Veterinary Nurse

Highlands Veterinary Hospital; Wingecarribee Shire Council; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

3-day work week

No after-hours work

Supportive practice

Southern Highlands location

Job summary

Highlands Veterinary Hospital in the Southern Highlands, NSW, seeks a Certificate III or IV Veterinary Nurse for a 3-day week. You will work with experienced vets and nurses in a small animal practice, handling medical, surgical, dental and laboratory duties while supporting clients throughout their pet's care journey.

This independent practice emphasizes teamwork, patient welfare and a calm, caring approach. Enjoy a beautiful regional lifestyle with easy access to Sydney.

Qualifications

• Holds a Certificate III or IV in Veterinary Nursing.
• Hands-on clinical experience in a veterinary practice.
• Able to work as part of a team and stay calm in busy situations.
• Able to provide exceptional care to both pets and their people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care.
• Surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring.
• Hospital and medical case management.
• Perform dental procedures.
• Laboratory work (in-house pathology).
• Support clients through every stage of their pet's care.

Skills

Team player

Calm under pressure

Pet care

Surgical nursing

Education

Certificate III or IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Highlands Veterinary Hospital – Braemar NSW

Veterinary Nurse (Cert III or IV) | Part-Time (3 Days)

Looking for a veterinary nursing job you'll actually enjoy coming to?

Highlands Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Certificate III or IV Veterinary Nurse to join our close-knit team for 3 days per week.

We're an independently owned small animal practice in the beautiful Southern Highlands, NSW, where you'll work alongside experienced vets, supportive nurses, and see a fantastic mix of medical, surgical and orthopaedic cases—without the burnout of after-hours work.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting with patient care

• Surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring

• Hospital and medical case management

• Dental procedures

• Laboratory work (in-house pathology)

• Supporting clients through every stage of their pet's care

We're looking for someone who

• Holds a Certificate III or IV in Veterinary Nursing

• Has hands-on clinical experience in a veterinary practice

• Is confident working as part of a team

• Stays calm in busy situations

• Loves providing exceptional care to both pets and their people

Why join us?

• Above-award pay for the right person

• 3-day work week with great work-life balance

• No after-hours work

• Supportive practice where your skills are valued

• A genuine team environment where everyone helps each other

• Beautiful Southern Highlands location—cafés, wineries, bushwalks and a relaxed lifestyle, all just over an hour from Sydney

We're looking for someone who wants to become part of our team, not just fill a roster.