Join the University of Sydney's Veterinary Teaching Hospital, located on the Camperdown Campus
Casual anaesthesia nursing chance available ASAP working rostered shifts as needed
HEO 3 $***** per hour plus super
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney's Veterinary Teaching Hospital is welcoming applications for a qualified Veterinary Nurse in Anaesthesia to provide support for clinical teaching and professional nursing assistance with clinical cases.
The staff member will work under close or direct supervision from Senior Staff, including Veterinarians and Senior Nurses. They will be expected to exercise a degree of initiative and judgement in resolving routine problems associated with day-to-day operating procedures. The staff member will undertake some planning and prioritisation of duties. You will be required to work varying rostered shifts supporting the UVTHS activities.
To learn more about the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, click here.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
administer anaesthesia
general nursing duties, including husbandry, restocking, and cleaning, as well as assisting other departments when anaesthesia is not busy
monitor patient vitals and provide pain management
maintain anaesthesia equipment and document patient records
provide post-operative care and assist with training junior staff and students.
About You
a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) and/or advanced veterinary nursing experience in a small animal referral hospital environment
2-3 years of experience working as a Veterinary Nurse in a clinic
the eagerness to learn and upskill in anaesthesia




the ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
experience with advanced anaesthesia will be highly regarded.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.
Pre-employment checks
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 step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
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Applications Close
Thursday 13 August *******:59 PM
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