ECC Veterinary Nurse

Experienced ECC Veterinary Nurse – Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital

Casual | East Mornington

Ready to take your ECC nursing career to the next level in one of Victoria’s leading referral hospitals?

We’re looking for an experienced Emergency & Critical Care Nurse to join the dedicated team at Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital. This is your chance to work at the cutting edge of ECC, alongside specialists, registrars, and highly skilled nurses who are passionate about advancing patient care.

Get a feel for life in our team: https://youtu.be/IOqHOHZZC2o 

Why Join Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital?

As part of our referral hospital team, you’ll be at the heart of complex, high-acuity cases you won’t find in general practice.

We offer:

• 24/7 emergency and referral services across ECC, surgery, internal medicine, and anaesthesia
• A truly multidisciplinary, collaborative environment where every nurse plays a vital role in patient outcomes
• Opportunities to work with trauma patients, ventilator cases, critical anaesthetics, transfusions, chest drains, central lines, and more

And when your shift is done? You’ll be just minutes from beaches, wineries, and bushland trails on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula only an hour from Melbourne.

 About the Role

• Casual position, with a rotating roster of evenings, nights, and weekends
• Leadership opportunities available for experienced nurses ready to step up
• A fast-paced caseload where no two days are the same
• Work in a University of Melbourne teaching site, helping to train the next generation of veterinary professionals

 About You

We’re seeking a confident and committed ECC nurse who thrives in a busy, referral-level hospital environment.

You will have:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or higher)
• At least 2–3 years of ECC or advanced GP experience
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A positive attitude, adaptability, and passion for patient advocacy
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning (and maybe even snacks and good vibes!)

 What We Offer

• Work directly with two ECC specialists, a residency-trained registrar, and an experienced ECC vet team
• Generous employee benefits, including discounted healthcare for your pets
• Paid parental leave and a supportive culture where nurses are empowered, valued, and celebrated
• Access to excellent referral hospital facilities 
• Exposure to advanced ECC cases rarely seen outside referral hospitals
• Continuous professional development through in-house training, specialist-led CPD, and external allowances
• Access to wellbeing programs, structured learning, and growth pathways

For more Information and to apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary nursing career we’d love to hear from you. Reach out for a confidential chat with Joe Friend at [email protected]. 

Visit our social pages on Facebook or LinkedIn to get a feel for who we are, and join our Vet Education Hub where you can access our Podcast Vet Wrap and all our educational videos for free.

Learn more about at Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital: https://penvetreferral.com.au/careers/