Veterinary Nurse/Receptionist

Vetpartners Australia And New Zealand; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

VNCA membership covered

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Pet benefits

Professional memberships covered

Connected community

Job summary

4 Paws Vet on Sydney's Lower North Shore is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly, supportive team. If you have 3+ years' nursing experience, this could be the next step in your career with opportunities to develop practice management skills.

You'll work across surgical and hospital nursing, in-house pathology, radiology, and client consultations, with pathways for career progression and VNCA membership support.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary nursing experience.
• Calm, professional and a team player.
• Strong client communication and patient care.
• Willingness to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across surgical and hospital nursing, including pre- and post-operative care.
• Perform in-house pathology, dental procedures and radiology.
• Build client relationships via nurse consultations, admissions and discharges.
• Support Head Nurse with daily nursing team operations.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Veterinary nurse

Client communication

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Tools

IDEXX in-house lab

Digital radiography

EzyVet

Job description

Job Description

Experienced Veterinary Nurse - Join Our Friendly Team

4 Paws Vet is a busy, well-established veterinary practice conveniently located on Sydney's Lower North Shore. We've been proudly caring for the pets of the Neutral Bay community for over 25 years, from our purpose-built hospital.

We're growing and evolving, and we're looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our enthusiastic, friendly and supportive team.

If you have 3+ years' nursing experience and are ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. There is also an exciting opportunity to develop your Practice Management skills, as we actively invest in our team, encourage upskilling and support career progression and succession planning.

What you'll be doing

Your days will be varied, hands-on and rewarding, including:

• Providing high-quality nursing care across surgical and hospital nursing, including pre- and post-operative care
• Performing in-house pathology, dental procedures and radiology
• Building great relationships with our clients through nurse consultations, admissions and discharges, with occasional reception support
• Supporting our Head Nurse with the day-to-day running of the nursing team and hospital workflow
• Helping to mentor and support junior team members and workplace students
• Confidently handling cats, particularly important as we are proud to hold Silver ISFM accreditation

Work with great equipment, in a great environment

We're passionate about providing high standards of care and keeping our patients at the heart of everything we do. You'll have access to modern equipment and technology, including:

• IDEXX in-house laboratory
• Digital radiography
• EzyVet

We're also fortunate to have a loyal client base who genuinely love their pets, making the client and patient experience a big part of what makes our practice special.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is:

• An experienced Veterinary Nurse with 3+ years' experience
• Positive, enthusiastic and a genuine team player
• Calm and professional, even when things get busy
• Confident and highly skilled in client communication
• Passionate about excellent patient care
• Keen to learn, grow and take on new responsibilities

What's on offer:

• Rostering: This position shares a roster with our nursing team and includes 1 in 4 Saturdays, 9am-2pm.
• Salary: Will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Real career pathways – Develop your clinical skills, explore specialist interests, or grow into leadership roles.
• Professional memberships – We'll cover your professional membership with the VNCA.
• Paid parental leave – Flexible programs for primary and secondary carers, plus a return-to-work bonus.
• Health & wellbeing support – Access 24/7 EAP support with Sonder, our Mental Health First Aid network, and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
• Everyday discounts & perks – Enjoy savings on fuel, groceries, travel, entertainment and more.
• Pet benefits – Exclusive discounts on veterinary services and products for your own pets.
• Connected community – Be part of a supportive network of veterinary professionals across Australia and New Zealand.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference, grow your skills and be part of a genuinely supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.