Specialty Veterinary Nurse
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Specialty Veterinary Nurse - VRH Dandenong”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 1+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Part-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyVeterinary Nursing (or related)
Study levelCertificate
Job Description
Specialty Veterinary Nurse (Casual)
Join a Specialist Team Where Your Skills Thrive!
Are you an experienced veterinary nurse with a passion for surgery, anaesthesia and exceptional patient care? Join a supportive specialist team where you'll expand your skills, work with advanced technology and help deliver outstanding patient outcomes.
About VRH Dandenong
VRH Dandenong is a leading multi-disciplinary referral and emergency hospital, bringing together specialists in:
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Anaesthesia
Working alongside industry-leading specialists, you'll gain hands-on experience with a diverse caseload—from complex orthopaedic and spinal procedures to emergency surgeries—while continuing to grow your skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
We pride ourselves on creating a positive, supportive environment where collaboration, learning and humour are all part of everyday life.
Working closely with our specialist Anaesthesia team, you'll have opportunities to expand your technical skills and confidence in advanced anaesthesia and surgical nursing.
As a teaching hospital, we're also passionate about mentoring the next generation of veterinary professionals and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
About the Role
There is potential for this role to grow into a permanent part time position in the future.
You'll rotate through a variety of responsibilities, including:
- Anaesthesia nursing for surgical, imaging and emergency procedures
- Preparing patients for surgery, including clipping and surgical scrubbing
- Theatre nursing while maintaining strict aseptic technique
- Monitoring and caring for hospitalised patients
- Assisting with specialist consultations and patient checks
- Coordinating patient handovers between departments
- Maintaining theatre equipment, sterile stores and high clinical standards
- Helping ensure a safe, clean and efficient hospital environment
About You
We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and enjoys working in a fast-paced specialist environment.
You'll ideally have: