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Experienced Vet Nurse, Adelaide, South Australia– Full Time (Part Time considered for the right applicant)

Above award pay, a flexible roster, and no after-hours or weekend work. Port Road Vet Clinic is looking for an experienced Vet Nurse to join our growing team here in Adelaide.

About us

Port Road Vet is a privately owned practice in Adelaide, were we value the relationships we build with our clients, their animals and each other. We put real care into every consult, procedure and phone call. We want our team to enjoy rewarding veterinary work alongside a fulfilling life outside the clinic.

Our talented, motivated team loves coming to work and it shows in the quality of our medical and surgical care. Our client base is loyal and growing, and we’re looking for the right nurse to grow with us.

Moving to Adelaide

  • Adelaide is relaxed and affordable compared with Sydney and Melbourne, with short commutes, beaches, the Adelaide Hills and wine regions all close by

  • Easy flights home to NZ

  • We’re happy to help you settle in and can chat through the move before you commit

What we offer

  • Above award pay, because we value the skills and experience you bring

  • A flexible roster with no after-hours work

  • A supportive, close-knit happy team

  • Lovely clients prepared to do what’s best for their pets

  • Varied, interesting work, mostly with dogs and cats

  • A high level of support from our experienced Veterinary team

About you

  • Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or NZ equivalent qualification

  • Great with clients, a people person, with excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude

  • A growth mindset, and someone that wants to be part of a growing practice

  • Respect for your teammates, a team-first attitude and openness to feedback

  • Willingness to share your knowledge with less experienced team members

  • Experience and a genuine interest in hospital care and anaesthesia

If you’re honest, hardworking and keen on medical and surgical cases, we’d love to hear from you.

Our equipment

  • Ezyvet practice software

  • IDEXX in-house analyser

  • Vet Radar

  • Digital X-rays and CR7 dental X-ray

  • Ultrasound

  • Full dental suite and surgery

  • Multiparameter vital sign monitors (PetMaps and Mindray Vetal 5)

  • Bair Hugger and HotDog animal heating

Clinic hours

Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm. Closed Saturday, Sundays and all public holidays.

How to apply

If this sounds like the right fit and you’re confident you can give our patients and clients a high level of care and support, then please email your application and a cover letter to: Dr Kevin Murnane E: [email protected]