We welcome your applications directly. Please send or email a covering letter and resume to:-

Lee Baker
Animal Hospitals of Australia
123 Scotchmer Street,
Fitzroy VIC 3065
Fax (03) 9481 2399 (International +61 3 9481 2399)

Or e-mail to lbaker [at] ahavets [dot] com [dot] au
(Please type 'employment application' in subject line)

Seeking a new career in Veterinary Nursing?

Getting started in the field of Vet Nursing can be difficult however not impossible.  Visit our Veterinary Nursing Careers page to learn more about what is involved and also about the training you may be required to undertake. 

In relation to our practice, the two key components we look for when hiring Trainee Veterinary Nurses are whether the applicant has any animal handling and/or customer service skills. Customer service is an integral part of veterinary nursing so prior experience is a valued asset.

AIRC (see our careers page for more information) run what we believe is the most comprehensive veterinary nursing degree in Australia, however they are based in Queensland, so the training is done via correspondence. AIRC have an "Introduction to Veterinary Nursing" course which you could undertake without a position in the industry, and it may help you get into the field. If you complete the introductory course you may then be exempt from some of the subjects for Certificate II in Veterinary Nursing.

To gain animal handling skills you can start out by gaining volunteer or casual work within the animal field. Some places to try would be Lort Smith Animal Hospital, the RSPCA or the Lost Dogs Home. You could also look for some work with a doggy day care centre, dog walking company or boarding facilities (catteries/kennels).

In the meantime, you can forward your resume as per the above details and we will keep it on file and should a trainee position arise we may contact you.

Good luck with your career search.

My patient can't tell me when and where they hurt!
Veterinary nursing is a rewarding and challenging career. The benefits are many. It is a hands on occupation that brings you into contact with animals and their owners. No day will ever be the same so you can be assured that you will never experience a dull day. The veterinary industry is rich with dedicated and committed individuals who not only give 100% to their jobs, but provide many hours of voluntary work raising orphaned and homeless animals.

There's more to being a Veterinarian then treating sick animals!
Being a veterinarian is more than just treating sick animals! Providing great customer service, assisting with the personal and professional development of colleagues and nursing staff, consoling owners and assisting in the development of a sustainable business are just a handful of the activities that Veterinarians are expected to do today.

Veterinarians and veterinary nurses from foreign countries who are interested in working in Australia must check that they have permission to work in Australia and that their qualifications will be recognised.

For visa and immigration information we recommend starting at the website of the, Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs