Senior Veterinary Nurse

Animal Emergency Service (AES) Canberra are seeking an experienced Senior Veterinary Nurse to join our fast-paced after-hours emergency hospital. This is a hands-on clinical leadership role suited to an experienced ECC nurse ready to step into greater responsibility and career progression, whilst still remaining involved in clinical shifts. The Senior Veterinary Nurse combines advanced clinical nursing with shift leadership, team mentorship and operational support. They supervise hospital operations during shifts, support critical care cases, guide nursing staff and contribute to maintaining high clinical and cultural standards. As this is an after-hours emergency hospital, availability for nights, weekends and public holidays is essential.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the nursing team during shifts; Operate autonomously with complex emergency and critical care cases; Assist with workflow coordination and shift management; Demonstrate flexibility and a team first mindset across both clinical and administrative shifts; Contribute to policy, training and continuous improvement initiatives; Promote positive team culture and AES Core Values

Requirements

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology; Minimum 3+ years’ nursing experience with leadership exposure; Strong ECC skills and confidence in critical care; Excellent communication and teamwork; Resilient, adaptable and solutions-focused; Availability for nights, weekends and public holidays essential

Benefits

Australia’s largest employee-owned veterinary group; Fitness Passport (discounted gym memberships); Pet wellbeing discount on treatments and products; Dedicated wellbeing committee for our employees (Mental health first aid certifications, flu vaccinations, podcasts, etc.); Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep); Opportunity to transfer across the company to fulfill further career aspirations; Fully stocked snack cupboards and regular food deliveries; Genuine leadership pathways within Australia’s largest employee-owned veterinary group