AddressFull time continuing position contingent on the continuation of external funding in our Surgery Department
Located on the Camperdown Campus at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UVTHS)
Exciting opportunity to provide best practice veterinary care in small animal general practice
Base Salary HEO3, Step 1 (38 hpw), $76,356 p.a + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for qualified Veterinary Nurse to provide nursing and technical assistance in our Surgery department.
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
handle telephone and face-to-face enquiries, basic triage, and admission and discharge of patients
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.
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About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Veterinary Nurse who has:
a Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV and/or advanced veterinary nursing experience in a small animal veterinary hospital environment
knowledge of a large range of veterinary, surgical, and medical procedures
demonstrated ability to cope with emergencies and stressful situations
demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team
experience working in a customer service environment with demonstrated high levels of care for patients and clients
good attention to detail
a willingness and ability to work varying rostered shifts supporting the UVTHS activities, including weekends, overnight and public holidays.
the ability to communicate with veterinary professionals and academic staff
the ability to lift animals up to 16kg and heavier animals with assistance (mechanical and/or team lifting), adhering to the University s Heavy Lifting Policy
competence and experience in best practice veterinary anaesthesia
experience working in a veterinary teaching hospital environment preferred
been vaccinated for Q Fever or willingness to be vaccinated.
Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
