Description Veterinary Nurse – Maternity Leave Cover (Fixed-Term, Full-Time – 6 Months) Oxley Highway Vet Hospital At Oxley Highway Vet Hospital, we are seeking an experienced and compassionate Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team on a 6-month maternity leave cover contract, with the potential for ongoing employment thereafter. This is a great opportunity to work in a well-established clinic where teamwork, patient care, and professional development are genuinely valued. About the Role You will be working full-time alongside experienced vets and nurses, providing high-quality nursing care across a varied and interesting caseload. Duties include (but are not limited to): Assisting our veterinarians with routine exams and procedures Providing surgical and hospital nursing care, including anaesthetic monitoring Delivering pre- and post-operative patient care, as well as offering grief support to clients Administering medications and preparing treatments as required Managing the admission and discharge process for surgical and hospital patients Communicating treatment plans and updates to clients Performing blood collection, testing, and IV catheter placement Assisting with diagnostic imaging (x-rays and ultrasounds) Supporting dental care, including scale and polish and performing dental x-rays Contributing to day-to-day nursing tasks to support our vets and team in providing the highest standard of patient care What We’re Looking For Minimum 2 years’ experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse Confidence in both surgical and medical nursing Strong anaesthetic monitoring skills Excellent communication and client care abilities Ability to work well within a close-knit team A calm, organised, and proactive approach under pressure What We Offer Full-time fixed-term contract (6 months maternity cover) Competitive hourly rate and benefits package. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Access to training centres, online courses and dedicated nurse programs. Opportunities for career growth and development. Staff discounts, including Health and Wellbeing benefits Employee Referral Bonus’ Apply Now If you’re an experienced vet nurse looking for a rewarding role in a supportive clinic, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply online with your updated resume. We can’t wait to meet you!
