The small animal surgery referral service offers specialty services in both soft tissue and oncologic surgery, and orthopaedic and neurosurgery. Our full range of facilities and state of the art surgical equipment, coupled with integrated support from specialist level care in anaesthesia, 24h intensive care, internal medicine, advanced diagnostic imaging and excellent nursing standards enable us to manage the most complex surgical challenges and ensure that our patients receive a very high standard of care across all aspects of surgical management. You would be joining a team of 7 veterinary nurses; the service is open to clientele 08:00 -18:00 Weekdays.
Your New Role!
This position is responsible for ensuring the effective deployment of nursing services and the daily coordination of the Small Animal Surgery section within The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University.
Your Key responsibilities will include –
- Provide all aspects of veterinary nursing care as per the Certificate IV of Veterinary Nursing and the Prescribed Duties of Veterinary Nurses within the Vet Surgeons Act of WA.
- Comply with University and TAHMU policies, procedures and protocols. Comply with The Veterinary Surgeons’ Act of WA and other veterinary industry related Acts and Regulations.
- Lead the Surgery nursing team and coordinate their day-to-day activities ensuring that duties are performed to the required standard.
- Manage the nursing team including recruitment, training, rostering and compliance.
- Maintain relationships with referral practices and clients
- Oversight of billing and insurance documentation for the department
- Provide nursing support when required
- Ensure that all aspects of biosecurity are considered including liaison with CSSD
- Stakeholder engagement within the hospital and maintenance of the department’s equipment
- Assisting in instructions of students
- Other duties as required.
Please refer to the Position Description for further details.
What We Offer You!
This Fixed Term (12 Months) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $82,210 $88,445K plus 17% employer superannuation contributions, with the option to sacrifice 5% superannuation into your salary.
You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.
As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
- Indigenous Language Allowance
- Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic
For further information, check out our benefits and services page!
Join us!
Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -
- A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
- Your most recent resume (CV)
Selection Criteria:
Essential
- Completion of a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent, or completion of a relevant Veterinary Nursing Diploma level qualification registrable in Western Australia.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a veterinary practice, post qualification.
- Proven supervisory experience includes the ability to positively lead a team in a busy clinical environment.
- Excellent knowledge of diagnostic and surgical equipment as well as sterlising and aseptic techniques.
- Demonstrated experience and exposure to various surgical procedures and patient care in a general practice setting.
- Excellent organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
- Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems.
- Demonstrated computer literacy (including familiarity with the MS Office suite programs).
Desirable
- Previous experience in a veterinary teaching hospital environment.
- Experience in specialist surgical nursing practices.
- Experience with computer systems used in veterinary practices, in particular ezyVet, Vet Radar, and CUBEX software.
- Experience in training undergraduate students in the workplace.
- Experience and knowledge in the use and care of specialist surgical equipment.
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Dee Marchesi, Associate Clinical Director and Clinical Operations Manager, d.marchesi@murdoch.edu.au and quote JR105589 as the reference.
Applications Close on 7th August 2026 (11:59pm AWST)
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.