Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal Surgery

at The University of Sydney, Camperdown Campus, Australia

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Salary

AUD 82,388 a year

Closing date

Open until filled

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Health
A support post, not a teaching post.

First seen

30 October 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

• X1 Full-time continuing contingent on the continuation of external funding and X1 12 Month Fixed Term opportunity

• Located on the Camperdown Campus at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney (UVTHS)

• Exciting opportunity to provide best practice veterinary care and student teaching as part of the Small Animal Surgery team, within a multi-discipline specialty hospital

• Base Salary HEO3 Step 1 (38 hpw) $82,388 p.a. + 17% superannuation + appropriate shift loadings

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a qualified Veterinary Nurse for our Surgery service. Supporting the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in providing support for clinical teaching and professional nursing assistance with clinical cases.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• assist clinicians and veterinary interns with treatments, prepare and assist with clinical procedures

• provide support for clinical teaching and professional nursing assistance with clinical cases

• clean and maintain clinical spaces

• care for and maintain instruments and equipment

• support student learning, through positive engagement with students in training

• provide overall high level of nursing care for animals in their respective service

• undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities as required

• maintain stock including ordering of consumables and procurement of supplies, and control of stock quantities.

The small animal service at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camperdown (UVTHS) operates in:

• a small animal specialist veterinary practice

• a wide range of all medical,surgical and emergent problems

• second opinion cases

• access to advanced equipment and imaging.

As well as providing gold standard patient care, UVTHS provides an invaluable teaching experience for our final year veterinary students. You will work closely with Specialists, residents and interns in all fields.

To learn more about the Sydney School of Veterinary Science click here

About you

• a Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV (or equivalent) and advanced veterinary nursing experience in a veterinary specialist hospital environment

• ability to communicate with academics, veterinary professionals, and veterinary students

• a passion and drive to provide teaching opportunities to students and junior staff

• ability to cope with caseloads in a busy working environment

• relevant knowledge and commitment to provide excellent surgical care and handling to our patients

• demonstrated experience with using technical and medical surgical equipment and training in anaesthesia, radiography, and drug dispensing

• demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team

• a willingness and ability to work rostered shifts, Monday to Friday.

The key benefits:

• opportunity to learn and enhance your skills and experience in the unique teaching and research environment of a Veterinary Teaching hospital

• a University contribution of 17% of your base salary to your superannuation fund

• yearly personal and professional development planning, including support for continuing education

• access to the employee assistance program

• access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centres

• industry-leading leave provisions, including generous paid parental leave entitlements (pending eligibility up to 38 weeks*)

• located on the Camperdown campus, 4 km from the city centre, in a convenient central location with ample public transport options

In your cover letter, please specify whether your are applying for the continuing or 12 month fixed term opportunity.

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