Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - New South Wales
Penrith Veterinary Hospital, Greater Western Sydney (posted 4th December)
Veterinary Nurse Position - Penrith Animal Hospital
We have a position available for a qualified and experienced veterinary nurse to join our wonderful team of 27 vets and nurses in Penrith at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Our recent renovations have created a beautiful practice for both our clients and our staff which has significantly increased our clientele. Our practice is progressive and is focussed on high quality medicine and surgery - our entire motivation is helping our patients and their owners.
Our vets have strong interests in multiple disciplines - oncology, ultrasonograhy, orthopaedic surgery, avian medicine, dentistry and feline medicine. We have endeavoured to have the equipment to support good quality medicine, including digital standard and dental radiography, ultrasound, rigid and flexible endoscopy, complete in-house bloods, oxygen cages, tonometry, amongst others. Our staff have been with us for many years to provide a friendly and stable workplace - many of our staff have been with us for over 10 years.
This is an exciting position in a large and busy vet hospital that will see the successful applicant be tasked with responsibility across all aspects of veterinary nursing.
The position
- An experienced veterinary nurse with certificate IV qualifiations. We have a long history of mentoring and you will be working with very experienced nurses.
- 30 – 38 hours / week (part time or full time)
- We are open 7 days a week so some weekend work is required
- Regular nurse continuing education events and education/ rounds meetings
- Care of your own pets is at cost price only - no cost for services :-)
Please email your resume and cover letter addressed vets@penrithvet.com.au to Matthew Churchill
Macquarie Vetz Animal Centre, Warners Bay (posted 1st December)
Seeking qualified veterinary nurse for casual position
Macquarie Vetz is a small animal practice located in Lake Macquarie, Newcastle. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic nurse to join our team.
We offer a fun and supportive environment, where you can further your knowledge and skills.
POSITION
Casual Nurse position.
- Our clinic hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm and Saturdays 8:00am to 12:00pm
- Qualification- Certificate IV (Veterinary Nursing)
- Experience- Minimum One year experience post graduating your certificate IV. (Less experience considered)
Skills and Competencies
- Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer– written, phone and face to face.
- Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others.
- Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.
- Time management/organisation and flexibility: accomplish objectives effectively and carry out duties in an efficient and timely manner.
Duties
- Confidently handle and restrain animals
- Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients, including patient monitoring and health checking, feeding, grooming, and walking animals
- Insert IV catheters and calculate basic fluid requirements
- Administer treatments including injections and tablets
- Have strong attention to detail, particularly when administering medications and monitoring multiple patients
- Perform diagnostic tests, blood sampling, urine analysis and x-rays prepare animals for surgery and perform some minor procedures, e.g., dental hygiene
- Monitor anaesthesia and report changes to the veterinarian
- Assist veterinary surgeons with operations
- Communicate with pet owners about their animals, reassuring them about their animal's treatment
- Educate pet owners on animal health, including vaccinations, worming, flea prevention and appropriate nutrition
- Ensure that patient records are up to date by carrying out any relevant administration tasks
- Undertake stock management tasks
- Support veterinarian, veterinary nurses and anyone undertaking work placements
- Cleaning duties to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the practice.
To apply please send relevant documentation including qualification experience and referees to management@vetz.com.au subject as NURSING APPLICATION
Please visit our Facebook page to see more about us!
Sylvania Veterinary Hospital, South Sydney (posted 29th November) Head Vet Nurse
Head Vet Nurse
Sylvania Vet Hospital are looking for a new addition to expand our growing, vibrant nursing team. We are a large, ASAVA accredited, busy practice with a well-established client base who are as committed to receiving gold-standard veterinary care as we are at providing it.
What do we have?
- Two state-of-the-art sterile theatres
- Two fully equipped procedural workstations.
- An imaging suite with radiology, ultrasonography and endoscopy
- A dental suite which includes dental radiology and VetTome
- In-house pathology
- Daily rounds to discuss inpatient care and case management
- Inhouse acupuncture, laser and trigger point therapy
- Extensive CPD opportunities in areas of interest
- Fortnightly team meetings with vets and senior nurses providing training
Please click here to see photos!
Our veterinary nursing team play a key role within our clinic and by supporting our veterinary staff assisting with their consultations, preparing patients for surgeries along with nurse admission and discharges. Our team has a variety of interests including surgery, internal medicine, acupuncture and trigger point therapy. We have a close relationship with our local referral centres and have regular visiting specialists who provide next level surgical care and diagnostic procedures for our patients. We also have a strong working relationship with local rescue groups.
Our day is busy with both surgical and reception duties, providing care to patients and advice to our customers. We have a focus on team wellness and mental health support, and we actively work to make sure our team has a work/life balance that suits them. We pride ourselves in having an exceptionally strong team culture and supportive management style. We all join in on fortnightly team meetings where we focus on key areas and training sessions.
What we can offer you:
- Full time position working 5 days/week rotating roster with occasional weekend work. Can be flexible with shifts.
- A variety of surgical cases and reception duties
- Provide an opportunity to further your skills and experience with more on hands tasks
- A positive work environment with support
- Discounts on staff pets
What we are looking for:
- A keen team-oriented Vet Nurse, willing to work in a fun and supportive workplace
- Completion of certificate IV in veterinary Nursing is ideal
- Confident in taking bloods, placing intravenous catheters, radiographing patients and anaesthesia monitoring
- A Veterinary Nurse committed to providing gold standard care for all our patients
- An individual who is wanting to learn new skills and further their career in both surgical and reception areas
Get in touch today by applying with your CV and Cover Letter.
North Shore Veterinary Hospital, Artarmon, Sydney's Lower North Shore (posted 24th November)
VetPartners Australia is seeking an enthusiastic, patient care focused Full time ECC Veterinary Nurse within our busy referral hospital North Shore Veterinary Hospital (NSVH). We are located in Artarmon, NSW.
Want an insight on what it’s like to work at North Shore Veterinary Hospital? Click on the link below to hear from some of our wonderful staff on why they love working at North Shore Veterinary Hospital.
At NSVH, we pride ourselves on having friendly, sociable teams with a great support network within the VetPartners community, allowing for potential career development and progression.
Your role and responsibilities:
- Apply and adapt your clinical nursing skills to an emergency and critical care focused caseload, including but not limited to, blood transfusion therapy, mechanical ventilation, advanced catheterisation techniques (central, PICC and arterial), advanced monitoring, and triage/stabilisation of the emergency patient
- Work directly with ECC specialist, ECC speciality intern and ECC OOH vets and focus on delivering high-end patient care
- Use of Smart Flow system to assess and record patient vitals, identify and report abnormalities.
- Work as an integral part of the team in contributing to and partaking in continuing professional development.
Essential criteria:
- Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. Alternatively, if you don’t hold a formal qualification, you will need to have a minimum of 3 years of employment experience.
- Experience in a specialty and/or critical care role
- Further training in an ECC nursing role is preferred.
- Experience using Ventilators is a must!
- Ability to work well within a close-knit team and adapt to changing work environments and schedules
- Flexible availability!
What we offer:
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- A varied and interesting case-load
- Training in advanced critical care nursing skills
- The opportunity to challenge and expand your knowledge and skillset
- Continuing education opportunities
Apply Now
Apply online with your CV and Cover Letter or Contact Steph De Almeida on steph.dealmeida@vet.partners
RSPCA Yagoona, South West Sydney (posted 23rd November)
SYDNEY - RSPCA NSW – FULL TIME VETERINARY NURSE POSITION
Our Sydney Veterinary Hospital is currently looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Nurse to join our nursing team on a full-time basis. Veterinary Nurses are an integral and valued part of our Veterinary Team, who are responsible for ensuring the wellbeing of animals in the care of RSPCA NSW.
The successful candidate will hold a valid Visa to work in Australia and must have a qualification as a Vet Nurse. You will be required to work on a rotating roster between the hours of 8am – 5pm, including weekends.
About RSPCA NSW
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New South Wales (RSPCA NSW) is a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation. We provide a strong voice for animals experiencing cruelty and neglect. RSPCA NSW is committed to the care and welfare of animals, providing extensive professional facilities, including fully equipped veterinary hospitals and our state-wide shelter network, with approximately 500 staff across NSW to care for animals.
Benefits and Perks
- Health & Lifestyle benefits – Access to WHEREFIT Discount Program (activewear, gyms, health supplements, meals and apparel)
- 40% Royal Canin Discount for your beloved pets
- Access to Converge Employee, Volunteer Assistance Program (EVAP)
- 12 weeks Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
- Paid Community Service leave with SES or Rural Fire Service
- Animal Compassionate Leave
- Generous training and education opportunities and leave
- Pathways to our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) courses
About the Role
- Work a rotating roster across surgical, medical, intensive care, dental, isolation, orthopaedic, recovery and consulting nurse duties
- Conduct regular checks and record patient’s condition and vital signs
- Prepare and assist with medical procedures, including x-rays, ultrasounds & endoscopes
- Run laboratory tests using our fully equipped in-house laboratory
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and disease control
- Administer medications, provide exercise and environmental enrichment & feed and water animals
- Monitor animal’s vital signs while under anaesthetic and in recovery, including blood pressure, temperature, C02 and 02, respiratory rate and heart rate, and be able to recognise and correct any concerns in a patient’s vital signs
- Contribute to our positive clinic culture
About You
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, essential
- Minimum 1 years’ professional experience in veterinary nursing (paid work)
- Valid Visa to work in Australia
- A commitment and interest in ongoing education
- Enthusiasm to work in all areas of veterinary nursing
- Prior animal-handling experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team
- An interest in animal welfare
Apply Now
If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you! Simply contact recruitment@rspcansw.org.au
Animal Referral Hospital Minchinbury, Western Sydney (posted 23rd November)
Day Shift Emergency Vet Nurse - ARH Minchinbury
- 5/1 John Hines Ave, Mount Druitt NSW 2770, Australia
- Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time positions available
Company Description
The Animal Referral Hospital is excited to open our fifth Specialist and Emergency Hospital in New South Wales.
Based in Minchinbury we proudly opened our doors in October 2023, this multidisciplinary veterinary hospital will offer Western Sydney pet owners and their pets access to Emergency and Specialist services.
The site will offer a full diagnostic imaging suite including High-field MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy, Endoscopy and Ultrasound. A start-of-the-art ICU, three operating theatres and integrated RX works and Smartflow to support patient management.
The site will have dedicated training facilities including wet lab and education centre.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our inaugural veterinary team.
What are the Benefits of working as an ECC nurse?
- Work with an experienced, supportive and enthusiastic team
- Up for a challenge? Find yourself nursing complicated referral cases
- Love a good upskill? We run in-house training sessions regularly and proud ourselves in cultivating an environment that encourages continuous education
- Appreciate an aesthetic? Work in a huge, stunning, brand-new clinic and ICU
- Enjoy a shiny new toy? Utilise state-of-the-art veterinary equipment
- And of course, above award rates
The team at ARH are passionate about providing a high standard of care with a forward-thinking approach. The veterinary industry is constantly growing, and we must keep up with it! We are looking for a hard-working and compassionate nurse to join us. No two days are the same at ARH! If you are someone who thrives in a learning environment, then this is the job for you!
About You
- Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and a minimum of 2 years’ experience
- Experience in a specialty or large, fast paced practice/hospital
- Motivation to ongoing development of your advanced nursing skills
- The ability to work cohesively within a close-knit team
We Offer
- An above award hourly rate
- A culture of continuous improvement and support
- Permanent nurses have a CPD allowance as well access to an in-house training department and opportunities to undertake external nursing courses in Specialist fields
- A great in-house coffee machine and lots of snacks!
- We roster 10hr shifts and we are open to Part-Time or Full-Time applications (Full-Time is 4 x 10hr days)
- A strong focus on work/life balance
- We know the Veterinary industry is experiencing tough times right now. We have tough days, too, but we have built a supportive and caring culture to support each other in the good and bad times
Join our ARVA Platinum Partner team that sees diversity and inclusion as more than just policies and practices. This is a growing business and for the right candidate ongoing opportunities will undoubtedly present themselves!
Sydney Animal Hospital Baulkham Hills, Hills District (posted 22nd November)
Veterinary Nurse - Rotating Roster
A brand-new hospital built to service the Hills community is opening February 2024.
Equipped with a state-of-the-art surgical suite, rehabilitation centre with access to CT, we are looking for a surgically confident Veterinary Nurse.
With multiple consult rooms we will also see the puppies and kittens of the Hills district and enjoy watching them grow with us.
We are looking for someone ready to take that step in to brand new hospital, which promises to have fast growth within the area and a high surgical case load alongside interesting medical cases.
We are looking for a Cert 4 or equivalent in Veterinary Nursing who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and customer service. This nurse is ready to challenge themselves, has experience in anaesthesia, general nursing duties and confident with client communication. Experience or a special interest in pet rehabilitation is preferrable.
Our Nurses are encouraged to utilise their skills, therefore CPD and training are supported. You must be confident taking bloods, place IV Catheters, administer medications and enjoy working closely with the Vets to ensure that each patient has the highest standard of care.
This new hospital will be open 7 days a week, so a willingness to work weekends is a must, and will be evenly shared across all the team.
Salary is above award with benefits.
Sydney Animal Hospitals pride themselves on offering the highest standards of care, and offer various care plans that help clients spread the cost of preventative healthcare across the year, fear free protocols and all inclusive surgical bundles to allow owners not to worry about unexpected costs.
If you are looking for the next challenge, love building client relationships and have a passion for surgery please get in touch!
Email: alana.dent@sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au
Or call: 0416 722 941 for a confidential discussion.
Enfield Veterinary Hospital, Inner West Sydney (posted 22nd November)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time or Part Time
Enfield Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced nurse to join our ever growing team.
We are a busy, long standing hospital in the inner west with 8 vets (4 on each day). We are a happy work place that loves to banter and chat while working hard. We provide lunch every day! The job could be full or part time from 24 hrs per week. There will be little to no weekend work unless it was particularly required.
We are looking for someone who is competent in surgical nursing, medical nursing and comfortable working with clients, as the position involves some reception work as well as medical and surgical nursing.
Experience with Rx Works and Smartflow would be advantageous but not essential. An applicant with a driver’s license and car is also ideal.
The practice is equipped with cardiac and abdominal ultrasound, digital X-ray, lots of IV fluid pumps, complete surgical monitoring equipment, active warming, IM3 dental machine & dental X-rays . We have a full lab with Idexx urinalysis, Biochem, coags, Lasercyte & blood gas. Smartflow is fully integrated into our Rx Works software. We have a small onsite cat and dog boarding.
An ideal applicant would be able to cope in busy periods and work in a team environment well. A commitment to growing your nursing proficiency (we encourage and provide financial support for continuing education courses) and great communication skills are essential.
If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Please email your resume to Ashleigh: ashleigh@enfieldvet.com
Quirindi Veterinary Clinic, Liverpool Plains (posted 21st November)
Quirindi Veterinary Clinic – Veterinary Nurse
As part of the expanding Apiam Animal Health group of regional and rural veterinary clinics across Australia, Quirindi Veterinary Clinic is committed to enriching the lives of animals, people and the communities where we live.
We are a mixed practice providing services for horses, cattle, dogs and cats in Quirindi, Murrurundi and Nundle and the wider Liverpool Plains area.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join our team on a casual basis.
About the role
- 2-3 days per week
- 1 in 4 Saturdays
- Hands on nursing role with shifts across reception, hospital & surgery
- Opportunity to increase in days
Why you should apply:
- Generous clinic discounts for your own fur babies.
- Access to VetEducation as ongoing CE and upskilling is supported and encouraged.
- Discounts from various retail, travel, fitness and health providers (including Kmart and Woolworths!)
- Work life balance and mental health taken seriously, we have our own Mental Health First Aid Officer and an excellent Employee Assistance Program (free and confidential counselling sessions for you or your immediate family).
At Apiam Animal Health we genuinely support and encourage nurse upskilling and professional development. We offer yearly discussions around career development, free monthly webinars, provide opportunities of secondment to other clinic locations across Australia and career progression pathways.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is desired however we would consider someone who has an animal industry background
- Experience within a Vet Clinic is advantageous
- Registered Veterinary Nurses are highly regarded.
- Commitment to promoting a positive workplace culture as we have an awesome team!
If you would like to join us apply here with your resume and cover letter.
REC Equine Specialists, Horsley Park, West Sydney (posted 21st November)
Equine Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
Sydney’s largest Equine Veterinary Practice is currently accepting applications for experienced Equine Veterinary Nurses.
The practice has a large hospital case load. We service a large area of Sydney and outer districts and are also a specialised referral centre for both surgical and medical cases.
The position encompasses the surgical aspects of our equine patient care including surgery preparation, theatre, equipment maintenance, nuclear medicine, video-endoscopy, digital radiology, practice pharmacy, lameness examinations and associated administration. Our surgical caseload includes orthopaedics (arthroscopy and fracture repair), soft tissue (airway surgery, laser surgery and abdominal surgery) and a general variety of general surgery common in our horse patients.
This position does not require a veterinary nurse qualification but possessing a qualification or in the process of obtaining a Certificate III in Animal Studies would be an advantage. Ideally you will have attained at least 6 months experience working as an equine veterinary nurse. You must have good horse handling skills including handling of thoroughbreds of all ages, be composed under pressure and possess excellent communication skills.
- The position is located at Horsley Park.
- Nurses work a 38 hour week with varying 8 hour shifts Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6.30pm.
- Some overtime may be required on occasion.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience.
To apply or for more information please email: applications@recequine.com.au
Balmain Veterinary Hospital, Rozelle (posted 20th November)
Calling all Veterinary Nurses…
If you're looking for a hospital where you feel supported and valued, and where you can build your skills and career… We've got you covered! We place emphasis on staff harmony and are strong supporters of the continuing education of all staff.
We are looking to recruit for 2 positions – an experienced nurse and a more junior nurse. We have a team of 9 nurses who take bloods, run path, place iv catheters, induce and maintain anaesthesia and are the lifeblood of our hospital along with a fantastic team of supportive vets and reception staff.
We are offering:
- Permanent full-time and part time positions
- Minimal Saturday work, no Sunday work
- No afterhours
- Flexible working environment
Who are you?
The successful applicant will possess the following attributes:
- A passion for working with animals in a community-centric environment
- A pro-active nature and willingness to go above and beyond for clients, animals and colleagues
- Be comfortable working in a well-managed team where team members are encouraged to grow and are accountable for their position in the best way
- Commitment to continuing education and a natural curiosity
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with a strong attention to detail
- Good presentation, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple tasks
- Have a good sense of humour and a keenness to actively help create a positive and enjoyable workplace
- We are ideally looking for an experienced nurse to add to our senior nurse team to help manage more complex cases and help with the career development of less experienced nurses. We values areas of expertise you already have, and will support further development in other areas of interest.
- We are also seeking applications from nurses less experienced, provided they are working towards a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and are keen to develop their skills.
Who are we?
Balmain Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, 10 x full-time Veterinarian practice. We have been delivering superior quality veterinary services to the Balmain/Rozelle community for over 50 years. As a sizeable hospital, we regularly see interesting cases and are able to practice very high-quality medicine. We are committed to providing excellent service to all of our clients and patients in a professional and friendly environment. Our clients are the best.
The owners of the hospital are vets who work in the practice, all of whom have achieved membership by exam of ANZCVS and also undergone management and leadership training through The Lincoln Institute and who actively work on having the best work culture.
What do we do?
We develop close relationships with our clients, with a high level of trust. We regularly perform advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, ultrasound and management of complex medical conditions in house. We have an excellent relationship with several specialist practices and a high level of referral. We work our cases up to the point where we are either able to handle them in house as well as the specialists, or we refer.
This is your opportunity to join a friendly team that is passionate about providing outstanding care to animals and excellent customer service to their owners.
If you feel well suited to this position and wish to apply, please send your cover letter and resume to bvhcareer@gmail.com
You must have the right to legally live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
SASH Sydney, North Ryde, North-West Sydney (posted 17th November)
Feline Nurse – North Ryde
At SASH, we believe the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment. Inspired by the special bond between pets and their families, we constantly strive to help pets and their families, live their best life.
- Work at the largest facility in Southern Hemisphere with a globally renowned reputation
- Learn from some of the best in our industry
- Work in a state of the art, newly refurbished hospital.
Nurses are at the heart of our team and we would not be able to do what we do without these amazing team members. We are looking for a Feline Nurse who is professional and motivated while being passionate about providing exceptional patient care. This is a full-time, permanent position however, a part-time role will be considered for the right person. Being a 24hr hospital, we require a nurse who is available to work between 6am – 9pm over a 7 day roster, weekends being shared on a rotational basis.
To learn more about our nursing team please click on the link below:
https://www.sashvets.com/our-team/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW0SJSMX1NI
About You:
As one of our dedicated feline nurses, you will help to optimise the overall care of our feline patients during their SASH journey. We are looking for a passionate nurse who can work independently with a reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to your work. We are looking for a nurse with the following skills:
- A keen interest in feline patients, assisting Specialists, Residents, and Interns in optimising the nursing care and overall wellbeing of feline patients within the hospital.
- Maintaining the feline facilities, equipment, and the care of feline patients in order to fulfil criteria for Gold Standard International accreditation (ISFM) for being a ‘Cat Friendly Clinic’.
- Be the nursing ‘Feline Advocate’ to provide a primary point of contact for all feline nursing matters.
- An ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively
- Communicate and update nurses on patient status, upcoming procedures, and treatment plans
- Assist the medicine clinicians with running of the radioiodine ward including administering radioiodine treatment, monitoring patients and waste disposal.
- Experience in general anaesthesia is desirable but not essential. A training program will be developed for the right person to support their ongoing learning and development
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- Completed a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- A minimum of 2 years, full-time experience as a qualified nurse
What's in it for You?
You will be joining SASH at an exciting time with career development opportunities available for the right person. The animal health care industry is extremely rewarding, with this role being central in supporting SASH to enrich the lives of pets and their families.
- Competitive salary packaging
- Learn and be challenged by some of the best in the industry.
- Generous continuing education allowance
- SASH paid parental leave for ALL new parents
- Excellent work life balance
- Supportive leaders, committed to your learning and development
- Collaborative team environment where nurses and vets work side by side
If you’re interested in a great opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment, with excellent facilities on challenging and rewarding cases, we would love to hear from you!
Or contact us directly at nursecareers@sashvets.com
SASH Sydney, North Ryde, North-West Sydney (posted 17th November)
Cardiology Nurse
At SASH, we believe the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment. Inspired by the special bond between pets and their families, we constantly strive to help pets and their families live their best life.
About our Nurses:
Nurses are at the heart of our team, and we would not be able to do what we do without our amazing nurses. Now, SASH is looking for a Cardiology Nurse to join the team and that's where you come in!
- Provide care to our patients from admission through to discharge
- A passionate team working together to achieve amazing results across a variety of complex cases
- Training and development provided by our dedicated nurse educators.
To learn more about our Cardiology team please click on the link below:
www.sashvets.com/our-team
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW0SJSMX1NI
About SASH:
SASH is the largest veterinary specialist hospital group in the Southern Hemisphere. We are privileged to care for over 18,000 pets and their families each year. SASH offers a wide range of specialist services including Anaesthesia, Avian & Exotics, Cardiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Reproduction Medicine, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Surgery and a renowned 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care department.
About the Role:
We are looking for a passionate Vet Nurse who can work independently with a reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to your work.
We are looking for a nurse with the following skills:
- Assist cardiologist in consults, examination of patients as well as coordination of medications, plans and patient care
- Assist with echocardiography of patients.
- Perform ECGs
- Become proficient in the placement, downloading and reading of Holter monitors, including ordering of equipment and entering monitor results into patient records
- Be proficient and confident in the placement of nasal oxygen in heart failure patients, setting up and monitoring of CRIs as required, placement of IV catheters and monitoring of patients with respiratory compromise
- Assist with breeder heart checks via coordinating the paperwork, scanning microchips, and organizing the patients
- Treatments of cardiac patients in hospital. Occasional cases may require ventilation
- Assist cardiology procedures & general hospital fluoroscopies as needed
- Ordering cardiac specific drugs and devices required for cardiac procedures
About You:
We are looking for great people to join our team who are interested in learning and growing in their roles and prepared to go the extra mile for each other to make SASH a great place to work and the best provider of specialist veterinary care to our patients and their families, so they can live their best life.
- Completed a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- A minimum of 4 years, full-time experience as a qualified nurse
- Motivation and participation in continuing education outside of paid work
- Experience working in an emergency referral hospital
Desirable:
- Previous experience as a Cardiology Nurse is highly regarded.
- Previous experience as a Specialist Nurse in Surgery, Medicine or Anaesthesia would be highly regarded but is not essential.
What's in it for You?
You will be joining SASH at an exciting time with career development opportunities available for the right person. The animal health care industry is extremely rewarding, with this role being central in supporting SASH to enrich the lives of pets and their families.
- Competitive salary packaging having recently reviewed our Nursing Salaries
- Learn and develop your skills beside some of the best in the industry
- Supportive leaders, committed to your learning and development
- An inclusive team where equality is non-negotiable and diversity a must
- Collaborative team environment where nurses and vets work side by side
- Paid maternity leave
If you are interested in expanding your skillset as a nurse and further your career, we encourage you to apply no matter what level of training and experience you are at.
If you interested in a great opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment, with excellent facilities on challenging and rewarding cases, we would love to hear from you!
Apply with your CV and cert 4 to nursecareers@sashvets.com
Macleay Valley Veterinary Services, Mid North Coast (posted 16th November) Experienced Vet Nurse
Macleay Valley Veterinary Services – Veterinary Nurse
As part of the expanding Apiam Animal Health group of regional and rural veterinary clinics across Australia, Macleay Valley Veterinary Services is committed to enriching the lives of animals, people and the communities where we live.
We are a bustling eight-vet practice, catering to all aspects of veterinary medicine and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join our team on a full-time basis.
Why you should apply:
- Above award wage offered for the right candidate.
- Generous clinic discounts for your own fur babies.
- VNCA membership paid for and AVNAT registration encouraged.
- Access to VetEducation as ongoing CE and upskilling is supported and encouraged.
- Shift length flexibility - we are willing to work with your preference on shift length.
- Access paid Volunteer Leave, extra Parental Leave and Apiam Wellness Day - extra day of annual leave!
- Discounts from various retail, travel, fitness and health providers (including Kmart and Woolworths!)
- Work life balance and mental health taken seriously, we have our own Mental Health First Aid Officer and an excellent Employee Assistance Program (free and confidential counselling sessions for you or your immediate family).
At Apiam Animal Health we genuinely support and encourage nurse upskilling and professional development. We offer yearly discussions around career development, free monthly webinars, provide opportunities of secondment to other clinic locations across Australia and career progression pathways.
About the role
We have two clinics, located in Kempsey and Southwest Rocks. Your time will mainly be spent at our Kempsey clinic in a small animal nursing role however shifts at our other locations are also required.
We are looking for a passionate nurse to implement their high standards of patients care and have the capability to fulfill surgery, hospital, treatment, floating and reception shifts. We offer optional on call shifts if you would like the opportunity to earn an extra income.
This is a hands-on nursing role, you will need to have the skill set and confidence to place IV catheters, set up fluids, monitor anaesthetics using multiparameter monitoring, perform grade 1 dentals and love all things nursing.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Technician Degree is essential
- 3+ years' experience with well-rounded nursing skills.
- Availability to work on Saturdays 7am – 1pm is essential
- Ability to mentor trainee nurses and comfortable with the occasional sole charge nursing.
- Registered Veterinary Nurses are highly regarded.
- Commitment to promoting a positive workplace culture as we have an awesome team!
If you would like to join us in the beautiful Macleay Valley apply here with your resume and cover letter.
Edgeworth Animal Medical Centre, Newcastle (posted 14th November)
Qualified Veterinary Nurse – Part Time - 10 months Maternity Leave Cover
Edgeworth Animal Medical Centre is looking for a positive, motivated and experienced veterinary nurse for a 10-month maternity leave cover position, commencing February 2024.
An earlier start date for induction, training and development would be considered for the right candidate. This position is for up to 4 days per week, plus some Saturday mornings.
About us:
We are a privately owned, small animal practice located in Newcastle, NSW. We have a number of vets and nurses with a special interest in avian and exotic species, creating the opportunity to work with some of our more unusual patients, as well as a steady caseload of dogs and cats.
Our experienced veterinary team offer a diverse range of services including orthopaedic surgery, ultrasound, major avian and exotic surgery, behaviour consults, advanced dentistry procedures and outstanding patient care for all types of pets.
We have a focus on ensuring the happiness and resilience of our team members and are dedicated to supporting a work and home-life balance. There are no after-hours or on-call requirements and on average less than one Saturday per month. We are proud to provide a work environment that is friendly and rewarding, and that our staff enjoy being a part of.
Candidate criteria:
- Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
- Ability to work well within a close-knit team, follow clinic protocols and be adaptive to change
- Experience in RxWorks Veterinary software (desirable but not essential)
- Experience with VetCheck software (desirable but not essential)
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have experience and confidence in all aspects of veterinary nursing including dental procedures, anaesthetics, surgical nursing, blood draws, IV catheter placement, intubation, patient admission and discharge, in-house pathology, cytology and radiology.
- Demonstrate fear free techniques when handling and restraining animals
- Have sound knowledge of anaesthesia, surgical and medical nursing procedures
- Be willing to learn and develop nursing skills
- Have an excellent phone manner and outstanding customer communication skills
- Perform nurse consults for surgery rechecks, arthritis injections, nail trims etc.
- Have experience working with exotics and wildlife (desirable but not essential)
- Provide exceptional patient care
What we offer:
- Remuneration is above award wage and will be commensurate with experience.
- Generous employee discounts for pet visits and treatments.
- Ongoing training and development support.
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to: nicole@edgeworthanimalmedical.com.au
Edgeworth Animal Medical Centre
735 Main Road Edgeworth NSW 2285
Website: www.edgeworthanimalmedical.com.au
SASH Central Coast, Tuggerah (posted 14th November)
Hospital Care Nurse – Rotating Roster - Central Coast
At SASH, we believe the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment. Inspired by the special bond between pets and their families, we constantly strive to help pets and their families live their best life.
Our Hospital Care team:
Our Hospital Care team is responsible for managing the care of our patients from various departments during their journey at SASH. An exciting aspect of this team is also the opportunity for you to rotate through various departments to broaden your nursing skills further. Our Hospital Care Nurses are also given first priority to become a specialised department nurse when a position becomes available!
To learn more about our specialist teams please click on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDvp8GoPwKs
- Support our specialist teams across the hospital
- Provide care to our patients from admission through to discharge
- Work with our passionate team to achieve amazing results across a variety of complex cases
- Training and development provided by our dedicated nurse educators, tailored to suit you!
About You:
We are looking for a passionate nurse who can work independently with a reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to your work.
We are looking for a nurse with the following skills:
- A keen interest in working within a referral setting and a desire to work closely with our patients throughout their entire SASH journey
- An ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence working in an extremely busy environment
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- Completed a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- A minimum of 2 years, full-time experience as a qualified nurse
- Availability to work weekends and overnights on a rotating roster
What's in it for You?
You will be joining SASH at an exciting time with career development opportunities available for the right person. The animal health care industry is extremely rewarding, with this role being central in supporting SASH to enrich the lives of pets and their families.
- Competitive salary packaging paying above the award with the opportunity for an annual review!
- Learn and develop your skills alongside some of the best in the industry
- Supportive leaders, committed to your learning and development
- An inclusive team where equality is non-negotiable and diversity a must
- Collaborative team environment where nurses and vets work side by side
- SASH Paid parental leave
If you are interested in a great opportunity to grow in environment with excellent training and facilities, on challenging and rewarding cases, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please click the "apply now" link below and submit your CV and cover letter.
Glebe Veterinary Hospital, Inner Sydney (posted 14th November)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time or Part Time
Looking for a great opportunity to work in the heart of Sydney at a busy small animal practice with a family feel?
Glebe Vet Hospital is looking for an exceptional, experienced veterinary nurse to join our team in Sydney’s vibrant inner west. The role is full or part time with no after hours.
The practice has been a staple in the community for decades and is located in close proximity to the Sydney CBD, public transportation, as well as many fabulous cafés, restaurants, shops and parks.
We are equipped with all the modern amenities, including digital x-ray, ultrasound, IDEXX in house pathology and dental x-rays. We have access to mobile specialists and close proximity to several referral practices.
The focus of our practice is on providing an excellent standard of care to our patients and their owners, aligned with the standards seen in specialty clinics.
Glebe Vet is part of the family-run AMS Group which is a small group of practices with hospitals in Kingsford, Marrickville and Dee Why. The AMS group provides a great support network with a number of experienced staff. For information on AMS and our hospitals please visit: www.amsvet.com.au
Salary commensurate with experience and above award.
The suitable candidate will have:
- 2+ years of experience monitoring anaesthetics
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Excellent communication & teamwork skills
- Strong initiative & autonomy
- A desire to achieve excellence in patient care
- Attention to detail
- Experience in customer service
- Ideally Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
For further information, please contact:
Dr Alexandra McGrath, Senior Vet at: glebe@amsvet.com.au
Phone: 02 9660 1771
Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital, Hornsby Shire, North Sydney (posted 10th November)
Thornleigh Vet Hospital is a small animal vet hospital in Sydney's North and we are looking for a Part-time Veterinary Nurse to join our team.
What we can offer:
- A friendly and welcoming team
- Loyal clientele who LOVE their furry family members
- All the usual clinical equipment, digital x rays, ultrasound, Dental x rays
- Access to one of the strongest networks of veterinary professionals in Australasia
- A workplace that generally cares for staff and encourages their career and personal development
- A healthy work/life balance
- Part-time hours
What to expect:
- Nurse shifts are 8:30am to 6:30pm, 8am to 5pm & 11am to 6:30pm weekdays and 8:30am to 1:30pm Saturdays.
- You're never on your own! Supportive nursing team and always two on site.
- Daily handovers (which involve coffee and usually baked goods!) 11am and 3:45pm.
- Lovely vets that will teach you.
- Our nurses nurse (we have dedicated receptionists) - Nurses are expected to place IV ports, take bloods, sort out fluids, perform vitals, perform scale & polishes, perform dental x-rays, do nurse consults. We love upskilling our nurses!
- An achievable schedule - 5 hour block in middle of day for procedures.
What we expect:
- Cert IV Vet Nurse qualification
- Must be able to perform confident patient restraint and monitor anesthetics.
- Efficiency and customer service.
- Someone willing to have a good laugh and put up with our jokes.
- Please do not apply if your vet nursing journey is just starting out. We love to teach but our junior roles are currently filled.
Please email your CV and general availability to: tanya.finneran@vetpartners.com.au if you are interested.
Northern Illawarra Veterinary Hospital, Bulli, (posted 10th November)
Full-Time/Part-time Veterinary Nurse (hours negotiable for the right person)
Are you looking for a job that is fulfilling and interesting and allows you to pursue your interests in animal health care?
Northern Illawarra Veterinary Hospital is located just south of Sydney on the South Coast of NSW, in the northern suburbs of the Illawarra.
We are nestled in a friendly community where we are surrounded by beaches and the mountains, allowing for a large variety of out of work activities.
We are passionate about providing the best care for our patients and our hospital is fitted out with the latest equipment and diagnostics including digital and dental x-rays, ultrasound, iM3 dental including Vet-tome and a comprehensive in-house laboratory. We also offer puppy preschool, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services and regularly liaise with and have visiting veterinary specialists providing extra services to our clients and allowing their pets to be provided with the best treatment options close to home.
The successful candidate will be joining an amazing work team where the nurses and vets work together to create a friendly and fun work environment. Our focus is finding a work-life balance for all staff members and making sure everyone feels supported and valued.
Ongoing education is important to us and we encourage staff members to build on their current areas of passion and expertise while supporting them in new areas.
Pay is above award wage.
The position we have available is for a veterinary nurse where all aspects of nursing will be applied from reception to surgery and everything in between.
We are open Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 8.30am-1pm and closed Sundays and public holidays.
You can find out more about our staff and hospital through our website: www.nivh.com.au
About you:
- You will be a team player and have a supportive, fun nature (we all love a laugh!)..
- You will hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing and have a minimum 5 years of clinical experience
- You will value building strong client relations
- Proficiency in animal handling is essential, as is a commitment to animal welfare and the use of low-stress force-free handling methods.
- You will need to be competent at venipuncture, diagnostics, catheter placement, anaesthesia monitoring, hospital hygiene, additional responsibilities
and general nursing skills, though we will support the successful candidate to learn and improve their current skills.
- High-level communication and be willing to give and receive feedback whilst contributing to clinic growth
- Previous experience with our veterinary software system OpenVPMS would be beneficial but is not required.
Apply Now:
Please apply by sending your CV to: bec@nivh.com.au
Warners Bay Vet, Lake Macquarie NSW (posted 9th November)
PERMANENT PART TIME VET NURSING POSITION IN WARNERS BAY
Warners Bay Vet is a new, rapidly growing, small animal clinic located in the heart of Warners Bay (Newcastle region). The hospital is spacious, well equipped and enjoyable to work in. We strive to offer honest, friendly and professional patient care for all our clients.
Please click here to see photos!
We are looking for a vet nurse to join our team of two vets and five nurses. The position offers between 25 to 35 hours per week and can be tailored to suit individual needs.
The ideal candidate will be professional, enthusiastic, reliable, punctual, trustworthy and customer focused. A Certificate IV in veterinary nursing is required. A nurse with a positive attitude with a few years’ experience is desirable HOWEVER new and recent graduates are more than welcome to apply. This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a quality focused Veterinary Hospital.
The successful applicant is expected to:
- Be well presented and both friendly and respectful to clients and other staff
- Show a positive and enthusiastic attitude with an ability and desire to learn
- Work well both on their own and as part of a team
- Have a sound computer software knowledge
- Perform the general day to day veterinary clinic duties
- Have good nursing skills and be skilled in correct animal handling and restraint
The successful applicant will be renumerated above award wage and commensurate with experience and have the benefit of working as a part of a fun-loving like-minded team.
Interested applicants should contact Dr David Brown on 02 4947 1069 and/or forward their resume to the Practice Manager, 87 Albert Street, Warners Bay NSW 2282 or via email brownsvet@optusnet.com.au.
Castle Hill Veterinary Hospital, North West Sydney (posted 7th November) Senior Vet Nurse
Castle Hill Vet Hospital is looking to expand our team and want dedicated senior Vet Nurse to join our team!
We have a wonderful team of passionate, extremely talented people who love what they do. Many of us have worked together for 20 plus years so we are more like family, love to have fun and we all look after each other.
The hospital is set in the Hills District close to the metro and major bus routes, and has been around for more than 60 years.
We aren’t like your regular vet. We are a large, 7 day a week, fast-paced clinic with a big caseload of patients varying from your abscesses up to your spinal surgeries and everything in between.
We have all the equipment you could imagine, full in-house pathology, digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscope, dental machine, dental X-ray, laser therapy and much more.
Education is very important to us, so you receive a study allowance and we foster any veterinary interest you have.
We are looking for a passionate Vet Nurse that are reliable and have a positive attitude and above all want to care for all animals and learn.
The applicant will ideally hold a certificate 4 and have had some nursing experience, but if you are currently studying and super keen, don’t rule yourself out. Remuneration is above award and based on experience.
We use RXworks, Smartflow and vetcheck so any knowledge with these are a bonus.
If you are interested, please apply online here, or contact us at careers@vet.partners today!
The Ark Veterinary Hospital, Lindfield, Upper North Shore, Sydney (posted 7th November)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
Award-winning Vet Hospital looking for a passionate and proactive Full-time Veterinary Nurse!
Ark Vet Hospital is a long established, independent vet practice that offers premium standards of care to a dedicated client base. Our small but dynamic team thrives on going above and beyond to keep pets healthy and owners educated and happy. Our clients come to us to receive the personalised care and attention that our smaller size provides. This year, we took home the Local Business Award for Outstanding Pet Care on the North Shore.
When faced with so many opportunities for negativity in our industry, what makes Ark Vet different is that our team focuses on remaining positive. Our team all have such a passion for what we do. We see this reflected in our commitment to our patients and how we ensure every client has the best possible customer experience. We believe that pets and their owners are part of our family.
We aren’t perfect – sometimes we have challenging days and challenging clients.
While some see a small team as a drawback – we look at our team and know everything we do has a direct impact on the pets and clients in our community.
What we do have is grit and passion.
As a nurse on our team, you get to see and do it all (within legal guidelines of course). We have a wide variety of cases that allows us to use all the ‘toys’ our well-equipped hospital has.
Qualities you have:
- Hold teamwork in the highest regard
- Clinical competence in assisting with complex medical and surgical cases
- Enjoy building rapport and getting to know our regular clients
- Be keen to share your enthusiasm and skills
- Cert IV qualifications with at least 1 yr. work experience
The day-to-day of the role:
- No afterhours, we open 7:30am and close 7pm
- Roster consists of a 5 day week with rotating Saturdays 8am-2pm (typically one a month) with a day off mid-week
- Convenient location next to Lindfield train station
What we can offer you:
- A fun and busy work environment
- The opportunity to assist with a wide variety of medical and surgical cases
- Fantastic facilities and modern diagnostic equipment for an interesting and challenging workplace
- Dedication to your career development through ongoing training and continuing education
- Above award wages
- Access to a mental wellness program and regular team check-ins
Don’t hesitate to also give our hospital a ring and speak to any of the staff and ask them what they think. To get you started, some of our newest recruits shared their thoughts about joining our team:
“From the first day I walked in the door as a newbie to the industry, the Ark team has made me feel welcome, valued and encouraged. Every day presents an opportunity to further our skills, put what we know into practice and deliver the best possible care for our clients and patients.” – Vet Nurse Steph
"It's been a pleasure to work at the Ark Vet Hospital. Each person has a strong work ethic and incredible sense of comradery. We also have wonderful clients that come from far and wide, which is a testament to the team and the service we provide.” – Vet Nurse Ray
All applications will be treated with confidentiality. For further information or to apply, please email: operations@arkvets.com.au
For more information on our clinic, please visit: www.arkvets.com.au
SASH Western Sydney, Prospect (posted 7th November)
At SASH, we believe the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment. Inspired by the special bond between pets and their families, we constantly strive to help pets and their families live their best life. Our Western Sydney Hospital has gone from stride to stride and continues to grow! We are looking for another Emergency & Critical Care Nurse to join the team!
About our Nurses:
Nurses are at the heart of our team, and we would not be able to do what we do without our amazing nurses.
- Provide care to our patients from admission through to discharge
- A passionate team working together to achieve amazing results across a variety of complex cases
- Training and development provided by our dedicated nurse educators
- Work with an experienced team of Criticalist
To learn more about our Emergency Team please click on the link below:
www.sashvets.com/our-team
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDvp8GoPwKs
About You:
We are looking for a passionate Emergency & Critical Care Nurse who can work independently with a reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to your work. We are looking for a permanent full-time nurse however will consider part-time for the right person. We are looking for a nurse with the following skills:
- A keen interest in emergency and a desire to work closely with our patients throughout their entire SASH journey
- An ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in general anaesthesia & ventilation is desirable but not essential. A training program will be developed for the right person to support their ongoing learning and development
- Confidence working in an extremely busy environment
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- Completed a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- A minimum of 2 years, full-time experience as a qualified nurse
- Previous experience in emergency nursing would be highly regarded but is not essential
What's in it for You?
You will be joining SASH at an exciting time with career development opportunities available for the right person. The animal health care industry is extremely rewarding, with this role being central in supporting SASH to enrich the lives of pets and their families.
- Competitive salary packaging having recently reviewed our Nursing Salaries
- Learn and develop your skills beside some of the best in the industry
- Supportive leaders, committed to your learning and development
- An inclusive team where equality is non-negotiable and diversity a must
- Collaborative team environment where nurses and vets work side by side
- SASH Paid parental leave for all parents
If you interested in a great opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment, with excellent facilities on challenging and rewarding cases, we would love to hear from you!
Apply with your CV and cert 4 to nursecareers@sashvets.com
SASH Alexandria, Inner Southern Sydney (posted 3rd November) ECC Nurse Team Leader
ECC Nurse Team Leader
The Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) is Australia’s largest and most distinguished animal referral and emergency Hospital. Over the past 14 years, SASH has developed a reputation that is globally renowned. Building on this reputation, we have strived go further, and recently opened our new Alexandria hospital, offering gold standard patient care across Sydney. We are in the process of developing a brand-new state of the art Emergency and ICU facility. With these exciting new developments, we have also moved to empower and develop our management structure, to continue to provide an exceptional level of care to help pets and their families lead their best life.
About the Position:
With this new structure exciting opportunities have come up for experienced nurses to step up into an Emergency and Critical Care Team Leader position, to work closely with the Nurse Manager and other Nurse Team Leaders focusing largely on the clinical aspects and working closely with our Nurse Leadership team to ensure the smooth running of the day to day.
Responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:
- Admission & triage of emergency patients
- Providing support for all medical procedures on critical care patients for the day or night
- Working with the Nurse Manager and Nurse Team Leaders to manage day to day staffing
- Provide on the job training and coaching to develop team members
- Plan and perform anaesthesia for unstable or critically ill patients
- Management of Client communication upon admission and discharge
- Perform treatments and post-operative care
- Communication with clients when admitting and discharging a patient
About You:
We are looking for a someone who can work independently with a reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to situations. To be successfully selected, you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar Emergency, referral or after-hours care environment
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work as a part of a team or autonomously
- Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and effectively balance competing demands in a professional manner
- Effective problem solving, decision-making and time management skills
- Great work ethic and commitment to the culture and values of SASH
- Experience in a leadership position or senior role managing a team
- Experience using EzyVet (desirable)
What's in it for You?
This is a very exciting time to join the SASH family with our growth network, hospital and team and exciting brand-new facility opening soon. You will have the opportunity for continued learning from supportive and extensive Emergency team of SASH Criticalists and Emergency Vets, along with the wider SASH specialist team.
- Attractive salary packaging with no commission structure where case collaboration is encouraged
- SASH is well placed to provide travel and visa support making the relocation process a breeze. This includes significant contribution towards reasonable relocation costs, including flights
- Generous continuing education allowance
- Inclusive team where equality is not negotiable
- Excellent work life balance
- Supportive team of SASH specialists, residents, nursing team
- SASH paid maternity leave for ALL new parents
If you interested in a great opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment, with excellent facilities on challenging and rewarding cases, we would love to hear from you!
Apply with your CV and cert 4 to nursecareers@sashvets.com
SASH Sydney, North Ryde, Northern Sydney (posted 3rd November) Oncology Nurse
Oncology Nurse - Permanent Full Time
At SASH, we believe the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment. Inspired by the special bond between pets and their families, we constantly strive to help pets and their families live their best life.
Please click here to see photos!
Nurses are at the heart of our team and we would not be able to do what we do without our amazing nurses. We are looking for an Oncology Nurse who is professional and motivated while being passionate about providing exceptional patient care.
To learn more about our Oncology team please click’s on the link below:
https://www.sashvets.com/our-team/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqyJEfZjP7o
About You:
We are looking for a passionate nurse who can work independently with a reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to your work.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- Qualified in their Cert 4 in Vet Nursing
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse
- Demonstrated desire and drive to pursue professional and personal development.
- Have a high level of enthusiasm and initiative
- Knowledge and understanding of basic medical/oncological diseases and associated terminology
- Excellent venepuncture skills
- Understanding of the importance of safe chemotherapy handling and administrative protocols to ensure the safety of patients and staff
- Confidence with anaesthesia and monitoring sedations
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate and prepare what may be required by Oncologists when assisting with procedures
- Interest in Oncology
- Ability to manage and prioritise tasks efficiently
- Excellent feline handling skills
- Excellent client communication skills
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable but not essential:
- Experience as a specialist nurse or within Medicine or Oncology
What's in it for You?
You will be joining SASH at an exciting time with career development opportunities available for the right person. The animal health care industry is extremely rewarding, with this role being central in supporting SASH to enrich the lives of pets and their families.
- Competitive salary packaging
- Learn and be challenged by some of the best in the industry.
- Generous continuing education allowance
- SASH paid maternity leave for ALL new parents
- Inclusive team where equality is not negotiable
- Excellent work life balance
- Supportive leaders, committed to your learning and development
- Collaborative team environment where nurses and vets work side by side
If you interested in a great opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment, with excellent facilities on challenging and rewarding cases, we would love to hear from you!
Please forward your CV and cert 4 to us directly at nursecareers@sashvets.com
Veterinary Dermatology Clinic, Hills District of Sydney (posted 31st October)
Are you looking for change? Then look no further! VDC is recruiting for a fun energetic vet nurse to join our team in Sydney. Whilst nursing experience in busy referral or GP practice is essential, no previous dermatology experience is necessary and we are happy to provide all the training required. We are offering a part time position, ideally working 7:30am to 5:30pm on Thursday and Friday (19hrs). Reach out to our VDC Team for all the specifics or if you have any questions - 1800 VDC VET or send us an email with your resume to admin@vetdermclinic.com.au
Experienced Veterinary Nurse
The Veterinary Dermatology Clinic is an independently owned and operated specialty service established in 2016. We now operate at multiple clinics along the east coast of Australia including Canberra (Gungahlin Veterinary Hospital and the Animal Referral Hospital) and Sydney (Sydney Veterinary Emergency and Specialists (SVES), Veterinary Specialists of Sydney (VSOS) and North Shore Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre (NSVH)). We also conduct regular visits to regional areas including Newcastle, Kiama, Albury, Bowral and Hobart.
We are a small but super busy team committed to practicing an excellent standard of veterinary dermatology and veterinary medicine in general. Our patient's quality of life is our focus.
We love continuing education and provide regular opportunities for you to further develop your specialty veterinary nursing skills.
We are currently recruiting for an amazing, friendly, energetic veterinary nurse to join our rapidly expanding team to support our Sydney location.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Ideally 3-5 years or more of clinical nursing experience, however we value hard work and a positive attitude more! Previous dermatology experience is not necessary, and we are happy to provide you with all the training you need.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Driver’s License
The responsibilities of this role would include:
- Assisting with admission and discharge of patients for consultations and procedures
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- Calculating, preparing and administering medication as directed by the veterinary specialist
- Anaesthetic monitoring
- Assisting with intradermal allergy testing, bee and wasp venom testing, video-otoscopy and skin biopsies
- Client follow up and patient after consult care
The position is part time - typical hours are 7.30am-5.30pm over 2 days, ideally Thursday and Friday.
Wages are well above award and supplemented with quarterly bonuses, weekly "Team Legend" rewards and paid team activities throughout the year (electric bike tour through Murrumbateman's wineries anyone? Paint and Pinot in the Southern Highlands maybe?)
Meet some of our team and hear them talk about why they love dermatology here;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBEgwZH5sPM
To apply for this position, or to contact us with any questions, please reach out to Reegan on:
E: admin@vetdermclinic.com.au T: 1800 VDC VET (1800 832 838)
Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic, Surry Hills, Inner Eastern Sydney (posted 25th October)
We are looking for an amazing nurse to join our team!
FULL TIME/PART TIME OR CASUALLY (We will make it work for the right candidate) for our Surry Hills clinic.
We are a small, close-knit veterinary clinic team committed to providing exceptional care to our furry friends. With a passionate team of dedicated professionals, we strive to create a warm and welcoming environment for both our patients and their owners. Our clinic values compassion, expertise and a genuine love for animals. While we offer all the tech that you would expect the most modern hospital to have… we believe there is more to our clinic than being a great vet clinic.. We do our best to create and encourage a friendly and healthy work environment for everyone. We also offer "Doona day" to staff to take a mental health day off and spend it on self-care.
We offer ultrasound, CT, digital x-ray, MRI and all the latest technology including Ligasure and Cayman surgical handpieces. Our clients are fantastic – 75% are insured!
We have a culture for innovation and routinely welcome new ideas for improving animal welfare outcomes for our patients.
Convenient inner-city locations with plenty of public transport options. There is street parking behind the clinic but you have to be quick as they get swooped up by locals!
We have a great professional team ready to welcome the right person.
We offer above award salary rates.
Our ideal candidate must meet the following:
Essential criteria:
- Qualification as a Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV or equivalent).
- Minimum of 1 year's paid experience.
- High standard of nursing skills (IV catheter placement, blood collection, anaesthesia monitoring, admission and discharge appointments, nurse consultations, use of in-house equipment).
- Be client focused and compassionate.
- Ability to work efficiently and thoroughly in a multi-task environment.
- Have a positive and mature attitude.
- Can work independently
- Be a team player.
- Be willing to work across 3 locations.
Desirable Criteria:
- Surgical nursing experience preferred.
- Driver’s license preferred.
- Customer service-based job
Perks:
- Weight gain Wednesday' lunches provided by management
- Management that encourages your growth through training and development.
- Help homeless people's pets through our charity Project HoPe
- Work with a very diverse, supportive and fun team!
To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your skills that match our criteria to: cindy@southerncrossvet.com.au
We look forward to meeting you!
See our website: southerncrossvet.com.au
Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH), North Ryde Sydney NSW (posted 25th October) ECC Nurse Team Leader
ECC Nurse Team Leader
The Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) is Australia’s largest and most distinguished animal referral and emergency Hospital. Over the past 14 years, SASH has developed a reputation that is globally renowned. Building on this reputation, we have strived go further, and gone through a significant renovation to our North Ryde hospital, tripling the number of consult rooms, theatres and other clinic spaces. We are in the process of developing a brand-new state of the art Emergency and ICU facility. With these exciting new developments, we have also moved to empower and develop our management structure, particularly nursing with the introduction of a Nursing Manager and Nurse Unit Manager to continue to provide an exceptional level of care to help pets and their families lead their best life.
About the Position:
With this new structure exciting opportunities have come up for experienced nurses to step up into an Emergency and Critical Care Team Leader position, to work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager focusing largely on the clinical aspects and working closely with our NUMs to ensure the smooth running of the day to day. Responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:
- Admission & triage of emergency patients
- Providing support for all medical procedures on critical care patients for the day or night
- Working with the Nurse Unit Manager to manage day to day staffing
- Provide on the job training and coaching to develop team members
- Plan and perform anaesthesia for unstable or critically ill patients
- Management of Client communication upon admission and discharge
- Perform treatments and post-operative care
- Communication with clients when admitting and discharging a patient
About You:
We are looking for a someone who can work independently with a reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to situations. To be successfully selected, you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar Emergency or after-hours care environment
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work as a part of a team or autonomously
- Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and effectively balance competing demands in a professional manner
- Effective problem solving, decision-making and time management skills
- Great work ethic and commitment to the culture and values of SASH
- Experience in a leadership position or senior role managing a team
- Experience using EzyVet (desirable)
What's in it for You?
This is a very exciting time to join the SASH family with our growth network, hospital and team and exciting brand new facility opening soon. You will have the opportunity for continued learning from supportive and extensive Emergency team of SASH Criticalists and Emergency Vets, along with the wider SASH specialist team.
- Attractive salary packaging with no commission structure where case collaboration is encouraged
- SASH is well placed to provide travel and visa support making the relocation process a breeze. This includes significant contribution towards reasonable relocation costs, including flights
- Generous continuing education allowance
- Inclusive team where equality is not negotiable
- Excellent work life balance
- Supportive team of SASH specialists, residents, nursing team
- SASH paid maternity leave for ALL new parents
Apply with your CV and cert 4 to nursecareers@sashvets.com
Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic, St Peters, Inner West Sydney (posted 25th October)
We are looking for amazing nurses to join our team!
FULL TIME/PART TIME OR CASUALLY (We will make it work for the right candidate) for our St Peters
Are you looking for a great team to work with when you rock up to your shift? While we offer all the tech that you would expect the most modern hospital to have… we believe there is more to our clinic than being a great vet clinic.. We do our best to create and encourage a friendly and healthy work environment for everyone. We also offer "Doona day" to staff to take a mental health day off and spend it on self-care. We are a small family-owned business, so we do our best to work with you and teach you the gold standard of care that we provide to our all our furry patients every day.
We offer ultrasound, CT, digital x-ray, MRI and all the latest technology including Ligasure and Cayman surgical handpieces. Our clients are fantastic – 75% are insured!
We have a culture for innovation and routinely welcome new ideas for improving animal welfare outcomes for our patients.
Convenient inner-city locations near bustling Newtown and the CBD. We have plenty of underground and street parking makes it easy to get to work, public transport is very accessible too - bus stops outside our clinic and train station about 6 mins walk. We are also right across the street from beautiful Sydney Park where you can enjoy your lunch and take your dog for a play!
We have a great professional team ready to welcome the right person.
We offer above award salary rates.
Our ideal candidate must meet the following:
Essential criteria:
- Qualification as a Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV or equivalent).
- Minimum of 1 year's paid experience.
- High standard of nursing skills (IV catheter placement, blood collection, anaesthesia monitoring, admission and discharge appointments, nurse consultations, use of in-house equipment).
- Be client focused and compassionate.
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently and thoroughly in a multi-task environment.
- Have a positive and mature attitude.
- Be a team player.
- Be willing to work across 3 locations.
Desirable Criteria:
- Surgical nursing experience preferred.
- Driver’s license preferred.
- Customer service-based job
Perks:
- Weight gain Wednesday' lunches provided by management
- Management that encourages your growth through training and development.
- Help homeless people's pets through our charity Project HoPe
- Work with a very diverse, supportive and fun team!
To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your skills that match our criteria to: cindy@southerncrossvet.com.au
We look forward to meeting you!
See our website: southerncrossvet.com.au
Dee Why Veterinary Hospital, Sydney's Northern Beaches (posted 24th October)
Dee Why Vet Hospital is a beautiful, recently renovated vet hospital on Sydney’s sunny Northern Beaches. We are looking for an experienced nurse to join our small friendly team on a full or part-time basis. The role is initially to cover maternity leave & may be a good fit for someone on a working holiday visa. There is also the potential for someone to stay on after the maternity leave period.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
- Cert IV(or equivalent) qualification with a minimum 2 years in clinic experience
- Ability to work in a small team
- Excellent organisational & time management skills
- Be an exceptional communicator
- Provide excellent patient care to the highest standard as well as customer service
Duties will include, but not limited to:
- Providing support to our veterinarians and patients in all aspects of veterinary nursing including surgical prep, anaesthetic monitoring, blood draws, IV catheter placement, running inhouse bloods and assisting with radiology.
- Animal husbandry to ensure we are providing an excellent level of patient care to every pet.
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness around the hospital
- Reception Duties and maintaining a high level of customer service
- Assist in stock management and ordering
Shifts will be between the hours of 8am–7pm Monday to Friday & are 8 hours including a paid 30-minute lunch break. Some weekend & public holiday work may be required from time to time. Renumeration will be above award & dependant on experience.
For more information about the role, or to apply, please send your resume, along with a cover letter to Eilla Eaton, manager@amsvet.com.au. For more information about the practice, visit amsvet.com.au or our Facebook page.
Double Bay Veterinary Clinic, Eastern Suburbs, Sydney (posted 19th October)
Double Bay and Pyrmont Veterinary Hospitals
Required: Qualified Veterinary Nurse (part time or full time position available)
Salary and benefits well above the Award.
We are a busy small animal hospital, providing top quality patient care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
We are a highly respected, modern, well-equipped practice located in a sought-after area of Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, with a second branch in Pyrmont. We are a team of highly experienced veterinarians and excellent Nurses; you will not only have the tools but the team to help you succeed.
The job:
- Assisting veterinarians during consultations, examination and treatments, while using appropriate restraint techniques.
- Performing reception duties, including answering telephone calls, making appointments, preparing accounts and accepting payments.
- Assisting in the preparation, induction and monitoring of patients during surgical procedures.
- Basic grooming (comfort clipping, bathing, ear cleaning).
- Preparing and administering medications and treatments prescribed by veterinarians.
- Managing the day-to-day operational requirements of running two veterinary hospitals.
- Ensuring there is strong communication amongst the team, and driving them to achieve their goals (particularly the trainee nurses).
- Mentoring trainee nurses.
- Overseeing stocktake, stock rotation and product ordering for both clinics. Including the ordering and purchasing of stationery and supplies, equipment and building maintenance and repair.
Who are you?
- A Cert 4 qualified veterinary nurse with extensive experience in small animal care is preferred.
- An energetic individual with a positive and cooperative attitude.
- Committed and dedicated to your work, able to take initiative in appropriate situations.
- Well presented and professional.
Please either call 0413276999 or forward expressions of interest and a resume to info@doublebayvet.com.au and shaneabood@mchenrynorris.com.au
Sydney Veterinary Emergency and Specialists, Rosebery (posted 19th October) Surgery Nurse
Surgery Nurse
Sydney Veterinary Emergency and Specialists are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Surgery nurse to join our team.
Working in an extremely dynamic and versatile department, our new Surgery Nurse is required to be able to work extremely well within a team, understand the processes of a Specialty Department working in an extremely busy Emergency and Critical care clinic. A successful applicant comes with all the necessary skills and attributes for a Surgery department but is willing to learn and looking for new challenges within their career.
At Sydney Veterinary Emergency & Specialists, we provide emergency consultations through to specialist radiography and imaging, medicine, surgery, dentistry and dermatology. All specialist procedures are overseen by veterinary anaesthetists for added peace of mind.
We work closely with many local animal hospitals in Sydney and strive to complement these partner services to be an extension of the care provided by your local family veterinary clinic.
Our equipment includes:
- Separate consult rooms, treatment areas and wards for dogs and cats
- Gold ISFM Accredited Cat Friendly Clinic
- Soft tissue and orthopaedic surgical suites
- 16 slice CT, Digital Radiography, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Fluoroscopy
- Full in-house IDEXX pathology
- Ventilators and blood bank for critical patients
The position involves but is not limited to:
- Triage of emergency medicine patients
- Responsible for organising and assisting with procedures on medicine patients
- Assistance in oncology procedures
- Skilled to perform anaesthesia on a range of patients from paediatric to geriatric patients and often critically ill patients for short or long procedures.
- Placement of IV catheters, phlebotomy, performing radiographs of diagnostic quality, intensive care and monitoring, pre and post-operative patient care.
- Work directly with specialists and emergency clinicians to ensure that the patient, clients, clinicians and team are all attended to and working in sync.
- Client communication – providing advice, answering questions and soothing client fears about the status of their pet.
- Cleaning – while we have a fantastic animal attendant team, the nurses still need to help to keep the hospital clean and tidy.
- The position includes ongoing education allowances, including assessing to various online training opportunities.
- Regular nurse meetings.
About You
- You must be fluent in English and have excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
- Display professionalism, empathy and excellent customer service and care.
- Love’s animals and respects clients
- Great time management skills
- Must have a current Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing plus at least 2 years of employment experience or demonstrate equivalent on-the-job experience of at least 4 years. For medicine nurse positions, experience in specialist/referral practice is highly desirable but not essential.
- Previous Surgery nurse experience desired
Apply Now
Please email your resume to Steph.dealmeida@vet.partners
Alexandria Veterinary Hospital, Inner Southern Sydney (posted 19th October)
Senior Nurse / Permanent Part-Time
Are you ready to take the next step in your vet nursing career? Do you have a passion for being a team leader and providing excellent client and patient care?
Alexandria Vet Hospital is located in the heart of Waterloo/Alexandria. We pride ourselves in providing a high level of client rapport and gold standard patient care. We are looking for a senior nurse to join our paw-some and paw-fessional crew!
What we need from you:
- 4 years clinical experience (with cert IV or equivalent)
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work well in a diverse team based operating system to ensure a streamline management of the clinic
- Confidence in all aspects of veterinary nursing including dental work, anaesthetics, x-rays, IV catheter placement, pathology, intubations, critical care monitoring and fear free animal restraint
- Sound knowledge of Rx works, IDEXX catalyst, CBC operating machine (ProCyte Dx)
- Ideally you have had head or senior nursing experience managing a nursing team.
- Confident in teaching and managing junior nurses and placement students
What we offer at AVH:
- A fun, inclusive and diverse team of nurses, vet and support staff
- Strong focus on implementing a gold standard of care to our patient and clients
- Close proximity to CBD and public transport (Redfern/Waterloo)
- Diverse client and patient demographic
**Remuneration will be indicative of candidate experience
Please email Resume and Cover Letter attention to Georgia (info@alexandriavet.com.au)
We look forward to hearing from you!
University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Camperdown, Inner Western Sydney (posted 18th October)
0100650 Veterinary Nurse
- Full time x3 Continuing positions contingent on the continuation of external funding positions
- Located on the Camperdown Campus at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UVTHS)
- Exciting opportunity to provide best practice veterinary care in small animal general practice
- Base Salary HEO 3 (38 hpw), $70,359 p.a + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for Three (3) qualified Veterinary Nurses to provide nursing and technical assistance with clinical and emergency cases in the Emergency and Critical Care department.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- assist clinicians and veterinary interns with treatments, prepare and assist with clinical procedures
- provide support for clinical teaching and professional nursing assistance with clinical cases
- clean and maintain clinical spaces
- sterilise instruments and equipment, prepare and pack surgical kits
- handle telephone and face-to-face enquiries, basic triage, and admission of patients
- maintain stock including ordering of consumables and procurement of supplies, and control of stock quantities.
The small animal service at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camperdown (UVTHS) operates in:
- a small animal specialist veterinary practice
- a wide range of all medical and surgical problems
- second opinion cases
- access to advanced equipment and imaging.
As well as providing gold standard patient care, UVTHS provides an invaluable teaching experience for our final year veterinary students. You will work closely with Specialists, residents and interns in all fields.
To learn more about the Sydney School of Veterinary Science click here
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Veterinary Nurse who has:
- a Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV and/or advanced veterinary nursing experience in a small animal veterinary hospital environment
- knowledge of a large range of veterinary, surgical, and medical procedures
- demonstrated ability to cope with emergencies and stressful situations
- demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team
- experience working in a customer service environment with demonstrated high levels of care for patients and clients
- good attention to detail
- a willingness and ability to work varying rostered shifts supporting the UVTHS activities, including weekends and public holidays.
- the ability to communicate with veterinary professionals and academic staff
- the ability to lift animals up to 16kg and heavier animals with assistance (mechanical and/or team lifting), adhering to the University’s Heavy Lifting Policy
- competence and experience in best practice veterinary anaesthesia
- experience working in a veterinary teaching hospital environment preferred
- been vaccinated for Q Fever or willingness to be vaccinated.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
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Vet HQ Darlinghurst, Inner City Eastern Sydney (posted 17th October)
Vet HQ Darlinghurst, Sydney
Full time- Veterinary nurse
Vet HQ is currently seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Vet nurse to join our Darlinghurst practice.
Vet HQ Darlinghurst is privately owned and is rapidly growing, so much so that we have just moved into a larger, purpose - built premise.
We offer the highest standard of patient care with a focus on offering our clients gold standard customer service.
At Vet HQ, we are committed to professional development and maintaining a positive culture so that we can continue to deliver gold standard service.
This role is 5 days per week and may include 1 Saturday per month.
We provide a positive work culture and live by our value which are:
- Together we are more successful.
- We communicate directly, honestly and empathetically.
- We do the best we can.
- We take ownership and we are the solution.
- We care about our pets, people and the planet.
Your skills and experience:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent.
- At least 1 years’ experience as a vet nurse with knowledge in all vet nursing tasks.
- Exceptional customer service.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and work efficiently during busy and stressful periods.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Must be able to multitask
- Knowledge in RX Works would be an advantage.
- A positive “can do “attitude
What we can offer you:
- A challenging and rewarding role.
- Continuing education
- A competitive salary
- A great culture
- Great discount off veterinary services for your own pet
- Rewards program
- Fun social events
We would be open to taking a trainee nurse that has some experience.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please email kate@vethq.com.au We pay above award and salary is negotiable depending on experience.
Fletcher Veterinary Practice, Outer Western Newcastle (posted 16th October)
Fletcher Veterinary Practice - AVA Employer of Choice
Qualified Veterinary Nurse - Casual
Fletcher Vet is a small animal clinic, situated in Newcastle NSW. We are a newly renovated clinic that allows our vets to achieve best outcomes with little stress. We are ssking part-time/casual work for the position of a qualified Senior Nurse. The position is casual for up to 3 days per week plus Saturday mornings.
We invite you to join our friendly and professional staff who are committed to delivering quality, individualised veterinary care to our valued local clients and their pets. Our team consists of 9 vets and 13 nurses.
At Fletcher Veterinary Practice we value:
- Open and honest communication.
- Compassion and professionalism.
- Ongoing professional development and education
- Patient welfare
Come and join a clinic with well-established and long-standing relationships with leading Newcastle based animal welfare organisations including Hunter Animal Watch and Hunter Animal Rescue.
If you are a Senior Vet Nurse with the following skills and expertise we would love to hear from you:
- Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing with at least 2-3 years’ experience
- Ability to monitor anaesthetics, emergency and hospital care and reception independently
- Ability to use our practice management software RX Works
- Ability to work within a team
- A positive & friendly attitude
- Have demonstrated excellent communication skills
- Flexible working hours
The clinic opening hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am-6pm and Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm. After hours is not required.
To learn more about us, visit our website www.fletchervet.com.au or find us on Facebook.
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How to apply:
Post or email your resume with covering letter and a document addressing the selection criteria to FAO Clare: clare@fletchervet.com.au
If you have any questions please feel free to call Clare on 0421 167 588.
Willoughby Veterinary Hospital, Sydney's Lower North Shore (posted 16th October)
Are you an experienced nurse looking for your next challenge? We have the PUUUURFECT position for you!
Located in Sydney’s beautiful lower North Shore, Willoughby Veterinary Hospital is a vibrant and fast paced clinic looking for an experienced full-time nurse to join the team. Our business is growing so we need someone special to come onboard as part of the Willoughby family.
This role will enable the right candidate to further their nursing career and enhance their skillset within a supportive and fun environment.
We offer:
- A faced-paced working environment where no two days are ever the same.
- An amazing team of vets and nurses, who pride themselves on using the latest equipment and methodologies, ensuring we are always up to date with the latest research.
- A team of like-minded individuals who understand the demands of the industry but work together to make the magic happen.
- A safe, friendly, inviting space for animals and humans.
- Above award wages commensurate with experience.
The right candidate must be:
- Hard working - someone who’s not afraid to dive into new challenges. You must be able to remain level-headed while under pressure.
- Reliable, flexible, honest.
- Confident working in a team but also happy to work autonomously.
- A driven and positive individual who prides themselves on providing gold-standard care to all patients.
- Someone who loves to pat every dog on the street!
Clinical experience is a must. The suitable candidate will have 3+ years in the industry and have completed (or is completing) their Certificate IV.
Please send your resume or enquiries to Amy at amy.wvh@gmail.com
The puuurfect position awaits you, so what are you waiting for?!
Turramurra Veterinary Hospital, Sydney's Upper North Shore (posted 13th October)
Veterinary Nurse
Full or Part-Time - Turramurra Veterinary Hospital, Sydney NSW
Are you an ambitious and positive person with a ‘can do’ attitude that is dying to use the nursing skills you have learnt? Do you want to upskill and be given more responsibility? Do you want to be mentored by some of the most talented veterinary nurses in the industry?
We are looking for a nurse who is motivated to strive for the highest level of patient care. Turramurra Veterinary Hospital is the North Shore’s only ASAV-accredited Hospital of Excellence, we consider our patients and our staff as an extension of our own family.
Skills and Experience:
- Qualification as a veterinary nurse (Cert IV or equivalent, or working towards completion)
- We will also consider applicants who have prior practical nursing experience but have not yet completed their qualification
- Minimum 12 months experience as a nurse in a veterinary practice
- Proficiency in IV catheter placement and jugular vein blood sampling
- Experience in anaesthetic monitoring
- Experience in preparation of patients for surgery
- Ability to follow directions carefully and have a willingness to learn with a positive attitude
- Flexible, enthusiastic, highly motivated and self-directed initiative
About Your Role:
You will be part of our medical and surgical nursing team, following the direction from our senior nursing staff to ensure the days run smoothly and that patients receive a high level of care.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Preparing patients for surgery and other procedures
- Anaesthetic monitoring
- Placing IV catheters and blood collection
- Dental scaling and polishing
- Monitoring hospital inpatients
- Assisting vets and nurse colleagues
- Maintaining a clean hospital – note we have commercial cleaners on a regular basis
- Nurse consultations when required including but not limited to giving injections, nail clipping, suture removal, bandage removal
- Customer service – note we have a dedicated customer care team so this is a lesser role to assist when necessary
What We Offer:
- Collaborative, diverse and supportive team environment with a “how can we help” attitude
- A dedicated focus towards your career development with continued education, ongoing mentor-ship and 360 feedback performance reviews
- Staff well-being initiatives
This can be a full-time or part-time role with development opportunities – learn from the best in the industry.
Remuneration will be negotiable and based on experience, however, will be well above award wage.
If you feel a dynamic, caring and supportive environment is the ideal home for you, please apply.
Email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your experience and suitability for the role to: manager@turramurravet.com.au
Asquith and Berowra Veterinary Hospitals, Hornsby Shire, North-West Sydney (posted 12th October)
Experienced / Head Veterinary Nurse wanted!
Asquith and Berowra veterinary Hospitals are seeking an experienced, certificate IV qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our team, with the potential of head nurse position for the right candidate. If you are a veterinary nurse with a minimum of 3 years in clinic experience and are looking for a full-time position with room for growth, we would love to hear from you.
About us:
Asquith & Berowra veterinary Hospitals are located on the upper north shore of Sydney. Both locations offer a high standard of care to both our patients and clients alike. We pride ourselves on providing a high level of service as well as a family friendly environment where our clients and patients feel comfortable and supported. Our Asquith location is a state-of-the-art purpose build hospital where we offer a variety of up-to-date medical services such as Xray, CT, Dental Xray, Ultrasound and Orthopaedics. Our large, dedicated team of professionals consist of vets, nurses, and reception staff, we are a close-knit team who love what we do!
Responsibilities:
- Assisting vets in a variety of surgical and medical procedures.
- Managing the day-to-day flow of the nursing team.
- Working alongside management to ensure the smooth running of the clinic and supporting the implementation of hospital policies and procedures.
- Assisting in the management of stock and inventory.
Requirements/ Expectations:
- Minimum certificate IV in Veterinary nursing or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of in clinic experience working as a veterinary nurse.
- Excellent surgical skills, experience with orthopaedics would be a bonus!
- Be flexible to work at both the Asquith and Berowra locations as well as the ability to join a rotating weekend roster.
Our ideal candidate would:
- Have head nurse or senior nursing experience managing a nursing team.
- Possess great organisational and time management skills and well as excellent interpersonal skills.
- Have a high level of knowledge of veterinary nurses’ duties and procedures.
- Be comfortable delegating/ teaching and managing junior nurses.
- Have a high level of patient care.
- Have experience using Ezy Vet practice software (but not essential).
- Be dedicated to maintaining a high level of cleanliness throughout the clinic.
For more information or to apply, please contact Dr Helen Cowie on 02 9477 1349 or helen.c@asquithvet.com.au
Chatswood Veterinary Clinic, Willoughby, Lower North Shore Sydney (posted 11th October)
VETERINARY NURSE – PART TIME or FULL TIME
Chatswood Vet Clinic is an independently owned and family run small animal practice which has been operating for over 30 years on Sydney’s north shore, close to Chatswood CBD.
Our veterinary practice provides a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services, including radiology, ultrasound, surgery and an in-house laboratory. We have long standing and loyal clients who value the high quality of veterinary care that we provide to our patients and clients.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated veterinary nurse to join our growing and supportive team.
Our clinic is open:
- Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
- Saturday: 8am – 1pm
- Sunday: closed
Your role
The role will involve:
- General nursing duties such as patient restraint, intravenous catheter placement and blood sampling.
- Surgical nursing, including monitoring of patients under general anaesthesia as well as pre-op and post-op care.
- Medical nursing of inpatients such as IVFT, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and general husbandry.
- Running pathology samples on our in-house IDEXX laboratory machines.
- Performing dental radiographs and dental scale and polishes.
- Reception duties including taking phone calls, answering enquiries, creating appointments, etc.
We provide a supportive environment and ongoing training as necessary. The wellbeing of all our staff is extremely important to the overall management of the team.
Your qualifications
- Veterinary Nurse Cert IV or equivalent (desirable)
- Minimum 12 months experience as a nurse in a veterinary practice
- Experience in RxWorks Veterinary software (desirable)
Remuneration
Remuneration is well above award wage and will be commensurate with experience.
We also offer employee discounts for pet visits and treatments.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Mandy at info@chatswoodvet.com.au
Chatswood Veterinary Hospital
80 Sydney Street
Willoughby NSW 2068
Website: www.chatswoodvet.com.au
Annandale Animal Hospital, Leichhardt, Inner West Sydney (posted 10th October)
Part Time Experienced Nurse
Are you looking for that perfect nursing role where you can do what you love, within a supportive team and fun environment of dedicated vets and nurses?
Annandale Animal Hospital is looking for a qualified and experienced Part time Veterinary nurse.
Annandale Animal Hospital is located in the Inner West of Sydney, and is a busy 6 vet practice providing excellent care to all our patients and clients. We are able to offer a supportive friendly environment and opportunities to further your education/ skills. Our large 35-person team is a family of animal attendants, receptionists, nurses, vets and management who work together in a respectful and cohesive manner. It truly is a workplace of friends and we are hoping to find someone to fit in the great team we already have
What we are looking for:
Due to a high and sometimes complex case load we are looking for an experienced, hands-on nurse that is ready to jump in and apply their knowledge and skills.
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and a minimum of 3 years full time experience.
- A high standard of Surgical and medical skills. Sound knowledge of RX Works
- Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues.
- The ability to work both independently or as a team. The ability to clean and maintain a hygienic hospital environment.
- Exceptional time management skills
- Be friendly, have an easy-going nature with a strong work ethic
Skills required:
- Performing nurse consults, dental checks, suture removal, arthritis injections etc.
- Confidently perform surgical admissions and discharges
- Ability to confidently perform TPR’s, IV catheter placement, blood collections, in-house pathology, cytology and radiology.
- The ability to do drug and CRI calculations, capable of administering, intubating and monitoring anaesthetics in dogs and cats.
- Experience in nursing unwell and complex medical cases.
We pride ourselves on the hard work done by all our team which continues to strengthen our excellent reputation. Yes, we take our job very seriously, but we also love what we do and we try to make every day in the practice and enjoyable and positive one.
If you think you would fit in with our vibrant team, please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to: monica@annandalevets.com.au
Wages are above award and are based on experience. Please visit our Facebook and Instagram page to see some of our wonderful patients, their owners and our team.
Please visit our Facebook and Instagram page to see some of our wonderful patients, their owners and our team.
Drummoyne Veterinary Hospital, Inner West Sydney (posted 10th October)
Drummoyne Veterinary Hospital in Sydney’s Inner West seeks a Veterinary Nurse.
Drummoyne Veterinary Hospital is independently owned. We have a great team working in a big, bright, spacious building with lovely clients. We practice veterinary medicine and surgery at high standards including dental and digital radiology, in-house laboratory, etc. We have a strong focus on Puppy Preschool. We are absolutely committed to excellent customer service.
One of our nurses is leaving Sydney, so we need an experienced and competent nurse to join our team. This is a full-time position available now. If you are seeking part-time work, please also apply as we do have some flexibility.
The applicant will need to be an experienced all-rounder, focusing in particular on general veterinary nursing and assisting the vets. We have dedicated receptionists but reception tasks and skills are required every so often. We’re open Monday to Saturday.
Minimum qualifications and experience required include
- completed Cert IV Veterinary Nursing or NZ/UK/US equivalent
- minimum 2 years full-time experience in veterinary nursing and reception
- a confident disposition and excellent personal presentation
Please note this is not a training or junior position.
We look after our staff with excellent conditions, training and development, staff social events (non-compulsory!) and much more.
To apply for this position, please send a covering letter mentioning where you saw this ad, and your resume, to Dr Steve Anich, by email to drummoynevet@drummoynevet.com.au
To enquire further, please phone our head nurse, Sian, on 02 9719 2149
My Vet Animal Hospital, Inner Southern Sydney (posted 10th October)
2 x Qualified Veterinary Nurse - Full Time Position
My Vet Animal Hospital is a complete purpose-built veterinary hospital located in Zetland, Sydney and we are opening our Waterloo branch up again!
Both hospitals are situated in the heart of the vibrant city, My Vet is a beacon of high-end veterinary care. Our brand-new purpose-built clinic redefines pet healthcare, offering the pinnacle of excellence to our urban pet- loving community. We are not just a clinic, we are a modern sanctuary of care and sophistication for our cherished patients.
Are you a veterinary nurse with a heart as big as the cityscape and a passion for delivering the finest care? We're looking for someone like you to join our elite team at My Vet. As a vital member of our state-of-the-art urban clinic, you'll help us set new standards in high-end veterinary care while spreading smiles and creating moments of joy.
Responsibilities:
⭐Prepare for an exciting journey with responsibilities like:
- Collaborating seamlessly with our world-class veterinarians during examinations and surgeries, including being competent in all aspects of surgical nursing tasks including anaesthesia
- Administering medications, vaccines, medical nursing (IV cath, collecting blood samples etc) and TLC with precision and compassion.
- Ensuring our cutting-edge equipment and supplies are always at their finest.
- Monitoring patients' vital signs with the same attention to detail as our clinic's modern design.
- Educating pet parents on the art of pampering their four-legged pals.
- Keeping patient records that mirror the sophistication of our clinic.
- Maintaining impeccable cleanliness to match our elegant urban surroundings.
- Demonstrating adaptability and versatility, whether assisting at the reception or performing
administrative magic.
Qualifications:
🦸 To be our Veterinary Nurse Extraordinaire, you should possess:
- Qualified with a Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing
- A rich history of 2+ years of experience in veterinary hospitals
- Expertise in animal care and medical techniques that align with our high-end approach
- Exceptional communication skills that exude professionalism and warmth
- A gentle touch that instils calmness even in the most discerning pets
We also have available 1 internship position for an Entry-Level Nurse. The ideal candidate for the internship must be available 2 days a week to start but with the potential for more days in the future.
We embrace diversity and welcomes applicants from all urban backgrounds. Join us in creating a haven of high-end urban care and unforgettable experiences.
If you are interested, please email your resume and cover letter to cherlene@myvetanimalhospital.com.au
Attention: Cherlene
Subject line: Veterinary Nurse position
Greencross Vets Wetherill Park, Western Sydney (posted 10th October)
We are looking for an Experienced Vet Nurse to join the team in our Wetherill Park Clinic!
This is a shiny, brand-new clinic fully equipped and up-to-date, with all the facilities needed to provide comprehensive, up-to-date and gold standards of care to our clients including 3 consult rooms, a separate dog and cat ward, surgery, radiology, X-ray, ultrasound and tonometry.
Our entire team have a genuine love of what they do and a desire to make a difference in the lives of people, pets and their community - a long standing Vet Director and Practice Manager duo and a small but experienced team of vets and vet nurses, this is a great opportunity to expand your skills with endless opportunities for professional development.
With regularly visiting diagnostic imaging specialists and an experienced orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeon from our wider Greencross family, there’s not much we don’t do here, and the case load is fantastic.
About your New Job:
- Full-time role
- No After Hours & No weekends
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Performing minor procedures when required
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
The skills & experience you will bring:
- 2+ years of experience as a Veterinary Nurse
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- A high level of standards and care for our patients and nursing
- A calm and friendly presence
- An amazing ‘can do’, team player attitude
Macarthur Vet Mount Annan, South-West Sydney (posted 9th October)
Experienced Nurses Wanted! Sign on bonus up to $5,000!
Flexible roster, great work-life balance, no after-hours, competitive remuneration and a practice with a fun and unique culture and welcoming family-feel. Just some of the fantastic benefits of working for MVG!
What we're looking for;
- Nurse with at least 4-5 years in-clinic experience
- Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing qualified
- Full-time opportunity but part-time and casual availability will be considered
- A nurse who prides themselves on their superior customer service and has excellent communication skills
- Experience and confidence in all aspects of veterinary nursing including dental work, anaesthetics, x-rays, IV catheter placement, pathology, intubations, critical care monitoring and animal restraint
- The ability to stay composed in stressful situations
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team
- Willingness to work some weekends and the occasional public holiday
What else we can offer you;
- Sign on bonus up to $5,000 full-time equivalent
- Owner-operated practice
- Supportive team of 40+ nurses and 18+ vets across our practices - a great resource of experience and mentoring
- Exciting career pathway – we encourage your interests
- Flexibility rostering and locations. We have 4 locations in the Macarthur region: Campbelltown (Bradbury), Mt. Annan, Camden, and Gregory Hills
- Varied and interesting small animal cases
- Continuous learning and development support (you are paid for hours spent)
- Regular social events where families are welcomed
Does this sound like the perfect work environment for you?
Please forward your CV with a covering letter on why you'd be suited to this role. Please address your correspondence to: hr@macarthurvet.com.au
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We look forward to hearing from you!
Nepean Animal Hospital, Regentville, Western Sydney (posted 4th October) ECC
Experienced Permanent or Casual Vet Nurse required
Small Animal General Practice, ICU, and Emergency Hospital
Summary:
Are you a skilled Veterinary Nurse with experience in Triage, ECC and Critical care?
Do you want to be challenged by constant variety, genuinely fascinating cases, and a focus on being your best?
Come and join our friendly and fast paced 24-hour Emergency Hospital located at the foot of the beautiful Blue Mountains in Regentville, NSW.
A fantastic opportunity exists for a passionate and experienced Veterinary Nurse looking to develop their career.
WellPet Vets has a team of over 60 vets and nurses working within a dynamic and well-equipped hospital environment. We are committed to providing the very highest level of care to our patients and clients. We have 3 hospital locations in Regentville, Blaxland & St Clair and currently provide one of the only genuine 24hour emergency services to the surrounding suburbs of Western Sydney.
The hospitals are constantly upgrading equipment to remain ahead of the curve when it comes the diagnosis and treatment options for our patients- with our newest additions at Nepean Animal Hospital including ventilators, endoscopy, and CT.
We are looking for experienced and dedicated individuals to work regular morning and afternoon hospital shifts in our busy emergency hospital located in Regentville, NSW.
The primary responsibilities of this role would include:
- Triage and ECC Nursing
- Management of patient care and ensuring best possible outcomes for patients and clients
- Communicating with clients on a regular basis both face to face and over the phone
- Reception/administration duties including invoicing, data entry and record keeping
- Veterinary nursing duties including providing medical care and treatments to patients, performing basic diagnostic testing and assisting veterinarians in care and management of hospital patients
The successful candidate will:
- Have an enthusiastic and outgoing personality
- Have an excellent phone manner and customer service/communication skills
- Be committed to high standards of patient care
- Have an interest in training and mentoring junior veterinary nurses
- Have experience using RxWorks (desired but not essential)
- Have experience using Smartflow (desired but not essential)
- Be open to regular feedback and eager for continual self-improvement
- Hold a Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar veterinary nursing role
- Be willing to work regular early morning and/or afternoon/evening shifts during the week and on weekends
- Be willing to work as a team and share roles on Reception, Surgery and Ward when required
If you would like to become part of our caring and hardworking team, please email your CV with a brief cover letter to Alex Falzon at careers@wellpet.com.au (please put HOSPITAL NURSE APPLICANT in the subject line).
To see clinic photos click here
Kiama Veterinary Hospital, Kiama, South Coast (posted 4th October)
Veterinary Nurse - Full-time, Part-time or Casual
Are you a Certificate IV TAFE qualified vet nurse? Come and join us on the south coast of NSW in the beautiful coastal town of Kiama. Kiama Vets are looking for an enthusiastic and positive vet nurse to join our friendly and bustling practice.
This full-time/part-time/casual position is available for a vet nurse who is passionate about high standards of veterinary care and client service and wants to enjoy a great lifestyle. The area is surrounded by fantastic beaches, cafes/restaurants and stunning mountainous scenery through the Jamberoo Valley.
The practice is a 3-4 vet mixed practice blessed with loyal clients who allow us the opportunity to provide high levels of surgical and medical case management.
The practice is equipped with digital radiography, IM3 dental unit and IM3 dental x-ray CR7, high quality S.A. ultrasound with Doppler as well as a BCF large animal ultrasound. We have Abaxis full biochemistry, haematology and coagulation blood machines for in house blood profiles, Doppler blood pressure and a BM Mediquip patient monitor. Orthopaedic surgery is regularly performed, including TPLO cruciate repair and a dedicated Aesculap plating kit.
The position would ideally be fulltime however part-time and casual applicants will be considered.
Your role would involve having experience with:
- Caring for and competently handling animals
- Maintaining the hygiene and cleaning of all equipment and animal areas
- Conducting general nursing tasks; treatments, pre and post-operative care and procedures
- Outstanding client care to all patients and owners
- Managing all enquiries professionally in person, by email and over the phone
- Administration duties and tasks as required
- Confidence in monitoring anaesthesia
- Radiography and processing in-house pathology
- Being an enthusiastic team player
- High level of knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Excellent customer service, phone manner and communication skills
- A calm & friendly professional manner
Check out our Website and Facebook page.
Please send your cover letter and resume to Natasha Booth at: kiamavet@gmail.com or call us on 02 4232 1221
We look forward to hearing from you.
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