Veterinary Nurse - Emergency Critical Care

The University of Sydney

Sydney, Australia
Base: $79,219 py (heo3, step 1) increasing to $82,...
Critical patient care
Emergency medical procedures
Recover-based cpr triage
Provide best practice veterinary care and student teaching as part of the emergency and critical care team within a multi-disciplinary specialty hospital

Job Summary

  • Provide best practice veterinary care and student teaching as part of the emergency and critical care team within a multi-disciplinary specialty hospital.
  • Your key responsibilities will be to provide excellent care to critical patients within the Critical Care Unit, including monitoring/nursing care of oxygen dependant and ventilated patients.
  • The key benefits include an opportunity to learn and enhance your skills and experience in the unique teaching and research environment of a Veterinary Teaching hospital.

Matching Summary

Provide best practice veterinary care and student teaching as part of the emergency and critical care team within a multi-disciplinary specialty hospital.

Salary

Base: $79,219 p.a. (HEO3, Step 1) increasing to $82,388 p.a. from 1 July 2026; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation + shift loadings, personal and professional development, employee assistance program, fitness passport, discounted sports/fitness centres, industry-leading leave provisions, 5 weeks annual leave with leave loading, concessional leave, discounted staff paid parking

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • critical patient care
  • emergency medical procedures
  • RECOVER-based CPR triage
  • clinical teaching support
  • handling enquiries
  • stock management
  • instrument maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • courage and creativity
  • openness and engagement
  • inclusion and diversity
  • respect and integrity
  • customer service experience

Key Requirements

  • Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
  • Advanced veterinary nursing experience
  • Proficiency in general nursing skills
  • Anaesthesia for emergency patients
  • Ability to cope with emergencies
  • Ability to work independently and as a team
  • Ability to communicate with professionals
  • Willingness to work rotating roster
  • Ability to lift animals up to 16kg
  • Vaccination for Q Fever or willingness to be vaccinated

Work Rights

Unrestricted work rights in Australia

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