vet nurse careers at Lort Smith

Be the reason pets go home

Join Lort Smith’s vet nursing team and make a difference every day in Melbourne

Interested in vet nursing at Lort Smith?

Join our veterinary nursing team and deliver high-quality care across multiple hospital departments. You’ll work both independently and alongside experienced professionals, united by a shared commitment to helping pets live healthy, happy lives with the people who love them. Want to hear from us about upcoming opportunities? Fill in the expression of interest form below and we'll let you know about current opportunities.
Team of 120+ clinical

staff for support

15k+ patients

cared for each year

Not-for-profit

since 1936

What it’s like to nurse at Lort Smith

Clinical breadth & opportunity

  • Work across complex theatre, emergency & ICU cases you won’t see anywhere else.
  • Exposure to a wide range of acuity and diverse species, ideal for building true clinical depth.
  • Access CT, fluoroscopy and high-quality diagnostic equipment on site.

Flexibility & balance

  • Flexible shift options: Days, lates, overnights or weekends
  • We’re open 365 days, but we believe in finishing on time.
  • No on-call roster and 1-hour lunch breaks.

Growth & development

  • Industry training on the floor and in dedicated workshops.
  • Clear pathways to senior nursing and management roles.

Support & culture

  • Mental-health and wellbeing initiatives, plus EAP support.
  • Pet-friendly workplace with staff discounts on treatment, products and insurance.

Make a difference every day

As a not-for-profit organisation, we’re committed to delivering exceptional veterinary care while ensuring every pet in our Melbourne community can receive treatment, even when their owners are experiencing financial hardship. When you join our vet nurse team, you have the opportunity to help pet owners on limited incomes access the care their animals need, making your everyday work truly meaningful.

Expressions of interest - Vet Nursing

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Your next chapter starts here.

Join Melbourne’s most trusted animal hospital, where purpose and professionalism go hand in hand. As part of our dedicated nursing team, you’ll work with advanced facilities, diverse cases, and people who care deeply about animals - and about each other.