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We seek a new or recent graduate to join our New Graduate Development Program in early 2025. We provide a mentored and fully supported experience to build your foundation in veterinary practice while you rotate through general practice, emergency consulting shifts, critical care, internal medicine, and surgery – giving you a unique opportunity to experience both private general and referral practice in your formative year.

About us

At Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital, we pride ourselves on having a great team focused environment. Through the collaboration of our entire veterinary team, we strive to provide best practice care for all our patients, while maintaining exceptional customer service. We are part of the Peninsula Vet Care group which consists of a network of high-quality general practice clinics.

Our hospital is purpose-built and equipped with the latest in diagnostic equipment and tools required and expected in a referral hospital. We are staffed with specialists and referral clinicians in surgery, internal medicine, emergency and critical care, and experienced nurses to support you. We also routinely have a visiting anaesthesia specialist. Our general practice clinic in Mt. Eliza is where you will spend most of your time on the GP rotation.

About the role

• Our 12-month New Graduate Development Program provides a balanced roster rotating through general practice, emergency consulting shifts, internal medicine and surgery. The shifts will include a mix of days, evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays.
• You will have primary case responsibility under close supervision while on the general practice and emergency rotations.
• You will be observing and assisting with consults, workups, and procedures while on surgery and internal medicine rotations.
• Learning within the programme includes didactic teaching, case reviews, participation in weekly journal club and case rounds.
• A “mentor buddy” for the duration of the programme with regular feedback.
• An opportunity within the programme to pursue an externship in your area of interest.
• A friendly and supportive environment with a focus on your wellness, provision of snacks to nourish you during the busy shifts.
• Prospects for ongoing employment within our hospital or group of general practice clinics.

About you

The position would be well suited to candidates who demonstrate the following:

• A new or recent veterinary graduate eligible for registration in Victoria.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a positive attitude and the ability to work together as a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated and driven, with a passion for learning and commitment to providing the best patient care.
• Committed to our core values of being passionate, building trust, having fun, growing and evolving, and having compassion and respect.

What we will offer you

• Opportunity to work with and learn from industry-leading specialists
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• A positive and fun workplace and a supportive team
• Generous continuing education allowance plus one-week study leave
• In-house education program
• Great employee benefits & discounts for the health of your pet
• A focus on your wellness and mental health support available to all employees

To learn more about us

Join our Vet Education Hub. We are dedicated to providing the veterinary community with exclusive, free access to educational videos and content delivered by our trusted team of specialists, registrars, and residents.

How to apply

Be in it to win it! If you are ready to begin your career in a well-supported environment, please apply using the form below, including your CV and a cover letter.

Thank you!

Georgie Scaife
Human Resources Manager

Are you an experienced emergency and critical care nurse ready to take on a new role in a high-performing team?

We provide a positive, fun, and well-supported environment with opportunities to grow, develop, and achieve your career goals.

Click here to watch an interview with Annabelle Tribe, one of our ECC nurses.

About us

Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital offers a wide range of clinical services including a 24-hour emergency service, surgery, internal medicine, and anaesthesia. Our hospital boasts a collaborative approach to patient care with a passionate team and positive culture centred around providing the best care for our patients.

About the role

This role is available part time or full time and includes a mixture of evenings, nights and weekends. Leadership opportunities are also available within the team for nurses wanting to strive for future growth and development.

About you

We seek a committed and highly motivated nurse with strong clinical skills to join our busy nursing team. To be considered for this position, you will have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, experience in emergency and critical care, a desire for further education and training, and the ability to contribute to a positive team culture.

The position would be well suited to nurses who demonstrate the following: 

• A strong desire to provide the best patient care
• A flexible, enthusiastic, and positive attitude
• An ability to manage stressful situations and high work pressure
• Committed to our core values of being passionate, building trust, having fun, growing and evolving, and having compassion and respect

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

What we will offer you

• A positive and fun workplace and a supportive team
• A focus on your wellness and mental health support available to all employees
• Opportunity to work with and learn from industry-leading specialists
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Great employee benefits and discounts for the health of your pet
• Commitment to your career development through mentorship, on the job training and a continuing education allowance
• Flexible paid parental leave

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For more information

Visit our social pages on Facebook or LinkedIn to get a feel for who we are, and we invite you to join our Vet Education Hub, where you can access our new nurse stream as well as our vet stream of educational videos for free.

Please get in touch with Georgie Scaife via hr@penvetreferral.com.au if you have any questions regarding this position.

How to apply

Please apply using the form below, including your resume and a cover letter.

Thank you,
Georgie Scaife
Human Resources Manager

Are you an experienced referral surgery nurse ready to take on a new role in a high-performing team?

We provide a positive, fun, and well-supported environment with opportunities to grow, develop, and achieve your career goals.

Click here to watch an interview with Nikki Johnson, one of our referral surgery nurses.

About us

Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital offers a wide range of clinical services including a 24-hour emergency service, surgery, internal medicine, and anaesthesia. Our hospital boasts a collaborative approach to patient care with a passionate team and positive culture centred around providing the best care for our patients.

About the role

We have either a part-time (three days per week) or full-time (four days per week) opportunity with one-weekend shift in eight.

Enjoy working alongside and learning from our highly skilled, passionate, and fun surgery nurses. Our surgical nursing team is progressive, and we have leadership opportunities within the team for nurses wanting to strive for future growth and development.

Under the direction of the Referral Nurse Team Leader and with the support from the Senior Surgery Nurses, you will be responsible for working collaboratively with our Specialist Surgeons, Surgical Registrars, Residents and Interns to provide outstanding patient care. This includes monitoring patient anaesthesia, assisting with imaging, preparing patients for theatre and caring for hospital patients.

About you

We are looking for compassionate, dedicated, and highly motivated nurses with strong clinical skills. To be considered for this position, you will have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, with five years experience working in referral surgery nursing, or a similar role. Also a passion for fast-paced environments. The position would be well suited to nurses who demonstrate the following:

• Excellent communication skills
• A keen desire to advance their knowledge and clinical skills
• A flexible, enthusiastic, and positive attitude
• Ability to operate in a face paced and dynamic environment
• Committed to our core values of being passionate, building trust, having fun, growing, and evolving, and having compassion and respect

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

What we will offer you

• A positive and fun workplace and a supportive team
• A focus on your wellness and mental health support available to all employees
• Opportunity to work with and learn from industry-leading specialists
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Great employee benefits and discounts for the health of your pet
• Commitment to your career development through mentorship, on the job training and a continuing education allowance
• Flexible paid parental leave

For more information

Visit our social pages on Facebook or LinkedIn to get a feel for who we are, and we invite you to join our Vet Education Hub, where you can access our new nurse stream as well as our vet stream of educational videos for free.

Please get in touch with Georgie Scaife via hr@penvetreferral.com.au if you have any questions regarding this position.

How to apply

Please apply using the form below, including your resume and a cover letter.

Thank you,
Georgie Scaife
Human Resources Manager

Are you an emergency veterinarian looking for your next career move?

About us

At Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing all-rounded client and patient care and looking after our staff well. The emergency and critical care department consists of an ECC specialist, a residency-trained registrar, senior vets with memberships, and an outstanding team of experienced ECC nurses. We work alongside specialists in anaesthesia, internal medicine, and surgery. We also have access to cardiology and oncology specialists.

Our hospital is purpose-built with multiple consulting rooms, an ICU suite, two surgical theatres, and a spacious rest area for staff. We are equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment, including CT, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, IDEXX lab equipment, blood gas analysis and coagulation testing, endoscopy, critical care ventilator, and multiparameter monitors.

The commute to Mornington is just over 60 minutes from Melbourne and is against traffic, making the drive easier than inbound towards the city.

About the role

Our emergency and critical care department enjoys a busy and varied load, encompassing a broad range of emergency and critical care cases. The ECC veterinarian has primary responsibility for the care and treatment of referred and primary accession cases arriving through the emergency department, as well as assisting with the care of hospitalised patients from our specialist departments. Management of cases often involves contributions from multiple specialist disciplines, providing an excellent opportunity for learning and case follow-up.

About you

The position would be well suited to candidates who demonstrate the following:

• Two years of experience working in emergency practice will be viewed favourably.
• Proficient in approaching emergency cases, performing emergency soft tissue surgery and emergency procedures.
• However, if you do not have all the skills required and are happy to learn, we will help you get there!
• A positive attitude, excellent communication skills, time management and the capability of working cohesively with your team in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for emergency and critical care and commitment to continued learning to provide the best patient care.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

What we will offer you

• Opportunity to work with and learn from industry-leading specialists.
• A competitive salary package plus superannuation per annum based on qualifications and skills competency.
• An additional allowance is paid for overnight shifts worked.
• Commitment to your career development through mentorship, on-the-job training and a continuing education allowance of up to $5,000 per year.
• An in-house education programme that you get paid to attend.
• Five weeks of annual leave and one week of study leave.
• A 4-week rotating roster consisting of a mix of days, evening, overnight and weekend shifts so you’ll be able to plan your life and achieve that work-life balance you’ve always wanted.
• Assistance with visa sponsorship and relocation for eligible candidates.
• Access to our GP network and generous staff discounts.
• An environment with great staff retention with a steady, supportive, and fun team.
• A focus on your wellness and mental health support available to all employees
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Flexible paid parental leave

For more information

Visit our social pages on Facebook or LinkedIn to get a feel for who we are, and we invite you to join our Vet Education Hub, where you can access our new nurse stream as well as our vet stream of educational videos for free.

Please get in touch with Cameron Young via hr@penvetreferral.com.au if you have any questions regarding this position.

How to apply

Please apply using the form below, including your resume and a cover letter.

Thank you,
Cameron Young
Business Manager