Veterinary Nurse, Equine and Large Animal

Veterinary Nurse, Equine and Large Animal

Job no : 517137

Work type : Continuing - Full-time

Campus : Roseworthy

Categories : HEO3, Veterinary Services

Veterinary Nurse – Equine and Large Animal

Multiple Roles – Full-Time (Continuing and Fixed-Term) & Casual

• (HEO3) $64,681 to $73,340 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
• Shift loading may apply with Overtime paid at penalty rates.
• Relocation support will be considered

Join our vet hospital team in beautiful Roseworthy!

Are you a passionate Veterinary Nurse looking for a rewarding new career opportunity?

Step away from the hustle and bustle and discover a rewarding new role in our state‑of‑the‑art vet hospital based at our Roseworthy University campus just a short drive from Adelaide.

What makes our Veterinary Nurse roles different?

As a university‑based teaching hospital, we offer a truly unique opportunity to combine clinical excellence with education and research. Our multidisciplinary facility includes Small Animal, Large Animal, and Pathology services, with specialist teams in Orthopaedics, Oncology, Sports Medicine, Anaesthesia, and Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) and General Practice services.

Working with us means being part of a collaborative, supportive environment where you’ll help shape the next generation of veterinary professionals while delivering high‑quality care across a diverse caseload. Whether you're passionate about clinical work, teaching, or both, you’ll find room to grow and make a real impact here.

About the Role :

This role focuses on providing high‑quality nursing care and critical support for equine, large animal, and hobby farm patients (including goats, sheep, alpacas, and more), where no two days are the same.

You will play a key role in emergency and critical care cases, surgical support, and the ongoing treatment and monitoring of hospitalised patients, working alongside internal medicine specialists, surgeons, and primary opinion clinicians.

This is a hands‑on, hospital‑based role with opportunities to build advanced skills in large animal anaesthesia, medical and surgical nursing, and emergency triage on onsite and infield. Nurses also rotate through our Ambulatory service which facilitates both routine and emergency care for horses and hobby farm animals. You'll work with a team of experienced professionals in a state‑of‑the‑art facility, delivering gold‑standard care to both emergency and non‑emergency patients.

Our hospital operates 24 / 7, and the position involves working on a rotating roster (over an eight week cycle), including night shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Shift loadings apply, and full roster details will be provided during the recruitment process. The roster offers the opportunity to experience all services offered by RVH.

We are seeking a qualified and / or experienced veterinary nurse or technologist with a strong background in equine. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, passionate about patient care, and confident working in a fast‑paced clinical environment. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential, along with a willingness to contribute to teaching by supporting and mentoring veterinary and veterinary nursing students.

Candidates who are working towards their certificate IV in Veterinary nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology and have some large animal handling experience are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer :

We are seeking :

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future‑focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground‑breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Click on ‘Apply Now’ to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a resume, and cover letter that includes your responses to all the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and / or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Advertised : 05 Sep 2025 12 : 00 AM

Applications close : 21 Nov 2025 11 : 55 PM

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