Hospital Veterinary Nurse – Inpatient Care & Clinical Coordination

Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Homebush

Location: Homebush West, Sydney NSW

Part time & Full-time

Be Part of a Hospital That Has Been Leading Veterinary Referral Care for Over 25 Years

Since opening in 1999 as New South Wales' first multi‑specialist and 24‑hour emergency veterinary hospital, ARH Homebush has been at the forefront of specialist patient care.

Over the past 25 years, ARH Homebush has introduced some of the most significant advancements in veterinary medicine in Australia, including pioneering specialist oncology services, introducing Australia's first Kyon cementless hip replacement procedures, installing the first CT scanner in NSW private veterinary practice, and operating the first high‑field MRI in private veterinary practice in the Southern Hemisphere.

Today, our multidisciplinary team continues to provide advanced specialist and emergency care for thousands of patients every year, supported by a team of dedicated veterinary professionals committed to clinical excellence.

As we continue to invest in our people, services, and facilities, we are seeking an experienced Hospital Veterinary Nurse to join our team and help shape the next chapter of ARH Homebush.

About the Role

This position is dedicated to the management and coordination of inpatient care across our hospital.

Working closely with our Specialists, Emergency & Critical Care clinicians, and nursing teams, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring exceptional patient care throughout every stage of hospitalization.

This is the ideal role for a nurse who enjoys patient advocacy, clinical coordination,



and delivering outstanding nursing care to a diverse range of complex medical, surgical, and critical care patients.

In This Role You Will

- Coordinate daily inpatient care and patient flow across the hospital
- Perform ongoing patient assessments and monitoring
- Administer medications, fluid therapy, blood products, and prescribed treatments
- Manage feeding tubes and nutritional support plans
- Facilitate treatments, diagnostics, procedures, and discharges
- Support Specialists and ECC teams by ensuring continuity of patient care
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
- Communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses, and support teams
- Advocate for patient welfare and exceptional nursing standards
- Contribute to a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and clinical excellence

About You

You are an experienced Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a hospital workplace and enjoys being at the centre of patient care coordination.

You take pride in delivering exceptional nursing care, have strong clinical judgement, and enjoy working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

To Be Successful, You Will Have

- Previous experience in referral, emergency, specialty, or hospital‑based nursing
- Strong patient assessment and monitoring skills
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities




- Confidence managing multiple patients and competing priorities
- Outstanding communication and teamwork skills
- A proactive, positive, and patient‑focused approach
- A commitment to maintaining high clinical standards and continuous learning

Most importantly, you're passionate about patient care and want to make a meaningful contribution to some of the most complex and rewarding cases in veterinary medicine.

Why Choose ARH

At ARH, you're not just joining a hospital - you're joining a network of leading referral and emergency hospitals with a proud history of advancing veterinary medicine in Australia.

Whether you're looking to expand your clinical skills, explore specialist nursing pathways, develop leadership capabilities, or build a long‑term career in veterinary medicine, ARH offers opportunities that are difficult to find elsewhere.

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

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

- Work alongside Specialists, Registrars, Interns, and Emergency Clinicians across multiple disciplines
- Gain exposure to complex medical, surgical, neurological, oncological, critical care, and emergency cases
- Participate in specialist‑led education, mentoring, and case discussions
- Develop advanced nursing skills in diagnostics, patient monitoring, transfusion medicine, critical care, nutrition, and anaesthesia
- Explore future pathways into Specialist Nursing, ECC Nursing, Clinical Leadership, Education, Training, and Management
- Collaborate with colleagues across our ARH network, including Homebus

📌 Hospital Veterinary Nurse (Sydney)
🏢 Animal Referral and Emergency Network
📍 Sydney