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We are looking for new or recent graduates 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, 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 and emergency and critical care, as well as experienced nurses to support you. We also routinely have a visiting anaesthesia specialist. Our general practice clinic in Mt Eliza is where you will be spending most of your time while 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

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 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.

How to apply

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

Thank you,
Cassandra (Cass) Love
Human Resources 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