Location: Geelong, South Western Victoria
Position: Full-Time or Part-Time
Clinics: Highton, Geelong West, Lara

Are you a passionate and dedicated Veterinary Nurse seeking a rewarding opportunity within a supportive and collaborative team?

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, progressive environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

In this role, you’ll be working alongside a highly skilled team of veterinarians and nurses who take pride in their work and support each other every step of the way. If you're driven, team-focused, and ready to take the next step in your veterinary nursing career, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Vets of Geelong is a family-owned and operated veterinary practice dedicated to providing exceptional care to the pets and people of the Greater Geelong region. With thriving clinics located in Highton, Geelong West, and Lara, our practice continues to grow—so we’re on the lookout for compassionate and capable veterinary nurses to join our team.

Core Values

Joining our team means becoming part of the Vets of Geelong family. We pride ourselves on our positive, progressive clinic culture and the genuine care we show both to our patients and each other. At Vets of Geelong, we live by our core values every day:

• Animal Welfare
• Excellence
• Teamwork
• Integrity & Trust
• Empathy
• Value

About the Role

This position is primarily based at our beautiful, purpose-built Highton clinic, with some shift coverage at Geelong West and Lara when required. You’ll work across all areas of general practice and be a key part of our vibrant and skilled team. Your role will involve:

• Supporting medical and surgical procedures.
• Deliver compassionate client service.
• Performing laboratory and clinical tasks including blood collection and IV catheterisation.
• Maintain high standards of patient care
• Assist with nurse triage and consultations.
• Monitoring anaesthesia and post-operative recovery.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• General administrative duties.
• General cleaning responsibilities.

About You

Our ideal candidate will possess the below skills and qualities:

• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and a compassionate approach.
• Capable of working independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Outstanding time management and organizational abilities.
• Exceptional customer service and effective communication skills.
• Proven ability to take responsibility and see tasks through to completion.
• At least 2 years of experience in surgical nursing.
• Experience in emergency care is advantageous.
• Minimum of a Certificate IV or equivalent qualification.

Why Join Us?

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive environment that values feedback, open communication and staff wellbeing.
• A team that genuinely cares and loves to have fun while delivering exceptional patient and client experiences.
• Generous staff discounts on veterinary services and products.
• Competitive salary based on experience and skill set.

If you're ready to join a dynamic team where your skills and passion will be valued, we’d love to hear from you! Please email your resume, cover letter and even a video introducing yourself to: jobs@vetsofgeelong.com.au

If you have any questions, please call Diane on (03) 5243 0077.

Learn more about us

Check us out at Vets of Geelong or follow us on our social media pages to get a glimpse of the lighter side of clinic life!

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