Veterinary Nurse
| Published | July 2, 2026 |
| Location | Hobart, Australia |
| Category | Health Care |
| Job Type | Full-time |
Description
Join the large, supportive team at AES Hobart as a Vet Nurse! Be part of a fast-paced environment with a wide variety of interesting emergency cases.
Above Award wages + penalty rates
Lovely team culture
Grow your skills in a fast paced hospital environment
Part of Animal Emergency Australia, AES Hobart is a premier emergency veterinary hospital committed to providing exceptional care to pets in their time of need. Our emergency clinic is equipped with advanced technology and staffed by a team of experienced veterinarian professionals dedicated to excellence in emergency medicine.
About the Role
As an emergency vet nurse, you will be involved in triage, hospital case management, surgery, critical nursing and critical case management. Experience exciting case diversity such as GDVs, impalements, hit by cars and in summer ticks, toads and snakes. Our nurses also have access to trained Mental Health First Aid Officers, our wellbeing hub and an Employee Assistance Program for support on a range of matters.
This is a permanent part-time role with a minimum 20hrs per week.
What does vet nurse life at AES Hobart look like?
Hands on triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, surgery, and patient care
No conversations with clients about money (dedicated client care team members)
Incredible case diversity with no two shifts the same
Collaborative approach to care between vets and vet nurses
Earning above Award rates with lucrative penalty rates on most shifts
Access to specialists
Wildlife and exotics exposure
About You
Minimum of 1-year ECC experience or 3 years GP experience
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing minimum or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
Strong communication and team-work skills
Love of learning and continual improvement
Personal mode of transport (essential for shift work)
Flexibility to work overnight shifts
Paws & Perks
Australia’s largest employee-owned veterinary group
Fitness passport
Pet well-being discount on treatments and products!
Above Award wages starting at $31.40 ( or more experience dependent!) + shift penalties
Dedicated wellbeing committee for our employees (Mental health first aid certifications, flu vaccinations, podcasts, etc.)
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)
Refer a Friend Program & Rewards
17.5% Annual Leave Loading for all permanent staff
Further education & career planning benefits
The opportunity to transfer across the company to fulfil your further career aspirations (We promote and recruit from within!)
Opportunities for additional training in Leadership, Specialisation and Management
Fully stocked snack cupboards and regular food deliveries
Work-life harmony with flexible roster structures and work arrangements
Make a difference in the lives of Animals across Australia!
