Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal Surgery

The 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 be to: 

• assist clinicians and veterinary interns with treatments, prepare and assist with clinical procedures

• provide support for clinical teaching and professional nursing assistance with clinical cases

• clean and maintain clinical  spaces

• care for and maintain instruments and equipment

• support student learning, through positive engagement with students in training 

• provide overall high level of nursing care for animals in their respective service 

• undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities as required

• maintain 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 practice

• a wide range of all medical,surgical and emergent problems

• second opinion cases

• access 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.

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• a Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV (or equivalent) and advanced veterinary nursing experience in a veterinary specialist hospital environment

• ability to communicate with academics, veterinary professionals, and veterinary students 

• a passion and drive to provide teaching opportunities to students and junior staff 

• ability to cope with caseloads in a busy working environment 

• relevant knowledge and commitment to provide excellent surgical care and handling to our patients 

• demonstrated experience with using technical and medical surgical equipment and training in anaesthesia, radiography, and drug dispensing 

• demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team 

• a willingness and ability to work rostered shifts, Monday to Friday. 

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Your 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.

At 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. 

Applications (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 here

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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 recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au