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Is improving your knowledge in small animal surgery your professional goal?

If so, consider our small animal surgery internship program.

We provide a stimulating and well-supported internship with opportunities, guidance and support that extend beyond the internship.

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. We are unique in that we have a close association with a five-hospital general practice group which provides a large and varied case load.

About the role

Our 12-18-month surgery internship program provides you the opportunity to work closely with our experienced surgical team with extensive exposure to and training in all areas of small animal surgery. The learning program includes structured didactic teaching, hands on surgical experience, as well as participation in case reviews, weekly journal club and case rounds. This is a full-time position.

About you

We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic vets with a thirst to learn. To be considered for this position you will have current registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of Victoria, and a strong interest in surgery with a desire to advance clinical skills.

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

• A passion for learning and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• A strong desire to provide the best patient care.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
• A positive attitude and ability to collaborate and work well in a team.
• Strong sense of caring for owners, their pets, and your colleagues.
• 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

• This position will provide a platform for a candidate who wishes to pursue a residency after their internship.
• Study group and support to sit your ANZCVS membership exams in surgery.
• Generous continuing education allowance plus one-week study leave.
• A positive and fun workplace and a supportive team.
• A focus on your wellness and mental health support is available to all employees.
• Opportunity to work with and learn from industry-leading specialists.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities.
• Great employee benefits & discounts for the health of your pet.
• Commitment to your career development through mentorship and on-the-job training.

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 Dr Arthur House or Dr Chris Franklin via hr@penvetreferral.com.au if you have any questions about this position.

How to apply

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

Thank you,
Cameron Young
Business 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

Are you an experienced surgery, medicine, or GP nurse ready to join a high-performing team and take on a new role?

We are taking expressions of interest to join our Medicine team at Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital.

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 Shae Grebert, one of our referral medicine 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 are expanding our team and looking for someone to work alongside and learn from our highly skilled, passionate, and fun medicine nurses. Our medicine team is progressive, and we have leadership opportunities within the team for nurses wanting to strive for future growth and development.

With the support of our Senior Medicine Nurses, you will be responsible for working collaboratively with our Specialists, Registrars, Residents and Interns to provide outstanding patient care. This includes monitoring patient anaesthesia, assisting with imaging, preparing patients for procedures 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 and, ideally, experience in an emergency or a referral setting. 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
• 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 Cassandra Love via hr@penvetreferral.com.au if you have any questions regarding this position.

Express your interest

Complete our expression of interest form

We are currently taking expressions of interest (EOI) for this role.

Thank you,
Cassandra (Cass) Love
Human Resources Manager

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

If so, we are taking expressions of interest to join our ECC nursing team at Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital.

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 emergency & critical care 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 full time or part time and includes a mixture of days, 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 are looking for 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, and experience within emergency and critical care, the desire for further education and training, and the ability to be a part of 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

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 Cassandra Love via hr@penvetreferral.com.au if you have any questions regarding this position.

Express your interest

Complete our expression of interest form

We are currently taking expressions of interest (EOI) for this role.

Thank you,
Cassandra (Cass) Love
Human Resources Manager

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

If so, If so, we are taking expressions of interest to join our specialist surgical nursing team at Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital.

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 Rachael Johnson, one of our senior 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 are expanding our team and looking for someone to work alongside and learn 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, experience working in referral surgery nursing, and 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 Cassandra Love via hr@penvetreferral.com.au if you have any questions regarding this position.

Express your interest

Complete our expression of interest form

We are currently taking expressions of interest (EOI) for this role.

Thank you,
Cassandra (Cass) Love
Human Resources Manager

Exciting development opportunity for a GP-qualified nurse with an interest in surgery!

Let us train you on the job as a Referral Surgery Nurse.

Have you ever dreamed about a career in specialty nursing, but you don’t have the skills or experience? Learn from us, and we will equip you to become a referral surgery nurse and enjoy an exciting, fulfilling career as a member of our referral team.

The best part is that no previous referral nursing skills or experience is required, but a passion for learning and providing the best care for our patients is.

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. We are unique in that we have a close association with a five-hospital general practice group which provides a large and varied case load.

About the role

This role is the perfect opportunity for a qualified nurse wanting to transition from general practice to referral nursing. Let us teach you. Throughout your development, we will provide you with on-the-job training and extensive support in the form of a personalised induction and a structured training program based on your current level of competency. Your shifts will be scheduled alongside one of our senior referral nurses who have advanced skills in the surgical environment, offering you a safe and supported clinical setting that maximises your growth and learning. Shifts are all during the day. No after-hours shifts are required for this role. You have the option of joining us either on a permanent full-time or part-time basis.

About you

We are looking for a passionate, resilient, and highly motivated nurse who is eager to advance their clinical skills and experience. To be considered for this position, you must have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a GP clinic.

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

• An interest in surgery and a desire to upskill
• A strong desire to provide the best patient care
• A flexible and positive attitude towards work
• An ability to manage stressful situations and high-pressure work
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for learning
• Commitment 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 can offer you

• Regular one on one catch ups (because feedback and communication is important to us!)
• A positive and fun workplace and a supportive team
• A focus on your wellness with 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 Cassandra Love via hr@penvetreferral.com.au if you have any questions regarding this position.

Express your interest

Complete our expression of interest form

We are currently taking expressions of interest (EOI) for this role.

Thank you!

Cassandra (Cass) Love
Human Resources Manager