Ophthalmology Veterinary Nurse - ARH Homebush

The Animal Referral Hospital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Homebush is seeking an experienced Ophthalmology Veterinary Nurse for a 12-month maternity leave contract. The role is full-time, supporting and coordinating a busy ophthalmology service within a leading Australian referral hospital.

ARH offers a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities for specialist education, professional development, and collaboration across ARH network hospitals.

Qualifications

• Ophthalmology nursing background required.
• Excellent communication within a multidisciplinary team.
• High clinical standards and patient care.focused.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Calm, proactive approach in a busy referral environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate a busy ophthalmology service.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to high-quality patient care and outcomes.
• Assist in daily clinical tasks and case discussions.
• Participate in ongoing clinical education and mentoring.

Skills

Ophthalmology background

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Experienced Ophthalmology Veterinary Nurse – Maternity Leave Cover

Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Homebush

Homebush West, Sydney NSW

Full-Time | 12-Month Contract

Be Part of a Hospital That Has Been Leading Veterinary Referral Care for Over 25 Years

Since opening in 1999 as New South Wales' first multi-specialist and 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital, ARH Homebush has been at the forefront of specialist patient care.

Over the past 25 years, ARH Homebush has introduced some of the most significant advancements in veterinary medicine in Australia, including pioneering specialist oncology services, introducing Australia's first Kyon cementless hip replacement procedures, installing the first CT scanner in NSW private veterinary practice, and operating the first high-field MRI in private veterinary practice in the Southern Hemisphere.

Today, our multidisciplinary team continues to provide advanced specialist and emergency care for thousands of patients every year, supported by a team of dedicated veterinary professionals committed to clinical excellence.

As we continue to invest in our people, services, and facilities, we are seeking an experienced Ophthalmology Veterinary Nurse to join our team and help shape the next chapter of ARH Homebush.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced and confident Ophthalmology Veterinary Nurse who is looking to take an active role in supporting and coordinating a busy ophthalmology service, to join our team on a full-time, 12-month maternity leave contract.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly skilled veterinary nurse with a strong background in veterinary ophthalmology to work within one of Australia's most established referral hospitals, while enjoying excellent work life balance, structured support, and above award remuneration.

You Will Bring

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
• A strong ophthalmology background
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to exceptional patient care and high clinical standards
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• A calm, capable and proactive approach within a busy referral environment

Why Choose ARH?

• Work alongside Emergency Veterinarians, Criticalists, Specialists, Interns, and Residents across multiple disciplines
• Gain exposure to complex emergency, critical care, medical, surgical, neurological, and oncological cases
• Participate in specialist-led education, mentoring, and clinical case discussions
• Explore future pathways into ECC Nursing, Specialist Nursing, Clinical Leadership, Education, Training, and Management
• Collaborate with colleagues across our ARH network, including Homebush, Minchinbury, Gosford, Wollongong, and Canberra
• Access broader career opportunities across the Greencross Pet Wellness Group

No matter where you see your career heading, ARH provides the support, education, and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

What We Offer

• Above-award remuneration
• Exposure to advanced emergency, critical care, and referral medicine cases
• Specialist-led education and continuing professional development
• RECOVER Rescuer Certification (CPR) support
• Opportunities to learn and collaborate across multiple specialist hospitals
• Career progression pathways within a growing network of referral and emergency hospitals
• Employee discounts across ARH Hospitals, Greencross Vets, and Petbarn
• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment

A Culture We're Proud Of

What truly sets ARH Homebush apart is our people. Many of our nurses have been with us for more than a decade, reflecting the supportive environment, professional growth opportunities, and strong sense of teamwork that exists throughout our hospital.

We believe great patient outcomes come from great teams. That's why we invest in developing our people, supporting career progression, and creating an environment where nurses are valued members of the clinical team.