Veterinary Nurse - Healesville Sanctuary
* Based at Healesville Sanctuary
* Fixed Term Full Time- 12 months
* Hourly rate plus superannuation for week day shifts, additional loading for weekends
Zoos Victoria operates four landmark zoos, Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Victoria's zoos are made up of passionate, energetic and driven employees committed to fighting wildlife extinction. Every person, from the extensive range of disciplines, plays an important role in helping the organisation realise its vision to become a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation.
The Veterinary Nurse role is within the Veterinary Department at Healesville Sanctuary and works closely with other Nurses, Vets and assists theSenior Vet Nurse and Life Sciences Manager - Animal Health with daily operations. TheVeterinary Nurse will be required to assist with maintenance of facilities and equipment, ensuring that the department's nursing and husbandry practices are followed to meet world's best industry standards and be a vital team member responsible for ensuring team work is maintained at all times. You will be required to assist in all aspects of Zoo nursing including clinical work, laboratory work, animal husbandry and administration.
As a member of our Veterinary Department you will be highly motivated, hardworking, well organised, have strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure and have the following;
* A current Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
* Extensive veterinary nursing experience with Australian animals including surgical, anesthesiology, medical, diagnostic and pathology laboratory procedures, and procurement and maintenance of veterinary and medical supplies and equipment
* Proven ability to follow standardized work practices to maximise the health care and welfare of animals and the safety and wellbeing of our staff
* Knowledge of and proficiency in zoo animal husbandry including capture and restraint of a wide range of species
* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
For more information on this role, please refer to the position description below.
Please submit a maximum two-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria, and resume by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Gerry Ross, Life Sciences Manager - Animal Health atgross@zoo.org.au
Applications closes onSunday 19 th October 2025 at 5:00 PM.
At Zoos Victoria we value diversity, celebrate difference and work to be inclusive in everything we do. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. In addition, Zoos Victoria will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability, illness or injury. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process,please advise viahrhelpdesk@zoo.org.au or visitourInclusion and Diversity page for more information and contact details for any adjustments required.
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