A rare prospect for an experienced Veterinary Surgery Nurse to work at the highest level directly alongside specialist anaesthetists and surgeons on complex, high-acuity cases every day. Working alongside specialist surgeons, anaesthetists, residents and experienced nurses, you'll care for patients undergoing complex orthopaedic, soft-tissue, neurological, neurosurgical and cardiothoracic procedures. Whether your passion lies in supporting patients through anaesthesia or providing attentive care before and after surgery, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills with a varied specialist caseload and a supportive team around you.
Key responsibilities
Pre-anesthetic assessments and patient preparation for surgery
Administer and monitor anesthesia across complex surgical procedures
Real-time monitoring of vital parameters with adjustments as cases demand
Analgesia and pain management across all stages
Perioperative nursing care across pre-op, intra-op, and recovery
Collaboration with ECC, inpatient nursing, and the surgical team
Meticulous record-keeping and strict adherence to safety protocols
About you
Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or an equivalent qualification
Has over 3 years' experience in a busy general practice, hospital, emergency or specialist setting
Has a strong foundation in patient assessment and monitoring
Remains calm and adaptable when clinical priorities change
Communicates clearly and enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Takes pride in delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care
Is eager to learn,
open to feedback and keen to develop within specialist practice
Brings a positive attitude and contributes to a healthy team culture
Experience with anaesthetic monitoring or complex surgical procedures (desirable)
Experience caring for high-dependency or critically unwell surgical patients (desirable)
About us
Veterinary Specialists of Sydney is a privately owned, veterinarian-led specialist referral hospital and 24/7 emergency centre located in Sydney's Sutherland Shire. Our clinicians and nurses work across multiple specialist disciplines, providing exceptional care for some of the most complex veterinary patients in NSW. VSOS is known for pioneering and advanced procedures, including open-heart mitral valve repair, interventional radiology, complex orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, neurology and neurosurgery. We have the equipment, expertise and caseload you would expect from a leading specialist hospital—but our culture is what makes people want to stay.
No mandatory on-call
No public holiday shifts
No weekend shifts for the Anaesthesia Nurse role
An exciting and varied specialist surgical caseload
Competitive remuneration, commensurate with your skills and experience
Direct mentorship from specialist clinicians and experienced nursing leaders
Structured professional development and genuine career pathways
An in-house Clinical Educator dedicated to supporting your growth
Support for anaesthesia nurses interested in pursuing a Veterinary Technician Specialist qualification
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📌 Veterinary Specialist Surgery Nurse (Sydney)
🏢 VSOS
📍 Sydney