Veterinary Nurse

PetO; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Work-life balance

Birthday leave

Ongoing training

Career growth

On-site parking

Job summary

Our Vet clinics, co-located with PetO stores, seek a caring Vet Nurse to support consults and surgeries. This independent, family-owned network values teamwork and high standards of care for pets and clients. Training and career growth are supported within a national brand.

Join a friendly, engaged leadership team with a focus on work-life balance, continuous learning, and a positive clinic environment across our Lidcombe location and network.

Qualifications

• Vet Nurse qualifications preferred but clinic experience also valued.
• 2+ years in clinic as a Vet Nurse in small animal medicine.
• Collaborative and welcoming approach to teamwork with clients.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Assist vets with consults, surgeries, dental procedures, diagnostics, hospital and general animal care.
• Surgical & Clinical Support: Prepare equipment, maintain sterility, monitor anaesthesia, support procedures.
• Diagnostics & Treatments: Collect samples, support lab work, administer medications, monitor patients.
• Clinic Operations: Help manage stock, maintain equipment and hospital presentation, day-to-day tasks.
• Client Experience: Communicate with pet owners, provide education and ensure a positive experience.
• Team & Professional Growth: Work collaboratively, contribute to culture and ongoing learning.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Patient care

Diagnostics support

Teamwork

Education

Vet Nurse qualification

Job description

Situated in the popular Lidcombe Shopping Centre, on Level 1, near the rooftop car park entrance

Operates Monday to Saturday, 9am - 5:30pm

Local, convenient location and ample parking available

Lidcombe is a busy clinic, currently operated by a team of 3 with an experienced Business Manager/Senior Nurse at the helm. Our clinic boasts a spacious reception area and waiting space, 2 consult rooms, sterile operating theatre, X-ray and Dental X-ray as well as all equipment to run in-house pathology. We also receive regular visits by medical and surgical specialists, allowing the team to manage a broad range of cases; working closely with nearby Hospitals for referrals and overnight stays.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

Hourly rate based on the Vet Service Award or above

Flexible days, rotating Saturdays and up to 38hours on offer.

Staff discounts across PetO (retail & grooming) and Our Vet brands.

Work-life balance guaranteed – rotating Saturdays, no Sundays, no public holidays, no on-call or after hours.

Celebrate you - birthday leave, on us!

Supportive and family-friendly team that understands the juggle of personal and professional life.

Convenient location with ample parking onsite.

Ongoing training and career growth with the backing of a national brand.

Hands-on support from a highly engaged leadership team.

YOUR ROLE

Right now, we're on the lookout for a caring and collaborative professional – someone who is confident assisting in surgery and consults, values teamwork, and contributes to a professional and positive environment for both pets and staff.

Report to a Business Manager who is also a Veterinary professional

Join and receive support from Our Vet Nurse advocacy group made of professionals from the network.

Be mentored by a highly engaged Chief Nurse Officer focused on delivering the best standard of care and operation.

Your role will involve:

Patient Care: Assist vets with consults, surgeries, dental procedures, diagnostics, hospital and general animal care to ensure best outcomes.

Surgical & Clinical Support: Prepare equipment, maintain sterility, monitor anaesthesia, and support procedures safely and efficiently.

Diagnostics & Treatments: Collect and process samples, support lab work, administer medications, and monitor patients under vet guidance.

Clinic Operations: Help manage stock, maintain equipment and hospital presentation, and support smooth day-to-day operations.

Client Experience: Communicate with pet owners, provide advice and education, ensure a positive, supportive experience.

Team & Professional Growth: Work collaboratively, contribute to a positive culture, and embrace ongoing learning to develop your skills.

APPLICATIONS

To apply for this role, you should have:

Vet Nurse qualifications preferred but in clinic experienced also valued.

2+ years' in clinic experience as a Vet Nurse in small animal medicine

A collaborative and welcoming approach to working with your team and clients.

The drive to foster a supportive and positive clinic environment

MORE ABOUT OUR VET

At Our Vet, we're not your typical veterinary clinic, we're an independent family-owned network. We've built a supportive and welcoming environment where professionalism mixes with fun, teamwork, and a genuine love of animals. Our team is passionate about pets, dedicated to our clients, and always ready to support each other. Every detail of our clinics is designed with optimal pet care in mind, because we know just how important pets are to their families.

Our clinics are co-located within our high-foot-traffic PetO specialty retail stores. A family-run Australian business, PetO was created in 2007 and has recently gone through a successful phase of expansion. This partnership provides our clients easy access to trusted pet care, grooming and retail under one roof. You are not just part of a team; you are part of a family.