Surgical Veterinary Nurse – Part-Time

Tooronga Veterinary Hospital | Hawthorn East, Melbourne VIC

Part Time – Mondays (10 hours per week)

Job highlights

• A consistent 10-hour shift every Monday: A great opportunity to build specialist nursing experience around other work or commitments.
• Work alongside specialist surgeons: Assist with dedicated surgical lists and gain exposure to advanced procedures.
• Develop your anaesthesia skills: Monitor complex general anaesthetics and provide perioperative care.
• Above-standard remuneration: Earn more than standard rates in the profession.
• Modern surgical facilities: Work with advanced equipment and clinical resources.
• Varied clinical experience: When specialist lists aren’t scheduled, support general practice procedures, anaesthesia and hospitalised patients.
• Room to grow: Additional hours and responsibilities may become available as the hospital expands.
• Supportive, privately owned hospital: Join a collaborative team focused on high-quality patient care.

The opportunity
Tooronga Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Surgical Veterinary Nurse to join its team each Monday, supporting specialist surgeons during dedicated surgical lists.

You’ll play an important role throughout the surgical journey, from preparing patients and theatres through to anaesthetic monitoring, recovery and ongoing patient care. It’s an opportunity to build on your existing surgical nursing skills while working closely with specialist clinicians in a well-equipped hospital.

When specialist surgical cases aren’t scheduled, you’ll work alongside the general practice team, assisting with routine procedures, anaesthesia and the care of hospitalised patients.

The position is currently 10 hours per week on Mondays, with the potential for additional hours as the hospital’s services grow.

What you’ll bring

• A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.
• At least three years of veterinary nursing experience, including experience in a referral practice’s surgical department.
• Confidence monitoring complex general anaesthetics.
• Strong clinical skills and a calm, professional approach in a busy surgical environment.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• A proactive, positive and team-oriented attitude.
• Experience with EzyVet is preferred but not essential. This role is suited to an experienced veterinary nurse rather than someone at the beginning of their career.

About Tooronga Veterinary Hospital
Opened in 2024, Tooronga is a growing, privately owned hospital that has quickly established a strong reputation for veterinary care, attracting clients from across Melbourne.

The hospital offers advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities and is co-located with an independent 24/7 emergency and critical care service. As the team continues to expand its services, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a developing surgical offering while working in a collaborative clinical environment.

How to apply
Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and what you’d bring to the role to [email protected], addressed to Mrs Rachael van Ryn.