Full-Time Vet Nurse

Full-Time Veterinary Nurse – Northern Beaches, Sydney

Who We Are

We are a welcoming and collaborative team working in a family-run, small animal practice on the beautiful Northern Beaches of Sydney. We are a friendly, fun, supportive, empathetic, and social team who truly enjoy our jobs and the people we work with.

Our clinic is well-equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical equipment, easy-to-understand veterinary software (OpenVPMS), and plenty of parking. We have regular visits from mobile specialists, are closed on Sundays, and utilise a nearby emergency and specialist hospital for after-hours care.

What We Offer

• Positive Culture: A relaxed but professional working environment where staff are truly valued.
• Learning & Growth: Commitment to your learning, support for your clinical interests, and opportunities for further development and input into the practice.
• Varied Role: A hands-on role with a diverse range of duties, from surgical nursing and patient care to reception.
• Community Focus: A strong emphasis on helping local wildlife.
• Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience, discounted veterinary care for your own pets.

What We Need

• Qualifications & Experience: Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing with a minimum of 2 years on-the-job experience preferred.
• Clinical Skills: Excellent animal handling skills and confidence in low-stress, fear-free handling and restraint techniques.
• Key Attributes:High attention to detail, and a calm, confident disposition in a variety of situations.
• Communication & Work Ethic: Exceptional customer service and communication skills, an enthusiastic work ethic, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask.
• Values: Passion for high-quality care, commitment to following protocols, and enthusiasm to continuously improve yourself and the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient & Surgical Nursing: All aspects of medical and surgical nursing, including anaesthetic monitoring, dental procedures, pre- and post-operative monitoring, blood collection, pathology, IV catheter placement, and assisting with X-rays and ultrasound.
• Patient Care: Administering medications and treatments, providing compassionate nursing care, and applying low-stress / fear-free handling.
• Reception & Client Care: Engaging in all aspects of reception (admissions, discharges, client communication), providing empathetic customer service, and opening/closing the hospital when required.
• Administration & Operations: Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records and keeping the clinical environment clean, tidy, and well-maintained.

How to Apply

If you would like to become part of our highly motivated and successful team, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to northernvets@gmail.com or call us on 02 9971 6562 and ask for Shannon or Lisa

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