Veterinary Nurse

Vets Central Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to VC Learning Academy

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Wellness Programs

Great Place to Work Certification

National Support Network

Job summary

Penrith Veterinary Hospital in Sydney NSW is seeking an experienced veterinary nurse to join our busy practice on a permanent full-time or part-time basis. You will care for animals, assist with anaesthetics, surgery and patient monitoring, and contribute to a friendly, high-quality team.

We offer a fantastic hourly rate depending on experience, access to VC Learning Academy, ongoing training, and a National Support Network within the Vets Central Network.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, friendly, caring and hardworking attitude.

Responsibilities

• Animal care, handling and hospital treatments.
• Maintain hospital hygiene and cleanliness of surgical areas and equipment.
• Assist with anaesthetics, surgery and patient monitoring.
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient care.
• General nursing, blood collection and laboratory sample processing.
• Reception duties, delivering excellent care to patients and owners.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Hardworking

Friendly

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

• Permanent full-time or part-time opportunity
• Work alongside an amazing and friendly team
• Access to our VC Learning Academy - online learning portal

Experienced Veterinary Nurse – Permanent Full-time or Part-time Position Available

Our Practice:

For over 50 years, Penrith Veterinary Hospital has been caring for Penrith’s pets and their owners.Our experienced veterinarians and dedicated nursing team are committed to delivering high-quality veterinary care in a friendly, comprehensive, and affordable environment. With a team of 9 experienced veterinarians supported by almost 20 veterinary nurses, no two days are the same in our busy and dynamic hospital.

We are currently seeking a passionate and outgoing veterinary nurse to join our team on either a full-time or part-time basis (we are flexible for the right candidate).

About the role:

• Full-time position – 5x weekday shifts, with 8am and 12pm starts, rotating weekend shifts
• Part-time position – at least 3-4x weekday shifts, with 8am and 12pm starts, rotating weekend shifts

Key Responsibilities:

• Animal care, handling, and hospital treatments.
• Maintaining hospital hygiene and cleanliness of surgical areas and equipment.
• Assisting with anaesthetics, surgery, and patient monitoring.
• Pre- and post-operative patient care.
• General nursing, blood collection and laboratory sample processing.
• Reception duties, delivering excellent care to patients and owners.

About You:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of previous clinical experience as a Veterinary Nurse.
• The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service and communications skills.
• An enthusiastic, friendly, caring, and hardworking attitude.

What we offer:

• Fantastic hourly rate on offer, depending on experience
• We’ll help you transition seamlessly into our team with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Great Place to Work Certified!
• Paid Parental Leave & Purrental Leave – we celebrate all families—furry ones included!
• Access to an online learning portal for your professional growth (VC Learning Academy)
• Employee Wellness Programs
• National Support Network: As part of the Vets Central Network, you’ll connect with like-minded professionals across the country.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you!

Location: Sydney NSW, Australia

Category: Clinical - Veterinary Nurse

Position Type: Permanent

Job Reference: AC000221