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Vet Nurse | Blackwood Vets | Part-time or Full-time A busy, vibrant clinic, a genuinely supportive team, and a role where learning never stops.
About the Clinic Blackwood Vets has been caring for pets and their families in the Blackwood community for many years and is proud to be a trusted local clinic in Adelaide’s south. We’re a close knit team of 3 veterinarians and 4 support staff – and Cedar, our much loved clinic cat and Customer Service Manager. Our clinic is well equipped and fitted out with modern equipment, and is busy practice offering small animal medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and preventative care. We combine advanced veterinary medicine with a gentle, understanding approach, aiming to keep every visit as stress free and positive as possible for both pets and their people.
About the Role We’re looking for a passionate Vet Nurse to join our team in a casual role, with regular hours available and the opportunity to pick up shifts across other clinics in the VetPartners network. This is a varied, hands on role where you’ll rotate through reception, nurse consulting, and surgical support – with a clearly planned roster so you always know what your day looks like. If there’s a particular skill you want to grow, we’ll happily support that through targeted rostering and development opportunities.
What you’ll be doing: • Supporting veterinarians across anaesthesia, surgery, and patient care • Providing compassionate care and clear communication to clients and their pets • Nurse consulting and assisting with preventative care and treatments • Reception duties, including client interaction and patient admissions • Confident anaesthetic monitoring and surgical assistance • Keeping back of house operations running smoothly in a busy clinic • Working across a planned rotation, with flexibility to focus on skill areas you want to develop • Opportunity to work across other VetPartners clinics if desired
What We’re Looking For • Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) • Around 2 years of clinical veterinary nursing experience • Confidence across general nursing duties, including anaesthesia and surgical support • A genuine eagerness to learn, grow, and continuously improve • Strong organisation skills and the ability to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes • Warm, professional communication with clients (and their paw rents) • A team first attitude and the ability to thrive in a busy, collaborative environment
We Know This Industry Isn’t Without Its Challenges – And We Take That Seriously. Your wellbeing is not an afterthought here. We’re committed to a safe, supportive environment backed by real safety standards, EAP support, a Mental Health First Aid network, and the Best for Pet Wellness Plan – because the people who care for animals deserve to be looked after too.
Small Clinic Feel. Big Network Behind You. Blackwood Vets is proudly part of VetPartners – Australia and New Zealand’s largest vet care network of 270+ clinics and a community of over 1,000 vets and nurses united by a genuine love for animals. Joining us means joining something bigger – a network that invests in your growth, your wellbeing, and your future. Here’s what that looks like day to day: 📈 Real career pathways – whether you want to deepen your nursing skills, develop a speciality, or explore future leadership opportunities 👶 Paid parental leave – flexible programs for primary and secondary carers, plus a return to work bonus 🧠 Health & wellbeing support – 24/7 EAP access through Sonder, Mental Health First Aid network, and wellbeing initiatives 🛍️ Everyday discounts & perks – 100+ discounts on fuel, groceries, entertainment, health insurance, and more 🐾 Pet benefits – savings on pet essentials and insurance for your own furry companions 🌐 Connected community – access to a network of over 4,000 vets and nurses across ANZ
Sound Like Your Kind of Place? We’d love to hear from you. Apply via the apply button or send your CV directly via email. If you’d prefer an informal chat before applying, you’re very welcome to reach out. Contact Joseph Friend at [email protected].
VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
