Specialist Veterinary Oncology Nurse
VRH – Dandenong
VRH Dandenong is delighted to announce the reopening of our Oncology Department and invites experienced Veterinary Nurses to join our dedicated specialist team.
About VRH
VRH is a leading, multi-disciplinary specialist referral and emergency hospital providing advanced care across Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging, Anaesthesia and Oncology. Collaboration is at the heart of our practice, with closely integrated teams working together to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients and their families.
The Role
Our purpose-built Oncology Ward is ready to recommence services. The department will initially consist of one Specialist Oncologist supported by a highly skilled nursing team equivalent to two full-time positions.
As a Veterinary Oncology Nurse, you will play a key role in supporting oncology consultations, caring for hospitalised patients, and assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You will be exposed to a diverse and rewarding caseload, including a high referral volume from our Emergency and Critical Care service.
You will work in a highly advanced clinical setting, with access to state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic imaging facilities including MRI, CT, Endoscopy, Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound. Close collaboration with other specialty departments will enable delivery of tailored, patient-focused treatment plans.
This position is available on a full-time or part-time basis. Experienced nurses from other specialties with a strong interest in Oncology, are encouraged to apply. Comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver exceptional, compassionate care to patients and clients
Coordinate daily patient care, schedules and workflows
Provide nursing care to hospitalised and post-procedure patients
Prepare for, assist with and monitor diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Safely prepare, administer and handle cytotoxic medications
Assist with anaesthesia planning and patient monitoring
Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic clinical environment
Support oncology consultations, treatments and structured patient handovers
About You
Certificate IV or Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a veterinary nurse
Strong technical nursing skills, including anaesthesia monitoring
Thorough medication knowledge with strong attention to detail
Calm, adaptable and professional in high-pressure clinical settings
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for delivering outstanding patient care
Experience with RxWorks and Smartflow is desirable but not essential
What We Offer
Full-time or part-time opportunity within a specialist Oncology service
Above-award remuneration
Supportive, collaborative and welcoming workplace culture
Ongoing professional development and continuing education
Excellent work–life balance with: Set roster, No on-call requirements, No weekends or public holidays and Generous staff discounts on veterinary services and products
If you are an experienced veterinary nurse seeking a fulfilling role within a progressive and supportive Oncology team, we would love to hear from you.
Established in 1994, Greencross Vets is the largest veterinary services provider in Australia where we operate over 150+ clinics including General Practices and Animal Emergency Clinics.
As Australia's leading veterinary group, we provide pet owners access to a network of well-equipped veterinary practices run by local veterinary teams, which offer exceptional client and patient care.
We feature some of the most advanced practices in the veterinary industry and choose the best diagnostic tools, treatments and preventative measures based on clinical excellence.
Greencross are part of a community of vets who enjoy sharing their knowledge and clinical expertise. Complex cases can be discussed with our centres of excellence, where we have the most advanced equipment and nationally recognised teams of specialist vets. Finally, there’s our Vet Advisory Board (VAB) that leads our clinical practice and maintains our high standards consistently across the group.
Our operations include:
• General Practices
• Emergency Centres
• Specialist Centres
General practices, consisting of veterinary practices that offer consultations and associated diagnostics capabilities and general practice medical and surgical treatment options. Emergency centres, providing full animal hospital facilities for after-hours care and treatment of sick pets, and Specialist centres providing veterinary care across a number of specialist services including medicine, surgery, pathology, radiology, dermatology, cardiology, ophthalmology and dentistry.
For more information about Greencross Vets and our culture please visit www.greencrossvet.com.au or www.greencrossvet.com.au/careers to learn more about joining Greencross Vets.
