Veterinary Nurse

Full-time continuing position, contingent on the continuation of external fundingLocated on the Camperdown Campus at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney (UVTHS)Exciting opportunity to provide best practice veterinary care and student teaching as part of the Small Animal Surgery team, within a multi-discipline specialty hospitalBase Salary HEO3 (38 hpw), $79,219 - $87,969 p.a. + 17% superannuation + appropriate shift loadings About the opportunityThe University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a qualified Veterinary Nurse for our Surgery service. Supporting the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in providing support for clinical teaching and professional nursing assistance with clinical cases.Your key responsibilities will beto:assist clinicians and veterinary interns with treatments, prepare and assist with clinical proceduresprovide support for clinical teaching and professional nursing assistance with clinical casesclean and maintain clinical spacescare for and maintain instruments and equipmentsupport student learning, through positive engagement with students in trainingprovide overall high level of nursing care for animals in their respective serviceundertake ad-hoc projects and other activities as requiredmaintain stock including ordering of consumables and procurement of supplies, and control of stock quantities.The small animal service at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camperdown (UVTHS) operates in:a small animal specialist veterinary practicea wide range of all medical,surgical and emergent problemssecond opinion casesaccess to advanced equipment and imaging.As well as providing gold standard patient care, UVTHS provides an invaluable teaching experience for our final year veterinary students. You will work closely with Specialists, residents and interns in all fields.To learn more about the Sydney School of Veterinary Science click hereAbout youThe University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Veterinary Nurse for our Surgery service who has:a Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV (or equivalent) and advanced veterinary nursing experience in a veterinary specialist hospital environmentability to communicate with academics, veterinary professionals, and veterinary studentsa passion and drive to provide teaching opportunities to students and junior staffability to cope with caseloads in a busy working environmentrelevant knowledge and commitment to provide excellent surgical care and handling to our patientsdemonstrated experience with using technical and medical surgical equipment and training in anaesthesia, radiography, and drug dispensingdemonstrated ability to work independently and in a teama willingness and ability to work rostered shifts, Monday to Friday.The key benefits:opportunity to learn and enhance your skills and experience in the unique teaching and research environment of a Veterinary Teaching hospitala University contribution of 17% of your base salary to your superannuation fundyearly personal and professional development planning, including support for continuing educationaccess to the employee assistance programaccess to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centresindustry-leading leave provisions, including generous paid parental leave entitlements (pending eligibility up to 36 weeks)5 weeksannual leave with leave loading for eligible shift workers plus additional concessionalleavelocated on the Camperdowncampus, 4 km from the city centre, in a convenient central location with ample public transport options. Paid parking is also available on sitegain the recognition of working in a leading Veterinary School in an outstanding University.Work RightsVisa Sponsorship AvailablePre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary steps, including the termination of your employment.EEO StatementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence, and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.How to applyApplications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page or click hereFor employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources by email The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the Position Description for this role.Applications CloseSunday 15 March :59 PM

Created: 2026-02-14