Senior Veterinary Nurse – HQHVSN Lead & Mentor

Clinics; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RSPCA NSW invites applications for a Senior Veterinary Nurse at the Condell Park HQHVSN clinic. You will lead the nursing team, mentor staff, and ensure high standards of anaesthetic care, perioperative management and patient safety in a high-volume setting.

You’ll collaborate with veterinarians, coordinate daily surgeries, and support compassionate client interactions while advancing animal welfare across NSW.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent.
• Experience as a Veterinary Nurse, preferably in a senior/leadership role.
• Strong anaesthesia, surgical nursing and patient monitoring skills.
• Experience mentoring and training nursing teams.
• Excellent organisation, communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume surgical environment.
• Passion for animal welfare and high-quality veterinary care.
• Willingness to pass National Police Check and Medical Declaration.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentoring and clinical guidance to the nursing team.
• Oversee induction, training and ongoing development of staff.
• Deliver high-quality anaesthetic monitoring and perioperative care for cats and dogs.
• Assist veterinarians with surgical prep, anaesthesia, monitoring and recovery.
• Coordinate daily surgical procedures in a fast-paced high-volume clinic.
• Maintain infection control, patient safety and animal welfare.
• Manage staff rosters, workflow and performance; foster a collaborative environment.
• Engage empathetically with clients in vulnerable situations.

Skills

Leadership

Anaesthesia

Staff training

Mentoring

Clinical guidance

Veterinary nursing

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

RSPCA NSW invites applications for a Senior Veterinary Nurse at the Condell Park HQHVSN clinic. You will lead the nursing team, mentor staff, and ensure high standards of anaesthetic care, perioperative management and patient safety in a high-volume setting.

You’ll collaborate with veterinarians, coordinate daily surgeries, and support compassionate client interactions while advancing animal welfare across NSW.