ECC Veterinary Nurse - North Shore Veterinary Hospital

VetPartners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

VNCA membership covered

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Flexible part-time or casual hours

Professional development opportunities

Exclusive pet benefits

Job summary

North Shore Veterinary Hospital in Artarmon, NSW, is seeking an experienced ECC Veterinary Nurse for part-time or casual shifts. You’ll work in a fast-paced referral environment, triaging, stabilising, and delivering high-level emergency care alongside ECC clinicians.

Training and development are encouraged within a supportive team, with VNCA membership coverage and wellbeing supports. This role supports flexible hours to suit lifestyle and offers collaboration across the VetPartners network.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience; ECC or referral experience preferred.
• Confidence with ventilators is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Triage and stabilisation of emergency and critical patients.
• Advanced ECC procedures including blood transfusions and mechanical ventilation.
• Careful high-level patient monitoring and trend analysis.
• Contributing to ongoing development and growth of the ECC department.
• Delivering calm, compassionate care during critical moments for patients and families.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Ventilator operation

Triage & stabilization

Patient monitoring

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Part-Time or Casual Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse

North Shore Veterinary Hospital | Artarmon, NSW

Are you an experienced ECC Veterinary Nurse looking for a role where your skills are valued, your passion is supported, and every shift makes a difference?

North Shore Veterinary Hospital (NSVH) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse to join our referral hospital team in Artarmon in a part-time or casual capacity.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy the challenge of complex cases, and want to work alongside a skilled and supportive ECC team, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

At NSVH, our ECC nurses are at the heart of patient care. You’ll work alongside ECC Specialists, veterinarians, and interns managing complex and rewarding cases in a collaborative environment where your skills and experience are genuinely valued. As part of the VetPartners network, you’ll have access to professional development opportunities and a connected community of veterinary professionals across ANZ.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A welcoming, inclusive workplace where nurses are respected, supported, and valued
• Flexible part-time or casual hours to suit your lifestyle
• Ongoing ECC-specific training and opportunities to expand your clinical expertise
• Exposure to complex, interesting, and rewarding emergency and critical care cases
• A team that supports each other through challenging cases and celebrates successes together
• Real career pathways to develop your skills, explore specialist interests, or progress into leadership roles
• Professional membership support — we’ll cover your VNCA membership
• Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 EAP through Sonder, Mental Health First Aid support, and wellbeing initiatives
• Everyday discounts and perks across fuel, groceries, travel, entertainment, and more
• Exclusive pet benefits, including discounts on veterinary services and products for your own pets

The Role

As an ECC Veterinary Nurse at NSVH, you’ll provide high-level emergency and critical care nursing in a busy referral environment. You’ll play an important role in delivering exceptional patient care while working alongside experienced ECC clinicians.

You’ll be involved in:

• Triage and stabilisation of emergency and critical patients
• Advanced ECC procedures including blood transfusions, mechanical ventilation, and central/PICC/arterial catheter placement
• High-level patient monitoring and trend analysis using Smart Flow
• Contributing to the ongoing development and growth of our ECC department
• Delivering calm, compassionate care during some of the most critical moments for patients and their families

About You

We’re looking for an experienced nurse who is passionate about ECC, enjoys working in a collaborative team, and takes pride in providing exceptional patient care.

You will have:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience, with ECC or referral experience preferred
• Confidence and experience using ventilators (essential)
• Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset
• The ability to stay focused, adaptable, and organised in high-pressure situations
• Additional ECC training or a strong desire to continue developing your skills

If you’re passionate about emergency nursing and want to join a hospital that invests in its people, supports your growth, and values your expertise, we would love to hear from you.

We can’t wait to meet you!

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