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VET NURSE EMERALD- Full time - Starting Jan 2026

Looking for your DREAM VET NURSING job where you are surrounded by wagging tails, purrs and an incredible team that feels like family. ? We are on the hunt for a new nurse superstar to join our team! With a diverse role across with our Emerald clinic, the position has hands on responsibilities running consults, assisting with hospital operations and surgery. Cert II or IV qualifications (or 1+ years equivalent experience working in the animal industry) will be highly favoured. This opportunity offers an attractive remuneration package and a supportive work/life roster. The position is full-time (attractive 4 day week) and a 1 in 4 weekend shift. It is fast-paced, high pressure but highly rewarding, working amongst one of the best and most supportive teams in the industry.

 

What makes this role AMAZING! 
  • Real Work-Life Balance: 4 weekday shifts + one Saturday per month (8:30 am–2 pm).
  • Nurse Consultation Model: Our nurses do it all, from running consults to running all of our diagnostics! We have a highly trained nursing team with 2:1 ratio to vets.
  • Supportive Team Culture: We’re big believers in kindness, teamwork, and building each other up — even on the busy days. We love having a laugh together and working hard to deliver exceptional veterinary services.
  • Diverse, Rural Practice: From routine appointment to complex surgeries and emergencies, we do it all in-house — no two days are ever the same! We have all the modern veterinary equipment so we can provide outstanding veterinary services to our clients and patients. Our nearest emergency centre is 8 hours away, so we are used to doing it all!
  • Career Growth: Ongoing training and continuing education opportunities to help you grow your skills and confidence.
  • Great Pay: $25–$35/hr (depending on experience) + permanent full time stability.
  • Long-Term Stability: Join a close-knit, experienced team with an excellent staff retention record.

 

What you'll be doing

You’ll be working at the heart of our hospital working alongside our nursing and veterinary teams.
Your days will include:

  • Overseeing hospital and day patient treaments and procedures.

  • Surgery patient care (including anaesthetic monitoring).

  • Blood sampling, catheterisation and in-house diagnostic testing. 
  • Consult nurse duties including client education and assisting the veterinarians with consults and billing. 
  • All basic veterinary nurse duties including cleaning, surgical instrument sterilisation, upholding WHS protocols and patient handling.
  • Assisting with reception duties, including taking phone cals, greeting and discharging patients/clients and payment handling.

 

We're looking for
  • A warm, friendly and compassionate nature with a high priority approach to patient and client care

  • Excellent communicator and team player

  • Organised, adaptable, and calm under pressure

  • Exceptional work ethic and ability to show initiative

  • Minimum 1-2 years' experience working in the animal industry

  • Cert II or IV in Veternary Nursing/Animal Care will be highly favoured

  • Most importantly — a genuine love for animals

 

About Us 

Our purpose-built hospital at 61 Hospital Road, Emerald is known for delivering exceptional veterinary care across the Central Highlands. With 4 consult rooms, double surgery suites, separate dog and cat wards, and a state-of-the-art treatment area, we’re equipped for everything from routine care to complex orthopaedic surgeries.

We’re proud of our high standards, our compassionate team, and the strong relationships we build with clients and their pets.

We also have a satellite clinic in Blackwater that is open 3 days a week. It is a newly built practice with all the bells and whistles, running on a small fun team. Shifts at this location are shared between the staff with travel time and transport included for any rostered shifts there. 

We also operate a large animal hospital and equine breeding centre (Maraboon Rural Vet Services) and Pet Resort in Emerald. 

 

How to apply

If you’re local, we’d love to meet you — drop your resume and cover letter in person at Maraboon Vet Surgery, 61 Hospital Road, Emerald. Outside applicants are welcome to email their application to:

Alliza Marino
Practice Manager
manager@maraboonvet.com.au

Applications close 9th January, 2026

Check out Maraboon Vet on Facebook and Instagram to see what makes our team so special.

VET NURSE BLACKWATER- Part-time - Starting Jan/Feb 2026

Looking for an incredible PART TIME VET NURSING job where you are surrounded by wagging tails, purrs and an incredible team that feels like family? We are on the hunt for a nursing superstar to join our team! This is a dynamic, fun role located at our Blackwater clinic. The position has hands on responsibilities running consults, assisting with hospital operations and surgery. Cert II or IV qualifications (or 1+ years equivalent experience working in the animal industry) will be highly favoured. This opportunity offers an attractive remuneration package and a supportive work/life roster. The position is part-time (up to 3 days a week) and a 1 in 4 weekend shift (at our Emerald clinic). It is fast-paced, high pressure but highly rewarding, working amongst one of the best and most supportive teams in the industry.

 

What makes this role AMAZING! 
  • Attractive Work-Life Balance: 2 to 3 weekday shifts + one Saturday per month (8:30 am–2 pm).
  • Nurse Consultation Model: Our nurses do it all, from running consults to running all of our diagnostics! We have a highly trained nursing team with 2:1 ratio to vets.
  • Supportive Team Culture: We’re big believers in kindness, teamwork, and building each other up — even on the busy days. We love having a laugh together and working hard to deliver exceptional veterinary services.
  • Diverse, Rural Practice: From routine appointment to complex surgeries and emergencies, we do it all in-house — no two days are ever the same! We have all the modern veterinary equipment so we can provide outstanding veterinary services to our clients and patients. Our nearest emergency centre is 8 hours away, so we are used to doing it all!
  • Career Growth: Ongoing training and continuing education opportunities to help you grow your skills and confidence.
  • Great Pay: $25–$35/hr (depending on experience) + permanent full time stability.
  • Long-Term Stability: Join a close-knit, experienced team with an excellent staff retention record.

 

What you'll be doing

You’ll be working at our satellite clinic in Blackwater with a small, fun but highly trained team.
Your days will include:

  • Overseeing hospital and day patient treaments and procedures.

  • Surgery patient care (including anaesthetic monitoring).

  • Blood sampling, catheterisation and in-house diagnostic testing. 
  • Consult nurse duties including client education and assisting the veterinarians with consults and billing. 
  • All basic veterinary nurse duties including cleaning, surgical instrument sterilisation, upholding WHS protocols and patient handling.
  • Assisting with reception duties, including taking phone cals, greeting and discharging patients/clients and payment handling.

 

We're looking for
  • A warm, friendly and compassionate nature with a high priority approach to patient and client care

  • Excellent communicator and team player

  • Organised, adaptable, and calm under pressure

  • Exceptional work ethic and ability to show initiative

  • Minimum 1-2 years' experience working in the animal industry

  • Cert II or IV in Veternary Nursing/Animal Care will be highly favoured

  • Most importantly — a genuine love for animals

 

About Us 

The Maraboon Vet Surgery is known for delivering exceptional veterinary care across the Central Highlands. We’re proud of our high standards, our compassionate team, and the strong relationships we build with clients and their pets.

Our satellite clinic in Blackwater is open 3 days a week (Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays). It is a newly built practice with all the bells and whistles, running on a small fun team often consisting of 1 vet, 2 nurses and 1 receptionist. 

 

How to apply

If you’re local, we’d love to meet you — drop your resume and cover letter in person at Maraboon Vet Surgery, 61 Hospital Road, Emerald. Or pop in and meet the team at our Blackwater clinic. Outside applicants are welcome to email their application to:

Alliza Marino
Practice Manager
manager@maraboonvet.com.au

Applications close 9th January, 2026

Check out Maraboon Vet on Facebook and Instagram to see what makes our team so special.

 

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

The Maraboon Animal Health Family is so proud to say that we offer an exceptional workplace for all our staff, with the ability to offer countless opportunities and perks by starting your career with us. We offer many learning opportunities and professional development courses for staff with an encouraging team who is happy to help each other in all departments. Not to brag, but we also host the best staff parties in town! We offer above award pay rates and flexible hours depending on the position available and your own circumstances. We provide outstanding customer service, medical advice and treatments to all our clients and their pets.

 

 

Our ‘Rockstars’ have bright and bubbly personalities who share our values of providing the best care to all pets. They are reliable, have good work ethics, are highly organised and have a gift with time management. They have developed excellent communication skills both verbal and non-verbal, show initiative and are team orientated, as well as be able to maintain a good work ethic whilst working individually. Our rockstar team is equipped to handle all emergencies calmly and efficiently. Previous experience in the industry is always beneficial, but in this case, not a deal breaker.

 

 

If this sounds like you, then you could be our newest recruit! Send us an email with your details and attach an up to date resume to manager@maraboonvet.com.au and our management team will be in contact with you about any possible position vacancies within the Maraboon Animal Health family.

We are always hiring!