
Veterinary Nurse (Part-Time, 12-Month Fixed-Term Maternity Leave Contract) | Greencross Vets Fairy Meadow | Wollongong, NSW
Looking for a nursing role where you'll work with an incredible team, utilise your skills every day, and enjoy a varied and interesting caseload?
Greencross Vets Fairy Meadow is looking for an experienced and passionate Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a part-time basis (minimum 20 hours per week) for a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the region's most well-equipped veterinary hospitals and become part of a supportive, highly skilled team that is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.
If you're looking for a role that combines hands-on nursing, client interaction, professional growth, and exposure to a diverse caseload, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Greencross Fairy Meadow?
Greencross Fairy Meadow is unlike any ordinary general practice.
Located in Wollongong, our recently renovated, state-of-the-art facility is designed to support exceptional patient care and provide our team with the tools and technology they need to thrive.
Our facilities include:
What truly sets us apart is our close relationship with Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Wollongong, which operates an emergency service from the same building every weeknight and throughout the weekend.
This provides:
A Team That Invests in You
Our Practice Manager has been with the clinic for over a decade and has built a culture where team wellbeing is a genuine priority.
We're also proud to be supported by a highly regarded Veterinary Director who brings calm leadership, strong mentorship, and a commitment to developing the people around them.
You'll benefit from:
About the Role
This is a part-time position (minimum 20 hours per week) offered as a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave contract.
The role combines both veterinary nursing and reception responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of patient and client care.
Veterinary Nursing Duties
Reception & Client Care Duties
No two days are the same, providing plenty of variety and opportunities to utilise your skills.
Technology That Supports Better Care
At Greencross, we're committed to providing our teams with the latest innovations.
All Greencross clinics utilise:
These tools help streamline workflows, improve communication, reduce administrative burden, and support efficient patient care, helping you spend more time focused on patients and clients.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative team and takes pride in providing exceptional care to both patients and clients.
Why Live and Work in Wollongong?
Wollongong offers one of Australia's most desirable lifestyles, combining beautiful beaches, outdoor adventure, and city convenience.
Located just over an hour south of Sydney, you'll enjoy:
It's the perfect location for veterinary professionals looking to achieve both career growth and work-life balance.
Why Join Greencross?
As part of Australia's leading veterinary care network, you'll have access to outstanding benefits and professional development opportunities, including:
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking for a rewarding part-time contract opportunity within a progressive, well-equipped, and genuinely supportive clinic, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Greencross Fairy Meadow and become part of a team that's passionate about pets, committed to clinical excellence, and dedicated to supporting each other every day. 🐾

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.