Veterinary Nurse

About The Team

The Animal Hospital delivers comprehensive care for a wide range of complex medical and surgical conditions.

Working with advanced diagnostic modalities including large and small animal CT and MRI’s and supported by an on-site laboratory and pathology teams, we provide prompt and accurate diagnostics. Our facility features a fully equipped ICU for 24-hour critical care, and we collaborate with dermatology, surgery, medicine, pathology, equine, imaging and anaesthesia teams, adopting a multidisciplinary approach for best patient-centred care. You would be joining a team of approximately 100 veterinary nurses and 135 veterinary clinicians and including MITs, pathologists, animal assistants and administrative support.

Your New Role!  

The key purpose of this role is to provide high-quality veterinary nursing care to animals in The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University, across all departments including Anaesthesia, CSSD, Medicine, Surgery, ECC, Primary Care and +/- Equine. You would be rostered in advance through each of these areas by the coordinator. The working week is Monday to Friday, and shift times range between a 7.30am start, up to a 6pm finish.

Your key responsibilities will include –

•              Providing all aspects of veterinary nursing care as per the Certificate IV of Veterinary Nursing and the Prescribed Duties of Veterinary Nurses within the Vet Surgeons Act of WA.

•              Assist clinicians with examinations, workups, procedures, treatments and surgeries.

•              Communicate with and respond to enquiries from veterinary hospital clients, referring veterinarians and general public by various means such as SMS; telephone; email.

•              Instruct students in correct techniques of practical skills.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This is a Continuous | Full-time position (37.5 hours per week) and attracts a remuneration of $74,809 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions (with the option to sacrifice 5% of the 17% employer superannuation into your salary).   

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

·         Flexible work arrangements

·         Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role

·         Indigenous Language Allowance

·         Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit

·         Employee Assistance Program

·         On-campus services, facilities and discounts, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

·         A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)

• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Minimum of 3 years (full time) veterinary nurse experience, post qualification, in a veterinary hospital.
• Registered with the Veterinary Practice Board of WA.
• Experience in high-quality small animal veterinary nursing care.
• Experience in large animal veterinary nursing care, is desirable.
• Excellent organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of diagnostic and surgical equipment as well as sterilising and aseptic techniques.
• Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Visa sponsorship and relocation may be available for the right candidate.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Yvonne Markey, Roster Coordinator [email protected] and quote JR105920 as the reference.

Applications Close on 29th November 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.