Experienced Veterinary Nurse

Experienced Veterinary Nurse
Ballina Coast Vets | Ballina, NSW | Permanent | $40–$46 per hour

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent pay: $40–$46 per hour, with higher rates negotiable depending on experience.
• Flexibility: Full-time or part-time opportunities to suit your lifestyle.
• Career development: Generous CPD support and opportunities to expand your clinical skills.
• A modern hospital: Be part of an ambitious, progressive team investing in better facilities, equipment and patient care.
• A team you’ll enjoy working with: A genuinely supportive workplace where people help each other, share a laugh and take pride in what they do.
• A coastal lifestyle: Work in beautiful Ballina, in the heart of the Northern Rivers region of NSW.

Love veterinary nursing, but looking for something more?
At Ballina Coast Vets, we believe you should be able to do great work, keep learning and genuinely enjoy coming to work. Veterinary medicine certainly has its challenging days, but we think a great team, a positive culture and a shared commitment to excellent patient care make all the difference.

We’re a privately owned, growing veterinary hospital with big plans for the future. Our focus is on providing outstanding care, embracing new technology and continually improving the way we work. We take our medicine seriously, but we also believe there should be room for a laugh along the way.

We’re looking for an experienced veterinary nurse who brings confidence, sound clinical judgement and a genuine passion for the profession. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively, supports their colleagues and wants to contribute to a team that is always striving to be better.

What you’ll bring to the team
You’ll have substantial experience in veterinary nursing and feel comfortable working across a variety of medical and surgical cases. You’ll be able to work independently, think on your feet and recognise when a second opinion or an extra set of hands will make a difference.

Just as importantly, you’ll enjoy sharing your knowledge, mentoring less experienced nurses and helping your colleagues succeed. You’ll stay composed when things get busy, approach new challenges with curiosity and be keen to keep developing your skills.

And if you happen to be exceptionally good at tracking down a missing thermometer in the middle of a hectic day, you’ll fit right in. We consider that a highly valuable, if unofficial, nursing qualification!

What makes Ballina Coast Vets different?

• A welcoming, supportive team that looks out for one another.
• A progressive hospital with a strong commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing investment in equipment and technology.
• A new hospital scheduled to open at the end of 2026, featuring two surgical theatres, a dedicated dental suite and eight consultation rooms.
• A workplace where your ideas, experience and professional input are valued.
• Varied and interesting cases that keep your nursing skills sharp.
• Opportunities to contribute to the development of the hospital and the wider team.
• Plenty of good humour, coffee, birthday cake and the occasional furry patient who seems determined to get involved in the paperwork.

Our hospital is built around a shared commitment to exceptional patient care, compassion and continuous improvement. We want our nurses to feel proud of the care they deliver, supported in their work and encouraged to bring ideas forward. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced veterinary team and play an important role in shaping the future of a growing, privately owned practice.

Make Ballina your next move
If a better work environment and a better lifestyle both sound appealing, Ballina is well worth considering.

Located on the NSW Far North Coast, Ballina offers a relaxed coastal atmosphere with beautiful beaches, riverside scenery and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Whether your ideal day off involves a surf, a beach walk, a paddle on the river or simply enjoying a coffee in town, there are plenty of ways to make the most of life outside the clinic.

The wider Northern Rivers region adds even more to explore, with coastal villages, hinterland landscapes, local markets and a vibrant community lifestyle all within reach. Ballina offers an appealing balance between coastal living and the conveniences of a regional centre, making it an excellent option for nurses looking to build a rewarding career without sacrificing their time outside work.

Lear more about the Ballina region at https://www.discoverballina.com.au/

What we offer

• Remuneration of $40–$46 per hour, with higher rates negotiable for the right experience.
• Flexible full-time or part-time employment.
• Generous continuing professional development (CPD) support.
• Opportunities to grow your clinical knowledge and nursing capabilities.
• A positive workplace culture founded on teamwork, mutual respect and shared goals.
• The opportunity to help build an ambitious veterinary hospital with a strong focus on medicine, technology and patient care.

Ready for a change?
If you’re an experienced veterinary nurse who wants more than just another job, we’d love to hear from you.

Send us your CV and a short introduction about yourself ([email protected]). There’s no need for a perfectly polished cover letter — we’re far more interested in getting to know the person behind the application.

Ballina Coast Vets

Great medicine. Great people. And yes, we really do like coming to work.