RSPCA is Australia's best known and most respected animal welfare organisation, working tirelessly to prevent animal cruelty. We are animal protectors, carers and guardians and bring solace to the abandoned, surrendered and injured. We offer shelter, education, medical attention and love to help animals in need find loving forever homes. We advocate for the humane treatment of all living creatures, and we are the only charity empowered by State Parliament to prosecute perpetrators of animal cruelty and neglect.
About the opportunity
As a Senior Veterinary Nurse with RSPCA South Australia, you will play a key leadership role within our Veterinary Services team, supporting high standards of clinical care, animal welfare, and workplace safety. Working closely with veterinarians, animal care employees, volunteers, and foster teams, you will contribute to the treatment and rehabilitation of animals in need while helping guide and support day‐to‐day clinical operations.
What you will do
* Provide high‐quality veterinary nursing support during consultations, examinations, surgeries, and treatments.
* Monitor anaesthesia, administer medications, and deliver post‐operative and hospital care to animals.
* Perform diagnostic and laboratory procedures, including blood, urine, and faecal testing.
* Support and mentor staff, volunteers, and students to maintain high standards of animal care and safety.
* Coordinate nurse consults, vaccinations, microchipping, adoption clearances, and foster‐related care.
* Maintain accurate animal records, stock control, and clinical hygiene standards.
* Assist with humane euthanasia procedures, postmortems, and off‐site animal welfare operations when required.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and a positive team culture.
About you
You are an experienced and confident veterinary nursing professional with a passion for animal welfare and high standards of clinical care. You lead by example, thrive in a fast‐paced environment, and enjoy supporting and mentoring others within a collaborative team setting. With strong communication and problem‐solving skills, you are committed to delivering positive outcomes for animals while contributing to a safe, supportive, and efficient workplace culture.
As the successful candidate, you will
* Hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
* Have demonstrated previous experience in a senior or supervisory veterinary nursing role.
* Possess strong leadership, communication, and decision‐making skills, with the ability to support and guide staff and volunteers.
* Have demonstrated experience assisting with surgery, anaesthesia monitoring, hospital care, and clinical procedures.
* Possess prior experience working within a shelter or animal welfare environment, highly regarded.
* Be able to work across a seven‐day roster.
Our culture & benefits
RSPCA is an organisation energized by an incredible purpose and passion to achieve the best outcomes for animals everywhere. An environment that will help our staff thrive, grow and be a better you.
* Act With Courage
* Seek Positive Outcomes
* Lead The Way
* Show Compassion
Benefits
* 50% discount on Royal Canin pet food
* 25% discount on all adoptions
* 20% discount on RSPCA Op Shop purchases
* Discount adoptions and retail products from RSPCA Adelaide Animal Care Campus located at O'Halloran Hill
* Free on‐site car parking
* Access to free employee counselling via our EAP provider
Equal Opportunity Employer
RSPCA South Australia is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply.
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