A well-regarded, purpose-built animal hospital in inner Melbourne is seeking an experienced ECC veterinary nurse for a permanent overnight role in its ICU department. Shifts run from 7:45pm to 6:15am and the position is available on a full-time basis (four nights per week) or part-time (three nights per week).

This is a role for a nurse who loves the focused, patient-centred nature of overnight work. As the clinic is open until 10pm, there is minimal client-facing work on overnight shifts, allowing you to dedicate your time to what matters most: caring for hospitalised and critically ill animals. You'll work alongside the overnight vet with a second nurse also assisting until midnight.

The facility is exceptionally well equipped, with CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, digital radiology, ECG, tonopen IOP, cryopen, doppler, advanced monitoring tools, an in-house laboratory, and separate ICU wards for dogs and cats. Fear-free principles are central to the hospital's design and philosophy, and the team is committed to delivering high-quality care to all members of the community.

The successful candidate will enjoy a strong package of benefits, including generous penalty rates for overnight work, CPD support, onsite parking, free EAP sessions, grief counselling support, generous discounts on veterinary treatment, pet insurance and retail products, and pet-friendly workplace policies.

Melbourne is one of Australia's most loved cities, with a vibrant food and arts scene, leafy inner suburbs, excellent public transport, and easy access to the coast, the Yarra Valley and beyond. It's a fantastic city in which to build your career.

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