Maternity Leave Vet Nurse

Description

Veterinary Nurse – Maternity Leave Cover (Fixed-Term, Full-Time – 6 Months)

Oxley Highway Vet Hospital

At Oxley Highway Vet Hospital, we are seeking an experienced and compassionate Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team on a 6-month maternity leave cover contract, with the potential for ongoing employment thereafter.

This is a great opportunity to work in a well-established clinic where teamwork, patient care, and professional development are genuinely valued.

About the Role

You will be working full-time alongside experienced vets and nurses, providing high-quality nursing care across a varied and interesting caseload. Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting our veterinarians with routine exams and procedures

• Providing surgical and hospital nursing care, including anaesthetic monitoring

• Delivering pre- and post-operative patient care, as well as offering grief support to clients

• Administering medications and preparing treatments as required

• Managing the admission and discharge process for surgical and hospital patients

• Communicating treatment plans and updates to clients

• Performing blood collection, testing, and IV catheter placement

• Assisting with diagnostic imaging (x-rays and ultrasounds)

• Supporting dental care, including scale and polish and performing dental x-rays

• Contributing to day-to-day nursing tasks to support our vets and team in providing the highest standard of patient care

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse

• Confidence in both surgical and medical nursing

• Strong anaesthetic monitoring skills

• Excellent communication and client care abilities

• Ability to work well within a close-knit team

• A calm, organised, and proactive approach under pressure

What We Offer

• Full-time fixed-term contract (6 months maternity cover)

• Competitive hourly rate and benefits package.

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

•  Access to training centres, online courses and dedicated nurse programs.

• Opportunities for career growth and development.

• Staff discounts, including Health and Wellbeing benefits

• Employee Referral Bonus’

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced vet nurse looking for a rewarding role in a supportive clinic, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply online with your updated resume.

We can’t wait to meet you!