Surgical Veterinary Nurse – Small Animals (Teaching)

University of Sydney; Sydney; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Fitness passport

5 weeks annual leave + leave loading

Parental leave entitlements

Job summary

The University of Sydney's UVTHS Camperdown campus seeks a qualified Veterinary Nurse for the Small Animal Surgery service. This full-time continuing role supports clinical teaching and provides high-level nursing care to surgical patients.

You will assist clinicians and veterinary interns with treatments, prepare procedures, maintain equipment, and contribute to student learning within a multi-discipline specialist hospital.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse with Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV (or equivalent).
• Experience in a veterinary specialist hospital environment preferred.
• Ability to support clinical teaching and nursing students.
• Proficient with anaesthesia, radiography, and drug dispensing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians and interns with treatments and procedures.
• Support clinical teaching and nursing care for surgical cases.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinical spaces.
• Care for instruments and equipment; manage stock and procurement.
• Engage with students to enhance learning and patient care.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Teamwork

Caseload management

Independent work

Education

Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV (or equivalent)

Tools

Anaesthesia equipment

Radiography equipment

Drug dispensing systems

Job description

The University of Sydney's UVTHS Camperdown campus seeks a qualified Veterinary Nurse for the Small Animal Surgery service. This full-time continuing role supports clinical teaching and provides high-level nursing care to surgical patients.

You will assist clinicians and veterinary interns with treatments, prepare procedures, maintain equipment, and contribute to student learning within a multi-discipline specialist hospital.