Locum Veterinary Nurse – Malvern, VIC

Location: Malvern VIC 3144
Clinic: Independent small-animal clinic (name withheld as requested)
Role Type: Locum Vet Nurse – Multiple Dates (Dec 2025 – Mar 2026)

About the Role

A well-established and highly regarded veterinary clinic in Malvern is seeking an experienced Locum Veterinary Nurse to assist with annual leave coverage across December 2025 through March 2026.

Due to the frequency of shifts and preference for continuity, the clinic is ideally seeking one recurring nurse who can commit to as many dates as possible.

This position suits a confident, competent all-rounder with strong surgical, anaesthetic and general nursing skills who can integrate seamlessly into an established and supportive team.

Shifts Requiring Coverage

December 2025

• Saturday 13/12/2025 – 8:00am to 4:00pm

January 2026

• Thursday 8/1/2026 – 8:00am to 7:00pm

• Monday 12/1/2026 – 7:45am to 5:00pm

• Thursday 15/1/2026 – 8:00am to 2:00pm

• Friday 16/1/2026 – 7:30am to 5:00pm*

• Thursday 22/1/2026 – 8:00am to 2:00pm

• Thursday 29/1/2026 – 8:00am to 2:00pm

• Friday 30/1/2026 – 7:45am to 5:00pm*

February 2026

• Monday 2/2/2026 – 8:00am to 5:00pm

• Tuesday 3/2/2026 – 7:45am to 5:00pm*

• Wednesday 4/2/2026 – 7:45am to 7:00pm

• Thursday 5/2/2026 – 7:45am to 4:00pm

• Saturday 7/2/2026 – 8:00am to 4:00pm

• Monday 9/2/2026 – 8:00am to 5:00pm

• Tuesday 10/2/2026 – 7:45am to 5:00pm*

• Wednesday 11/2/2026 – 7:45am to 7:00pm

• Thursday 12/2/2026 – 7:45am to 4:00pm

• Tuesday 17/2/2026 – 8:00am to 7:00pm*

• Thursday 19/2/2026 – 2:00pm to 7:00pm

• Tuesday 24/2/2026 – 8:00am to 7:00pm*

• Thursday 26/2/2026 – 2:00pm to 7:00pm

March 2026

• Tuesday 3/3/2026 – 8:00am to 7:00pm*

• Thursday 5/3/2026 – 2:00pm to 7:00pm

• Thursday 19/3/2026 – 7:45am to 7:00pm

• Thursday 26/3/2026 – 7:45am to 7:00pm

*Shifts marked with an asterisk may not require cover depending on staffing levels.

Requirements

• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)

• Minimum 2–3 years’ veterinary nursing experience

• Confident with surgical and anaesthetic monitoring

• Strong inpatient care and treatment skills

• Reliable, professional and able to integrate effectively into the team

• Ability to follow clinic protocols after an initial induction

What’s on Offer

• Consistent block of locum work across multiple months

• Supportive, friendly and well-structured team

• Well-equipped small-animal practice

• Warm, flexible working environment