This is a varied, hands-on role suited to a capable, experienced and compassionate nurse who enjoys working as part of a collaborative veterinary team and is confident handling horses in both hospital and clinical environments. Hawkesbury Equine Veterinary Centre is a well-established equine hospital providing hospital, ambulatory, surgical and advanced reproductive services to a diverse equine clientele across the Hawkesbury and greater Western Sydney region.
Key responsibilities
- Nursing and monitoring hospitalised horses
- Cleaning stables, yards and general hospital cleaning and maintenance
- Assisting veterinarians with medical and surgical procedures
- Preparing patients and equipment for surgery
- Anaesthetic monitoring and recovery
- Assisting with diagnostic procedures, including radiography and ultrasonography
- Laboratory work and sample processing
- Preparing, cleaning and maintaining clinical instruments and equipment
- Administering medications and treatments under veterinary direction
- Maintaining accurate patient and treatment records
About you
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, an equivalent recognised qualification,
or an overseas veterinary qualification with relevant equine nursing experience
- A minimum of two years' experience working in an equine veterinary practice or hospital workplace
- Confident and safe horse-handling skills
- Experience assisting with equine medical and surgical cases
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A current driver's licence
- A genuine commitment to high standards of patient and client care
Benefits
- A diverse and interesting equine nursing position
- Exposure to hospital, surgical, ambulatory and advanced reproduction cases
- A supportive and experienced veterinary and nursing team
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
- Full-time permanent employment
About us Hawkesbury Equine Veterinary Centre is a well-established equine hospital providing hospital, ambulatory, surgical and advanced reproductive services to a diverse equine clientele across the Hawkesbury and greater Western Sydney region.
📌 Qualified experienced equine vet nurse (Clarendon)
🏢 Hawkesbury Equine Veterinary Centre
📍 Clarendon
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