Join a large, supportive team where your experience is valued.

Kippax Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced and compassionate Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and collaborative team.

Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we'd love to hear from you. We're seeking someone with solid clinical experience who enjoys the variety of general practice and is confident working across both nursing and reception. You'll enjoy building lasting relationships with clients while delivering exceptional patient care alongside an experienced and supportive team.

Why join Kippax Veterinary Hospital?

Work in a busy, well-supported hospital

Kippax Veterinary Hospital is one of Canberra's larger veterinary hospitals, with a typical day comprising 6–7 veterinarians and 10–12 support staff.

Our size means you'll never feel like you're working alone. You'll be surrounded by experienced colleagues who enjoy collaborating, sharing knowledge and supporting one another. We believe great patient care starts with a great team.

We value our nurses

Our nurses are trusted members of the clinical team and play a vital role in everything we do. We encourage our nurses to work to the full scope of their skills, contribute ideas, and continue developing throughout their careers.

High-quality medicine

We're proud to provide excellent medical and surgical care using modern equipment and facilities, including:

In-house pathology laboratory
Digital radiography
Dental suite with dental radiography
Modern surgical facilities
Comprehensive anaesthetic monitoring equipment

You'll have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of medical and surgical cases in a well-equipped hospital environment.

A varied and rewarding role

This position includes a combination of clinical nursing and reception shifts, providing plenty of variety throughout your week.

Your responsibilities may include:

Monitoring anaesthesia
Assisting with surgery and dentistry
Caring for hospitalised patients
Placing intravenous catheters
Blood collection and laboratory processing
Diagnostic imaging assistance
Nurse consultations and patient discharges
Triage of urgent and emergency cases
Reception duties including client communication, appointment scheduling and supporting the smooth running of the hospital

Care with Kindness

At Kippax Veterinary Hospital, our culture is built around one simple philosophy: Care with Kindness.

It's more than a slogan - it's how we care for our patients, support our clients and work together as a team. We believe kindness, respect and collaboration create the best outcomes for everyone.

We're also committed to supporting the wellbeing of our team. We foster a positive workplace where people feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas and continuing to learn. All employees have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program because we know caring for our team is just as important as caring for our patients.

Proudly part of the Capital Paws Group

Kippax Veterinary Hospital is proudly part of the Capital Paws Group, a network of locally owned, independent veterinary hospitals across Canberra.

Being part of the group offers fantastic opportunities for professional growth through:

Regular continuing education
Clinical collaboration across multiple practices
Career development opportunities
Social events and networking
Shared expertise and resources

The Capital Paws Group also proudly supports Canberra Mob Indigenous Dog Health, a charity providing veterinary care to dogs and cats in remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory. Team members who are interested have opportunities to volunteer on these rewarding outreach trips.

About you

We're looking for someone who:

Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Has solid clinical experience in veterinary nursing
Is confident working across both nursing and reception
Has excellent communication and customer service skills
Enjoys working in a busy, collaborative environment
Is organised, reliable and takes initiative
Has a genuine passion for delivering outstanding patient and client care

What we offer

✔ Above Award wages, based on experience

✔ Full-time or part-time opportunities

✔ A supportive team of 6–7 veterinarians and 10–12 support staff each day

✔ A varied role combining nursing and reception

✔ Ongoing continuing education and professional development

✔ Employee Assistance Program

✔ A positive, collaborative workplace where your experience is recognised and valued

Apply Now

If you're looking for a practice where you'll be supported, challenged and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day, we'd love to hear from you.

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