Are you an experienced referral nurse with a passion for internal medicine and complex case management? We provide a positive, fun, and well-supported environment with opportunities to grow, develop, and achieve your career goals.
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. You’ll work closely with our highly skilled and passionate nurses in a progressive, supportive, and fun environment. For those seeking growth, leadership opportunities within the team are also available.
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
- Recognition of our nurses — from featuring on our Vet Wrap Podcast to speaking at CPD nights
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
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside and learn from a highly skilled, passionate, and supportive Internal Medicine team in a dynamic referral environment.
Reporting to the Referral Nurse Team Leader and supported by our Senior Medicine Nurses, you’ll play an integral role in managing complex medical cases, collaborating closely with our Internal Medicine Specialists and Registrars to deliver outstanding patient care.
Your Responsibilities will Include:
- Assisting with advanced diagnostic procedures such as ultrasound, endoscopy, and imaging
- Placing and managing IV catheters and feeding tubes
- Monitoring and providing care to hospitalised patients with complex medical conditions
- Supporting clients with empathy and explicit communication as they navigate their pet’s diagnosis and treatment
About You
- We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated nurse who thrives in a busy referral hospital setting. To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
- 3–5 years’ experience in referral nursing or a similar role, ideally in internal medicine
- Excellent communication and client-care skills
- Strong clinical abilities and a commitment to continuous learning
- A flexible, positive, and enthusiastic attitude
- The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Alignment with our values: passion, trust, compassion, respect, growth, and fun
What We Offer
- A strong focus on your wellbeing and mental health, with support programs available to all staff
- The opportunity to work with and learn from industry-leading specialists
- Access to state-of-the-art referral hospital facilities
- Generous employee benefits, including discounted healthcare for your pets
- Structured career development, with mentorship, on-the-job training, and a CE allowance
- Flexible paid parental leave and a supportive, family-like workplace culture
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 Victoria Nguyen at victoria.nguyen@vet.partners or 0422 882 885.
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Learn more about at Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital: https://penvetreferral.com.au/careers/