Maternity Leave Vet Nurse Fixed Term Contract (Full time) Oxley Highway Veterinary Hospital RR-10232

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!