Full-Time Veterinary Nurse: Surgical Care & Client Support

Apiam; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on services and travel

VNCA membership & AVNAT registration

VetEducation & professional dev

Parental leave benefits

Wellbeing & work-life balance

Job summary

Singleton & Branxton Veterinary Hospitals is seeking a full-time Veterinary Nurse to join a busy mixed animal practice in the Hunter Valley. Immediate start for a passionate nurse who enjoys hands-on nursing, high-quality patient care, and a collaborative team environment.

The role covers surgery, hospital care, pathology, treatment and reception, with responsibilities including IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, lab sample processing and client support.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is required.
• Minimum 1 year of veterinary nursing experience is required.
• Strong anaesthetic monitoring and patient care skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork are important for client service.

Responsibilities

• Surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring.
• Patient admissions, treatment and discharge care.
• Placement of IV catheters and fluid therapy setup.
• Collection and processing of laboratory samples.
• Monitoring and caring for hospitalised patients.
• Assisting veterinarians with consultations and procedures.
• Providing exceptional service and support to clients.
• Reception and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Anaesthetic monitoring

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Animal care passion

EzyVet experience

IDEXX labs

IM3 dental equipment

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Tools

EzyVet

IDEXX labs

IM3 dental equipment

Job description

Singleton & Branxton Veterinary Hospitals is seeking a full-time Veterinary Nurse to join a busy mixed animal practice in the Hunter Valley. Immediate start for a passionate nurse who enjoys hands-on nursing, high-quality patient care, and a collaborative team environment.

The role covers surgery, hospital care, pathology, treatment and reception, with responsibilities including IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, lab sample processing and client support.