Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse
Campbelltown, New South Wales ****, Australia
Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior
Description
EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE VETERINARY NURSE
ABOUT VECA
Veterinary Emergency Care Australia operates two state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency and specialist veterinary hospitals across New South Wales, serving the Macarthur and Hills regions of Sydney. We're a growing hospital group with a strong specialist network, purpose-built facilities, and a team committed to clinical excellence.
Locations: Campbelltown & Norwest/Rouse Hill, NSW
THE OPPORTUNITY
We're seeking experienced Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nurses to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to work in a fast‐paced, specialist‐supported environment where your skills are genuinely valued and your professional growth is prioritised.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Provide high-quality nursing care to emergency and critically ill patients across all species
Perform triage, monitoring, and patient assessment under veterinary direction
Assist with emergency procedures, anaesthesia, and surgical support
Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment including CT, digital X‐ray, and ultrasound
Place IV catheters, collect samples, and run in‐house laboratory diagnostics
Monitor hospitalised patients and maintain accurate clinical records
Support and mentor junior nurses and student nurses
Participate in rotating shift rosters across a 24/7 operation
OUR FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
Purpose‐built hospitals with:
Onsite CT scanner with Board‐certified radiologist reporting
Ultrasound: POCUS and full abdominal
Two fully equipped surgical theatres




Five consultation rooms (dedicated dog and cat rooms)
Onsite laboratory for rapid in‐house results
Separate dog, cat, and isolation wards
Oxygen and active scavenging systems throughout all clinical areas
Canine blood bank
OUR SPECIALIST TEAM
You'll work alongside an established specialist network including:
Dr Matteo Bordicchia — Small Animal Medicine, DECVIM
Dr Mohamed Sherif — Small Animal Surgery, MANZCVS
Onsite Specialist Ophthalmology Services
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent qualification recognised in NSW)
Minimum 2+ years post‐qualification ECC or emergency nursing experience
Robust patient monitoring and anaesthetic nursing skills
Ability to work confidently in high‐pressure, fast‐paced environments
Excellent communication and teamwork
Advanced ECC nursing qualifications or certifications
Experience with mechanical ventilation monitoring
Blood transfusion and blood bank experience
Previous experience in a referral or specialist hospital
SALARY & ADVANTAGES
Competitive Salary: Based on experience & qualifications
Perks:
CPD allowance
Access to onsite CT, ultrasound, digital X‐ray, and in‐house laboratory
Collaborative, specialist‐supported setting
Mentorship and pathway to senior nurse and team lead roles
VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE: VECA is approved to sponsor eligible nurses under Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482)
VISAS & SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship application costs covered by VECA
Cooperation with legal and migration advice
Reasonable relocation support
Pathway to permanent residency discussion
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse (Sydney)
🏢 Rgit Australia
📍 Sydney