Veterinary Nurse

About The Team

The emergency team consists of several veterinarians and nurses who work in a 24/7 hospital facility. Emergency and Critical Care specialists provide a trainee and residency program along with training and guidance opportunities for the emergency team members. The hospital also receives afterhours support from various specialist services to ensure optimal care and treatment plans for all animals.

Your New Role  

The key purpose of this role is to provide high quality veterinary nursing care to animals in The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University.

Your Key responsibilities will include –

• Providing all aspects of veterinary nursing care as per the Certificate IV of Veterinary Nursing and the Prescribed Duties of Veterinary Nurses within the Vet Surgeons Act of WA.
• Triage patients according to hospital policy, by phone or on arrival
• Oversee patient care in the ICU and patient wards.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You

This role is a 7-month Fixed Part time. This attracts a remuneration of $71,904K – $78,826K (pro rata) PLUS shift penalties & 17% employer superannuation contributions (with the option to sacrifice 5.5% of the 17% employer superannuation into your salary).

Shift Penalties applied are for a Salary Veterinary Nurse

Midweek 18:00 – 23:59 Hours – Attracts 115% penalty on base hourly rate - $41.62 p/h - $45.15 p/h

Midweek 24:00 – 08:00 Hours – Attracts 130% penalty on base hourly rate - $47.79 p/h - $52.38 p/h

Saturday Hours – attracts 150% penalty on base hourly rate - $55.14 p/h - $60.44 p/h

Sunday Hours – Attracts 175% penalty on base hourly rate  - $64.33 p/h - $70.51 p/h

Public Holiday Hours – Attracts 250% penalty on base hourly rate - $91.90 p/h - $100.73 p/h

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2026 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 4% increase
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page

Join us

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter that includes a statement addressing the selection criteria noted below to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
• Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:

Essential

• Completion of a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent, or completion of a relevant Veterinary Nursing Diploma level qualification registrable in Western Australia.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours including rotational shift work, weekends and public holidays
• Demonstrated confidence and skill when handling and restraining small animals.
• Excellent organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
• Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as fitting seamlessly into a team environment.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Monique Strombolini, Emergency Nurse Supervisor  and quote reference JR103797.

Applications Close on 31/10/2025

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.