Casual Veterinary Nurse

Vets Central Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Excellent Work/Life Balance

Mental Health & Wellbeing Focus

Paid Parental & Purrental Leave

Flare HR Discounts & Perks

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

National Vets Central Network

Novated car leases with Fleet Partners

Job summary

Baulkham Hills Veterinary Hospital in Sydney’s northwest is seeking a casual Veterinary Nurse to join a team of 6 vets and 10 support staff. You’ll work Thursday–Sunday with shifts 11am-7pm or 8am-5pm; be hands-on across nursing, venipuncture, anaesthetic monitoring, dentistry and general clinic duties; IDEXX lab experience is welcomed.

Certificate IV preferable; experience essential; you’ll thrive in a collaborative culture with wellbeing focus, career development, and loyal clients.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing preferred, not essential (or equivalent, recognised in Australia).
• Proven experience working as a Veterinary Nurse.
• Confident working independently and within a team.
• Passion for learning, growth and delivering exceptional patient care.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• High‑level nursing and surgical support.
• Venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Anaesthetic and surgical monitoring.
• Dentistry and advanced medical procedures.
• Reception and general clinic duties as required.
• IDEXX lab, running bloods in-house.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Tools

IDEXX lab

Job description

• Access to our VC Learning Academy - online learning portal

Baulkham Hills Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted part of the Hills District community for over 50 years. Located in Sydney’s northwest, we are a well-established companion animal practice with a diverse and interesting caseload including dogs, cats, small exotics, birds and wildlife.

This is a casual opportunity with shifts from Thursday – Sunday each week. You’ll be joining a highly collaborative, supportive team of 6 veterinarians and 10 dedicated support team, led by Dr Peta Macarthur (Lead Veterinarian) and Lyn Shephard (Practice Manager), a leadership team committed to wellbeing, development and positive culture. This role offers the opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term nursing career in a friendly, professional environment with loyal and appreciative clients.

The Role

Required shifts:

• Thursdays and Fridays – 11am-7pm
• Saturdays and Sundays – 8am-5pm

You’ll be hands-on across the full scope of veterinary nursing, including:

• High-level nursing and surgical support
• Venipuncture and catheter placement
• Anaesthetic and surgical monitoring
• Dentistry and advanced medical procedures
• Reception and general clinic duties as required
• IDEXX lab, running bloods in-house

Due to our strong surgical and medical caseload, experience with advanced nursing skills is essential.

About You

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is preferred, not essential (or equivalent, recognised in Australia)
• Proven experience working as a Veterinary Nurse
• Confident working independently and within a team
• Passion for learning, growth and delivering exceptional patient care
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Why Join Us?

• Great Place to Work Certified – a genuinely positive and inclusive workplace
• Excellent Work/Life Balance – supported by engaged leadership
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Focus – accredited Skilled Mental Health First Aid workplace
• Paid Parental & Purrental Leave – because family includes fur-kids too
• Flare HR Discounts & Perks – savings on groceries, tech, entertainment and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential wellbeing support
• National Vets Central Network – connect and grow with professionals across Australia
• Novated car leases with Fleet Partners

If you’re looking to work in a well-established, progressive clinic with a supportive team culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Sydney NSW, Australia

Category: Clinical - Veterinary Nurse

Position Type: Casual