About the role

A rare opportunity 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.

Benefits

• 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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