Surgical Veterinary Nurse — Teaching & Clinical Excellence

Usyd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Professional development support

Employee assistance program

Fitness passport

Paid parental leave (eligibility)

Job summary

University of Sydney is seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse for the Surgery service at UVTHS. You will support clinical teaching, nursing care, and surgical activities in a multi-disciplinary Small Animal Surgery team.

The role is based on Camperdown Campus with a base salary of A$82,388 per year plus 17% superannuation and shift loadings, supporting teaching and student learning in a dynamic university hospital.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse with Certificate IV and advanced nursing experience in a specialist hospital.
• Ability to communicate with academics, veterinary professionals, and veterinary students.
• Commitment to teaching and supporting student learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians and veterinary interns with treatments and procedures.
• Support clinical teaching and professional nursing assistance with clinical cases.
• Clean and maintain clinical spaces.
• Care for and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Support student learning through positive engagement with students in training.
• Provide overall high level of nursing care for animals in their service.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities as required.
• Maintain stock including ordering of consumables and procurement of supplies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Teaching

Caseload management

Anaesthesia

Radiography

Drug dispensing

Independent working

Education

Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing

Job description

University of Sydney is seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse for the Surgery service at UVTHS. You will support clinical teaching, nursing care, and surgical activities in a multi-disciplinary Small Animal Surgery team.

The role is based on Camperdown Campus with a base salary of A$82,388 per year plus 17% superannuation and shift loadings, supporting teaching and student learning in a dynamic university hospital.