Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse
Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Homebush
Homebush West, Sydney NSW
Part-Time/Full Time

Be Part of a Hospital with a Proud History and an Exciting Future

Since opening in 1999 as New South Wales' first multi-specialist and 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital, ARH Homebush has played an important role in the development of specialist and emergency veterinary care in Australia.
For more than 25 years, we have supported referring veterinarians and pet owners by providing advanced care across multiple specialties while building a reputation for collaboration, clinical excellence, and exceptional patient care.

Today, ARH Homebush remains one of Australia's most established referral hospitals, caring for thousands of patients each year through a multidisciplinary team of Emergency Veterinarians, Specialists, Interns, Residents, and Veterinary Nurses.

As we continue to evolve and invest in our people and services, we are looking for passionate Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurses who want to be part of the next chapter of our hospital's journey.

About The Role

Our Emergency & Critical Care Service manages a diverse and challenging caseload, providing urgent and life‑saving care for critically ill and injured patients 24 hours a day.

Working alongside Emergency Veterinarians, Criticalists, Specialists, and highly skilled nursing teams, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care in a fast‑paced and rewarding referral workplace.

In This Role You Will:

Perform rapid patient assessment, triage, and ongoing monitoring of emergency and critical care patients
Deliver advanced nursing care to unstable, hospitalised, and critically ill patients requiring intensive support
Administer blood products, CRIs, advanced analgesia protocols, and emergency medications
Assist with emergency procedures, including CPR, intubation, thoracocentesis, central line placement, mechanical ventilation, and advanced patient monitoring
Manage emergency admissions, patient stabilisation, and the coordination of critical patient workflows
Work closely with Emergency Veterinarians, Criticalists, Specialists, and referring veterinarians to ensure seamless patient care
Maintain accurate medical records and uphold the highest standards of clinical nursing practice

Contribute to a supportive culture focused on collaboration, learning, and clinical excellence

About You

You are a qualified Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about providing exceptional care to emergency and critical care patients.

You enjoy learning, developing your clinical skills, and working collaboratively with a team that manages some of the most rewarding and challenging cases in veterinary medicine.

You Will Bring:





Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
Previous Emergency & Critical Care and/or Referral Hospital nursing experience
Strong patient assessment, monitoring, and clinical reasoning skills
Experience managing critical patients and advanced nursing treatments
Confidence working in emergency situations and prioritising competing caseload demands
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills in a busy referral environment

A commitment to exceptional patient care and high clinical standards

This role would suit a nurse who enjoys critical thinking, taking ownership of their patients, and working collaboratively with clinicians to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Why Choose ARH?
At ARH, you're not just joining an emergency department – you're joining one of Australia's most established referral and emergency veterinary networks.

Whether you're looking to deepen your ECC skills, progress into specialist nursing, develop leadership capabilities, or build a long‑term career in veterinary healthcare, ARH offers opportunities that are difficult to find elsewhere.

Career Growth Opportunities

At ARH Homebush, we believe exceptional nurses deserve exceptional opportunities.

As part of our team, you'll have opportunities to:

Work alongside Emergency Veterinarians, Criticalists, Specialists, Interns, and Residents across multiple disciplines
Gain exposure to complex emergency, critical care, medical, surgical, neurological, and oncological cases
Participate in specialist‑led education, mentoring, and clinical case discussions
Develop advanced nursing skills in emergency medicine, critical care, transfusion medicine, advanced monitoring, and complex case management
Explore future pathways into ECC Nursing, Specialist Nursing, Clinical Leadership, Education, Training, and Management
Collaborate with colleagues across our ARH network, including Homebush, Minchinbury, Gosford, Wollongong, and Canberra

Access broader career opportunities across the Greencross Pet Wellness Group

No matter where you see your career heading, ARH provides the support, education, and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.
Why ARH Homebush?
ARH Homebush offers the unique opportunity to work within one of Australia's longest‑established specialist and emergency hospitals.




Our teams manage a broad and complex referral caseload across emergency and critical care, internal medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and more.
For nurses who enjoy learning, critical thinking, and working alongside experienced clinicians, ARH Homebush offers exposure to cases and opportunities rarely available elsewhere.

What We Offer

Above‑award remuneration
Exposure to advanced emergency, critical care, and referral medicine cases
Specialist‑led education and continuing professional development
RECOVER Rescuer Certification (CPR) support
Opportunities to learn and collaborate across multiple specialist hospitals
Career progression pathways within a growing network of referral and emergency hospitals
Employee discounts across ARH Hospitals, Greencross Vets, and Petbarn

A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment

Proudly Part of the Greencross Pet Wellness Group

ARH is proud to be part of the Greencross Pet Wellness Group, Australia's largest integrated pet care network.

Our family includes:

Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) – specialist and emergency veterinary hospitals
Greencross Vets – one of Australia's largest veterinary clinic networks

Petbarn – Australia's leading pet specialty retailer

Together, we provide a complete continuum of care for pets and their families while creating unique career opportunities, professional development pathways, and collaboration across the veterinary industry.

With Animal Referral Hospital locations in Homebush, Minchinbury, Gosford, Wollongong, and Canberra, you'll join a connected network of veterinary professionals committed to advancing patient care, clinical excellence, and teamwork.

A Culture We're Proud Of
What truly sets ARH Homebush apart is our people.
Many of our nurses have been with us for more than a decade, reflecting the supportive environment, professional growth opportunities, and strong sense of teamwork that exists throughout our hospital.
We believe great patient outcomes come from great teams. That's why we invest in developing our people, supporting career progression, and creating an environment where nurses are valued members of the clinical team.
Whether you're looking to further your ECC expertise, pursue specialist nursing pathways, or build a long‑term career in veterinary healthcare, ARH Homebush offers the support and opportunities to help you succeed.
If you're looking to work alongside leading Emergency Veterinarians, Criticalists, and Specialists, manage rewarding and complex cases, and be part of a team that values both clinical excellence and kindness, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the next chapter of ARH Homebush.

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