Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

Veterinary Nurse (Casual) | Greencross Vets Noarlunga | Adelaide, SA

Looking for a flexible nursing role where you can step in, make an impact, and be part of a genuinely supportive team?

Greencross Noarlunga is looking for a qualified, experienced, and confident Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a casual basis. We're searching for someone who can hit the ground running, seamlessly support our vets and nurses during busy periods, and provide an extra set of capable hands when the team needs it most.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and takes pride in delivering exceptional patient and client care.

Why Greencross Noarlunga?

At Greencross Noarlunga, we're known for our supportive culture, strong clinical standards, and genuine commitment to both our patients and our people.

Located inside a busy Petbarn store, our clinic benefits from a strong flow of engaged pet owners and long-standing client relationships. We are a modern, fully equipped practice with everything you need to perform at your best, including:

• Digital X-ray
• Ultrasound
• iM3 Elite dental suite
• Dental radiography
• In-house laboratory
• Surgical theatre
• Ducted oxygen and active gas scavenging systems

Our team is passionate, professional, and genuinely enjoys working together. We pride ourselves on maintaining a workplace where collaboration comes naturally, support is readily available, and everyone's wellbeing matters.

One of the things our team values most is our excellent work-life balance. Thoughtful scheduling means we almost always leave on time, lunch breaks are protected, and we do our best to accommodate roster and leave requests wherever possible.

What Makes Our Team Special?

We're a clinic that genuinely cares.

Whether it's helping a geriatric patient through a complex health journey, supporting a family through a difficult decision, or celebrating a successful outcome, our team consistently goes above and beyond for our patients and clients.

You'll be supported by:

• An experienced Vet Director with more than 30 years in the profession
• A collaborative veterinary and nursing team who love sharing knowledge
• A culture where learning and development are encouraged
• A team that genuinely enjoys working together and helping each other succeed

About the Role

This is a casual Veterinary Nurse position, ideal for an experienced nurse looking for flexibility while continuing to work in a busy and rewarding clinical environment.

We're looking for someone who can confidently step into the clinic and support the team across all aspects of veterinary nursing.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting veterinarians during consultations, treatments, and procedures
• Surgical preparation and theatre assistance
• Monitoring anaesthesia and patient recovery
• Medical nursing and inpatient care
• Collecting samples and performing pathology testing
• Administering medications and treatments
• Emergency and critical care nursing support
• Dental procedures and patient care
• Maintaining hygiene and infection control standards throughout the clinic
• Providing exceptional customer service and client communication
• Supporting reception and administrative duties when required
• Contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the clinic

As a casual team member, your ability to adapt quickly and confidently support the team where needed will be highly valued.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
• Has at least 2 years of clinical veterinary nursing experience
• Is confident and competent across both medical and surgical nursing
• Can work independently and hit the ground running with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates excellent animal handling skills
• Has strong anaesthetic monitoring and patient care capabilities
• Communicates confidently and professionally with both clients and colleagues
• Remains calm and organised in a busy environment
• Brings a positive, team-first attitude
• Has experience using RxWorks (advantageous but not essential)

Most importantly, you're someone who genuinely cares about patient outcomes, supports your teammates, and takes pride in the care you provide.

Why Greencross?

As part of one of Australia's leading veterinary networks, you'll enjoy access to a wide range of benefits and professional development opportunities, including:

• Ongoing continuing education and professional development
• Access to VetEducation, VetWebinars, LinkedIn Learning, and other learning platforms
• Annual Greencross Clinical Conference
• Career opportunities across a national network of clinics and hospitals
• Access to a broad community of veterinary professionals
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and products, including Royal Canin
• Petbarn retail discounts
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to Pounce employee discounts across travel, retail, fuel, entertainment, and more
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health and wellbeing support programs
• A genuine commitment to work-life balance

Why Live and Work in Noarlunga?

Located just 35 minutes south of Adelaide CBD, Noarlunga offers one of South Australia's best coastal lifestyles.

Whether you enjoy surfing, swimming, coastal walks, snorkelling, diving, or simply relaxing by the beach, you'll find it all within easy reach. The area is packed with fantastic cafés, restaurants, parks, and family-friendly facilities, making it a wonderful place to live and work.

With beautiful beaches, a welcoming community, excellent local amenities, and easy access to Adelaide, Noarlunga offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking for a flexible casual opportunity where your skills will be valued and your support genuinely appreciated, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Greencross Noarlunga and become part of a team that's passionate about pets, committed to each other, and proud of the care we deliver every day. 🐾

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