Experienced Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

Greencross Vets Sandringham is looking for an experienced full-time Veterinary Nurse to join our team.

If you’re looking for a clinic with genuine team connection, a strong community feel, and a space that reflects the people and pets within it, this could be the right fit.

About our clinic

We’ve been caring for companion animals in the Sandringham community for over 30 years and have built long-standing relationships with our clients and their pets.

Our team is supportive, collaborative, and genuinely enjoys working together. Outside of work, it’s not uncommon for the team to catch up for activities like paint and sip nights, and you’ll see their artwork proudly displayed around the clinic. It’s a space that feels personal and lived-in, not just clinical.

We’ve also created areas in the clinic to honour both pets and people who have been part of our journey. From client thank you cards and children’s drawings, to photos of beloved pets and a dedicated space to remember those no longer with us, the clinic reflects the relationships we build every day.

You’ll notice the team often wears colourful scrubs, which clients love and which add to the warm, approachable atmosphere.

See here for a photo of a few of our nurses!

Our facilities

We are a well-equipped, purpose-built clinic with:

• Three spacious consult rooms
• A large surgical theatre
• A generous hospital and treatment area
• Separate dog and cat wards, with ample cage space
• A secure designated area for hospitalised patients to comfortably go to the toilet
• A hydrobath available for client use
• A large staff break room with a couch and space to properly recharge during the day

It’s a practical, well-thought-out space that supports both patient care and team wellbeing.

About the role

As part of our nursing team, you will work closely with our vets and fellow nurses to deliver high-quality care and a positive client experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Client communication and front-of-house support
• Assisting with consultations
• Blood collection, IV catheter placement, and diagnostic testing
• Monitoring anaesthetics and assisting in surgery
• Inpatient care and treatment
• Maintaining clinic cleanliness and preparing equipment
• Supporting the team with general nursing and administrative duties

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
• Has at least 2–3 years of clinical experience
• Is confident with both medical and surgical nursing
• Has strong communication and organisational skills
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Brings a positive, reliable approach to their work
• Values patient care, client relationships, and teamwork

Why work at Sandringham

• A genuinely connected and supportive team
• A clinic environment that feels personal, not corporate
• Strong, long-term client relationships
• Well-equipped facilities that support good patient care
• A workplace where people enjoy each other’s company, inside and outside of work

Why Greencross

You’ll also benefit from being part of the wider Greencross network:

• Ongoing continuing education and access to training programs
• Annual Greencross conference with clinical and leadership streams
• Career progression opportunities across a national network
• Access to a broad network of vets and nurses
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and products, including Royal Canin
• Petbarn retail discounts
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to Pounce (discounts across retail, travel, fuel and more)
• Mental health and wellbeing support programs, including confidential counselling
• A genuine focus on work/life balance

Location and lifestyle

Sandringham offers a relaxed Bayside lifestyle, with easy access to beaches, walking tracks, parks, cafes, and local shops. It’s well connected to Melbourne’s CBD while offering a quieter, community-based environment.

Apply

If you’re looking to join a clinic where the environment reflects the care you give and the team you work with, we’d like to hear from you.

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