EQUINE VETERINARY NURSE Full-time permanent position | Sponsorship available Hawkesbury Equine Veterinary Centre is seeking an experienced Equine Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and progressive team in Clarendon, NSW. We are 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. This is a wide-ranging, hands-on role suited to a capable and compassionate nurse who enjoys working as part of a collaborative veterinary team and is confident handling horses in both hospital and clinical environments. ABOUT THE ROLE Your responsibilities will include: - Nursing and monitoring hospitalised horses - Cleaning stables, yards and general hospital cleaning - 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 - Supporting our equine reproduction services, including preparing and handling mares for artificial insemination and embryo transfer etc. - 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 - Communicating with and supporting horse owners - Participating in a shared weeknight and weekend after-hours nursing roster - On-call roster of 1 in 3 weeknights / weekends ABOUT YOU The successful applicant will have: - 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 environment - 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 Experience in equine reproduction, laboratory procedures, anaesthesia or veterinary practice-management Ezyvet software would be highly regarded but is not essential. WHAT WE OFFER - 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 LOCATION Hawkesbury Equine Veterinary Centre 226 Hawkesbury Valley Way Clarendon NSW 2756 Australia HOW TO APPLY Practice Manager Applications will remain open for a minimum of four weeks. Pay: From $79,500.00 per year Work Location: In person