Description

MyVet Byron Bay – Locum Veterinary Nurse Position

Location: Byron Bay, NSW
Clinic: MyVet Byron Bay – a small animal clinic dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care in a friendly & supportive environment.

About Us

MyVet Byron Bay is a trusted, well-established practice providing full small animal services including medicine, surgery, dental care, diagnostics, nurse consults, hospital care and more. Our team includes caring vets and nurses who support each other to deliver excellent standards of patient care.

Position Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Locum Veterinary Nurse to join us for a flexible assignment. You’ll be helping cover hospital nursing duties, surgery, anaesthetic monitoring, client communication and general nurse duties while supporting our vets and permanent nursing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Surgical & hospital nursing: preparing and monitoring anaesthetics, induction & recovery, monitoring.

• Support vets during procedures: diagnostics, ultrasounds / x-ray assistance, dental procedures.

• Admission & discharge of surgical / hospitalised patients.

• Administer medications, set up IV catheters, blood collection & testing.

• Maintaining surgical & treatment areas to infection control standards.

• Give post-op care and support hospitalised patients.

• Assist with nurse consults / client education as needed.

Requirements

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).

• At least 2 years post-cert experience preferred.

• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

• Strong communication & organisation skills.

• Experience with EzyVet or similar software is a plus.

• Ability to adapt quickly and maintain attention to detail under pressure.

What We Offer

• Competitive locum rates.

• Flexible scheduling – days / times negotiable depending on assignment.

• Supportive working environment with experienced vets & nurses.

• Opportunity to be part of a dedicated, compassionate team dedicated to animal welfare.

• Beautiful Byron Bay location – great lifestyle, community, and nature.

How to Apply

We acknowledge that some applicants may have another primary workplace and only wish to pick up shifts when available.

To be considered you must hold Australian work rights, with a minimum of two years in-clinic experience post-graduation.  We also require applicants to supply two industry references to become part of our Locum Vet Nurse network.

Apply Online Now! This is a great time to be a Locum Vet Nurse and enjoy flexible working hours that suit your lifestyle.