency and critical care services across Australia. Our Moorabbin, Mount Waverley, and Frankston locations are dedicated to providing exceptional emergency veterinary care to pets when they need it most. We pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to every patient and their families.

Responsibilities
  • Work in Emergency and Critical Care and participate in a learning-focused environment to develop ECC nursing skills.
  • Nurse patients with conditions such as DKA, MODS, and GDV; manage patients with central lines, high-flow oxygen, ventilators, feeding tubes, all supported with digital systems and Smartflow.
  • Follow a structured training plan with initial orientation shifts, shadow shifts, and induction modules; receive dedicated mentoring from an ECC nurse trainer and your manager to tailor your development plan.
  • Provide compassionate care to pets and their families, collaborating with a team of veterinarians, nurses, and animal attendants.
What We Offer
  • Full-time and Part-time opportunities available.
  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
  • Opportunities for additional earnings through penalty rates; total annual earnings could surpass $80,000 p.a. with penalties, depending on shifts and roster.
  • Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Initial orientation shifts followed by shadow shifts and induction modules; dedicated ECC nurse trainer and focused mentoring; tailored training plan.
  • Attendance at our annual Symposium including flights and accommodation, with 2 days of clinical lectures.
  • Access to continuing education and training programs including potential funding for an ECC diploma.
  • RECOVER training for BLS and ALS rescuer certification.
  • Flexible rostering to achieve work-life balance; no on-call shifts. Shift lengths vary from 9 to 12 hours, across mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, and public holidays. Penalties apply to all shifts.
  • Generous staff discounts on veterinary services for your pets; discounts at Petbarn and Royal Canin.
  • A well-stocked pantry, positive team culture and the opportunity to learn from experienced vets and nurses, with support from animal attendants during busy times.
Qualifications
  • Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualification.
  • Applicants currently studying their Certificate IV will be considered.
  • Proficiency in IV catheter placement, blood sampling, and anaesthesia monitoring is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations.
  • A genuine passion for providing exceptional care to animals and their owners.
  • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as part of a rotating roster.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate veterinary nurse looking to advance your career in emergency and critical care, we want to hear from you Apply now by submitting your resume.

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