Vet Nurse — No After-Hours, Growth & Perks

Sydney Animal Hospitals Newtown; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid maternity leave

Discounted health insurance and gym

Generous staff discounts

Ongoing CE opportunities

Sponsorship for the right candidate

Job summary

Sydney Animal Hospitals Newtown is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our Erskineville roster. You’ll handle surgical, medical and client-care duties in a busy small animal practice with in-house imaging and orthopaedic support.

We value fear-free animal handling, strong client communication, and a willingness to train in advanced procedures. Enjoy an organised schedule and ongoing CE opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working as a veterinary nurse.
• Excellent client communication skills are essential.
• Experience with dentistry, anaesthesia and surgical cases.
• Comfortable with digital X-ray and fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing support across surgical, medical and client-care shifts.
• Assist with orthopaedic procedures and post-operative care as needed.
• Manage workflow for surgery and patients before, during and after procedures.
• Contribute to pain relief and nutrition guidance during nurse consultations.

Skills

Team player

Fear-free handling

Digital X-ray

Emergency care

Nurse consultations

Blood draw

IDEXX diagnostics

Catheter placement

Anaesthesia & surgery

Dentistry

Orthopaedics training

Education

Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent

Tools

RxWorks

SmartFlow

Job description

Sydney Animal Hospitals Newtown is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our Erskineville roster. You’ll handle surgical, medical and client-care duties in a busy small animal practice with in-house imaging and orthopaedic support.

We value fear-free animal handling, strong client communication, and a willingness to train in advanced procedures. Enjoy an organised schedule and ongoing CE opportunities in a supportive team environment.