Emergency Veterinary Nurse

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Ready to step up in Emergency & Critical Care?

If you’re an experienced Vet Nurse who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves complex cases, and wants to work with a highly supportive ECC team, this is your opportunity.

At Animal Emergency Services (AES) Canberra, we deliver emergency and critical care to pets when they need it most, afterhours.

As part of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA), one of the country’s leading ECC networks, we combine advanced medicine with a genuinely supportive, people-first culture. Our teams are collaborative, values-driven, and committed to delivering patient care while fostering continuous growth and development.

At AES Canberra, you’ll work at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering life-saving care when it matters most.

What You’ll Be Doing

Perform triage and emergency patient assessmentAssist with critical care, diagnostics & proceduresMonitor anaesthesia and surgical casesDeliver high-quality nursing care to hospitalised ECC patientsSupport vets in managing complex and urgent casesProvide clear, compassionate communication to pet ownersExpect exposure to varied and high-acuity cases, from trauma and tick cases to GDVs, snake bites and more.

What We’re Looking For

Certificate IV in Veterinary NursingMinimum 2+ years clinical experience (ECC highly regarded)Confidence working in fast-paced, high-pressure environmentsStrong teamwork and communication skillsFlexible availability for a variety of shifts across the weeknights, early mornings, overnights, and weekends.Own transport (required for shift work)

Highly Desirable

ECC experienceRecover CPR / Fear Free certificationExperience with Smartflow, IDEXX, RxWorks

Why join AES Canberra?

Work with a high-performing ECC teamDiverse, interesting caseload every shiftSupportive leadership that genuinely has your backAccess to advanced equipment & clinical supportPart of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) – a leading national ECC network

Benefits

From $33.34 per hour + super + penalty ratesDedicated wellbeing program & Employee Assistance ProgramFitness Passport + staff discounts (treatments & products)Ongoing CPD + certifications (Recover, Fear Free & more)Career progression & internal transfer opportunitiesRefer-a-Friend bonus program up to $2000

If you’re ready to grow your ECC career in a supportive, high-impact environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact our Talent team at careers@aes.email