Veterinary Nurse

Sydney Animal Hospitals; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded CPD

Online CPD library access

Support for advanced skills

Weekend rosters and work-life balance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Team social events

Job summary

Sydney Animal Hospitals Baulkham Hills is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our growing team. We offer a state-of-the-art surgical suite, an onsite rehab centre, a supportive team, and opportunities to develop your surgical and nursing skills.

We value nurses who take initiative, enjoy hands-on care, and are excited to learn. A positive, collaborative culture and generous CPD support are part of our commitment to your growth.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a busy veterinary hospital.
• Genuine passion for high-quality patient care.
• Interest in surgery, anaesthesia and hands-on nursing.
• Excellent communication and client relation skills.
• Willingness to learn, grow and be part of a team.
• Positive attitude with a team-first mentality.

Responsibilities

• Active involvement in patient care and nursing duties.
• Assist with anaesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Calculate and administer medications.
• Support orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries.
• Perform radiography and postoperative care.
• Build strong client relationships and educate clients.
• Collaborate with vets on challenging cases.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Surgical Nursing

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Sydney Animal Hospitals – Baulkham Hills NSW

Experienced Veterinary Nurse – Sydney Animal Hospitals Baulkham Hills

Love nursing? Love surgery? Ready for a role where you can actually use your skills?

We're looking for an experienced, passionate Veterinary Nurse to join our growing team at Sydney Animal Hospitals Baulkham Hills!

If you're looking for a hospital where you're encouraged to get hands‑on, challenge yourself, keep learning and have a laugh along the way, we might just be your perfect match.

Our purpose-built hospital is only two years young and already thriving! With a state‑of‑the‑art surgical suite, an onsite rehabilitation centre, a fantastic client base and a team that genuinely enjoys working together, we've created a workplace where both our patients and our people can thrive.

And the best part? Our nurses actually get to nurse!

Why you'll love working with us

We believe great nurses deserve the opportunity to use the skills they've worked so hard to develop.

Here's what makes us a little different:

• A high nurse-to-vet ratio – giving you the time and opportunity to focus on hands‑on nursing rather than constantly juggling everything else.
• A surgical caseload that keeps things interesting – from routine procedures to advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries.
• A modern, purpose‑built hospital – fully equipped with all the toys to help you deliver exceptional patient care.
• An onsite rehabilitation centre – including an underwater treadmill, allowing you to be involved in your patients' recovery journey.
• A team that has your back – supportive, collaborative and always willing to jump in and help.
• Your ideas matter – we value nurses who take initiative, share their knowledge and help us continue to improve.

We work hard, support each other and believe there should always be room for a bit of fun along the way!

What will your day look like?

Forget being stuck on the sidelines. Our nurses play an active role in patient care, and we encourage you to use your skills to their fullest potential.

Depending on the day, you could be:

• Collecting blood samples and placing IV catheters
• Monitoring anaesthesia, assisting with intubation and scrubbing into surgical procedures
• Calculating and administering medications
• Assisting with orthopaedic and advanced soft tissue surgeries
• Performing radiography
• Providing exceptional post‑operative nursing and rehabilitation care
• Building relationships with clients who genuinely value the care we provide
• Working closely with our vets to manage interesting and challenging cases

We want you to finish your day feeling like you've made a difference, used your skills and maybe even learnt something new!

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who is confident in their nursing abilities, passionate about patient care and brings positive energy to the team.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or an equivalent qualification
• Experience working in a busy veterinary hospital
• A genuine passion for providing high‑quality patient care
• A keen interest in surgery, anaesthesia and hands‑on nursing
• Great communication skills and a love for building client relationships
• A willingness to continue learning, growing and challenging yourself
• A positive attitude, a good sense of humour and a team‑first mentality

You don't need to know everything, but we do want someone who's excited to keep developing their skills and isn't afraid to get involved.

Your career, your growth

We don't want our nurses to feel like they've reached a ceiling in their careers.

Whether you're passionate about anaesthesia, surgical nursing, rehabilitation or developing a new special interest, we want to help you get there.

We offer:

• Funded CPD – because investing in your skills is important to us
• Access to an extensive online CPD library covering both clinical and non‑clinical development
• Encouragement and support to pursue advanced skills and special interests
• Opportunities to learn from a varied and challenging caseload
• A supportive environment where questions, ideas and professional growth are always encouraged

And because work should come with perks...

We know there's more to a great job than just the work itself.

Here's what else you can look forward to:

• Annual performance and salary reviews
• Regular team social events
• Staff lunches, plenty of snacks and the occasional well‑deserved treat!
• Employee Assistance Program, including a wellness app that offers support beyond traditional counselling
• Discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Discounts on dining, movie tickets and more
• A genuinely positive workplace where your contribution is recognised and appreciated

What about work‑life balance?

This is a full‑time role with a shared roster across seven days, only 1 weekend a month. We are open to 4 x 10‑hour or 5 x 8‑hour shifts.

We understand that life exists outside the hospital, and while veterinary medicine doesn't always run to schedule and we believe your time and commitment should be valued and appropriately rewarded, so generous renumeration is paid for those unexpected late finishes.

Sound like your kind of team?

We're proud of the culture we've built and want to find someone who will genuinely enjoy being part of it.

Skills and experience are important, but finding the right team fit matters just as much to us.

Our recruitment process includes a paid trial shift, giving you the chance to meet the team, experience the hospital and make sure we're the right fit for you, too.