Veterinary Nurse - Condell Park Clinic

Clinics; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 39 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

RSPCA NSW’s Condell Park Clinic is recruiting a Veterinary Nurse for a part-time, 6-month contract. You’ll join NSW’s first HQHVSN (High-Quality, High-Volume Spay/Neuter) clinic and work in a fast-paced surgical environment, supporting desexing procedures and animal welfare across cats and dogs.

As part of a dedicated team, you’ll assist veterinarians, manage pre- and post-operative care, and help maintain strict hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or BVetTech.
• Experience in surgical nursing, anaesthesia and patient monitoring.
• Able to thrive in a busy, high-volume surgical environment.

Responsabilités

• Assist veterinarians with high-volume desexing procedures for cats and dogs.
• Prepare patients for surgery including pre-operative assessments and anaesthetic prep.
• Monitor anaesthesia and provide perioperative nursing care.
• Support post-operative recovery including pain management and wellbeing.
• Prepare instruments, equipment and operating areas for efficient workflows.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, sterilisation and infection control.
• Coordinate daily surgical procedures to ensure safe patient flow.
• Provide compassionate care to animals throughout their surgical journey.

Connaissances

Surgical nursing

Anaesthesia

Patient monitoring

Formation

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Description du poste

Part-Time, 6-Month Contract

Veterinary Nurse – Condell Park Clinic

Part-Time, 6-Month Contract

Be Part of Something Exciting – Join NSW's First Purpose-Built High-Quality, High-Volume Spay/Neuter Clinic!

Looking for a veterinary nursing role where you can develop your surgical skills, gain valuable hands-on experience and make a real difference in animal welfare?

RSPCA NSW is excited to open NSW's first purpose-built High-Quality, High-Volume Spay/Neuter (HQHVSN) Clinic in Condell Park, dedicated to providing affordable and accessible desexing services for cats and dogs.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Veterinary Nurse with experience in surgical nursing, anaesthesia and patient care who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume surgical environment.

This is not your typical general practice role! With a strong focus on desexing procedures, you'll have the opportunity to further develop your surgical nursing skills, build confidence and gain valuable experience in a specialised clinical setting.

As a Veterinary Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting our veterinary team to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality surgical care while contributing to improved animal welfare outcomes.

Working alongside experienced HQHVSN veterinarians, veterinary nurses and highly trained volunteers, you'll help ensure every patient receives exceptional care throughout their surgical journey, from pre-operative preparation and anaesthesia through to post-operative recovery.

If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy working as part of a supportive team and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

As a Veterinary Nurse, you'll play an essential role in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of our high-volume desexing clinic while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and animal welfare.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting veterinarians with high-volume desexing procedures for cats and dogs.
• Preparing patients for surgery, including pre-operative assessments, intravenous catheter placement and anaesthetic preparation.
• Monitoring anaesthesia and providing high-quality perioperative nursing care.
• Supporting post-operative recovery, including patient monitoring, pain management and wellbeing.
• Preparing surgical instruments, equipment and operating areas to ensure efficient surgical workflows.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, sterilisation and infection control.
• Supporting the coordination of daily surgical procedures to ensure safe and efficient patient flow.
• Providing compassionate care and handling of animals throughout their surgical journey.
• Working collaboratively with veterinarians, veterinary nurses and volunteers to maintain a positive and supportive team environment.

We're Looking for Someone Who:

• Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, with previous experience in a veterinary nursing role.
• Has practical experience in surgical nursing, anaesthesia and patient monitoring.
• Is confident working in a busy, fast-paced veterinary environment.
• Has excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Is adaptable, proactive and eager to develop their skills in a specialised surgical environment.
• Works well both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Communicates professionally and compassionately with colleagues and clients.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to animal welfare, patient safety and high-quality veterinary care.
• Ability to engage respectfully and empathetically with clients experiencing vulnerability or challenging circumstances
  

Brings a positive attitude, initiative and a willingness to contribute to the success of this exciting new clinic.

Why Join RSPCA NSW?

At RSPCA NSW, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving the lives of animals and supporting the communities that care for them.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new initiative and contribute to making desexing services more accessible and affordable across NSW.

You'll also enjoy:

• A supportive and collaborative team – Work alongside experienced veterinary professionals who share your passion for animal welfare.
• Specialised surgical experience – Further develop your skills in anaesthesia, surgical nursing and high-volume desexing procedures.
• Meaningful work – Help reduce unwanted litters and improve animal welfare outcomes.
• Professional development – Gain valuable hands-on experience and continue building your confidence and clinical skills.
• Career opportunities – Be part of an organisation that values professional growth and development.
• We offer competitive remuneration and access to a wide variety of benefits available to RSPCA NSW staff.

Be Part of Something Meaningful!