Senior Veterinary Nurse

Join Tasmania’s only 24/7 emergency hospital and help deliver emergency care while living in one of Australia’s most liveable cities.  

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 in a team-based care model.
  
The Senior Veterinary Nurse combines advanced clinical nursing with shift leadership, team mentorship and operational support. Supervise hospital operations during shifts, support ICU/CCU critical care cases, guide nursing staff and contribute to maintaining high clinical and cultural standards.

As this is a 24/7 emergency hospital, availability for nights, weekends and public holidays is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the nursing team during shifts
• Operate autonomously with wide emergency and critical care cases
• Assist with workflow coordination and shift management
• Demonstrating 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

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
• Minimum 3+ years’ nursing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
• Strong ECC skills and confidence in critical care
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills 
• Resilient, adaptable and solutions-focused 

• Permanent part-time role working minimum 60 hours per fortnight
• Starting rate from $34.48 per hour + Super + penalty rates
• Australia’s largest employee-owned veterinary group
• Access to discounted gym membership - Fitness passport 
• Pet well-being 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)  
• The opportunity to transfer across the company to fulfil your further career aspirations (we love to promote from within!)
• Fully stocked snack cupboards and regular food deliveries
• Genuine leadership pathways within an employee-owned veterinary group

Relocating to Hobart is far more than a career move. It's an opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle that offers both professional fulfilment and personal balance.  
   
Hobart offers quality schools, shorter commute times, a strong sense of community, a thriving cultural scene, and access to some of Australia's most spectacular natural landscapes.   

Ready for your next challenge?  
Please submit your CV via the apply link. We will be in contact shortly. 
   
For a confidential discussion or additional information, please contact Mitchell Merritt at *******@aes.email