Employment Opportunities

RSPCA ACT’s mission is the prevention to cruelty to animals in the ACT. We are the only animal shelter for all species, as well as, full time animal welfare Inspectorate in the greater Canberra community. Our 60+ staff members and hundreds of volunteers care for thousands of abused, neglected, abandoned, injured, sick and unwanted animals every year.

Click here to read more about our history and our mission.

RSPCA (ACT) Inc.

Veterinarians – Saturday Casual

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ACT is Australia’s prominent animal welfare organisation. We provide a strong voice for animals experiencing cruelty and neglect. RSPCA ACT is committed to the care and welfare of animals, providing extensive professional facilities, including a fully equipped veterinary hospital with dedicated staff to care for animals.

RSPCA ACT is looking for veterinarian/s to work one to four Saturdays a month (dependant on your availability) at the Weston Shelter.

The veterinarian’s role is to provide veterinary support to the shelter and duties include:

• Consultations
  • Arrival health checks
  • Rechecks and reviews
  • Pre-Adoption clearance
  • Foster carer support
• Inpatient care
  • Medical support
  • Preparation for emergency care transfer
  • Data Entry
  • Patient histories
    *This is a non-surgical role however there may be the odd occasion that surgery may need to be performed.

RSPCA ACT offers a number of employee benefits.

To apply for the position you will need to download the following documents:

Job Description
Health Declaration
Personal Information Cover Sheet

Applications are to be emailed to employment@rspca-act.org.au

Junior Veterinary Nurse

Part-time - Monday to Wednesday
Must be enrolled in Cert IV Veterinary Nursing Course

Job Description:
ACA Level 1-2

Veterinary Nurse

Casual/s - As required
Must be Cert IV qualified or Cert IV enrolled with experience

Job Descriptions (cover casuals as well):
Vet Nurse Level 4
Vet Nurse Assistant Level 3

We are looking for candidates that are team players, self-motivated, adaptable, have excellent time-management and communication skills to team members and customers and who would like to experience shelter work life and meet lots of adorable animals.

The successful candidate will join our supportive nursing team and provide assistance to our veterinarians. Duties will include surgical and medical nursing, client education and reception support.

Salary and conditions are in line with the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award 2010, Level 1-4, depending on experience and qualifications.
To be considered for this position you must address the selection criteria located in the relevant job description below and include a covering letter and your resume.

You will also need to download the following documents and include these with your application:
Health Declaration
Personal Information Cover Sheet

If you are looking for a role that is more than just a job, please email your application to employment@rspca-act.org.au