Small Animal Veterinary Nurse

Job Description:

• Based at Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital
• Full-time continuing and fixed-term positions available
• Opportunities available across both the General Practice Nursing team and the Surgery Nursing team
• Participation in a rotating weekend roster, with penalty rates applicable
• Salary Range: (HEO4) $73,961 to $81,067 plus 17% superannuation
• Work in a dynamic small animal veterinary hospital environment

We are recruiting for multiple experienced Veterinary Nurses with sound technical skills in areas such as surgery, emergency, internal medicine or general practice, to deliver high-quality patient care, clinical assistance, and student learning support within the Small Animal Hospital. Opportunities are available within both our General Practice Nursing stream and our Surgery Nursing stream, with teams working closely together to support hospital operations and continuity of patient care.

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Work that matters

As a Small Animal Veterinary Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing support across general practice consultations, procedures, treatments, and surgeries within the Small Animal Hospital. This role operates across a rotating weekend roster to support the delivery of continuous patient care and hospital services.

You will play an important role in patient care, anaesthesia and imaging preparation, treatment implementation, and client communication, while supporting safe and effective clinical delivery in line with hospital standards across medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic, and emergency services.

Working collaboratively with veterinarians, students, client relations, and administrative teams, you will contribute to clinical teaching and student learning through practical supervision and mentoring, while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the hospital through best-practice hygiene, animal housing, equipment maintenance, biosecurity, and safety procedures.


Positions are available within both the General Practice Nursing team and the Surgery Nursing team. Nurses within the General Practice stream will support consultations, treatments, preventative care, and day-to-day patient management, while nurses within the Surgery stream will focus on perioperative patient care, surgical preparation, anaesthesia support, and recovery nursing. Both teams work collaboratively and provide operational support and back-up to one another to ensure seamless patient care across the hospital.

Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description below to discover more about this opportunity.

The team

This role sits within the Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital team in the College of Science and reports to the Team Lead. The team works collaboratively to deliver high-quality veterinary services to clients and referring veterinarians while supporting clinical teaching and learning outcomes across the University community.

Visit the AU website to learn more about the Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital.

Our people

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and hands-on clinical environment. You will work closely with veterinarians, students, clients, and support staff across a variety of emergency and critical care cases, making every day engaging and rewarding.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.

Experience

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, or a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, together with a minimum of two years’ relevant veterinary nursing experience.

Experience

• Experience in veterinary nursing with sound technical skills in areas such as surgery, emergency, internal medicine or general practice
• Experience working in a clinical setting maintaining best practices
• Experience with practice management software
• Experience providing supervision and/or training to students
• Experience applying Occupational Health and Safety and biosecurity protocols
• Experience working independently and as part of a team in a dynamic hospital environment
• Ability to participate in a rotational weekend roster

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Launch your future with Adelaide University now

Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:

• your current CV
• a cover letter

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday, 5 July 2026


We encourage early applications, as applications will be reviewed regularly throughout the advertising period and shortlisted candidates may be contacted before the closing date.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 492820):

Simone Patterson
Talent Acquisition Officer
+61 8 8302 1700 | [email protected]

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