Theatre Nurse

Small Animal Specialist Hospital (Sash); Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Competitive hourly rates

1:1 specialist mentorship

Continuing Education Allowance

Paid parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Staff discounts for your pets

Collaborative inclusive environment

Job summary

SASH (Small Animal Specialist Hospital) in Western Sydney is seeking an experienced Theatre Nurse to support Surgery and Ophthalmology teams, with Anaesthesia, Radiology, ECC and Internal Medicine colleagues. This full-time role is four days per week with a shared rotational on-call roster covering weekends and public holidays.

You will grow your skills in a supportive, client‑focused environment and contribute to life-changing patient care.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Specialist/Referral clinic or with a focus on surgical nursing.
• Strong interest in Surgery, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia & specialty nursing.
• Excellent time management, communication, and the ability to prioritise with confidence.
• Experience in general anaesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with specialist consultations, diagnostics, procedures, and surgeries.
• Performing ophthalmic testing and assisting with advanced surgical nursing.
• Providing anaesthetic monitoring including ventilation and neuromuscular blockade (training provided).
• General nursing duties including blood collection, catheter placement, and patient care.
• Coordinating records, managing workflow, and communicating with clients.
• Collaborating daily with Anaesthesia, Radiology, ECC, Internal Medicine, and more.
• Work alongside our Western Sydney Surgery Team and Ophthalmology Specialist.

Skills

Proactive

Compassionate care

Time management

Communication

Prioritisation

Anaesthesia experience

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment

Anaesthesia monitoring equipment

Job description

• Access the newest technology and equipment
• Work alongside industry best specialist and nurses
• Full-Time Opportunity - working 4 days a week with rotational weekend on-call!

At SASH (Small Animal Specialist Hospital), we believe the best veterinary care comes from combining clinical excellence with compassion, dedication, and teamwork. Inspired by the unique bond between pets and their families, our mission is simple — to help them live their happiest, healthiest lives.

We are seeking an experienced Theatre Nurse to join our Western Sydney hospital. In this position, you’ll support our Surgery and Ophthalmology teams while working closely with Anaesthesia, Radiology, ECC, Internal Medicine & other specialist teams. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your skills, deepen your knowledge, and be part of life-changing patient care.

This full-time role, working 4-days per week and includes participation in a shared rotational on-call roster covering weekends and public holidays.

Why This Role Is Special

• Be part of exciting surgical and ophthalmic cases, from admission through to recovery
• Work alongside some of the best Surgeons, Ophthalmologists, and Specialist Clinicians in Australia
• Be part of a culture built on teamwork, wellbeing, and a positive, friendly environment.
• Exposure to advanced diagnostic imaging and anaesthesia techniques, with training provided
• Enjoy a workplace that values ongoing development, reflection and learning
• Make a real impact on pets and their families as we help them live their best lives

What Your Day May Include

• Assisting with specialist consultations, diagnostics, procedures, and surgeries
• Performing ophthalmic testing and assisting with advanced surgical nursing
• Providing anaesthetic monitoring including ventilation and neuromuscular blockade (training provided), with the support of our Anaesthetist.
• General nursing duties including blood collection, catheter placement, and patient care
• Coordinating records, managing workflow, and communicating with clients
• Collaborating daily with Anaesthesia, Radiology, ECC, Internal Medicine, and more to ensure seamless care
• Work alongside our Western Sydney Surgery Team and Dr. Negar Hamzianpour, our Ophthalmology Specialist: ***********************************************************>

About You

You’re a proactive, compassionate nurse who thrives in a collaborative, care-centred environment. You bring:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a Specialist/Referral clinic or with a focus on surgical nursing
• Strong interest in Surgery, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia & specialty nursing
• Excellent time management, communication, and the ability to prioritise with confidence
• Experience in general anaesthesia
• A positive, open, and adaptable approach to your work & your personal growth and development

Why Join SASH?

• Work-life balance working full-time hours over in only 4 days
• Competitive, recently reviewed hourly rates
• A collaborative inclusive environment where nurses and vets work side by side
• 1:1 specialist mentorship + access to diverse training programs
• Generous Continuing Education Allowance & access to varied training resources
• Leaders who are genuinely committed to your growth and wellbeing
• Paid parental leave for all new parents
• Career growth opportunities within Australia’s leading veterinary specialist network
• Staff discounts for your pets